Medical Sage

”It’s really the Star Chopping Blade! I can’t believe his master actually passed it down!” someone’s voice trembled as they uttered the blade’s name. The blade, named Star Chopping, was a genuine Fierce Weapon, stained with the blood of several Innate Experts who had fallen beneath its sharp edge. It was renowned as one of the most notorious Fierce Weapons within the Celestial Group, and its reputation was immense. To think it would be brought out today.

Upon hearing the faintly apprehensive murmurs from the crowd, an arrogant and self-important look appeared on Zhou Xuan’s face. His eyes swept forward disdainfully, staring intently at Cao Qiguo with utter scorn.

I now hold my master’s famous Fierce Weapon, the Star Chopping Blade! My combat power has doubled, so is this guy even worthy of being my opponent? What a joke.

BOOM!

At the mere thought, an astounding aura began to emanate from within him. A faint black stream of air swirled over his shoulders, then swept across his entire body before finally reaching his eyes.

Many spectators gasped at the sight. A heavy, suffocating pressure washed over them, making it difficult to breathe and causing a wave of discomfort.

”Heh heh.”

”Whether it’s confidence or not, we’ll find out after the fight. But is that the Star Chopping Blade? Seeing is believing, indeed. It’s a fine blade, it’s just a shame it’s wasted in your hands.” Just then, a faint sneer reached everyone’s ears, causing many to instinctively look in that direction.

Standing on the platform, Cao Qiguo was expressionless. His demonic eyes flashed with brutality but remained as calm as an ancient well. He stared at Zhou Xuan and tightened his grip on his high-tech, high-hardness aluminum alloy Black Blade. His knuckles let out a faint creaking sound as a powerful aura surged forth.

Instantly, the expressions of many in the crowd changed drastically. The terrifying power of that aura was in no way inferior to Zhou Xuan’s. No, to be more precise, it was in no way inferior to Zhou Xuan wielding the Star Chopping Blade!

At that moment, everyone present, especially the SS-Level Powerhouses from the Four Departments of Capital City seated high above, couldn’t help but widen their eyes, their expressions complex. They hadn’t expected Cao Qiguo, who was merely at the Early Stage Peak of the Innate Realm and S+ Rank, to possess such an imposing aura. This revelation was even more astonishing than Zhou Xuan bringing out his Fierce Weapon.

”Wait, isn’t that...” Only over where Chen Fei was did Liu Chudong’s eyes fly wide open upon feeling the aura erupt from Cao Qiguo. His face filled with bewilderment and shock.

Beside him, Chen Fei squinted and supplied the answer, ”Blade Qi. He’s actually comprehended Blade Qi?”

”Yes! It’s Blade Qi. You know, even many of the senior brothers who use blades at the Qi Refining Seventh Layer and above have trouble comprehending it, yet he...” Liu Chudong nodded, speaking with a bewildered expression.

And at that moment, the two on the platform had already begun to fight.

BOOM!

A strong force of True Qi surged from Zhou Xuan, who wielded the Fierce Weapon Star Chopping Blade. A fierce snarl followed.

”Wasted in my hands? Good... I’d like to see if you can prove that!”

”ROAR! DIE!”

As soon as his chilling voice fell, a thunderous vibration erupted!

BOOM! BOOM! BOOM!

Zhou Xuan slammed his foot down, and the ground around it visibly cracked. His figure then transformed into a black streak of light, lunging toward Cao Qiguo with a slash.

So fast! The sheer speed of the attack caused the pupils of the elites from the Four Departments of Capital City to constrict. They were horrified to realize that Zhou Xuan’s movement technique was so terrifying it surpassed their imagination. They couldn’t even see his movements clearly, only afterimages.

However, while they were still immersed in their shock, Zhou Xuan’s figure had already appeared before Cao Qiguo, his face cold and indifferent. He twisted his body, and the Star Chopping Blade in his hand slashed down like a soul-devouring demon. A cold glint of light burst forth!

CLANG!

Cao Qiguo, however, reacted quickly. His eyes flickered and his body moved, thrusting his high-tech, high-hardness aluminum alloy Black Blade upward to meet the attack. It collided directly with the descending Fierce Weapon, emitting a piercing shriek of metal. A flash of cold ruthlessness and madness crossed his eyes as he flicked his wrist. His left fist shot out like a phantom, hurtling toward Zhou Xuan’s abdomen and causing the latter’s eyes to contract fiercely.

In the next instant, a muffled THUD was heard. The two figures who had been fiercely clashing were suddenly separated. Cao Qiguo’s punch landed heavily on Zhou Xuan’s lower abdomen, but the latter, even through the pain, kicked out, striking his opponent’s shoulder with a sharp CRACK.

Both of their bodies shuddered from the impact.

”Incredible!”

”So this is a clash between experts. It’s terrifying.”

”If it were me in there right now, I probably wouldn’t last a single move.”

”The main point is that Zhou Xuan is too ruthless. I definitely would’ve dodged that punch instead of taking it head-on just to land a counter-kick!”

