Chapter 60: Did I Agree?
The Heavenly Net of All Phenomena unleashed terrifying destructive power in an instant, descending with a single thought.
Xu Mo was very aware that his combat power was actually inferior to Oxso's. He started late, while the opponent was born with exceptional talent. Without using extreme measures, it was almost impossible to defeat the opponent, just like in the ninth virtual trial ground of the Mystic God Temple.
Therefore, Xu Mo unleashed his seldom-used killing move, the pupil skill, which he hadn't used in many years, since he hadn't met an opponent requiring a pupil skill attack.
This time, it was imperative to achieve a one-hit kill.
As Xu Mo unleashed the Heavenly Net of All Phenomena, his body shot forward like a meteor, the saber flashing into existence. He couldn't guarantee that the Heavenly Net of All Phenomena would kill Oxso, so a follow-up kill move was necessary, giving Oxso no chance to turn the tables.
After being hit in the eyes, Oxso immediately closed them, but at this moment, his spiritual power was unleashed to the extreme, able to perceive the external happenings, also knowing Xu Mo unleashed a thunderous killing move at this moment.
"Boom..."
A horrifying storm erupted from Oxso, enveloping his body. At this moment, Oxso resembled Kerman, whom Xu Mo had defeated earlier. His whole being was dazzling, like an energy body, his entire form seemingly transforming into a nebula storm.
The All Phenomena kill move descended, piercing into the storm, a barrage of flying swords shot forth under Xu Mo's telekinesis, but at that moment, the nebula storm was overwhelmingly powerful, making Oxso appear transformed and evolved, his aura still growing stronger.
He retreated, seemingly hit by a flying sword, but the flying swords entering the nebula storm were also ravaged by a terrifying force, being directly decomposed by the destructive energy, turning to fragments and disappearing.
Xu Mo's telekinesis sensed that all his flying swords were destroyed by Oxso.
"He's still getting stronger."
Xu Mo was secretly alarmed. Was this Oxso's trump card? At this moment, Oxso seemed to have activated another superpower, as if it was an innate talent.
But Xu Mo did not give up on his killing blow. After the flying swords shattered, he descended with the momentum of a meteor, thunder roaring and purple light illuminating the sky. A destructive saber strike erupted from his hands, splitting space into two. It was like darkness was shattered, a sword cleaving out the light.
The intention of "Dawn" was displayed vividly at this moment.
The might of this strike made the spectators marvel. It was so powerful; their duel could be called a peak confrontation. They realized that even in the previous battle, Xu Mo didn't unleash his strongest. Until now, facing Oxso, the leader of the Ten Temple Alliance, he finally showed all his cards, unleashing continuous killing moves.
The saber fell, Oxso extended his hands, surprisingly catching Xu Mo's strike. His hands were surrounded by a terrifying source power storm, trying to decompose Xu Mo's saber. Xu Mo's saber seemed to be melting and decomposing by the source power, but the momentum persisted, continuing to slash downward, the saber's force unabated.
"Pfft...."
The saber fell, the front half already vanished, yet the saber light slashed onto Oxso, sending him flying with a hint of blood appearing, but in the end, the deadly blow couldn't kill Oxso.
Xu Mo didn't continue his assault, looking down for a moment.
The flying swords were gone, and the saber was broken.
Oxso's combat power had surpassed the Imperial Realm, definitely stepping into extraordinary territory. At this level, weapons were hard to threaten him, even causing them to be directly destroyed.
The spectators were all speechless, the transcendent among the Ten Temple Alliance on the battlefield had their hearts stirred, so powerful, Xu Mo's combat power was terrifying, the killing move, except for Oxso, was unblockable.
But even with such a killing move, it couldn't kill Oxso. Such strength made people feel despair.
If this couldn't kill him, how could he be killed?
Oxso floated in the air, opening his bleeding eyes, starlight twinkling, still dazzling.
His white clothes were also stained with blood, as he gazed at Xu Mo, eyes holding unprecedented seriousness.
"In a sense, I've already lost." Oxso looked at Xu Mo and said, causing the people around to be slightly alarmed.
Everyone had witnessed Oxso's strength with their own eyes. He had withstood Xu Mo's deadly attack, yet he admitted to his defeat?
"If not for the Ten Temple Alliance limiting weapon levels, your flying swords and saber would have been unstoppable for me. If they struck me, I would already be dead." Oxso continued, causing a slight wave in everyone's hearts.
Oxso's words were true. In battles outside, given Xu Mo's status, he couldn't use such level weapons. His weapons, at least of SS grade, powerful flying swords, and war sabers, couldn't be destroyed by Oxso's source power. If so, he would be dead.
However, even so, on the battlefield, Oxso had not yet been defeated, and his candid acknowledgment demonstrated his grace. This number one of the Capital Star Mystic God Temple had a remarkable mind.
"There's no such what-if. In external fights, your defensive equipment wouldn't be low either. Whether I can kill you is still uncertain. Ultimately, it's because my own strength isn't enough," Xu Mo responded. Oxso admitted defeat, but that didn't mean he could relish it pridefully.
