Eternal Heavenly Emperor

Chu Hao's expression was stern as he raised his hands, the Sky Wind Eight Styles already unfolding.

Gathering Wind.

Boom!

The two collided for the third time, and Chu Hao immediately spat out blood. The opponent finally took him seriously, using a Shocking Force attack that made his entire body tremble and feel unbearable.

However, Jin Yunlin's tiger's mouth also cracked open, with blood seeping out.

The combination of Sky Wind Eight Styles with Shocking Force formed a Force of Breakthrough that was by no means weak; after all, Chu Hao was also at the mid-level of the fifth tier.

Jin Yunlin's face changed slightly; this mere mid-level Five Meridians Martial Artist actually managed to injure him.

Unforgivable.

"The fourth move," he launched the fourth strike.

Chu Hao gritted his teeth, disregarded the discomfort in his meridians, gathered his Star Force again, and struck out with the second style of the Sky Wind Eight Styles, Breaking Wave.

Boom!

Chu Hao's entire body sprayed a mist of blood, and he was heavily blown away, landing on the ground with a loud thud, lying motionless.

Jin Yunlin's right hand, where the tiger's mouth had cracked, bled even more, dripping onto the ground.

Around them, there was complete silence.

Clearly, Chu Hao had lost, and quite miserably, but the fact that he had managed to injure Jin Yunlin was astounding. Jin Yunlin could easily suppress any Core Disciple; did this mean that Chu Hao was actually stronger than the other Core Disciples of the Sky Heart Sect?

"That's clearly impossible," someone analyzed, "because Senior Brother Jin didn't even use Star Force to defend, nor did he go all out."

"Actually, the opponent was the same."

"They both chose to go head-to-head, which is why the battle was so intense."

"So, if he hadn't chosen a direct confrontation, Chu Hao could have lasted longer?"

"Of course, but if he dodged, it wouldn't be called 'taking five moves,' it would be 'dodging five moves'."

"That's true."

"Being able to take four moves from Senior Brother Jin, that guy's actually quite remarkable."

"But it ends here."

Jin Yunlin's face remained impassive, but a flicker of shock ran through his mind, for only he knew that all four of Chu Hao's previous strikes had clearly been Shocking Force.

Even he couldn't do that.

A genius, perhaps even more talented in martial arts than himself.

This ignited a murderous intent within him. Someone better than him? Unacceptable. He was supposed to be the greatest genius in Tianhe County — and now he could even drop the "one of the" part. How could he let someone push him to second place?

"What!"

"This brat is standing up again."

As Jin Yunlin was contemplating, Chu Hao stood up shakily. Though he wobbled as if he might collapse at any moment, his eyes were intensely bright, filled with an incredibly strong fighting spirit.

This was a great threat.

Jin Yunlin immediately felt so, realizing the opponent not only had high martial talent but also an unyielding will — these were the most terrifying kinds of people, as he himself was one.

"Impressive, being able to stand again," he extended his right hand, slowly twisting it, a proud smile forming at the corner of his mouth, "but, do you know why a War General is called a War General, rather than Nine Meridians?"

Without waiting for Chu Hao to respond, he answered himself, "Because a War General cultivates Starlight."

He shook his right hand, and a half-inch-long beam of light, like a blade, formed at the edge of his palm.

"Under Starlight, your defense is useless."

Jin Yunlin said coldly, "Do you dare to take my fifth move?"

This directly challenged Chu Hao's martial spirit.

Dare or not?

If Chu Hao retreated at this moment, he would undoubtedly leave a shadow in his heart, becoming his mental demon, making it difficult for him to ever reach the peak of martial arts. But if he didn't retreat, the possibility of this strike killing Chu Hao was over ninety percent.

No matter what, a martial talent that could surpass him would inevitably disappear today.

Chu Hao took a deep breath and said, "Why not?"

"Hahaha, then you are seeking your own death," Jin Yunlin laughed, finding it acceptable to eliminate future troubles right away. Since Chu Hao insisted on fighting, having made the power of Starlight clear, killing him would be justifiable.

Even if Chu Hao had any special relationship with Feng Yezi, Feng Yezi wouldn't be able to avenge him.

Why? Because he brought his own doom.

"Come on," Chu Hao's eyes were determined, insisting on the battle.

Jin Yunlin no longer wasted words, a mocking smile on his lips. He extended his right hand, forming a fist. The Star Force turned into a sharp edge, like a weapon.

Only War Generals could form Starlight, which was capable of cutting through anything. To block it, one needed either Starlight as well or a high-tier protective Treasure Artifact. But Chu Hao was just a fifth-tier martial master, and the previous clashes proved he wasn't wearing any armor.

How could he block it?

Boom!

Jin Yunlin unleashed the fifth move.

Chu Hao could no longer use the Sky Wind Eight Styles. After using it consecutively twice, his meridians were on the verge of bursting. Using it again would be courting death. But at this moment, his fists suddenly burst into flames.

