Hearing that they could advance to a higher realm, the Sect Leader of the Profound Celestial Sect and the other elders all grew excited.
At their age, their physical functions had long since deteriorated, making it difficult to achieve a breakthrough through ordinary means.
For most of them, all that remained was to wait for death.
If they could break through to the next realm now, it would be a heaven-sent opportunity. Not only would their strength increase and their lifespans extend, but their bodies would even grow much younger.
"Then let’s get started at once."
The Sect Leader of the Profound Celestial Sect said impatiently.
Faced with this great opportunity that had presented itself, he didn’t want to wait another moment.
Elder Mayi smiled and said, "Sect Leader, please, allow me. There’s no need for you to personally handle such a trivial matter."
The Sect Leader of the Profound Celestial Sect nodded.
He didn’t give a second thought to two mere Demon Beasts, even if one of them was a Divine Beast.
Elder Mayi stepped forward and asked, "And you might be...?"
"The Demon Beast Commander under Elder Su!"
The Ink Flood Dragon replied.
"Elder Su is... actually, never mind. I’ll just kill you, refine your Divine Beast Blood, break through to the next realm, and then I’ll go kill that Elder Su of yours," Elder Mayi said with a look of utter disdain.
He had lived for nearly a century and had never heard of any great elder named Su in the entire Northern Profound Domain.
’This person’s strength must be nothing special.’
’Our Profound Celestial Sect could take them down with ease.’
’There’s no need to be cautious.’
"What? You dare to kill Elder Su?"
The Ink Flood Dragon’s expression was incredulous, and then it furiously charged toward Elder Mayi.
Su Mo was a legend in its eyes.
"In such a hurry to court death?"
Seeing the Ink Flood Dragon take the initiative to attack, Elder Mayi didn’t hold back, countering with a punch of his own.
BOOM!
The two clashed in midair, their battle so fierce it seemed to blot out the sun.
However, the Ink Flood Dragon was ultimately forced back, and it cried out in surprise, "You’re a Mid Stage Martial King?"
It possessed Divine Beast Blood and had the power to contend with an Early Stage Martial King, but it was still no match for Elder Mayi, a Mid Stage Martial King.
After all, it was only a Tier Five Demon Beast.
Elder Mayi said arrogantly, "That’s right. I am indeed a Mid Stage Martial King. Even if you are a Divine Beast, I can kill you as easily as crushing an ant."
"Bullshit!"
The Ink Flood Dragon retorted, refusing to accept being looked down on as a mere ant.
However, Su Mo stopped it.
The Ink Flood Dragon said resentfully, "Elder Su, that old codger insulted me..."
"Stand down. You are no match for this old fellow."
Su Mo said flatly.
The Ink Flood Dragon gritted its teeth and reluctantly withdrew.
It swore to itself that it would break through to Tier Six as soon as possible and become a powerful Tier Six Demon King, so no one would ever look down on it again.
"And you are...?"
Elder Mayi looked at Su Mo, startled.
’Where did this guy come from?’
’I didn’t even notice him.’
Su Mo said calmly, "I’m that Elder Su you wanted to kill."
"Huh?"
Elder Mayi stared at Su Mo in utter astonishment.
’This kid is Elder Su?’
’He’s just a brat who’s still wet behind the ears.’
Elder Mayi said scornfully, "And here I was, thinking you were some peerless master. Turns out you’re just a lowly Samurai. You’re trash not even worthy of being called an ant. Who do you think you’re fooling, putting on airs in front of me?"
"Enough to kill you!"
Su Mo glanced at Elder Mayi. "You’re too weak on your own. You should call everyone from your Profound Celestial Sect to attack me together. I’m worried I won’t be able to control my strength and might accidentally slap you to death. That would spoil the fun."
"What?"
Hearing this, Elder Mayi froze.
The Profound Celestial Sect’s Sect Leader and the other elders behind him also froze.
But a moment later, they all burst out laughing.
"What incredible gall. How dare this kid look down on a Mid Stage Martial King."
"He must be drunk."
"A newborn calf doesn’t fear the tiger. The boy is too young and doesn’t understand the dangers of the world. He must be taught a lesson."
Instead of getting angry, they began to mock Su Mo, trading barbs back and forth.
Elder Mayi stood with his hands clasped behind his back. "Young man, did your parents never teach you any manners? Believe it or not, I could kill you with a single finger."
"Then do it,"
Su Mo said coolly.
Elder Mayi said angrily, "Hmph. So you won’t cry until you see your own coffin, is that it? Fine! I’ll show it to you right now, and by then, it’ll be too late for regrets."
With that, Elder Mayi thrust a finger toward Su Mo.
He used his full power.
He didn’t want any surprises, nor did he want to give Su Mo the slightest chance to beg for mercy.
"Our senior is taking this kid too seriously, using his full power."
The other elders were speechless.
In their eyes, Su Mo was an ant they could crush at any moment; he wasn’t worthy of such an effort.
"Kid, in your next life, remember this lesson: don’t make boasts you can’t back up."
Elder Mayi’s finger landed on Su Mo’s forehead.
And yet, nothing happened.
Su Mo’s body didn’t explode as he’d imagined. There wasn’t even a bloody hole in his forehead.
Everyone stared, dumbfounded by the scene.
"What happened? Did he go easy on the kid?"
"Impossible. The Spiritual Qi fluctuations from our brother were incredibly intense. He was clearly using his full power. Why didn’t it kill the kid?"
"He must have gone easy on him. He definitely held back."
The Sect Leader of the Profound Celestial Sect and the other elders wore expressions of utter disbelief.
Su Mo asked, "Are you trying to tickle me? Put some muscle into it!"
"You brat..."
Elder Mayi was seething with rage.
This brat had just called his all-out attack a tickle.
Who could possibly stand for such an insult?
BOOM!
Elder Mayi activated a Martial Skill. A wisp of blue flame ignited at his fingertip. "Consider yourself lucky, boy," he said haughtily. "You get to die by my Burning Fire Finger."
BANG!
The Burning Fire Finger tore through the air and struck Su Mo’s forehead.
Flames erupted in all directions.
"That should have killed him, right?"
"Our brother’s Burning Fire Finger is famously powerful. It can pierce through space itself. The kid is definitely dead."
"Exactly. Even if his physical body is strong, the Burning Fire Finger will burn right through his Divine Soul."
The group was full of confidence.
Elder Mayi said with confidence, "My Burning Fire Finger is a dual attack that incinerates both the flesh and the Divine Soul. You couldn’t withstand it even if you cultivated for another eight hundred years. Now, accept your death."
Finished, he retracted his Burning Fire Finger and prepared to turn away.
But just then, Su Mo shouted from behind him, "Hey, old man, where are you going? You haven’t even tried yet."
"What?"
Hearing the voice behind him, Elder Mayi spun around, his face a mask of horror.
’The kid’s completely unharmed?’
’This is impossible!’
Su Mo shook his head. "Forget it. You’re too weak. No matter what you try, you can’t hurt me. Let it be my turn."
"Bullshit!"
Elder Mayi glared furiously at Su Mo.
But in the next instant, he was sent flying with a single slap.
BOOM!
Like a cannonball, Elder Mayi crashed heavily into the main gate of the Profound Celestial Sect.
The gate collapsed in an instant.
"What? Our brother was defeated?"
The Sect Leader of the Profound Celestial Sect and the others stared in disbelief at Elder Mayi, who lay twitching on the ground, covered in blood. Their faces were etched with shock.
That was a Mid Stage Martial King!
Defeated with a single slap.
Su Mo complained, "Old man, you’re not very durable, are you? I didn’t even try, and you’re already down for the count."