Chapter 149: Slaying a Two-Star Dou Shi

Gazing malevolently at the calmly smiling Xiao Yan, Mu She slowly raised his long spear. The battle energy within him surged rapidly under the impetus of his killing intent. A light cyan battle energy gradually burst out from his body, finally forming a thin layer of cyan energy armor outside his body. Transforming battle energy into an energy armor that adheres to the body is a hallmark of a Battle Master. This kind of energy armor not only enhances the master’s defense, speed, and attack, but also allows for better absorption of energy from the outside world to replenish the host’s internal consumption. Thus, almost every Battle Master, when in combat, will first summon this energy armor.

With Xiao Yan’s current strength, if he were to summon the energy armor, he could at most only form it over parts of his body with great difficulty, and the increase in defense, speed, and attack would be negligible. After all, there is a significant gap between a Fighter and a Battle Master. For Xiao Yan to summon something as complete as Mu She, he would need to become a Battle Master first.

Staring at Mu She, who had summoned the energy armor, Xiao Yan exhaled lightly. His face slowly revealed a look of gravity. No matter how eloquent he was, the opponent was indeed a genuine Battle Master!

Xiao Yan tightly gripped the Heavy Profound Scale, and as his focus intensified, strands of battle energy began to flow from the whorl within his body, surging through his body, providing him with sufficient power for the fight.

Mu She rubbed his hands on the spear, and as the battle energy within him became more turbulent, he suddenly let out a low shout. With a stomp of his foot, his body shot towards Xiao Yan. The long spear in his hand trembled, unexpectedly forming several snow-white flower-like patterns in the air. The spear tip turned into a sinister white shadow, piercing towards Xiao Yan’s neck with a sharp and vicious strike.

After the previous projectile attack from Mu Li, Mu She could guess that Xiao Yan must be wearing some kind of defensive inner armor. So, his every attack now aimed directly for Xiao Yan’s head.

Facing Mu She’s vicious attacks, Xiao Yan retreated slightly, using the broad surface of the Heavy Profound Scale to block the spear’s offensive entirely.

“Clang, clang, clang…”

As the two moved, each clash between the spear and the black scale sent sparks flying and a series of crisp sounds ringing through the air.

After a while of engaging in ordinary attacks, Mu She finally grasped Xiao Yan’s true strength—nine-star Fighter. With this knowledge, Mu She’s lips curled into a cold smile. As long as Xiao Yan had not yet advanced to Battle Master, he was not a threat!

The sharp spear tore through the air, making a shrill sound as it darted out like lightning. The black scale hurriedly blocked it again, but just as the spear was about to strike, the spear body quivered, and the spearhead swung sharply, bypassing the black scale’s obstruction.

Mu She’s eyes narrowed with a glint of coldness, and he struck the spear handle hard with his palm, sending the spear shooting towards Xiao Yan’s neck.

“Bang!”

Seeing the spear tip approaching, Xiao Yan quickly leaned back, stomping the ground and retreating swiftly.

“Phoenix Step!”

Seeing Xiao Yan’s speed increase, Mu She shouted and, with a tap of his toe, his body rushed forward like a leaf in the wind, closing in on Xiao Yan. Simultaneously, the spear in his hand burst with energy once more.

Chased by the relentless Mu She, Xiao Yan’s brows furrowed. Glancing back, he realized he was cornered. In a flash of thought, Xiao Yan leaped, bouncing off the wall with his feet, and a pale yellow battle energy covered his soles. With a slight bend of his knees, a loud explosion propelled him forward violently.

In mid-air, taking advantage of the explosive force, Xiao Yan spun the Heavy Profound Scale, and with the momentum, he brought it down on Mu She with a fierce, unstoppable force.

“Swift Wind Thrust!”

The fierce energy from above made Mu She frown. He spun the spear, and with a low shout, the spear tip was enveloped in a faint cyan wind. The wind sliced through the air, creating a tearing sound.

The spear paused briefly before plunging into the black Heavy Profound Scale with a piercing whistle.

“Clang!”

A loud metallic clang echoed through the courtyard, lingering for a long time.

It must be said that the gap between a Battle Master and a Fighter is indeed vast. As a two-star Battle Master, Mu She’s battle energy was far beyond Xiao Yan’s.

Using a battle skill, Mu She struck the Heavy Profound Scale from Xiao Yan’s hands with a crisp sound.

The black scale flew into the air. Losing his weapon, Xiao Yan’s face changed dramatically. Just as he was about to snatch it back, Mu She sneered coldly, leaping up and catching the scale in mid-air. But as soon as he grasped it, his face changed. The extreme weight of the scale pulled him down, and the unique pressure from the Heavy Profound Scale slowed his battle energy.

Panicked, Mu She’s movements became sluggish. Clearly, he was unaccustomed to this sudden change.

“Damn, what a strange weapon!”

His mind racing, Mu She tried to throw the scale away, but Xiao Yan suddenly appeared behind him, his cold, sinister laughter sending chills down Mu She’s spine: “Take it, aren’t you good at taking things?”

