Chapter 121: Strength and Gentleness

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Mo Bai looked at Shangguan Qing, and Shangguan Qing looked back at him. The two locked eyes for a long while. Just as Xu Erwen let out a big yawn, the first ray of eastern sunlight finally broke through. The sun rose right between them, and the sunlight flashed simultaneously into Mo Bai’s left eye and Shangguan Qing’s right eye. At that moment, as if sensing the perfect moment to strike, two illusions burst forth simultaneously, intertwining in midair.

Xu Dawu wiped the sweat from his brow and muttered, “Damn it, these two have finally started fighting. That pressure just now nearly killed me.”

Xu Erwen, however, watched the battle without blinking, as if observing a masterclass in combat. Yet he didn’t stop answering Dawu’s words, “Second Master, why didn’t I feel any pressure?”

Dawu shot him a look. “Second Master, you’re so heartless you almost fell asleep just now. How would you feel any pressure?”

Erwen glanced at Dawu with surprise. “Boss, sometimes I really admire you.”

Dawu was taken aback. Though clever and fond of wordplay, he could not fathom why Erwen suddenly spoke of admiration. He asked, “Why?”

Erwen gathered his composure and said, “Because I have a fart trapped in my butt, but I don’t dare let it out—afraid the sound would disturb these two masters’ duel. That would be a real disaster. It’s so rare to see such a brilliant fight.”

Dawu’s face flushed red upon realizing that Erwen’s admiration was because he knew about his trapped fart!

Opposite the two brothers stood Master Yunfa, a dark-clad elder who hadn’t uttered a word since Gui Haixin’s departure. Yet, he secretly gave a thumbs-up to the two young men fighting before him. He was familiar with Mo Bai’s profound skill, but he hadn’t expected that the seemingly younger, privileged son would also possess such deep cultivation. Truly, the new generation was pushing the old forward.

In the air, two faint figures—one pale blue, the other light green—intertwined like two swirling mists, obscuring their moves in midair. Yet the sounds of their battle betrayed the ferocity of their clash.

Shangguan Qing’s hand summoned a diamond-shaped spiritual energy that fluctuated wildly, stretching and shrinking unpredictably. In contrast, Mo Bai’s spiral circular spiritual energy moved steadily and evenly. No matter how Shangguan Qing transformed his attacks, he could not break through Mo Bai’s defense.

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“What a magnificent Great Jade Spiral technique—indeed formidable. I never expected that the supreme offensive spiritual skill would, in Mo Bai’s hands, transform into an impeccable defensive weapon. Truly extraordinary,” Shangguan Qing commented mid-fight. Evidently, he had recognized within a few moves that the radiant orb in Mo Bai’s palm was the Great Jade Spiral, the supreme hard skill of the Yun Tian Sect.

Mo Bai thought silently, “This man’s insight is exceptional. It makes sense that Yun Tian Sect masters would recognize the Great Jade Spiral, but outside of them, few have truly seen this technique. Yet this young noble has already uncovered my move in such a short time.” He was unbothered; this was just one of his many strengths. He smiled and said, “Young Master Qing, you are truly learned. However, I must admit I am puzzled by the diamond-shaped spiritual energy you wield—I can’t tell what technique it is.”

Mo Bai smiled lightly, thinking this spiritual energy was indeed extraordinary. At that moment, the massive diamond-shaped block had fully formed. Shangguan Qing let out a low shout, and the diamond block came crashing toward Mo Bai, shaking the dust on the ground before the spiritual energy even arrived.

Xu Erwen, watching nearby, exclaimed, “Boss, I didn’t expect Young Master Qing’s ‘Ling Qi Tou Fang’ technique to have reached such a level. Tsk tsk, I’m no match for him.”

Xu Dawu, however, stared intently at the battlefield, not daring to utter a sound.

Mo Bai flicked his hand, pushing the Great Jade Spiral technique to its peak. The scattered spiritual energy suppressed the dust flying around. His move was imposing. Stepping forward, he ascended to meet the ‘Ling Qi Tou Fang’ head-on. A sharp, crackling sound rang out—the fierce collision between the Great Jade Spiral and the ‘Ling Qi Tou Fang’. In that instant, the Great Jade Spiral pierced through the ‘Ling Qi Tou Fang’ like a blade through bamboo.

