Chapter 50: You're Leaking Air

Mo Mo's eerie "ugh ugh" sounds, combined with her body's constant shaking, were genuinely unsettling.

But at the same time, they were incredibly funny.

Xu Xiaoshou prided himself on his strong self-control and generally didn't laugh unless he couldn't hold back.

The audience was even more restrained at first; no one dared to laugh, after all, she was the senior sister from the outer courtyard, and the top of the rankings!

However, once Xu Xiaoshou let out a "pfft," it seemed to trigger a chain reaction.

Everyone's expressions shifted from initial shock to gradually becoming more uninhibited.

"Damn, this Xu Xiaoshou, I'm totally impressed—he must be toxic, hahaha!"

"I can't take it anymore, I feel like I'm dying! Seeing this other side of Senior Sister Mo, she's too cute!"

"Pfft, I really can't hold it in, sorry, laughing first out of respect, hahaha..."

"Hee ha hee ha hee ha—"

That laughter erupted, instantly dominating the scene and leaving everyone stunned.

"Damn, whose laugh is that? It's so bizarre!"

"Shut up, look behind you."

The person turned around and saw Elder Qiao with a blank expression, nearly peeing himself on the spot.

Damn, I'm done for!

Unexpectedly, Elder Qiao suddenly pointed at the fighting platform: "Again! Is Xu Xiaoshou crazy?"

"Hee ha hee ha hee ha—"

"Pfft!"

"Hahaha!"

No one could hold back anymore; half were laughing at the platform, but even more were seizing the chance to mock Elder Qiao, whom they wouldn't dare tease normally.

The information panel surged with another wave of passive values—some from mockery, some from admiration, but mostly curses and disdain.

Xu Xiaoshou was thrilled; this was the perk of no barrier—it updated in real time, simply too satisfying.

On the other side,

Mo Mo had originally planned to go easy, but Xu Xiaoshou's antics made her determined to unleash her right hand.

Forcing herself to ignore the strange sensations in her body, she muddled through the hand seals, managing to complete them one after another.

"Holy crap, she actually pulled that off."

Xu Xiaoshou was startled and realized he couldn't mess around anymore—if she kept going, he'd be done for right there.

"Reverse Sword Style!"

"Ugh!" Mo Mo gritted her teeth and glared angrily, but her hands didn't stop.

This time, though, Xu Xiaoshou didn't stop either.

The black sword hurtled toward him, about to pierce his chest, when he willed it into his spatial ring.

Xu Xiaoshou thought to himself that he was a genius—why hadn't he thought of wearing the ring around his neck back then?

After dealing with the troublesome Zang Ku that tried to consume its master, he could finally go all out.

Innate Sword Will fully unleashed!

Mo Mo's body shuddered violently; she felt the sword energy inside her was on the verge of breaking free. So Xu Xiaoshou hadn't been using his full strength?

"Pfft!"

In the end, she couldn't resist and spat out a mouthful of blood.

With that blood, the seal could no longer hold, and the soaring sword intent erupted from her.

Standing at the edge of the platform, Xiao Qixiu was numb to it all. This Xu Xiaoshou...

Had he really cultivated "All Things Are Swords" to the point of forcibly controlling people?

What kind of freak was he!

In essence, Xu Xiaoshou wasn't controlling her; he was awakening the sword energy within Mo Mo.

This energy was originally his, as intimately connected to him as Zang Ku—how could he not control it?

Once Mo Mo lost control, not only did sword intent rise from her body, but the white Innate Sword Energy was also released.

"Sizzle!"

Her seven orifices and limbs instantly emitted terrifying sword energy, slashing her until she was covered in blood.

Mo Mo had truly miscalculated; she never knew Xu Xiaoshou's control over sword intent was this dominant.

Generally speaking, while those who comprehended "All Things Are Swords" would definitely grasp Innate Sword Will, not everyone with Innate Sword Will could master "All Things Are Swords"!

This wasn't a spiritual technique; it was a true realm of comprehension, incredibly difficult.

Only a freak like Xu Xiaoshou could learn "All Things Are Swords" alongside breaking through to Innate Sword Will.

"Sizzle—"

As the terrifying sword energy leaked out, the backlash sent Mo Mo flying into the air.

The two locked eyes—one suspended by void chains, the other a humanoid sword energy emitter...

