Chapter 042
Chapter 42: Stubborn Breed
Everyone stood in stunned silence, gazing at the vast Tianfu Base as Shu Mu Night lifted it into the air, carrying the land where millions of people lived, preparing to move toward Mountain City. This scene, even for Blue Star, which had entered the cultivation era, was beyond belief.
Yun Lai’s face turned ashen, drained of all color.
Was this still a difference, a mere difference? He had been called a genius all his life, but in this moment, he felt the overwhelming insignificance of his existence.
Wen Zhao was horrified: “The Star Method, it’s something only attainable at high cultivation realms, a technique that uses star force as the foundation for its battle arts. At our level, not only can we not cultivate the Star Method, we aren’t even qualified to witness it. Our star force is far too weak to perform it, let alone control it.”
“No one has ever heard of someone in the Ten Seal realm using the Star Method. Not once in history.”
For the first time, Wen Star Ru felt fear. She regretted coming to Blue Star, regretted challenging Shu Mu Night. This man was simply beyond what they could handle.
One Star Method, and the insect tide was overshadowed.
Even if the insect tide were expanded tenfold, could it truly stop him?
This man was invincible.
Just like his reputation, he was invincible.
At that moment, Bai Yuan and his group surged toward Shu Mu Night. Tianfu Base had been raised ten meters high, blocking out the sunlight, and a massive shadow covered everyone. The more one understood the Star Method, the more terrifying it became.
But fear was not a reason to shrink back.
“If we abandon Tianfu Base today, we will abandon all of Blue Star tomorrow.”
“This is not the spirit of Hua Xia people.”
“We are born stubborn.”
Wang Jie stood beside Bai Yuan, with Qing Zheng and Old Five among them. For some reason, he felt strangely calm, even in the face of certain death. It felt as though this was the moment they were meant to exist.
They were all stubborn breeds.
Shu Mu Night held Tianfu Base in his left hand, looking down at the eleven rushing toward him, smiling: “You all deserve to live more than they do.” With that, he swung his right hand as if moving the lever of Blue Star itself. Despite the minimal effort, in an instant, a violent wind roared out, sweeping Bai Yuan and his companions away as though they were nothing.
The Armor One Divine Sword, unleashed, was instantly sent flying back.
In that moment, Shu Mu Night’s power was even more terrifying and flawless than before.
But amidst the fierce wind, a figure soared through the air, quickly approaching Shu Mu Night. The person bent low, their arm trailing behind, and their feet riding the wind. A fist shot out.
Boom.
A deafening crash reverberated through the heavens and the earth.
The visible ripples shredded the fierce wind. Shu Mu Night only saw a force rushing toward him, carrying unimaginable strength, sending him plummeting downward.
He instinctively raised his arm to block, his body struck by this force. His eyes shifted from surprise to shock, and in an instant, he was forced back several steps, scattering the star force holding Tianfu Base in place. The Star Method faltered.
Tianfu Base fell.
Shu Mu Night quickly retreated.
The figure also hurriedly backed off.
Tianfu Base plummeted from ten meters, crashing violently into the earth, creating a massive depression with cracks spreading in all directions. Dust and debris filled the sky, blocking out the sun.
At that moment, everyone stood frozen.
The trial takers, along with Bai Yuan and his companions, stared in disbelief at the figure amidst the dust. How could this be?
Shu Mu Night, who could send everyone flying with a wave of his hand, was actually knocked back by a punch? The Star Method had been shattered?
Who could do that?
Mo stood still, his expression one of utter disbelief.
To the south of Tianfu Base, Shu Mu Night waved his hand, dispersing the dust, slowly turning his gaze to the east. His eyes sparkled with rare excitement and anticipation—he had been forced back.
Aside from those few, someone else had managed to push him back.
Interesting. A native from a planet meant for sacrifice could produce such a person.
Wang Jie stood amidst the dust, his back hunched and thin—sixtyfold strength.
Just yesterday, he had exercised again, pushing his strength to sixty times. As expected, the further he went, the smaller the increase in strength became. Perhaps seventyfold would be the limit.
He turned toward the south.
He had thought that a punch at sixtyfold strength would damage this man, but he was only sent back. This person was also at the eight-seal level. No matter his identity or talents, he was unmistakably an eight-sealer right now.
Eight seals, and yet he withstood a punch at sixtyfold strength.
What a monster.
The heat twisted the air. Within the dust cloud, Shu Mu Night took slow, deliberate steps toward the east. Wang Jie could feel the suppressed, yet eager, energy radiating from him. He lifted his foot and began walking toward the south.
Two figures moved through the lingering dust.
From afar, Wen Star Ru, Bai Yuan, and the others subconsciously began to follow, much like when Shu Mu Night had led them across the city walls.
Finally, as the dust began to clear, Shu Mu Night and Wang Jie stood face to face, a thousand meters apart.
“So it’s you,” Shu Mu Night observed Wang Jie, his eyes filled with awe. “You were here last time, but you didn’t make a move.”
Wang Jie replied, “I was observing.”
He had said this explanation three times already.
In the distance, Yun Lai twitched, this guy…
Shu Mu Night laughed. “What did you observe?”
Wang Jie sighed, “I can’t win against you.”
Shu Mu Night raised an eyebrow. “You want to win against me?”
“Why not?”
“Hahahaha.” Shu Mu Night laughed heartily. “You want to win against me? Do you know that no one in this universe dares to say such a thing at a time like this? Not even the Armor One Sect, the Three Chan Sky, or my Sincere One Dao. None of us dare to speak so boldly.”
