Chapter 416 - 398: Massive Increase in Skill Level

The sharp, cold glint of Mo Yuan flashed across Huyan Rong’s vision. Sensing the impending crisis, he roared and slammed his palms together like great fans.

BANG!

He actually managed to catch Mo Yuan, clamping it between his palms.

But Su Yu just gave a cold snort. An astonishing amount of Evil Qi flared to life on the blade, burning like fire, and instantly seared Huyan Rong, who let out a pained scream.

After all, Su Yu’s Demon Ape Evil Qi didn’t just enhance his attack power; it could also sear the very spirit.

For Huyan Rong to be so reckless as to confront Mo Yuan with his bare hands—he was simply courting death.

Then again, considering the sheer savagery in his eyes, it wasn’t surprising.

"Demon Ape Heaven-Cleaver!"

Su Yu gripped the hilt with both hands and abruptly unleashed his power, pouring all the surging Qi and Blood in his body into the blade without reservation.

Accompanied by the thrumming of his muscles and Great Tendons, Mo Yuan charged to its absolute limit before he brought it down in a devastating slash with the force of a collapsing mountain.

The attack was incomparably ferocious, instantly slicing Huyan Rong’s palms open.

Huyan Rong let out another savage roar and abruptly retreated, dodging the tyrannical slash.

"I’ll tear you to shreds!"

Despite his injuries, he didn’t retreat. Instead, he charged forward again, giving Su Yu no chance to catch his breath.

CLANG! CLANG! CLANG!

The two were instantly locked in combat once more. The shockwaves from their exchange rippled outward. The only platform still standing in the courtyard was struck by Huyan Rong’s body as he was sent flying, and with a loud RUMBLE, it collapsed.

[Demon Ape Demon-Vibrating Saber Skill Level +20]

[Demon Ape Demon-Vibrating Saber Skill Level +20]

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Su Yu watched the inky text that occasionally scrolled past his vision, a slight smile playing on his lips. He wasn’t the least bit anxious and continued fighting Huyan Rong.

Through this live combat, he wasn’t just accumulating Skill Level; his insights into Martial Arts and his application of various techniques were also becoming more profound and integrated.

Meanwhile, Cui Wanhe was carefully observing the battle between Su Yu and his opponent.

His expression grew increasingly grave. He had thought that breaking through to the Muscle Forging Realm would have closed the gap between him and Su Yu, but he had never imagined Su Yu’s strength had already reached such a terrifying level!

To think that Su Yu, at the Ape Tendon Realm, was fighting an opponent who had undergone a Divine Blood transformation and was comparable to a Jiao Tendon Realm master. Not only was he not at a disadvantage in the slightest, but he seemed to be handling it with ease, as if taking a leisurely stroll. It was clear he was using his opponent as a whetstone.

As a fellow saber expert, he could naturally discern some of Su Yu’s intentions.

This ignited a raging battle intent within him!

’Su Yu, I will catch up to you!’

"Moonlit Flower Slash!"

In that instant, Cui Wanhe seemed to have an epiphany. He executed a horizontal slash with his Nine-Ring Saber, a move of breathtaking perfection.

This was the most difficult move in his saber art. The concept was to dance with the saber under the moon, the nine rings humming, as the blade cut down not only the flower but the moon itself!

Though the Nine-Ring Saber was wide and heavy, he had just executed a move of exceptional agility.

It possessed both the swift agility needed to slice a falling petal and the tyrannical might to cleave the moon!

A white saber qi flowed like water along the Nine-Ring Saber. With a resonant hum, it instantly shattered the dagger in Huyan Tong’s hand and, almost simultaneously, slashed across her slender neck.

SPLAT!

Blood sprayed. Huyan Tong let out a pained scream and stumbled backward, staring at Cui Wanhe in disbelief.

"You... You... You actually had a breakthrough in the middle of our fight!"

The shocks she had experienced today were simply too much. Cui Wanhe had actually improved mid-battle!

Su Yu noticed this development as well, a flash of surprise in his eyes. ’Not bad, Xiaocui. To have a breakthrough in the middle of a fight... that’s usually something reserved for a destined protagonist.’

’For a kid so young to actually pull it off.’

’With his current strength, fighting above his Realm to defeat an Ape Tendon Realm expert would be no problem. Huyan Tong is strong, but she won’t be able to hold out for much longer.’

