The concept of “momentum” cannot be learnt, it can only be grasped through constant battles, leading to sudden enlightenment.
In other words, it relies on one’s innate understanding.
Although Ling Xiao’s momentum is merely the most basic form of borrowing momentum, using the force of the snowy weather to make his sword faster and fiercer, exerting greater pressure on his opponent.
This has already given him a tremendous advantage.
Because his opponent does not see him as an individual, but as a raging blizzard.
“Can I only harness one-tenth of it?”
Ling Xiao sighed.
He only came to comprehend the use of momentum after arriving at the Moon Flower Sect, previously, he had occasionally used it, but that was unconscious.
Now that he is actively employing it, it is naturally easier to master.
Originally, the combination of “Ice Heart” and “Flying Snow” was already terrifying enough.
Now, with the addition of one-tenth of the power of “momentum”, this move has clearly become far more formidable.
Although many people in the audience had seen Ling Xiao use this move before, they all shared the same feeling, that this move was now several times more powerful than in the past.
Mammoth’s Desperate Strike!
This move embodies the characteristics of a mammoth’s charge, trample, and water spout, just as its name suggests.
It is a move of desperation.
Jin Ming knew that today’s battle could not end peacefully, so even if he were to die, he would drag Ling Xiao down with him.
His terrifying power surged once more, the surrounding ruins continuously exploding, a result of his true essence energy spiralling out of control.
The reason it is a desperate move is precisely because it cannot be controlled, it harms both the enemy and oneself, a path to mutual destruction.
Boom, crash!
A deafening explosion, like a thunderclap, rang out.
Two terrifying forces, enough to make one’s heart tremble, collided in mid-air.
One sword!
One pair of fists!
At the moment of collision, the ruins where the two stood exploded once more, sinking deeply into the ground.
Both their bodies plummeted almost simultaneously.
Dust filled the air.
Only martial artists with exceptional eyesight and strength could barely discern what was happening, while the rest were left scratching their heads in frustration.
To be unable to see the battle at such a critical moment was simply unbearable for them.
Drip, drip~~
The sound of blood dripping.
Only martial artists with extraordinarily keen hearing could pick up such a sound.
The dust finally settled.
Ling Xiao’s figure was the first to emerge.
He was actually hovering in mid-air, his sword still pointing at Jin Ming.
Blood dripped from the blade.
Yet his body appeared completely unscathed.
In contrast, Jin Ming’s condition was rather wretched.
His body was cracked in several places, and despite his terrifying regenerative abilities, these wounds seemed to have been invaded by some peculiar energy, preventing them from healing completely.
Blood continued to flow.
If this continued, Ling Xiao wouldn’t even need to act again, he could simply evade Jin Ming’s attacks, and Jin Ming would die from blood loss.
Hiss~~
The crowd couldn’t help but gasp.
Jin Ming, the third strongest in the outer sect, renowned for his unmatched defence, who had once defeated two Mortal Realm First Layer experts, was in such a sorry state.
His proud, formidable defence had been shattered!
“From today onwards, Ling Xiao will truly become the strongest in the outer sect!”
Elder White looked at the young man with some excitement.
No matter what, this boy was someone he had brought into the Moon Flower Sect, and his outstanding performance far exceeded his expectations.
This was a good thing, and he had every reason to be pleased.
“Elder White, you’re getting ahead of yourself. In the outer sect, Jin Ming is only the third strongest. There are still the first and second-ranked individuals above him, especially the top-ranked Wang Feng, who has never lost to Jin Ming.”
Elder Black, who strongly disliked Ling Xiao, felt a sinister urge to destroy the boy upon seeing his brilliance.
“Elder Black, your words are laughable.”
Elder White retorted coldly, “You must have seen the sparring matches between Wang Feng and Jin Ming. Wang Feng, the best in the outer sect for movement techniques, that is, before Ling Xiao appeared, relied solely on his movement techniques to defeat Jin Ming. He kept dodging, exhausting Jin Ming until he had to concede.”
“And the second-ranked one is even less worth mentioning, as he relies entirely on an immortal-grade treasure weapon. Without it, he wouldn’t stand a chance against Jin Ming!”
“Ling Xiao’s movement techniques surpass Wang Feng’s, and his attack power is no less than that of the second-ranked boy with the immortal-grade treasure weapon. After all, that boy never managed to leave Jin Ming in such a pitiful state, but Ling Xiao did!”
Elder Black snorted, “Hmph, what’s the point of all your talk? Today’s youths are never willing to admit defeat. As long as Ling Xiao hasn’t defeated Wang Feng and the second-ranked boy, you can’t call him the strongest in the outer sect. Your words seem a bit biased, don’t you think?”
“It’s you who’s been blinded by wealth, judging things against your conscience.”
Elder White said coldly.
He was too tired to continue explaining. Anyone who wasn’t an enemy of Ling Xiao, after witnessing today’s battle, would not doubt the boy’s terrifying strength.
As the two spoke, the situation on the Death Tower shifted again.
Ling Xiao had actually sheathed his Ice Dragon Sword.
“Damn you, you want me to bleed to death, don’t you!”
Jin Ming roared in fury.
His defeat was already certain, it was only a matter of time.
If Ling Xiao chose to keep dodging, letting him exhaust himself to death, he truly had no way to counter.
“Exhaust you to death? You really haven’t noticed, have you?”
Ling Xiao shook his head, “Do you think my previous attacks, which didn’t harm your body, had no effect at all?”
“Damage to the soul, when accumulated to a certain degree, can still be fatal. So now, to kill you, all I need is one punch!”
Divine Prison King Fist, Soul Seize!
Soul Seize is a purely soul-damaging technique, causing almost no harm to the body, but it can trigger all the accumulated damage in the soul.
When Ling Xiao used the Divine Prison King Fist against Jin Ming earlier, he had already identified that, while Jin Ming’s body was incredibly resilient, his soul was not as strong.
But not strong doesn’t mean weak.
After all, this man possessed a complete martial soul, and his soul was still far stronger than that of an average martial artist.
Moreover, the blood of the mammoth seemed to have wrapped a thin, blood-red membrane around his soul.
A single “Soul Seize” strike wouldn’t be enough, only by accumulating enough damage could Soul Seize deliver the decisive blow.
Why didn’t he just kill Jin Ming outright?
Because he couldn’t.
Jin Ming’s body was too resilient. Flying Snow combined with Ice Heart was already Ling Xiao’s fastest and most destructive move, yet it only managed to severely injure his opponent.
Using the same move again would yield similar results, with little significance.
But “Soul Seize” could cleanly and thoroughly kill Jin Ming without any lingering threats.
Buzz~~
In that instant, Jin Ming felt a tremendous ringing in his mind, as if someone had struck a massive bell inside his head.
Then, his expression gradually dulled.
His gaze grew vacant.
And he slowly collapsed to the ground.
Thud!
The dust kicked up by the fall of his massive body scattered in all directions.
