ch 9 - Chen Mo vs Tian Li

In the next instant, a tremendous force converged into his right fist. He struck out with a punch!

Bang!

The silver liquid shot up to a height of one foot and three inches!

The deacon's mouth dropped open in shock. "One foot... one foot and three inches! This... this must be the strength of a Qi Condensation Realm!"

His gaze towards Chen Mo changed dramatically. His foundation was destroyed, yet he had cultivated back to the Qi Condensation Realm? The low murmurs of mockery and ridicule from the crowd below abruptly ceased. Everyone was stunned. They couldn't fathom how Shen Mo, previously only at the entry level of the Body Tempering Realm with a ruined foundation, had suddenly reached the Qi Condensation Realm!

Feng chen's intrigued expression froze suddenly. Tian Li, Liu Zeng, and Ning Peng, who had been relaxed and at ease, also had their expressions change abruptly.

Chen Mo turned around to face the crowd. "I, Chen Mo, have regained my place as the top of the outer sect today. Does anyone object?"

The entire venue fell silent, eyes lowered, no one dared to meet his gaze. Feng chen, who had previously been ungrateful and felt guilty, lowered his head when Chen Mo glanced at him. Only Chen Mo stood proudly!

Suddenly, Tian Li shouted, "Junior Brother Chen, wasn't your foundation destroyed? How can you cultivate again?"

His voice echoed across the martial arts field, piquing everyone's curiosity. Indeed, someone with a destroyed foundation being able to cultivate to the Qi Condensation Realm again was too strange.

Chen Mo smiled slightly. "I was lucky and found a Marrow Cleansing Pill, which restored my foundation. Thank you for your concern, Senior Brother Li."

As soon as he said this, the crowd below erupted in astonishment.

"No way? He found a Marrow Cleansing Pill? What luck!"

"A Marrow Cleansing Pill is a top-tier profound-grade pill! My god, when will I ever have such luck!"

"Chen Mo is so lucky! If only I could have a bit of that luck…"

Suddenly, Tian Li smiled broadly. "Junior Brother Chen, you seem to have never displayed the strength of the Qi Condensation Realm during this period. Why did you deliberately hide it?"

Chen Mo returned his smile. "Naturally, I was worried about someone harming me."

Their gazes met in the air. It was as if two forces clashed in the sky, sparks flying. Some shrewd disciples quickly noticed the undercurrent between the two.

Ning Peng, beside Tian Li, whispered, "This man is likely connected to your cousin's death!"

Tian Li also said in a low voice, "We should act tonight, lure him out of the sect, and kill him!"

Tian Li sneered. "No, you're all underestimating this person, and so did I. If he dares to show his strength now, it means he's already prepared. If I'm not mistaken, his next step is... to challenge me."

On the martial arts platform, Chen Mo turned to the deacon beside him. "Senior Brother Deacon, can I challenge an inner sect disciple now?"

The deacon was stunned for a moment, then hurriedly replied, "Of course you can! The top three of the outer sect can challenge an inner sect disciple at any time. If you win, you can take their place!"

After speaking, the deacon froze, a terrifying thought rising in his mind. "Junior Brother Chen, you're not thinking of challenging Li...?" he said in shock. Tian Li was at the Minor Achievement level of the Qi Condensation Realm!

Generally, when outer sect disciples challenge inner sect disciples, they challenge those at the entry level of the Qi Condensation Realm. That way, their chances of winning are much higher. No one was foolish enough to challenge an inner sect disciple at the Minor Achievement realm of the Qi Condensation Realm. That wasn't a challenge; it was a beating.

Chen Mo pointed at Tian Li in the pavilion, still wearing that smiling expression.

"Senior Brother Li, would you accept my challenge?"

The voice wasn't loud, but as soon as he finished speaking, the whole venue was shocked.

"He just reached the Qi Condensation Realm and dares to challenge Tian Li?!"

"My heavens, Chen Mo is too bold!"

"Yeah, even Feng chen failed when he challenged Tian Li. Feng chen is a genius, and if he lost, Chen Mo, who can't compare to Feng chen, definitely isn't a match for Tian Li."

The disciples were buzzing with discussion, all staring at Chen Mo with bewildered expressions. Is this guy, Chen Mo, out of his mind? Out of all the people to challenge, why choose Tian Li?

Everyone turned their attention to Tian Li, curious to see his reaction. Tian Li smiled. "I always enjoy a good sparring match. Since Junior Brother Chen is so interested, I naturally can't refuse. However, I am a bit stronger. If Junior Brother Chen gets hurt, you can't blame me."

He leaped forward gracefully, like a falling leaf, landing lightly. Then, he quickly walked towards the martial arts platform. The disciples hurriedly made way for him. Tian Li stepped onto the platform, facing Chen Mo. The deacon quickly retreated. When two Qi Condensation Realm cultivators fought, being too close could result in injury.

The two came to a distance. Tian Li still wore a smile and spoke in a voice only they could hear. "I never expected this. I tested you so many times, and you managed to evade each one. You're revealing your strength today, so you must think you've surpassed me? Young man, you're still too young and impatient."

Chen Mo smiled back. "You're acting all high and mighty, but you're only three years older than me."

Tian Li's face stiffened, then he sneered. "All you have now is a sharp tongue."

In the next moment, he pounced like a fierce tiger descending a mountain. The muscles on his arm bulged. A strong wind rushed at Chen Mo! A huge fist aimed straight for Chen Mo's face!

Chen Mo responded with a punch.

Bang!

Their fists collided. Both of them stepped back simultaneously. chen Mo took five steps back, while Tian Li took three steps.

The outer sect disciples watching were wide-eyed.

What the heck? Only a difference of three and five steps? Doesn't that mean Chen Mo's strength is comparable to Tian Li's?

The outer sect disciples were in disarray. It was hard to accept this fact in such a short time. Tian Li's face also darkened. He didn't expect Chen Mo to hide his strength so deeply. In that punch exchange, he clearly felt the other's strength, only slightly weaker than his own. If he didn't use martial skills, even if he won, it would look bad. He had to use martial skills to defeat him decisively and cleanly!

Chen Mo's expression remained unchanged. He had deliberately held back slightly. It was all part of his plan to act for everyone. Only this way could he justify going all out to defeat Tian Li later.

Tian Li suddenly laughed heartily. "Junior Brother Chen is indeed powerful after years of hidden cultivation! Very well, I will use my Thunderstorms Fist, watch closely!"

Xiao Fan's eyes flashed. "Tian Li is going to use his strongest card, the Thunderstorms Fist! I heard he has cultivated this fist technique to the fourth level, significantly enhancing its power."

Feng xia nodded. "Yes, cultivating Thunderstorms Fist to the fourth level is a qualitative change, increasing its power by at least 30%. Tian Li relies on this technique to suppress many inner sect disciples."

Facing the incoming Thunderclap Fist, Chen Mo's eyes remained indifferent. Thunderstorms Fist, a top-tier yellow-grade martial skill, was nothing. He didn't even need to use his trump card, the Thunder Shadow Sword Technique. He could easily handle it with the Tiger Roaring Fist.

After all, he was at the Great Achievement Realm of Qi Condensation, while Tian Li was only at the Minor Achievement Realm. The gap between them wasn't something a Thunderstorm Fist could bridge.

Chen Mo also shouted loudly. "Senior Brother Li is indeed powerful. I must go all out! My trump card is the Tiger Roaring Fist!"

"However, the power of my Tiger Roaring Fist is immense. Once I use it fully, even I'm afraid. If Senior Brother Li gets injured, don't blame me!"