He refocused on the battle before him, unleashing the full power of his Demon Ape Demon-Vibrating Saber.

[Demon Ape Demon-Vibrating Saber Skill Level +20]

[Demon Ape Demon-Vibrating Saber Skill Level +20]

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Having fought for so long without being able to take down Su Yu, Huyan Rong seemed to realize his opponent was using him for saber practice. This realization made him even more berserk.

The Qi and Blood in his body boiled. White steam billowed from his skin as he launched a frenzied assault, his fists shattering the air and creating visible white shockwaves with every punch.

The members of the various factions watching from a distance stared wide-eyed, gasping in shock.

"What Realm is Commander Su in? How is he so soundly suppressing Huyan Rong, who should be comparable to someone at the Jiao Tendon Realm?"

"The Ape Tendon Realm! Didn’t Hall Master Hong say so? But even Hall Master Hong misjudged. Not only is Commander Su not in any danger, he’s handling it with ease!"

Hong Jingtian wasn’t angered by the comment. Instead, he let out a hearty laugh. "A true genius! Commander Su is worthy of being called the number one genius of Black Stone City’s Outer City! Who could have predicted that someone in the Muscle Forging Realm could fight across two entire Realms?"

Beside him, Liu Cheng, the master of the Chasing Wind Martial Arts Hall, stroked his graying goatee, his face filled with admiration. "Commander Su’s talent is unparalleled in Black Stone City’s Outer City. Reaching the Profound Bone Realm is only a matter of time for him! It’s only natural that your disciple, Cui Wanhe, has been surpassed by him!"

For a moment, everyone was full of praise. Even some members of the factions from Jian’an Prefecture couldn’t help but exclaim in amazement.

"I never expected Commander Su to possess such strength. Even in Jian’an Prefecture, he’d be considered a formidable genius!"

Over with the group from the Iron Armor Martial Arts Hall, however, the atmosphere instantly became oppressive.

Su Yu was becoming more and more like a mountain pressing down on their hearts.

This was especially true for Xiong Wu, who had repeatedly sent his disciples after Su Yu to take revenge for Sun Yan.

But now, forget Sun Yan; even Cui Wanhe had been left far in Su Yu’s dust. If he wanted revenge, he would have to do it himself.

But forgetting Su Yu’s current status for a moment, his strength alone was now enough to make Xiong Wu think twice.

’He can fight someone at the Jiao Tendon Realm... What kind of freak is he! How long has it been? At this rate, in less than half a year, even my own Jiao Tendon Realm strength won’t be a match for him!’

At this thought, Xiong Wu was overcome with anxiety, and even a touch of fear.

’No, I have to make a move against him! If I wait for him to break through again, the Iron Armor Martial Arts Hall will definitely be suppressed!’

’Even the Huyan Family is about to be annihilated; how could the Iron Armor Martial Arts Hall possibly resist?’

Xiong Wu’s gaze shifted to the hall master, Yan Xiao, beside him. Yan Xiao was silently watching Su Yu’s incredible display of power, his thoughts unreadable.

"Hall Master, Su Yu is becoming more and more dangerous. We can’t wait any longer."

Xiong Wu leaned close to Yan Xiao and whispered in a voice only the two of them could hear.

Yan Xiao gave a slight nod and said nothing more.

Xiong Wu knew this wasn’t the time to discuss it, so he said no more.

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[Demon Ape Demon-Vibrating Saber Skill Level +20]

[Demon Ape Demon-Vibrating Saber Skill Level +20]

[Martial Arts]: Demon Ape Demon-Vibrating Saber (Proficient 1420/2000)

Su Yu landed a slash on Huyan Rong’s arm—which was thicker than a woman’s thigh—knocking him back. A sharp glint flashed in Su Yu’s eyes.

’This battle has already ground my Skill Level up to 1420. I’m about to break through to the Minor Success Realm. What an unexpected bonus.’

’But the Skill Level is increasing very slowly now. It looks like fighting this opponent is no longer a real challenge for me.’

Su Yu’s Divine Sense spread forward, rapidly sweeping across the rear courtyard to pinpoint Huyan Muyuan’s location.

He was still standing quietly at the entrance to the main house in the rear courtyard, making no move.

’I can’t figure out what that man is thinking. But as long as he doesn’t make a move, I have to keep some of my attention on him.’

’Fine. Since Huyan Muyuan isn’t making a move, I’ll kill Huyan Rong!’