The only similarity was that both were spread-eagled in the void, drenched in blood.

"Heh!" Xu Xiaoshou chuckled. "You've finally experienced my pain."

"Let go of me!" Mo Mo struggled to say.

"I didn't even lock you up. Besides, you struck first!"

Xu Xiaoshou's eyes darted around. "How about you let go first?"

"Impossible!"

"Heh! Then neither will I!"

The two stared silently, both wearing expressions of stubborn defiance.

Xu Xiaoshou was quiet for a moment, then suddenly said: "Junior Sister Mo, stop struggling—you're leaking energy..."

It took Mo Mo a moment to process, and blood rushed to her head, nearly making her faint.

"Xu Xiaoshou!"

"I'll kill you!"

"Under threat, passive value +1."

The audience below was laughing hysterically; these two were in such a pitiful state, yet with Xu Xiaoshou's comments, no one could sympathize.

These two were just spurting blood everywhere!

Was blood that cheap?

Mo Mo hesitated; she didn't have an Innate physical body and had only held on this long thanks to the surging life force from her right hand healing her.

But she knew "it" would tire out.

"Fine!"

"I agree, I'll let go first!"

Gritting her teeth, she formed a seal, and the lava stopped flowing.

"Oh ah~"

"Everlasting Vitality" instantly repaired most of his body, and Xu Xiaoshou groaned in pure comfort.

Mo Mo endured and said: "Your turn!"

Xu Xiaoshou took a deep breath, savoring the hard-won bliss.

"Sorry, but I actually can't control this sword energy anymore..."

Mo Mo: ???

"Under curse, passive value +1."

With a wave of her hand, the lava flowed again.

"Damn, so ruthless!"

Xu Xiaoshou quickly seized the brief gap, his chest heaving as he flicked the ring upward.

Zang Ku reappeared, hovering in the air.

The moment the sword hilt faced his forehead, Xu Xiaoshou gathered "Sharp Light" to a point and slammed it forward.

Clang!

The black sword sparked and shot straight into the sky.

In the audience, Chao Qingteng's pupils shrank—this was...

The very sword that had defeated him that day!

Everyone saw Xu Xiaoshou's intent and sat up straight, full of anticipation.

How could Mo Mo not know?

But her body was still forcibly releasing sword energy, making it hard to even lift a hand.

Even so, she still formed the seals.

"Too slow..."

Xiao Qixiu shook his head; Mo Mo might have a terrifying ultimate move, but those cumbersome seals held her back.

In normal circumstances, it might be fine.

Yet she was facing Xu Xiaoshou—a weirdo who could shift the mood in an instant and a terrifying young man who seized every combat detail!

It was like that night all over again; when Zang Ku reached its farthest point, Xu Xiaoshou sensed the thrill.

Come on!

Devour your master—today, I'll give you the chance!

"Reverse Sword Style!"

Mo Mo hadn't given up, but from behind came the sound of breaking air—Zang Ku struck from the rear, piercing her chest!

And it didn't stop there; the audience watched as the black sword, carrying Mo Mo, ruthlessly impaled Xu Xiaoshou's chest.

Dead silence fell!

In the void of the finals, four thick chains flowing with lava, one dripping black sword, and two people hanging from it.

This scene would likely be unforgettable for everyone present.

"Xu Xiaoshou, too ruthless... He really doesn't hold back on himself..."

"I'm crying; just looking at it hurts..."

In the void, the chains seemed to flicker in and out, about to vanish.

"Pfft!"

Xu Xiaoshou spat a mouthful of blood onto Mo Mo's head.

Pain! Excruciating pain!

But if he wasn't ruthless, how could he stop Mo Mo from unleashing her right hand?

"Pfft!"

Mo Mo spat blood onto Xu Xiaoshou's shoulder; without an Innate physical body, her vision darkened, and she fainted against his chest.

Some watched with tears in their eyes, some with stars in theirs, but most were simply stunned.

Boom!

The chains finally disappeared, and Xu Xiaoshou caught the unconscious Mo Mo as they plummeted from the void.

Thud!

Dust billowed up; Xu Xiaoshou pulled out the black sword, cradled Mo Mo in his arms, and fed her a Chi Jin Dan.

"The battle ends—Xu Xiaoshou wins!"