Chapter 543: Chapter 364 All Bow Down_2

“Doctor!”

Upon seeing the withered appearance of Lou Fengcheng, even the skin began to dry and crack, the Foundation Establishment True Cultivators from Repairing Heaven Institute could no longer bear it. Two of them jumped off their platforms and yelled loudly towards the Imperial Medical Academy.

“The contest hasn’t finished. According to the rules, we can’t interfere yet.”

But the two people from the Imperial Medical Academy, though standing on the edge of the platform, looked hesitant. After glancing at Chen Mobai, they said something that made the True Cultivators from the Repairing Heaven Institute frustrated yet helpless.

“I…surrender…”

The hierarchy within Repairing Heaven Institute was strict, Lou Fengcheng knew that the two juniors would not dare to admit defeat on his behalf. However, after regaining rationality, he no longer clung onto his dignity, raised his hand with the last bit of his strength, and gave in.

Upon hearing this, the two students from the Imperial Medical Academy breathed a sigh of relief. They descended to Lou Fengcheng’s side, quickly checked his condition, only to awkwardly ask Chen Mobai for help.

“Chief Chen, we need you to expel the power of this Sword Sha, only then can we help.”

At these words, Chen Mobai gave a light nod, his right hand slightly clenched, streaks of transparent yet red flames emerged from the wound on Lou Fengcheng’s shoulder. It was as if threads of fire coalesced in his palm.

The strands of blood-red mist that accompanied the Sword Sha disappeared over the lake, evaporating. The resulting Sword Pill was once again transparent like pure jade, emitting a danqing-colored brilliance.

Then, in front of everyone’s astounded eyes, Chen Mobai opened his mouth and swallowed the Sword Pill!

“This competition winner, could he be a Rank-3 Body Cultivator!?”

It is common knowledge that Sword Sha is a Rank-3 power and among the most formidable of Sword Cultivator techniques. To endure and nourish it with one’s body, the minimum requirement would be the Rank-3 Body Forging Realm.

“No, his body is not that strong. Compared to his thunder method and sword dao, one might even say it is a weakness.”

Lu Qiulong, who had had a bout with Chen Mobai, slowly shook his head, giving a conclusive answer.

“It’s due to a perfectly compatible spiritual body with the power of Sword Sha! It should be a ‘Fire Spirit Body’. Having a constitution like this, the power of Sword Sha isn’t a burden, but rather nourishes the Fire Spirit Body. As the Fire Spirit Body becomes stronger, it can in turn nourish the Sword Sha, making it even more powerful.”

The one who said this was a cultivator at the seventh layer of Foundation Establishment from Five Thunder Daoist Academy.

Being renowned for body forging in the Cultivation World, they were the most scholarly in the understanding of different spiritual bodies.

After witnessing Chen Mobai swallowing the Sword Sha with no change in expression, and even looking slightly ruddy, as if he was replenished with vitality, after a moment of contemplation, they arrived at the most accurate conclusion.

“Chief Chen, I don’t think there’s a need for our spar tomorrow. I am no match for you. I admit defeat.”

Just as Chen Mobai was preparing to turn and leave, Tao Mingqing’s voice suddenly sounded. This genius from Primordial Elemental Academy showed a bitter smile. Standing on the platform, he clasped his hands at Chen Mobai, conceding defeat.

“Oh, sparring with me is a rare opportunity. After all, there is no risk to life, are you really going to give up?”

Chen Mobai did not expect that upon the release of his Sword Sha, not only did he defeat the seamless Lou Fengcheng, but even made Tao Mingqing willingly admit defeat.

Though winning without a fight is good, he had intended to use his upcoming opponents to hone his practical application of Sword Sha in battle. Tao Mingqing, being ranked above Lou Fengcheng, would surely have been a worthy opponent.

“I practice the Five Elements Cultivation, merely having a solid foundation. When it comes to magic duels and real fights, even the two opponents you previously had would surpass me.”

“Originally, I thought I could support myself for a while relying on the comprehensive Five Elements Techniques and thus raise the prestige of Primordial Elemental Academy. But once your Sword Sha was out, I went through all the techniques that I have practiced and found none that could withstand it.”

“Since I’m going to lose anyway, why should I suffer more pain on the stage? I might as well give up in advance.”

Tao Mingqing said with a helpless look. If he could fight, or if there was even a glimmer of hope, he wouldn’t be willing to concede at this stage.

But the problem is, that was Sword Sha!

And it clearly carries the power to pierce through armor. Although he also had borrowed a Rank-3 Magic Artifact, he wasn’t confident that it could withstand the Sword Sha.

