Supreme Dragon Martial Soul-Chapter 225: One Sword! I Can’t Figure It Out!

Forest clearing.

Luo Cheng and Gao Yuan stood facing each other ten steps apart.

"Luo Cheng, you’re strong! Since advancing to the Tongxuan Realm Second Layer, you’re the first opponent to make me feel troubled. But this time, you will lose!"

Gao Yuan slowly drew his sword, the sharp aura stirring fallen leaves into motion. His gaze, locked on Luo Cheng, was razor-sharp.

Luo Cheng shook his head, his eyes calmly landing on Gao Yuan as he spoke:

"High-level Sword Heart—impressive progress indeed. But the distance between us is only growing wider..."

In their previous duel, Luo Cheng had only activated six Essence Energy Vortices. At his peak, he could barely equal a Tongxuan Realm Third Layer martial artist at the middle stage.

Now, he had activated nine Essence Energy Vortices, making his power capable of contending with Tongxuan Realm Third Layer martial artists at the late stage. When catching an opponent off guard, he could even kill them!

What Luo Cheng said was true, but hearing it from others’ perspectives carried a different meaning.

"What arrogant nonsense! A waste who awakened a Wasted Martial Soul dares to consider himself invincible?"

"Does he not understand what it means for a swordsman to comprehend High-level Sword Heart?"

"Senior Brother Gao Yuan, don’t hold back! Show him the might of our Crown Prince Hall!"

The members of the Crown Prince Hall glared with fierce and menacing expressions.

Gao Yuan furrowed his brows and said coldly:

"Luo Cheng! You are too arrogant! Words mean nothing—let’s settle this with our swords!"

"Very well!"

Luo Cheng nodded. With a flash from his storage ring, a Two-star Treasure Sword appeared in his hand. Calmly, he said:

"Make your move!"

"Fine! I’ll defeat you with a single strike!"

Luo Cheng’s indifferent demeanor completely enraged Gao Yuan. His gaze grew intensely sharp as he unleashed his Martial Soul and let his sword aura surge even higher.

"Gale Splitting Shadow!"

Elevating his combat strength to its peak, Gao Yuan let out a low shout and executed a diagonal slash.

Hiss-hiss-hiss-hiss-hiss-hiss...

A single stroke split into more than twenty sword shadows.

The thin, crisscrossing strands of Sword Qi twisted the airflow, forming a storm of Sword Qi. It engulfed the ten-step area before Luo Cheng, cutting off all escape routes!

"Such a powerful strike!"

"No wonder it’s High-level Sword Heart! Just watching it is enough to make my scalp tingle!"

"Luo Cheng is doomed!"

Witnessing Luo Cheng about to be swallowed by the Sword Qi storm, everyone held their breath.

The mere presence of the strike made many onlookers abandon even the thought of trying to resist.

The Crown Prince Hall members’ eyes opened wide, their malicious coldness deepening!

"Fall!"

Just as the Sword Qi storm reached its climactic moment, Luo Cheng finally drew his sword!

No one saw clearly how Luo Cheng made his move—only a faint white line like lightning seemed to pierce through the storm, utterly void of smoke or fire.

"It’s that strike!"

Chen Lingyu’s pupils shrank. That single stroke had previously made her feel danger and lose her composure!

Clang!

Sparks flew, Qi Force surged, and everything suddenly returned to calm.

As people regained their senses, Luo Cheng was already standing behind Gao Yuan, sword in hand.

"You’ve lost."

Without looking back, Luo Cheng sheathed his sword.

"What just happened?"

Most of those present didn’t see clearly what transpired in that fleeting moment and were bewildered by the scene before them.

The tall Crown Prince Hall disciple who had wagered everything—including five hundred Essence Energy Pills—shouted angrily:

"What nonsense are you spouting! Senior Brother Gao Yuan couldn’t possibly lose! You good-for-nothing..."

He was about to continue cursing when his vision darkened—an approaching figure obstructed his view!

Smack!

Before he could react, the tall disciple was sent flying by Luo Cheng’s slap, blood spraying mid-air as he crashed into a tree, snapping it in two. He lay on the ground, barely conscious.

