Chapter 1044: Public Execution (Please Subscribe)_1
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Hearing the impassioned cries of the elders from the Duanmu Clan, the other clan leaders beside Duanmu Shuo couldn't help feeling a bit panicked...
One of the clan leaders furrowed his brows and said, "What do you mean? The Duanmu Clan's ultimate martial technique?"
Another clan leader, watching the martial arts stage, narrowed his eyes and remarked, "To instantly redirect an attack meant for oneself back to the aggressor, indeed, it's a powerful martial technique!"
"Rumors have always said that there's an Immortal-grade superior martial technique within the Duanmu Clan that's as difficult to master as the legendary Saint-level ones. I never expected it to be true. No wonder it possesses such terrifying power!"
Hearing them discuss his family's martial technique, Duanmu Shuo, filled with emotion, said, "That's right, I won't lie to you, fellow clan leaders. No one in our Duanmu Clan has yet succeeded in mastering it, and to think that an outsider would master it to perfection in just one night!"
In his words, there was a strong sense of pride...
As soon as he said this, it shocked the several clan leaders...
"What? To master an Immortal-grade superior martial technique to perfection in one night, what kind of joke is that? It's simply impossible!"
"Family Head Duanmu, don't play games with us. Even if that technique is truly your Duanmu Clan's ultimate martial technique, the contest isn't over yet!"
"That's right, your Duanmu Clan was lucky to win this round, but don't forget there's still the next round!"
Duanmu Shuo had no intention of explaining, simply casting a glance at the three of them, as if looking at frogs in a well...
If he can master this technique that's considered on par with Saint-level, wouldn't other Immortal rank martial techniques be mere child's play for Xu Sheng?
Thinking this, he couldn't help but feel full of confidence in Xu Sheng...
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At this moment, on the martial arts stage!
One could see one of the elders being struck by the Jiao Dragon he had released, falling awkwardly from the sky to the ground with a "thump" of flesh colliding...
Another elder was being bombarded by the terrifying lightning from above, lasting for several minutes before he collapsed on the ground, stupefied and limp...
Standing on the stage, aside from Xu Sheng, there was only the elder who hadn't released a martial technique to attack, but instead, had formed armor to enhance himself!
Looking at his two unconscious "comrades," this elder looked at Xu Sheng with a touch of fear in his eyes...
He couldn't help but feel horrified inside, thinking, "He... he took down two men in an instant, this lad is... is eerily formidable!"
When Xu Sheng saw that there was still someone standing on the stage, a trace of black light flickered in his dark eyes, "Oh? I didn't expect there would still be an elder on the stage. Should I personally invite you to step down?"
Xu Sheng's domineering words immediately unleashed the suppressed rage of the disciples from the Duanmu Clan...
"Get down, stop making a fool of yourself here. Three against one, and you still got two of your people killed instantly, hilarious!"
"Is this the strength of the other clans' elders? Seems like only our Duanmu Clan can match such speed in hitting the ground. Hahahaha!!"
"Elder Xu! So powerful!! Elder Xu!! So powerful!!"
"Crush them! Wasn't it about outnumbering the enemy? What now? Losing your allies turned you into soft persimmons, easily crushed by anyone?"
Under the taunts of the many disciples, the last standing elder felt as if he had been immensely insulted and bellowed in anger, "Shut up, all of you! How could my strength possibly be..."
As he was speaking, Xu Sheng's figure suddenly appeared before him...
The elder's pupils shrank suddenly, and he cried out, "What?? Attacking me while I was speaking, how despicable! Where's your martial honor?"
No, that's not right!
I have armor, so there's no way this lad's physical attack could harm me in the slightest!
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Thinking of this, he couldn't help but curl his lips into an arc!
It was precisely this mocking smile that allowed Xu Sheng, who was nearby, to perceive the thoughts in his heart. A chilly hue quietly spread through those dark eyes…
In a cold voice, he said, "Immortal-level Superior Martial Technique, Earth Overlord Fist!"
After these words, the entire Martial Arts Stage and even the grounds of the Duanmu Mansion began to quake violently. Subsequently, streams of deep yellow brilliance surged from beneath the earth, converging towards Xu Sheng's right arm…
With each passing second, the power emanating from this arm grew increasingly formidable…
A sense of impending doom rose within the Elder, who immediately thought to turn and flee…
But it was obviously too late. Suddenly, Xu Sheng grasped the Elder's throat and lifted him into the air. His calm voice was laden with a thick murderous intent, "Run? Impossible!"
Feeling the terrifying level of power accumulating in Xu Sheng's right arm, the Elder's body began to tremble uncontrollably. His voice quivered, "Don't... don't kill me... please don't kill me!"
In his panic, he had even forgotten to resist!
Because the dense murderous aura surrounding this man seemed to be telling him that there was no escape, no matter what!!
Xu Sheng, upon hearing this, still showed no change in expression, not even a hint of pity…
From the moment those men harbored killing intent towards him, he had decided not to hold back!
The other two Elders were lucky to have fallen into a coma, which prevented outright murder…
But it was different for the Elder before him. As long as he did not surrender, it would be the same even if Xu Sheng slew him…
Realizing this, the Elder struggled to speak, "I concede… I co...ugh ugh"
Having said that, his eyes, full of pleading, turned towards the Elder in charge of overseeing the duel…
Little did he know, the Elder presiding over the duel simply coughed lightly and then turned away, as if he had heard nothing at all…
Such a simple gesture plunged the Elder, whose throat was gripped by Xu Sheng, into despair, yet a strong will to live still drove him to struggle frantically…
"Wuu wuu wuu!!"
Xu Sheng's voice was frigid, "No need to concede! Just die!"
As the words fell, his right fist, charged with terrifying power, thrust straight towards the Elder's skull…
With a loud "bang!"...
The sturdy armor, along with his head, was brutally obliterated, exploding into a Blood Fog and staining the ground with a crimson hue…
Having done this, Xu Sheng then took a cold glance at the headless corpse in his hand and tossed it carelessly to the ground…
After taking a deep breath, he looked at the Elder wearing an expression of shock and said with a faint smile, "Elder, is it possible to announce the outcome of the duel now?"
It was not only him; the entire assembly of Duanmu Clan disciples had fallen into silence...
In their hearts, there was only one question…
How could Elder Xu kill one of their Elders right in front of other Clan Leaders and still manage to smile like this…
How broad was his heart, really???
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