Wang Jie remained calm. “I said it. What will it cost me?”
Shu Mu Night pointed into the distance. “Ask those people. My opponent should be one person, not a group.”
Wang Jie loosened his fingers, then clenched them again, making a soft sound. “Doesn’t matter. At least for now, your only opponent is me.”
Shu Mu Night marveled. “You’re from Blue Star?”
“Born and raised.”
“Impossible.”
“There are always freaks.”
“I admire you.” Shu Mu Night fixed his gaze on Wang Jie. “Make your move. Let me see how you plan to win against me.”
In the distance, Wen Star Ru and the others exchanged complex glances. Those who understood Shu Mu Night knew how proud he was. They had been completely ignored, but this native was actually talking to him as an equal. He was truly being regarded in a way that was unprecedented.
This kind of acknowledgment would shake the entire universe.
Qing Zheng and the others were nervous. “Boss, don’t lose!”
Wen Zhao clenched his fists. He didn’t realize how tense he had become.
Insect Ruo Ruo felt the same way. This vicious man should lose to Wang Jie. Just don’t die, please.
Within the base, city walls collapsed, and buildings tumbled with a deafening roar.
Countless people screamed. All the cultivators scrambled to rescue the ordinary citizens. The recent crash was like a massive earthquake at full intensity—how many lives had been lost?
Wang Jie closed his eyes, listening quietly. He could hear the cries of children, the sorrow of women, and the helplessness of countless others.
The scenes played out in his mind like vivid images.
His breath grew even heavier.
Shu Mu Night was in no rush. He simply watched. This native’s power was eerily strong—it shouldn’t be possible on this planet. He still couldn’t sense star force.
Even the so-called Heaven’s Chosen prodigies from the Armor One Sect couldn’t possess this kind of strength.
Opening his eyes, Wang Jie bent his legs, launching into the air. His body spun mid-flight, both hands curled, grasping the air as he swept it forward.
The immense force tore the air apart into cracks like blades, heading straight for Shu Mu Night.
Shu Mu Night raised his right arm, flicking his hand to dispel the cracks, frowning as he saw dark red marks appearing on his palm. The cracks came at him from all directions.
Shu Mu Night moved. For the first time on Blue Star, he dodged.
Mo and Wen Star Ru watched, their eyes wide open. They had attacked Shu Mu Night together without him budging an inch. Yet, this attack by Wang Jie, which seemed ordinary, actually forced Shu Mu Night to avoid it. What kind of strike was that?
Shu Mu Night simply sidestepped, letting all the air cracks pass. He raised his hand and struck.
It seemed like a soft strike, but it sent shockwaves through the air, and everyone saw the layers of air ripple out like waves.
Wang Jie felt his body trapped in a quagmire. All his strength was suppressed, unable to break free. He could only point a finger, unleashing the Luo Xuan Finger, the air-severing qi force.
The spiral qi force pierced the swirling air, sending ripples toward Shu Mu Night.
Shu Mu Night raised his hand to catch the spiral qi force and scattered it.
Wang Jie seized the opportunity, stepping on the Armor Eight Steps, his body moving like a phantom through the air ripples.
The first six steps avoided the air waves. On the seventh step, he appeared before Shu Mu Night. His seal power spread, and with a punch, he struck out.
Shu Mu Night smiled faintly. “In terms of strength, you seem… lacking.”
He, too, threw a punch.
Boom.
A thunderous crack rang in everyone’s ears.
Tang Jie and the others bled from their ears. The trial takers were in pain as well, their faces paling. This sound, like thunder, exploded in their minds.
With the clash of fists, the air itself seemed to tear apart. The earth split in two, and the furious gusts pushed both combatants back, sending them flying.
Tianfu Base was swept by the gale, and several crumbling buildings collapsed.
Boom.
Another deafening crash echoed, as Wang Jie and Shu Mu Night collided once more.
Wang Jie’s face was calm, while Shu Mu Night’s excitement grew. It had been so long—during both of his reforgings, no one had been able to match him at his level. This native, though, could actually contest with him. Incredible. Unbelievable.
Boom boom boom.
Time and time again, their forces collided. Wang Jie felt his strength explode within him, his body adapting, growing stronger. Yet, no matter how much he enhanced his strength, Shu Mu Night always managed to overpower him. Every step, Shu Mu Night forced him back.
The ground cracked like paper, continuing to spread, while dust rose into the air.
The insects around them trembled, retreating.
Blood splattered before Wang Jie’s eyes.
It was his own. Wang Jie knew it.
His power was simply not enough to injure Shu Mu Night.
This man was a monster.
Boom.
The intense pain spread, numbing him. His right arm was too weak to move, so he used his left hand.
Shu Mu Night turned, lifting his leg to kick. Wang Jie twisted his body, stepping back on the eighth step, avoiding the strike and appearing behind Shu Mu Night. He threw a punch with his left fist.
Shu Mu Night turned, letting Wang Jie’s punch land on his body. He took a slight step back, but then lunged forward, sending an even greater shockwave through his body, propelling Wang Jie backward.
Wang Jie staggered back, retreating ten steps before finally halting.
His left arm trembled. His right arm had lost all feeling.
In terms of strength, he had lost completely.
Shu Mu Night stared at him deeply, patting his chest with admiration.
“I never expected that after my third reforge, there would be someone at the same level who could push me back. You’re called Wang Jie? I recognize you now. You can come with me.”