Even if he could protect himself from it, what if the Magic Artifact suffered damage from the Sword Sha attack? Wouldn’t that be even worse?

Even if he managed to repair it and returned it, he would probably be chastised by the academy’s administration.

“If that’s the case, then I accept your concession.”

Seeing Tao Mingqing speak thus, Chen Mobai couldn’t exactly force him to fight. He could only regretfully nod.

Truth be told, he was quite interested in testing the Five Elements Cultivation of the Foundation Building Realm.

The fact that Tao Mingqing could be listed fifth in the Foundation List due to his cultivation technique suggests the depth of his skill in it, likely learned directly from his idol, Senior Qing Ping.

However, it seemed that he inherited the character as well. As soon as he realized he couldn’t win, he shamelessly conceded right away.

Chen Mobai’s gaze then shifted towards the Kunpeng Daoist Academy.

After Tao Mingqing’s resignation, Qi Huanzhi would be his next opponent.

Should he fight, or also surrender?

All eyes followed Chen Mobai’s gaze towards Qi Huanzhi. Standing on the platform, Qi Huanzhi calmly pondered for a moment, finally let out a sigh, and shook his head.

Though he had the confidence to resist the power of the Sword Sha to some extent, his major restriction was that his Big Light Shield was suppressed by Chen Mobai’s fire attribute Sword Sha.

To withstand the Rank-3 Yi Wood Divine Thunder, he must use the Big Light Shield.

Over the past few days, they had been present at all of Chen Mobai’s magic duels and knew that his application of thunder methods and sword laws was masterful and refined, as if tempered through a thousand hammers and hundreds of trials, allowing for seamless transitions that were smooth and fluid.

If he used the Big Light Shield to resist the Yi Wood Divine Thunder, and Chen Mobai suddenly unleashed the Green Flames Sword Sha, even if he could resist somewhat with the mysterious six Yu Jingming parts, the ultimate outcome would still be defeat.

Moreover, his beloved Big Light Shield, which he had practiced with for a long time, would probably suffer significant damage under the devastation of the Sword Sha.

After considering all the circumstances, despite Qi Huanzhi’s desire to confront Chen Mobai in order to experience the terror of this Battle Law Victory himself, he ultimately chose to withdraw.

It was just a friendly competition. If he loses, it’s no big deal to concede the title of Academy champion.

In any case, the Daoist Academy would lose to the Daoist Academy. It’s not shameful.

The reason he chose to join forces with Lou Fengcheng before was because Qi Huanzhi could still see a chance to defeat Chen Mobai. He believed that by all-out effort, the Six Yu Jingming parts plus the Big Light Shield might not be without hope of victory.

But now, with the emergence of the Sword Sha, everything has changed.

This was the power of a Rank-3 Sword Cultivator!

His and Tao Mingqing’s thoughts were alike, it was not necessary to risk their lives for Xiahou Weihuan.

“I’m no match for you.”

As soon as Qi Huanzhi said this, although most people had anticipated this, hearing it for real still left them stunned.

“However, I still want to fight you once. After this time, if you have time, would you accept an invitation for a private magic duel in the Little Red Sky?”

Just as Chen Mobai was somewhat taken aback by Qi Huanzhi’s surrender, the latter suddenly made another proposition.

Hearing this, Bian Jingchun cast a pitying look at Qi Huanzhi.

“Okay.”

Without any constraints in the Little Red Sky, Qi Huanzhi stood even less of a chance, but since he saved face, Chen Mobai nodded in agreement, considering the numerous kindnesses he had received from Lan Haitian.

“I won’t surrender. Kid, don’t think you’re the only one who has cultivated the Sword Sha!”

As soon as Chen Mobai’s gaze reached the Pure Yang academy, Xiahou Weihuan laughed haughtily.

At the same time, a striking orange light flashed in his eyes. An overwhelming sharpness and heatwave spread out, making everyone on the platform unable to stand and retreat one after another.

Sword Sha!

Xiahou Weihuan, indeed, was the only genius comparable to Nangong Xuanyu in the Pure Yang Academy over the past three hundred years, and he too, had cultivated Sword Sha.

“Oh, you’ve cultivated the Primordial Yang Sword Sha!”

Seeing the familiar orange light in Xiahou Weihuan’s eyes, Chen Mobai was slightly surprised.

“Your Sword Sha should be Qingyang Sword Sha, right? Qingyang Sword Jue is a subordinate sword technique evolved from Primordial Yang Sword Secret. I’ll show you how weak your Sword Sha is in front of my pure and orthodox Primordial Yang Sword Sha.”

Xiahou Weihuan’s confident words made Chen Mobai look puzzled.

He could not help but lower his head and stroke the yellow skin gourd at his waist.