On Combat, I Know a Thing or Two

Xu Mu blinked at Jiang Huihui. Huihui, Guoguo is right. Do you think that just because I can refine pills and set up formations, my combat strength must be weak?

Hearing this, Jiang Huihui revealed a wry smile. She really did think so.

A person's energy and time are limited. Xu Mu's pill refining skills were so strong, and his attainments in formations were also formidable.

Therefore, Jiang Huihui instinctively felt that Xu Mu's cultivation and combat abilities were lacking.

One only has so much time. If you focus on one thing, you naturally won't have time for others.

Huihui, I told you before that I only know a little about pill refining, and I also only know a little about formations.

At this point, Xu Mu revealed a confident smile. But when it comes to combat, I know a bit more than a little.

With that said, he walked toward the arena.

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Jiang Huihui looked at Xu Mu's back, her heartbeat beginning to accelerate. This Xu Mu really knows how to act cool.

For a brief moment just now, she felt he looked incredibly handsome.

Above the white clouds.

Wang Chi smiled at Ning Kai, Lao Ning, your sect can finally wipe away its past humiliation this time.

Ning Kai crossed his arms and nodded to himself.

Everyone knew that the reason Huang Dazhuang lost before was because he stood still and let his opponent hit him.

Moreover, he hadn't even used his full strength.

It should be known that Huang Dazhuang was a master at the mid-stage of the Grandmaster realm. He had completely mastered the Iron Armor Art and possessed the ability to fight opponents above his level.

Right at this moment, an old man with a face like withered wood slowly descended onto the white clouds.

His arms were wrapped tightly in black bandages, which even completely covered his fingers.

Seeing this old man, the surrounding people stood up one after another.

Senior Yao.

Supreme Elder.

This person was none other than the Supreme Elder of the Artifact Sect, Yao Dingli.

Take a seat, everyone.

Yao Dingli waved his hand at the people around him and then took a seat on his own accord.

The rest of the crowd followed suit and sat down.

Lao Yao, you came at the perfect time. Quickly tell us, between those two down there, who is stronger?

Jiang Sheng smiled as he sat next to Yao Dingli and poured him a cup of water.

The sect masters of the five great sects were not surprised by Jiang Sheng's attitude.

After all, Jiang Sheng was considered a senior veteran.

His cultivation realm was high, and his painting skills were unparalleled. He had befriended many powerful experts in his youth and was considered an outstanding figure back in the day.

However, in his later years, perhaps due to his son, his state of mind encountered problems, causing his cultivation to stagnate.

But even so, the five great sects would treat him with courtesy.

Although Jiang Mingzhuo was a red-level Class A wanted criminal, he was, after all, Jiang Sheng's biological son.

Offending Jiang Sheng meant offending Salvation.

Not to mention, Jiang Sheng and Wei Jingzhi had an excellent relationship.

If Jiang Sheng was in trouble, Wei Jingzhi would definitely step in to help.

He was a classic example of someone with connections in both the underworld and the righteous factions.

Yao Dingli picked up the teacup beside him, looked at the two people below, and smiled. Old Jiang, isn't this Xu Mu?

Jiang Sheng smiled and nodded. It seemed that Wei Jingzhi had already told him about Xu Mu.

Dong Chengdao stiffened and immediately asked, Supreme Elder, you know that man?

Of course.

Yao Dingli said indifferently, There is no comparison in this battle; it will be a complete crush.

Hearing this, Ning Kai smiled. Indeed, it would be a crush.

In the arena.

Xu Mu and Huang Dazhuang looked at each other.

Kid, this time we are not competing in physical endurance, but pure combat strength.

Huang Dazhuang clenched his fists. The Sect Master is watching from above, and I will make you pay the price!

Boom!

A golden radiance appeared around Huang Dazhuang's body.

He stomped his foot on the ground, and the earth suddenly caved in.

Whoosh!

Huang Dazhuang instantly charged toward Xu Mu like a bolt of golden lightning.