“Eight Extremes Collapse!”

With a cold roar, Xiao Yan’s fist filled with a shocking, fierce power. Clenching his fist, he struck Mu She’s back with a ripping sound, aiming at the slowed-down man.

The powerful force from behind made Mu She’s face turn white. He dropped the scale, and his body’s energy armor thickened. In that instant, he could only reinforce his defense, and just as he did, Xiao Yan’s attack landed on his back.

“Thud!”

A dull, heavy sound echoed through the courtyard. Though muffled, it held real power.

The ferocious force from behind made Mu She’s face pale. He lunged forward, managing to land clumsily after a few mid-air flips, landing a few meters away.

Before he could turn to counter-attack, Mu She’s face changed again. His battle energy rushed to envelop the hidden force from the Eight Extremes Collapse. As his energy surrounded it, Xiao Yan yelled, “Explode!”

“Boom!”

Another low, dull sound, and Mu She’s body trembled violently. A pained groan escaped his throat, and a trace of blood appeared at the corner of his mouth.

“Pity…”

Seeing that Mu She had only suffered minor injuries, Xiao Yan shook his head in regret. A Battle Master truly lived up to his title. He had detected the hidden force of the Eight Extremes Collapse so quickly. If he had detected it later, the fight might have ended.

Unfortunately, Mu She’s reaction speed exceeded Xiao Yan’s expectations. He had gathered his battle energy in such a short time to contain the hidden force, weakening its effect.

Taking a few steps forward, Xiao Yan picked up the Heavy Profound Scale, twirled it, and stored it in his ring. Looking at Mu She’s dark face, he couldn’t help but smile. This guy’s defeat was entirely self-inflicted—truly, one reaps what one sows.

“Good… Good… You little brat, I really underestimated you!” Wiping the blood from his mouth, Mu She’s face was filled with a savage expression. Being so humiliated by a Fighter twice was a first for him. He glared at Xiao Yan with venom, gritting his teeth. Xiao Yan, however, ignored him, swallowing a Replenishing Pill and feeling his battle energy gradually return.

“Xiao Yan, don’t get too cocky. I know you know some high-tier battle skills.”

Mu She’s spear slammed the ground, and he laughed coldly. The energy armor on his body began to dissipate, and the iron spear was covered in thick layers of cyan battle energy.

“But do you really think I don’t have any?”

Tightening his grip on the spear, Mu She sneered, “Thanks to you and Little Healer Immortal, I found a suitable high-tier battle skill in the third stone box in the cave. Today, you’ll die by it!”

Hearing Mu She’s sneer, Xiao Yan’s face changed. He hadn’t expected Mu She to risk damaging the contents of the stone box to open it. Seeing the dense battle energy on the spear, Xiao Yan knew it was at least a Mysterious Rank battle skill.

Sighing, Xiao Yan shook his head, retrieving the Heavy Profound Scale from his ring. At this point, he couldn’t hold back.

Watching Xiao Yan, the battle energy on Mu She’s spear grew denser, eventually forming a snarling energy lion head.

Seeing the energy lion head on the spear, a gleam of joy flashed in Mu She’s eyes. A cruel smile spread across his face, and his spear suddenly shuddered. Stomping his foot, he yelled, “Phoenix Step!”

“Little brat, today, I’ll show you the difference between a Battle Master and a Fighter using a Mysterious Rank battle skill!”

Rushing forward, Mu She roared, “Mad Lion Roar!”

With the roar, a massive energy lion emerged from the spear tip, roaring fiercely. The sky above, Little Healer Immortal’s face turned pale.

Looking at the energy lion on the spear, Xiao Yan’s face grew serious. Exhaling, he felt his battle energy surge. The Heavy Profound Scale blazed with a scorching light, distorting the space around it due to the intense heat.

“Flame Divide Wave Slash!”

Xiao Yan’s shout made the temperature in the courtyard rise. The scale grew brighter, and mysterious patterns appeared on its surface. This time, the Earth Rank battle skill did not leave him exhausted. Although Xiao Yan couldn’t display its full power, it was more than enough against Mu She.

In a blaze of red light, Xiao Yan’s black scale came crashing down, a huge, fiery red glow shooting from the top, destroying the ground and creating a deep trench from Xiao Yan’s feet to where Mu She stood.

The oppressive force and heat in the air made Mu She’s pupils widen in shock. In just a few months, the power of the mysterious battle skill the young man used had increased to such a level.

Biting his teeth, Mu She knew there was no retreat; to retreat was to die. Pouring his battle energy into the spear, he clashed with the red glow.

“Boom!”

The enormous explosion nearly overturned the courtyard. The point of impact formed a web of cracks, spreading to the nearby houses, causing them to collapse.

In the red light, the space was silent, and then a figure shot out, spewing blood in the air, and crashed into the wall, turning it into rubble and filling the area with dust.

As the wind blew, the dust dissipated, and the figure of the young man holding the Heavy Profound Scale gradually appeared. Above, Little Healer Immortal, her hand covering her red lips, was in shock.