The Birth of Sword God-Chapter 358 - 318: Nationwide Fury

As soon as these words were spoken, the entire audience fell into a brief silence.

Immediately, a buzz of discussion erupted!

Many Moon Country people even started to loudly condemn him.

Too arrogant, his attitude was too arrogant!

This is a blatant threat.

It’s as if he is directly telling Lou Mingdong that in a moment on the stage, he will strike hard, without holding back any strength.

However, regardless of how angry the spectators from Moon Country were, the cultivators at the signing area, their hearts sank, all feeling endless pressure!

This young man with the Profound Yellow Leader token at his waist didn’t carry any imposing pressure, nor did he display much expression, yet just a few words brought them immense oppression.

"A person’s reputation casts a shadow like a tree."

Among the cultivators of the same generation in the Profound Yellow Realm, countless legends about Chu Huaixu have been circulated.

Lou Mingdong very much wanted to retort directly in front of the "father and elders" of Moon Country.

Yet, for some reason, his first reaction was to swallow hard.

He glanced at the Young Master with the corner of his eye.

The Heir of Prince Rui was pointed at by Chu Huaixu and the incident about the spy mentioned, yet at this moment, he remained eerily silent.

He only looked coldly at Lou Mingdong.

Chu Huaixu knew in his heart that this little Lou was Qin Xuexiao’s little brother, and would be his future right-hand man.

Regardless, everyone is young, and surely they still have some hot-bloodedness.

Lou Mingdong immediately felt a surge of blood and shouted loudly, "Then please, Chu Leader, do your best! I, Lou Mingdong, do not fear you!"

He infused some spiritual power into his shout, causing his voice to resonate throughout the venue.

In response, Chu Huaixu gave a faint and light "Hmm."

Once all the sign numbers were announced, the young man in the black and gold robe tapped the ground with the tip of his foot and leaped onto the giant stage at the center.

Neither Han Shuangjiang nor Xu Ziqing drew Qin Xuexiao, but they had good luck, each drawing a Moon Country cultivator.

Lou Mingdong gritted his teeth, brandished his long sword, tapped the ground with his foot, and flew onto the stage.

Both judges were Fifth Realm Great Cultivators, and at this moment, were fully prepared.

The East and West Continent Competition does not permit loss of life.

If something were to go wrong, it would be their dereliction of duty.

Chu Huaixu had just made strong remarks, so they must take him seriously.

On the high platform, Jiang Zhi watched the scene and felt greatly pleased.

Once, he found Chu Huaixu’s much more handsome face and taller stature than his own, highly disagreeable.

But since he officially became his grandson, and possessed the power to heal Fifth Brother Zhong Ming, Jiang Zhi found himself increasingly fond of Chu Huaixu.

He even started to loathe his former self; why had he been so ugly in demeanor before?

Chu Huaixu’s current demeanor struck a chord with him.

"Truly worthy of being my grandson, he has my flair!" he thought to himself.

Chu Yinyin was also thoroughly entertained, inwardly shouting, "Kill him! Chu Huaixu! Kill him!"

Only Nangong Yue turned to look at the Great Cultivators seated nearby.

The Four Great Sects shared the same spirit, so there wasn’t much tension. Situ Cheng and Mei Chuxue even wore slight smiles.

The historical issues between Mirror Country and Moon Country are plentiful—only due to the approaching great calamity do they maintain a facade of harmony.

Between these two countries, national hatred and family feuds have accumulated over centuries.

Mirror Country people naturally relish watching Moon Country people falter.

Conversely, Moon Country people feel the same.

Nangong Yue glanced again at Elder Ming Xuanji seated in the main seat.

His old face showed no expression, appearing neither joyful nor sad.

Rather, it was Ninth Realm Great Cultivator Cheng Yuyan, sitting next to him, smiling as he looked at Chu Huaixu on the stage.

After a moment, he didn’t send a transmission, but instead directly said to Ming Xuanji, "Elder Ming, I always feel this boy is acting this way not only out of hatred but likely... with deeper intent."

Given the cultivation level of those on the high platform, everyone heard his words clearly.

They couldn’t help but glance at Cheng Yuyan, then look down at Chu Huaixu on the stage.

On the stage, the two had already prepared, and exchanged a courtesy bow.

Yet, the usually polite Chu Huaixu’s gesture today was rather perfunctory.

He made an extravagant posture today.

But it doesn’t matter.

Because from the moment he formally appeared, the strategy against Qin Xuexiao began.

Chu Huaixu’s goal is—to be everything everyone loathes!

He wants the Celestial Family to be furious, the cultivators of Moon Country to be furious, and the people of Moon Country to harbor resentment towards him.

The tide of emotions from these sentiments will ultimately push Qin Xuexiao step by step into the dead end he’s set for him.

Chu Huaixu gave Lou Mingdong a faint glance and spoke:

"I will strike only once; counter it with all your might."

"How much injury you suffer depends on your own skill."

As soon as these two sentences were spoken, a considerable noise from below arose again.

Between countries, the positions of their people are usually very unified and firm.

Naturally, Moon Country people found this grating.