Wherever he passed, ravines appeared in the ground.

Huang Dazhuang shouted sternly, The world has a misunderstanding about our Strength Faction! They think that because our defense and strength are high, our speed must be slow! In fact, it's the exact opposite; as long as the strength is great enough, the burst of speed will be even faster!

Crack!

Crack!

A ray of light flashed like lightning, instantly arriving in front of Xu Mu.

A golden fist forcefully struck toward Xu Mu, accompanied by golden electric sparks.

Seeing this fist, Xu Mu took a step back and threw a punch of his own.

Arrogant!

Seeing this, Ning Kai sneered.

This time, Huang Dazhuang wasn't just using hidden energy; he was using his full strength.

To think he wanted to meet Huang Dazhuang head-on, he must not want his arm anymore.

Boom!

A loud explosion made the entire arena shake violently. The ground shattered, and dense cracks spread out in all directions.

Xu Mu didn't move a single step, while Huang Dazhuang was suddenly sent flying backward, crashing heavily onto the ground.

He clutched his arm, panting frantically.

It was clearly visible that his joint was dislocated; his arm was obviously broken.

Seeing this scene, everyone present was shocked.

What shocked them wasn't that Xu Mu defeated Huang Dazhuang, but that he had crushed someone from the Strength Faction, who specialized in physical arts, using nothing but his own physique.

Seeing this, Jiang Huihui was so shocked she blew a bubble.

Xu Mu was truly too terrifying. Could it be just as he said, that pill refining and formations were merely his side jobs?

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Brother is too fierce!

Dai Xingluo also smiled and clapped, especially for that calm punch, which was peaceful to the extreme yet utterly terrifying.

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Tong Guoguo and Fu Jinyu didn't show much change in expression, because Xu Mu had previously revealed his strength in front of them.

How is this possible?

Seeing this, Ning Kai was so shocked that he stood up from his seat.

The others around him were also too shocked to speak. They had sensed it very clearly just now.

The power Xu Mu used was only at the early stage of the Grandmaster realm.

In other words, using only early-stage Grandmaster strength combined with his own physique, he completely crushed the mid-stage Grandmaster Huang Dazhuang.

Ning Mei, who was sitting in the front row, looked at Xu Mu with a solemn expression.

Only now did she understand that when Xu Mu previously knocked Huang Dazhuang down with a single punch, it wasn't due to luck or a sneak attack, but true strength.

Over where the disciples of the Spirit Hall were located, Wang Zichong's eyes narrowed slightly. He hadn't expected this kid's physique to be even stronger than someone from the Strength Faction.

He had indeed underestimated him before.

Eldest Senior Sister, he's so amazing! I originally thought he was just a piece of trash protected by a bunch of senior sisters.

On the Cold Immortal Sect's side, Shui Lingxi smiled as she looked at Xu Mu in the distance.

Bai Qingyuan nodded slightly.

On the Kunlun Mountain's side, Wang Fugui shook his head slightly. Master originally wanted me to go easy on him to give Senior Jiang some face. Did he overestimate me too much?

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In the arena.

Huang Dazhuang lowered his head, but his eyes were fixed dead on Xu Mu.

Despite his broken arm, he didn't utter a single cry.

Suddenly, he erupted with power again and charged toward Xu Mu.

Enough!

All of a sudden, a muffled voice came from above the white clouds.

Huang Dazhuang, who was just about to continue his attack, immediately stopped when he heard his Sect Master's voice.

He opened his mouth, originally wanting to argue, but ultimately swallowed his words.

The man in front of him was indeed someone he could not defeat.

During their exchange just now, he could feel that the other party's physique was vastly superior to his own.

He took a deep breath. I concede.

Xu Mu gave a slight cupped-fist salute, turned around, and left.

Above the white clouds, Ning Kai turned to look at Yao Dingli. So the crushing defeat Senior spoke of meant Xu Mu crushing Huang Dazhuang.

You've all been fooled by this kid.

Yao Dingli gave a faint smile.