He activated his bloodline.

Su Wanyue's eyes lit up. As a War General-level expert, she saw more clearly than others.

Chu Hao's fists not only ignited, but his skin also seemed to be turning ethereal, becoming flames. Though this effect was only on the edge of his fists, it was happening.

"Elemental Transformation," she said to herself, "Absolutely, this guy must have Gu Clan bloodline. Otherwise, it would be impossible to achieve Elemental Transformation at the Martial Master Realm, even if it's just a tiny bit."

Boom!

As her thoughts raced, Chu Hao was heavily blown away.

Jin Yunlin's face showed astonishment because he was sure his strike hadn't dealt a fatal blow to Chu Hao. At most, it broke Chu Hao's arm bones.

How could that be?

He recalled carefully that during their clash, he felt as if he had hit nothing, causing much of his force to go to waste. His Starlight seemed ineffective against the flames, otherwise, the Starlight would have instantly destroyed Chu Hao's meridians.

If the meridians were broken, Chu Hao would be crippled.

But this strike only broke Chu Hao's arm.

The result was unacceptable. Incomprehensible.

Chu Hao struggled to stand up, blood continually seeping from the corner of his mouth. He wiped it casually and said proudly, "I took all five of your moves. Jin Yunlin, I will challenge you in one year. I hope you can take five moves from me then."

How arrogant.

He intended to overturn their strength in just one year? Where did this confidence come from?

Jin Yunlin snorted. Since he had said that Chu Hao only needed to take five moves, he wouldn't strike again; he had that much grace. He smiled and said, "No matter how many times you challenge me, the result will always be the same as today, without any change."

He turned to leave.

"Wait," at that moment, a melodious voice, like celestial music, rang out.

Jin Yunlin turned back to look at Su Wanyue and smiled, "What's the matter?"

Su Wanyue extended a snow-white, jade-like hand, her fingers like spring scallions, and said, "You also take five moves from me."

"Hahahaha," people around laughed. In Tianhe County, among the younger generation, who could claim to make Jin Yunlin take five moves?

Cao Jinglin couldn't. Yao Di couldn't. Gao Fei couldn't.

And these three were already the strongest of the younger generation. Could this veiled woman be stronger than all three?

What a joke.

"I'm not interested in playing with you," Jin Yunlin laughed too.

Su Wanyue didn't answer, but released a faint aura.

She was immensely powerful; even a wisp of her aura was terrifying, instantly making Jin Yunlin's body hair stand up, his face showing surprise despite himself.

This woman had strength on par with his own.

Jin Yunlin took a deep breath, fully mobilizing his Star Force.

Due to his actions, everyone nearby fell silent. Could this mysterious woman actually match Jin Yunlin in strength? Otherwise, why would Jin Yunlin be so wary?

"First move," Su Wanyue moved gracefully, like a Heavenly Immortal, flying toward Jin Yunlin, untainted by a trace of earthly dust.

Was this a duel?

It seemed more like a celestial maiden descending to earth, pleasing to the eye.

Jin Yunlin had no time to admire; he roared, his fists raised to meet Su Wanyue.

Boom!

Jin Yunlin's fist didn't reach Su Wanyue's jade palm; from half a foot away, he was repelled by an invisible force, spitting blood.

What!

The crowd was shocked. Who could have imagined Jin Yunlin wouldn't withstand even one move from this veiled woman, just like Chu Hao earlier.

Impossible.

No, she must be a renowned expert, certainly not a peer of Jin Yunlin. That explains why she veiled herself; under that veil must be a middle-aged woman.

— Voice sounds young? Must have been disguised.

"Who are you?" Jin Yunlin demanded, unable to believe any peer could surpass him so thoroughly.

"Second move," Su Wanyue raised her hand and struck again.

"Go fetch the Sect elders. This person is at least a fifth-tier War General, otherwise, they couldn't injure Senior Brother Jin with one move," someone shouted.

Boom!

Su Wanyue's second move hit, and Jin Yunlin was again blown away, vomiting blood.

"Third move," she raised her right hand and launched a third attack.

Jin Yunlin gritted his teeth, enduring. He too was a contemporary genius, not only exceptionally talented but also possessing an unyielding heart. Otherwise, he wouldn't be one of Tianhe County's Four Talented.

He roared, his fists vibrating, Starlight reappearing, and met Su Wanyue.

Boom!

Again, he was sent flying, covered in blood, horrific to behold.

This time, Su Wanyue didn't continue immediately. She waited for Jin Yunlin to recover slightly, then leisurely said, "Fourth move."

Boom!

Jin Yunlin was knocked back a fourth time, unable to rise again.

"Enough," at this moment, a figure leaped in: a Senior Deacon of the Sky Heart Sect, at Eighth Tier Peak.