Weapons are just part of the battle. Why did he come to the Mystic God Temple? To enhance his own strength, not for weaponry and equipment. For that, he already had very strong ones, but that's still external.
If he were strong enough to suppress Oxso with source power, there would be no occurrence of weapon destruction.
Therefore, there's no need to make any excuses.
Upon hearing their dialogue, many displayed an odd expression. Were these two elevating each other with words? Was there a sense of mutual appreciation in the battle?
Nevertheless, given the level the two displayed in this battle, being a true transmission of the Mystic God Temple seemed unavoidable.
Xu Mo from the Chloe Star Mystic God Temple had a high probability of being selected too.
Oxso heard Xu Mo's words with some admiration, saying, "In that case, let's continue. The first rank in the Ten Temple Alliance is still mine to claim."
The title of the Ten Temple Alliance cannot be lost from Capital Star, after all, there's no precedent for this.
Throughout history, the first place has always belonged to the Mystic God Temple of Capital Star, without exception, and this year will be no different, even if Xu Mo's strength is acknowledged, recognized in some way as having defeated him.
However, for the first place, he is still determined.
Xu Mo threw the broken saber from his hand and closed his eyes, spiritual power released to the limit, at this moment, everything around seemed to merge with him, as if he could dominate this space.
In an instant, a Source Power Storm roared and gathered with his body at the center. In his hand, appeared a Source Power Battle Blade, the terrifying Thunder Light flashed, harboring a dreadful aura of destruction.
"Can he still get stronger?"
The Transcendents watching the battle felt a critical hit, they thought the fight was over, but after Oxso got stronger, Xu Mo was still getting stronger too.
Oxso also thought the battle was over, but seeing the resilience Xu Mo demonstrated, a strong fighting spirit surged in his eyes, his body floated in the air, the frightening Source Power erupted from him, the nebula storm shrouded the sky, with a thought, more Swords of Destruction coalesced, pointing at Xu Mo.
"Kill."
As Oxso's words fell, it was like ten thousand swords launching simultaneously towards Xu Mo, the might was terrifying, it seemed as if this space was going to be destroyed by the swords.
"Boom."
Almost at the same moment, Xu Mo rushed forward, those deadly swords slowed infinitely as they approached him, forming a domain-like power centered around his body, akin to Augustus.
He moved with incredible speed, behind him, the swords fell incessantly, uncontrolled.
Seeing Xu Mo rushing at him, Oxso seemed to know what the other intended to do at this moment, the Source Power around his body erupted violently, rushing towards him, at this point, Oxso seemed to transform into a Heavenly God, carrying the nebula storm forward to engage in a direct confrontation with Xu Mo.
"Rumble."
The battle blade slashed downward, determined and unyielding, reaching its limit.
"Boom." Oxso's arm punched forward, the nebula roared and growled, the storm of destruction tore everything apart.
A loud sound echoed, the blade and fist clashed, energy churned and roared, turning the world upside down.
A sharp, hissing sound was heard, the blade shattered, yet it slashed through the nebula storm, towards the opponent's arm, both forces seemed to simultaneously disintegrate each other, but behind, the nebula storm surged forward like a massive wave, smashing towards Xu Mo's body, the disintegrating Source Power directly pierced through Xu Mo's defenses, then his body was engulfed by the storm, gradually breaking apart.
"Bang."
Xu Mo's figure disappeared, obliterated by Oxso.
When the storm dispersed, Oxso stood on the battlefield like a god, this strike was his full force, killing Xu Mo.
Oxso did not expect to encounter such a tenacious opponent on the Ten Temple Alliance battlefield, who even threatened him.
It seems, no need to go to Emperor River, geniuses capable of competing with him exist on Chloe Star.
A silence spread around, this battle deeply impacted everyone, although Xu Mo was defeated, no one denied his greatness, his combat power earned everyone's respect, of course, except for someone like Gisman.
Even if Xu Mo becomes a true disciple of Mystic God Temple, it would be well-deserved.
"It seems from now on, there's a rival." Oxso spoke, already seeing Xu Mo as a future opponent, also acknowledging Xu Mo.
"It's over."
"The Mystic God Temple of Capital Star still defends the first place."
Though Zero is still here, after the last battle, having seen the strength of Oxso and Xu Mo, everyone has already assumed the outcome of the final battle.
It's probably just a formality.
"If talking combat power, Xu Mo can rank second, the performance of Mystic God Temple from Chloe Star this time is enough to be proud of, the second and third places are people from Chloe Star's Mystic God Temple." The elder of Mystic God Temple from Capital Star also felt some emotion.
But they are still determined for the first place.
Discussion around continued, with Oxso now placed in the first position, while Zero and Xu Mo were placed second and third, even discussed that Xu Mo's combat power might rank second, Zero third.
This last battle almost seems irrelevant.
Zero's eyes looked towards the battlefield, slightly raised her eyebrows, then stood up, seeing her move, those voices gradually faded, realizing there was still an unfinished battle, though the result seemed destined, but it still had to be fought.
Oxso, first?
"You ranked me there, but did I agree?" Zero's clear voice spread, and instantly, the battlefield quieted once more.
Did I agree?