"Luo Cheng, you! How dare you attack someone? How bold you are!"

The members of the Crown Prince Hall erupted in fury.

In the Outer Sect, it was always them bullying others!

Luo Cheng’s gaze hardened, a piercing glint in his eyes: "If anyone dares to speak recklessly again, I’ll make sure all of you leave this mountain sideways!"

"You..."

The dozen members of the Crown Prince Hall were seething with anger.

But they clearly understood they weren’t a match for Luo Cheng. Their indignation festered in their chests, leaving them red-faced with frustration.

"Senior Brother Gao Yuan, quickly teach this brat a lesson..."

Someone pinned their hopes on Gao Yuan.

At that moment, Gao Yuan’s once-upright figure suddenly collapsed to the ground.

Only then did everyone notice Gao Yuan’s torn clothing and the straight, fine cut bleeding across his chest!

"What! Gao Yuan has lost!"

"Damn it! Gao Yuan comprehended High-level Sword Heart! Under the Tongxuan Realm Third Layer, he’s virtually unmatched! Luo Cheng defeated him with just one strike—how strong must he be to accomplish this?"

"A mere Tongxuan Realm First Layer martial artist—how is this possible? Is this a dream?"

Gao Yuan’s defeat shocked the Outer Sect disciples present, leaving them wide-eyed in disbelief.

"Impossible! Senior Brother Gao Yuan couldn’t have lost!"

"This... this can’t be!"

The Crown Prince Hall disciples were completely stunned.

Little did they realize that the most surprised person of all was none other than Gao Yuan himself.

He stared blankly at the sky, eyes void of focus.

Breaking into High-level Sword Heart had filled him with confidence. He had been certain that he could defeat Luo Cheng and wash away his previous humiliation. The thought of losing never crossed his mind!

It wasn’t just defeat—it was utter and complete devastation. He hadn’t even blocked a single strike!

And his opponent was nothing but a Tongxuan Realm First Layer martial artist who had awakened a Wasted Martial Soul!

Only Chen Lingyu and her two companions remained calm amidst the shock.

Yuan Zhilan glanced at Gao Yuan with a hint of pity.

To achieve High-level Sword Heart, Gao Yuan was undeniably strong—extraordinarily so. Under the Tongxuan Realm Third Layer, few could challenge him!

Unfortunately, he had encountered Luo Cheng...

Luo Cheng didn’t concern himself with the murmurs. He stepped forward, gathering the wagered Essence Energy Pills.

Among them were the five hundred Essence Energy Pills from Chen Lingyu, alongside an additional nineteen hundred pills!

"Not bad! This should be enough to perfect the cultivation of my ninth Essence Energy Vortex!"

Smiling, Luo Cheng stored the Essence Energy Pills in his storage ring.

Watching this, the Crown Prince Hall members who had gambled were on the verge of madness, their faces twisted in rage!

One of them roared reluctantly: "Luo Cheng, don’t get too full of yourself! You’ve offended our Crown Prince Hall—you won’t stay arrogant for long!"

Luo Cheng glanced over, his eyelids lifting. His gaze sharpened, like a blade:

"Scram!"

Shrinking back, the Crown Prince Hall disciple took three involuntary steps away, his face alternating between pale and flushed as he gritted his teeth:

"Fine! Very well! I’ll see how long your arrogance lasts!"

With that, he turned and left.

The rest of the Crown Prince Hall members didn’t dare linger either, carrying their injured comrade as they fled like beaten dogs—completely contrasting the imposing demeanor with which they had arrived.

Soon, the forest clearing was left with only Luo Cheng, his three companions, and Gao Yuan.

Luo Cheng returned Chen Lingyu’s five hundred Essence Energy Pills and prepared to resume his cultivation.

Suddenly, Gao Yuan sat up abruptly from the ground.

Luo Cheng had held back; Gao Yuan’s injuries were superficial. Compared to his physical wounds, the psychological blow of his defeat was far more severe!

After frowning in thought for a long while, Gao Yuan shifted his gaze to Luo Cheng and spoke heavily:

"I... don’t... understand!"