Master Yunfa showed a trace of excitement. Yet Mo Bai suddenly felt uneasy. Why did the ‘Ling Qi Tou Fang’—though appearing extraordinarily solid—allow him to penetrate so easily after just initial resistance? More terrifyingly, the Great Jade Spiral did not shatter the diamond block but seemed only to carve out a space to accommodate his body. Mo Bai inwardly cursed.

In midair, Shangguan Qing sneered, “Apologies, Brother Mo Bai. My ‘Ling Qi Tou Fang’ can be both hard and soft. Your Great Jade Spiral was overwhelming, so I had to use softness to counter your hardness.”

As he spoke, Mo Bai had already been propelled into the giant transparent diamond block by the momentum of his own Great Jade Spiral. Shangguan Qing, seeing his plan succeed, shouted fiercely, manipulating his hands in the air. The diamond block began to change shape.

Master Yunfa, standing aside, grimaced and cursed inwardly. Despite decades of experience, he had never seen such a bizarre spiritual technique. Seeing Mo Bai trapped, he flared his wide sleeves, unleashing a surge of spiritual energy toward the block. But before his energy reached it, two equally domineering spiritual energies shot out from the opposite side to intercept his.

One voice said, “Old Yunfa, you’re being unfair. If you want to fight, we brothers will join you.” It was Xu Dawu speaking, with his younger brother standing beside him. They shook their armor, ready for battle.

Master Yunfa was not to be intimidated by these juniors. With a cold shout, he declared, “Fine, I’ll kick these two pesky stones aside first.” His dark spiritual energy surged fiercely. Yet the Xu brothers stood firm, no longer pretending. Even the usually hot-headed Erwen knew this was no time for pride—they faced one of the revered Six Sons of Yun Tian Sect. United, the brothers were unbreakable.

Master Yunfa found himself entangled with the Xu brothers, unable to divide his attention. His face darkened further. Meanwhile, Shangguan Qing condensed his spiritual technique—countless tiny spiritual swords suddenly shot from the diamond block. As Mo Bai raised his spiritual shield to block, Shangguan Qing swiftly shrank the transparent block threefold, pressing it close to Mo Bai’s body. Shangguan Qing knew that once his ‘Ling Qi Tou Fang’ touched Mo Bai, even a transcendent immortal would face certain death, as the suffocating pressure was terrifying beyond words.

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Mo Bai eyed the strange spiritual technique warily, thinking, “This is bad.” Yet he was no one to give up easily. Calmly, he channeled the Great Jade Spiral into one hand while swiftly forming several spiritual seals with the other at his chest. Suddenly, four golden bells materialized around him, ringing out sharply. The bell sounds resounded mightily, pushing the encroaching transparent walls outward.

Shangguan Qing frowned at the sight of Mo Bai inside the block releasing the four golden bells. He thought, “This man is truly formidable—no wonder he draws so much attention. From this sign alone, he certainly isn’t from Yun Tian Sect, as these golden bells resemble the Four-Phase Golden Bells of the Cold Monk.” Yet Shangguan Qing had already seized the initiative and would not give up easily. He waved both palms, infusing invisible spiritual energy into the block. The block, as if encouraged, pressed forward once more against the booming bells.

The clash of sound and air caused both Master Yunfa and the Xu brothers fighting nearby to frown. The three simultaneously stepped out of the ring and each invoked their unique spiritual energy techniques to calm themselves and resist the strange noise.

If the onlookers felt this, Mo Bai inside the block felt it even more intensely. He watched the transparent walls closing in again, shaking his head helplessly. Then he suddenly retracted the four golden bells, and the walls quickly moved closer toward him.

In midair, Shangguan Qing smiled faintly, thinking, “You’re finally breaking down.” But just then, an anomaly occurred. The four golden bells, originally withdrawn by Mo Bai, fused into an even larger golden bell. Mo Bai then channeled the Great Jade Spiral from his other hand and fiercely hurled it at the giant bell.

Shangguan Qing thought, “Is he crazy? Is he about to harm himself?”

But the next moment, he was stunned. Neither the Great Jade Spiral nor the Four-Phase Golden Bell disappeared. Instead, with a flash of golden light, a powerful spiraling orb burst forth!