Chapter 148 - 145: Mo Qianqian Battles Ling Qingxue

At this moment, Nangong Ling had already arrived. A similarly powerful aura erupted from her body. The aura was profoundly icy and supremely chilling, causing the surrounding temperature to plummet.

The sword in Nangong Ling’s hand slashed toward Mo Qianqian, leaving him no choice but to swing his spear to meet her strike.

CLANG!

A fierce sound of collision rang out as sparks flew. Mo Qianqian was forced back a few steps, while Nangong Ling was knocked back more than ten. However, Ling Lang’s life had been saved.

Mo Qianqian frowned. Nangong Ling, at the Second Level of Tongyou Realm, possessed equally formidable combat strength. He could even faintly sense that something within her was on the verge of erupting. His expression turned somewhat grim. As expected, he had helped the mysterious woman pass the Taiyin Secret Technique to Nangong Ling, yet now, she was using it against him. The Secret Technique was undeniably extraordinary. Given Nangong Ling’s cultivation, she might be capable of unleashing immense combat power.

"A Taiyin innate talent! Nangong Ling possesses a Taiyin talent! Is it the Taiyin Bloodline or a Taiyin constitution?"

"The Taiyin talent is also the stuff of legends! With the appearance of both Taiyin and Sun talents, along with various other geniuses... is a golden era about to dawn upon us?"

"If the Sun and Taiyin were to combine, what kind of power would they unleash?"

"No wonder Tai Xuan Academy wants a marriage alliance with the Ling Family. If the two of them unite, both their cultivation speed and combat prowess will undoubtedly skyrocket!"

"And if they were to have offspring, the child’s talent would certainly be extraordinary!"

The Yu Wen Family Head, Patriarch Lie, and a host of other elders couldn’t help but marvel, while the Eldest Prince and his entourage wore solemn expressions.

Meanwhile, on the battlefield, Mo Qianqian once again channeled the Vast Spear Technique and charged toward Nangong Ling and Ling Lang. Although Nangong Ling had intervened and possessed great strength, he was determined to kill Ling Lang. He had to seize this chance to permanently snuff out any chance of his rise.

However, Mo Qianqian then noticed Ling Qingxue rushing toward him from the opposite side.

"Mo Qianqian, I will be your opponent!" Ling Qingxue shouted.

Mo Qianqian’s eyes narrowed. Ling Qingxue was finally making her move!

Having caught hold of Ling Lang, Nangong Ling heard Ling Qingxue’s voice and decided not to face Mo Qianqian again. Instead, she grabbed Ling Lang and retreated rapidly to the rear.

"Ling Qingxue!"

Mo Qianqian surged forward but was too late to catch them. He had no choice but to shift his target to Ling Qingxue. Channelling the First Form of the Vast Spear Technique, his entire being suddenly erupted with power as he hurtled toward her.

WHOOSH!

A wave of vast, righteous energy radiated from Mo Qianqian. With an unrivaled, overbearing thrust, his spear pierced straight toward Ling Qingxue. He opened with a devastating killing blow. The moment the spear thrust out, it seemed to puncture the very air itself. The sheer might of the strike felt as though it could freeze heaven and earth in place.

Unwilling to be outdone, Ling Qingxue abruptly unleashed the aura of the Third Level of Tongyou Realm. Opening with the Ling Family’s supreme technique, an incomparably fierce momentum exploded from her as she slashed her sword at Mo Qianqian’s spear. Learning from his previous attacks, she didn’t charge straight at him; instead, she shifted her body to the side.

CLANG!

An ear-piercing sound of clashing metal rang out as Mo Qianqian’s spear was deflected off course by the impact. Coupled with Ling Qingxue’s lateral movement, the spear thrust straight past her side. The very next moment, she raised her sword and delivered a horizontal slash directly at him.

"The Third Level of Tongyou Realm!" Mo Qianqian frowned. Previously at Black Demon Ridge, Ling Qingxue had only displayed the cultivation of the Second Level of Tongyou Realm. He hadn’t expected her to break through in just over a month—advancing from the Second Level of Tongyou Realm to the Third! And she had achieved this even without obtaining the Flame Demon Flower!

Mo Qianqian hastily raised his spear horizontally to block her sword.

CLANG!

Another violent clash echoed as Mo Qianqian’s spear intercepted Ling Qingxue’s sword, successfully parrying her strike. Ling Qingxue seized the opportunity to launch a relentless, fierce assault, slashing at him strike after strike. Mo Qianqian continuously swept his spear to defend himself.

