Chapter 639 - 638: ’Powerful’ Is an Understatement

Chapter 639: Chapter 638: ’Powerful’ Is an Understatement

From the woods to the Stone Forest and beyond—anyone with a view of the mountain peak could feel it.

A ripple of pure power spread outward.

Yes, it was a ripple of power, as if something had been dropped into a pool of pure energy.

The sensation was incredibly novel.

This power was different. Other forms of power had to be actively spread or released as a suppressive aura to be felt.

But this power didn’t spread; it rippled out on its own.

It was like a natural spring—the power was the source, and the ripples formed on their own.

In contrast, the power of others was like stagnant water, needing to be stirred before it could spread.

Everyone instinctively looked toward the center of the power, and as they did, they seemed to see a brilliant light—the radiance of power itself.

No one understood what it was, but they all knew it had to be a terrifying person... or thing.

Chi Xue Child said, "I get it now. Po Xiao isn’t in the forest. The one causing these power fluctuations—that’s the real Po Xiao."

Blade Master Hai Bian was also in shock. "I’ve never seen a power fluctuate like this. It feels... alive. There’s no terrifying pressure, yet it’s all the more frightening."

The Black-robed Demon Cultivator swallowed hard. ’Po Xiao really can’t be judged by common sense.’

’He’s not someone I can afford to provoke. Definitely not.’

Many others were terrified as well.

"What’s happening? What in the world is that?"

"Who knows? Let’s just run! That person is definitely heading over there too."

No one dared to approach the other side of the mountain anymore. Even the Spirit Beasts dwelling there had long since submitted.

Their perception of danger was incredibly sharp; the source of this power was simply not something they could ever hope to confront.

The moment this power appeared, Demon Cultivator Nan Xuan saw it. She was shocked. "It’s him."

She never would have imagined that the first person to enter the gate possessed such an extraordinary power.

Mo Mingbei was even more incredulous. "How could it possibly be him?"

He had always believed Jiang Zuo wasn’t strong, but the power he was now displaying gave Mo Mingbei a terrifying premonition.

’Three moves. I feel like I wouldn’t last three moves against this person.’

This dreadful intuition made him feel a pang of fear.

’But wait,’ he thought. ’I still have a trump card. I can get even stronger. I haven’t lost yet!’

At that same moment, Hei Ye undid his Seal, and his power instantly skyrocketed.

Gui Jianchou also opened a Space Gate.

They had to snatch the Celestial God Flower in this brief window of time.

But the instant they made their moves, a power of an even higher level erupted.

Demon Cultivator Nan Xuan, her Cultivation suppressed and the others too strong, was sent flying by the force of the blast.

It wasn’t enough. Her power was nowhere near enough.

But she refused to accept it. It was right there in front of her. How could she possibly give up?

She had given up once before; she couldn’t do it a second time.

She needed to obtain the Celestial God Flower.

As power flared, a ferocious look twisted her beautiful face. She was forcibly restoring her strength, an act that would undoubtedly cause her severe harm.

It was hard to say if there would be permanent consequences.

But despite her efforts, while she was no longer being blown away, she could only hold her ground.

The others were stronger than her.

The instant the Space Gate opened, Gui Jianchou intended to use the full might of his true body to pluck the Celestial God Flower from the other side.

Faced with the power of the Space Gate, even Hei Ye was outmatched.

Meanwhile, Mo Mingbei prepared to detonate his Mecha. If he couldn’t have it, no one could.

’No one will get it.’

However, at that very moment, a figure suddenly appeared above the Space Gate.

His appearance made everyone’s pupils constrict.

He was fast—so fast that no one had sensed him at all.

Yes, Jiang Zuo had arrived.

The Celestial God Flower was what Jiang Zuo wanted, and he certainly wasn’t going to let anyone else have it.

However, the one who opened the Space Gate was indeed a bit tricky, so Jiang Zuo had no intention of fighting him.

Instead, he landed on the Space Gate and used his power to disrupt the space around it.

The Space Gate collapsed in an instant.

The person inside would have to either come out or retreat.

However, it was clear the other party didn’t dare to emerge.

He wouldn’t risk defying the reputation of the Holy Land.

With the Space Gate dealt with, the Celestial God Flower was no longer in immediate danger.

Then, Jiang Zuo turned to Mo Mingbei. He could naturally sense the Mecha was on the verge of going haywire.

The moment Jiang Zuo’s gaze fell on him, Mo Mingbei panicked. He was afraid.

He backed away, saying, "Stay back! I’m no weaker than you. There’s no benefit for you in fighting me."

"Besides, if I detonate the Mecha, everyone here will die."

"The Celestial God Flower included."

Jiang Zuo looked at him and said softly, "Is that so?"

But as soon as the words left his mouth, Jiang Zuo was already standing right beside Mo Mingbei.

The instant he saw Jiang Zuo, Mo Mingbei’s heart skipped a beat.

He then frantically unleashed his power.

’We’re both Tier Seven. Maybe he’s not as strong as he seems. Maybe I can fight him to a draw.’

Clinging to this thought, Mo Mingbei was forced to face Jiang Zuo head-on.

The power of a Tier Seven Peak erupted from his body as well.

Only this power could grant him a shred of confidence and solace.

’With this much power, I might not... lose.’

BANG!

Before Mo Mingbei could even finish his thought, Jiang Zuo gently struck him with the back of his fist.

With just that one light punch, Mo Mingbei discovered in horror that all the power he had gathered instantly disintegrated.

It was as if an endless well of power within him had been waiting to explode, but that one punch from his opponent made it all vanish into thin air.

His vision seemed to slow.

Mo Mingbei watched the fist come toward him.

The only thing Mo Mingbei could do was raise his arms, cross them in front of his chest, and focus all his power to block the blow.

But when the fist made contact with his Mecha, Mo Mingbei realized it was all futile. It was all useless.

The moment the fist touched the Mecha’s arms, they instantly crumbled, offering no resistance whatsoever.

They were as fragile as foam.

BOOM!!!

The instant Jiang Zuo struck, Mo Mingbei was blasted straight into the ground, completely incapacitated.

"Impossible... This is impossible! We’re both Tier Seven! How can you be this strong?"

"There can’t be anyone this strong in the world! This is absolutely impossible!"

Mo Mingbei’s unhinged cries sent a chill through everyone’s heart.

They could all hear the terror in his voice—a terror that had driven him to madness.

A feeling of helplessness began to grow in everyone’s hearts.

Hei Ye gritted his teeth. "No matter how I look at it, your power is only at Tier Seven. Even if it’s special, I can still crush you with my superior Realm."

Darkness spread as Hei Ye brandished a black sword. His power exploded outward, shaking the entire grotto-heaven as if it were about to collapse.

In an instant, he moved.

His attack appeared instantly before the center of Jiang Zuo’s brow.

However, that was as far as it got.

Jiang Zuo caught the blade in his hand. Then, with a SNAP, the sword broke.

At the same time, Jiang Zuo’s fist had already struck Hei Ye.

BAM.

An immense power crushed his flesh and blood, with none of it even spilling outward.

A textbook case of shattered bones, perhaps.