Lou Mingdong only felt another surge of blood and could only snort coldly, then loudly exclaimed, "Bring it on!"

"It seems, you still don’t understand." Chu Huaixu replied calmly.

Having said that, he raised his head and took a deep look at Ming Xuanji sitting in the main seat!

This look lasted for several seconds.

As the competition officially began, the audience fell almost silent at once.

Even those who were busy discussing and criticizing earlier, now watched the stage intently with expressions of nervousness and curiosity.

Chu Huaixu used his two fingers as a sword, and immediately, Fingertip Sword Qi began to converge.

He started with the Great Perfection of "Six Out of Seven"!

His right arm’s flesh and blood began to split instantly!

Muscles twisted, skin tore apart, blood splattered out, bones broke repeatedly!

A Sword Qi carrying an unmatched domineering force gathered and emerged.

On the high platform, Situ Cheng and others instantly showed horror on their faces, with disbelief echoing in their hearts.

"Earth Level Swordsmanship!"

"Great Perfection of Earth Level Swordsmanship!"

This evil swordsmanship that harms a thousand enemies at the cost of eight hundred has been seen before in the Daoist Sect.

But a year ago, to what extent had this young man cultivated?

Now, only a year later, he’s reached Great Perfection?

Apart from that, the "Fearless Sword Intent" also emerged.

The sword intent at Great Perfection level instantly surged on the arena!

Seeing such a fierce sword, many Great Cultivators from Mirror Country turned their attention to Ming Xuanji.

Because, with their strength, they naturally knew what would happen next.

No wonder, no wonder Chu Huaixu looked at him.

"Haha, then let us all stand by idly." Situ Cheng and others thought.

Lou Mingdong’s pupils dilated instantly.

He would certainly not underestimate Chu Huaixu’s strength, and he too went all out from the start.

But faced with such a sword, what chances of winning did he have?

Or perhaps...

—— It’s not that he would lose, it’s that he would die!

The endless fear of death wildly grew in his heart.

As visible was the vast difference, his Sword Qi was instantly submerged.

This terrifying sword struck his body.

Lou Mingdong instantly spewed fresh blood and flew backward.

But inside his body, a force protected the Spiritual Embryo, heart, and other critical parts.

Because of this, although he was severely injured, his life was not in danger.

Sitting on the high platform, Ming Xuanji ultimately made a move.

As the one presiding over the event, he slowly lowered his raised right hand and spoke faintly: "The rules of the competition only separate winners from losers, not life from death."

Upon hearing these words, the audience was astonished.

Chu Huaixu’s sword could indeed claim Lou Mingdong’s life, forcing Lord Old State Preceptor to intervene!

What a terrifying strength this was!

With just one sword, he could slaughter a cultivation hall’s top-ranked prodigy!

In everyone’s eyes, the lofty prodigy, despite matching his cultivation level in Third Realm Great Perfection, seemed so insignificant before him?

More importantly, he truly wielded such a deadly hand!!!

After Lou Mingdong fell off the arena, he instantly fainted.

A frightening blood trail covered his body, with skin torn, exposing even the intestines.

Under the arena, naturally, there were those who were close to Lou Mingdong.

A cultivation hall disciple named Leng Wuya, also among the top sixteen, was enraged seeing his close friend so injured and roared loudly:

"Chu Huaixu, you actually struck so heavily!"

"Treating human life like dirt!!"

Chu Huaixu stood in the arena, lowering his gaze to look down upon him.

Then, he raised the black sword scabbard in his left hand, lifting the bottom of the scabbard to point distantly at Leng Wuya, and spoke:

"Instead of saying these things, you’d better consider, if you luckily win this round, what you’ll use to block my sword in the next draw."

Leng Wuya’s face immediately flushed red, blood surging to his head, shouting furiously: "Chu Huaixu! You!!"

This is simply overpowering!

Leng Wuya couldn’t help but turn his head towards Qin Xuexiao.

Young Master, why don’t you say something!

You are our backbone.

But Qin Xuexiao was a bit confused for a while; today’s Chu Huaixu seemed like a different person, so he just frowned, remaining silent and calmly observing.

On the high platform, Cheng Yuyan’s playful expression in his eyes grew increasingly vivid.

He shook his folding fan, repeatedly saying:

"Interesting! Truly interesting!"

Chu Huaixu, oh Chu Huaixu, what are you really intending!

It’s imaginable that his actions today will quickly spread across the entire Imperial Capital.

In one night, it’ll become known throughout the city!

Extreme arrogance, ruthless humiliation!

It’s as if this Profound Yellow Leader doesn’t regard any peer cultivators from Moon Country.

Moreover, without surprise, such events won’t be limited to just the Imperial Capital. Before long, it’ll spread across the entire Moon Country, and even the whole Profound Yellow Realm!

During breaks and meals, everyone will talk about this topic.

Soon, the angry won’t just be the present Moon Country people.

The anger won’t only be from the Imperial Capital’s Moon Country people.

If Chu Huaixu continues to participate in every competition against Moon Country people with such an attitude, it might really trigger national outrage!

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