...

After this first exchange, the crowd erupted into a clamor, the atmosphere buzzing with excitement. It had to be said that for them, this level of combat was simply spectacular. This was a true duel between the top young elites of the Four Departments of Capital City, a showdown of S+ Rank powerhouses!

”Hehe.”

Just then, on the stage, Zhou Xuan slowly wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth, and a dark, almost neurotic laugh escaped him. He lifted his head, his eerie eyes gazing at Cao Qiguo as the corners of his mouth twisted into a strange sneer. ”Not bad. Your strength is barely acceptable, not a complete disappointment. However...”

The moment his chilling words ended, the Fierce Weapon Star Chopping Blade in his hand trembled, flashing with a cold, gloomy light.

This sight instantly caused Cao Qiguo’s pupils to shrink, and his expression turned ugly.

”Cao Qiguo, let’s have some real fun now. Take this!” Following that, Zhou Xuan moved again. He let out a cold laugh, and then, like a specter, he darted forward. In the blink of an eye, he appeared above Cao Qiguo, the Fierce Blade in his hand slashing downward. It descended with a horrifying, bizarre aura that made the latter’s hair stand on end.

BANG!

BOOM! BOOM!

Zhou Xuan’s strike was terrifying, for it now carried a mysterious force that hadn’t been there before. This was the true reason the Star Chopping Blade was known as a Fierce Weapon, the source of its fearsome power.

SPURT!

The blade left a fresh red gash on Cao Qiguo’s body. But before the shocked eyes of the crowd, the wound turned a dark, bruised black at a visible rate. Seeing this, Chen Fei couldn’t help but frown slightly and murmur to himself. Corpse Qi? He had clearly sensed that the mysterious power on the Star Chopping Blade was, in fact, Corpse Qi.

At that moment, Cao Qiguo’s figure shot backward a great distance. An abnormal flush rose on his cheeks as he spewed a mouthful of blood.

”How does it feel now?” Zhou Xuan licked his lips cruelly and let out a vicious sneer. He pressed his advantage, his blade becoming a terrifying blur of motion.

”Hehe, Bureau Chief Zheng, it seems this round is another win for our Celestial Group. Should we go down and stop them? Otherwise, we might be caught unprepared later. What do you think?” the Bald Second Elder of the Celestial Group said with a smug smile from his high seat.

”Elder Xiuu is joking. Isn’t the outcome still undecided?” Zheng Weiguo replied slowly, his eyes flickering.

”Undecided? Hehe, Bureau Chief Zheng, you really are a calm one! Steady as Mount Tai,” the Bald Second Elder of the Celestial Group replied with a faint smile, tapping his fingers on the table. ”But speaking of which, our Celestial Group’s victory this round is indeed a bit dishonorable, taking advantage of the Fierce Weapon Star Chopping Blade like this. Rest assured, Bureau Chief Zheng, I believe everyone sees this, so I trust they won’t go around gossiping when they return.”

Hearing this, Zheng Weiguo’s brows furrowed tightly, but he didn’t reply. Kou Bin, on the other hand, remained inscrutable, not having said a word from beginning to end. It was as if his mind wasn’t on the match at all.

It makes sense, knowing that the confrontation involving that young man, Yii Xiao, and even Yan Zhen is still to come. This level of fight can hardly hold his interest anymore.

”ROAR!”

”You’re underestimating me!”

Just then, a fierce yell erupted from the main stage. An exceptionally potent, domineering, and sharp momentum erupted from within Cao Qiguo. In that instant, it even suppressed the Corpse Qi clinging to the Star Chopping Blade.

They saw him clench his fist. The high-tech, high-hardness aluminum alloy Black Blade in his palm trembled violently as he stabbed fiercely at Zhou Xuan’s chest. The Blade Qi howled.

BANG!

A sickening thud of impact resounded. Zhou Xuan had reacted with incredible speed, managing to swing the Star Chopping Blade in front of his chest to block the lethal strike in the nick of time.

Even so, an astonishing and visible shockwave rippled out from where they stood, spreading in all directions. The main stage beneath their feet trembled violently, looking as if it was on the verge of cracking apart.

But it was at this very moment that a crisp CRACK echoed faintly in everyone’s ears.

Instantly, Zhou Xuan’s trembling body froze. He couldn’t help but stare down at his hand.

”GULP... It cracked... it cracked!? The Star Chopping Blade cracked?” In the eerie silence, the sound of someone swallowing hard was distinctly audible. Their gaze, filled with shock and horror, was locked on the blade in Zhou Xuan’s hand, which now had a visible crack on its surface. It was unbelievable.

”The Star Chopping Blade cracked!?”

Not far from the main stage, the Bald Second Elder of the Celestial Group shot to his feet. His eyes were fixed on the Star Chopping Blade in Zhou Xuan’s hand, his aged face turning ashen and ugly.

Just a moment ago, he had so confidently declared that the Celestial Group had won. But now... wasn’t this a blatant slap in the face?