CLANG CLANG CLANG!

A continuous barrage of metallic collisions rang out as the two engaged in a fierce battle.

"The Third Level of Tongyou Realm! Ling Qingxue’s cultivation has broken through to the Third Level of Tongyou Realm!" The crowd cried out in astonishment.

"Ling Qingxue is making her move! One is the current number one on the Hidden Dragon List, and the other is the former number one. Between Ling Qingxue and Mo Qianqian, who is truly the stronger?"

"As it stands, they are evenly matched. But in terms of fighting across realms, Mo Qianqian is only at the seventh level of the Second Realm yet can hold his own against someone at the Third Level of Tongyou Realm. Mo Qianqian is undoubtedly more monstrous."

"That’s because he’s a Body Cultivator; it’s normal for a Body Cultivator’s combat strength to be higher. However, Ling Qingxue is at the Third Level of Tongyou Realm and hasn’t even used her Heaven-Swallowing Python Bloodline yet, nor the Holy Dragon Bloodline she reportedly stole from Mo Qianqian. Once she uses those trump cards, Mo Qianqian will inevitably be defeated."

"Exactly. Putting the Heaven-Swallowing Python Bloodline aside, Mo Qianqian used to rely on that very Holy Dragon Bloodline to crush countless geniuses. Its power is overwhelmingly immense. Right now, he is barely fighting Ling Qingxue to a draw. Once she unleashes the power of that bloodline, he won’t stand a chance."

"You have to feel a little sorry for Mo Qianqian. That Holy Dragon Bloodline was originally his, but it was stolen by his enemy, who is now going to use it against him."

At this moment, everyone’s eyes were fixed on Mo Qianqian and Ling Qingxue.

Lie Yao wore a solemn expression. For one thing, Ling Qingxue had reached the Third Level of Tongyou Realm at just sixteen or seventeen years of age. Whether in talent or strength, she stood at the absolute pinnacle of the younger generation. For another, Mo Qianqian—the man who had once defeated him—was able to hold his own against Ling Qingxue relying solely on his cultivation at the seventh level of the Second Realm, all because he was a Body Cultivator.

Mo Qianqian had returned to his peak. Even now, Lie Yao wasn’t confident he could defeat him again.

Lie Yao’s younger brother, Lieqi, felt even more appalled. The last time he had challenged Mo Qianqian in the Southern Wilderness, Ling Lan and Wanya had intervened, preventing the duel. He recalled that when his brother lost to Mo Qianqian, he had told him, "You can underestimate anyone, but you must never underestimate Mo Qianqian!" Previously, he had remained unconvinced, feeling that his brother was making a mountain out of a molehill.

Now, he finally understood. It had been less than half a year since Mo Qianqian was crippled, yet he had already returned to his peak. Lieqi knew that he was no longer a match for Mo Qianqian!

Yu Wenshuo and Yu Wenjingfeng wore equally solemn expressions. Though Mo Qianqian’s battle with Ling Lang had seemed straightforward, the reality was that Ling Lang had been heavily injured before he could unleash his Sun Profound Body, which led directly to his defeat. If Ling Lang had revealed his trump card earlier, Mo Qianqian might not have won.

Yet now, not only was there Ling Lang, but Nangong Ling also possessed a Taiyin attribute talent. With the emergence of two top-tier geniuses, the formidable power of Ling Qingxue and Mo Qianqian, and the sudden appearance of the Second-Grade Spirit Master, Asura... in this generation, the number of peers who could surpass them was likely to grow even larger.

The number of monstrous geniuses was truly increasing!

The members of the Ling Family stared intently at the battle. Although they didn’t believe Mo Qianqian could win, they still felt a lingering sense of unease. It was their first time learning about Ling Lang’s innate talent, and though it had been a pleasant surprise, he had still lost in the end. The groom had been defeated and failed to kill Mo Qianqian with his own hands; this brought immense shame to the Ling Family.

If Ling Qingxue were to lose as well, their humiliation would be absolute. That would be true even if their elders rushed forward and killed Mo Qianqian themselves.

Shi Muyao’s face was fraught with worry as she silently prayed in her heart. She thought, "What a detestable woman. Mo Qianqian, you absolutely must not lose to her."

Divorcing Mo Qianqian was one thing, but him losing and dying here was entirely another. She did not want Mo Qianqian to die here, especially not at the hands of Ling Qingxue.