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Alas, even though this world had never known Zhou Yu or Zhuge Liang, Biao Mo still had to sigh in lamentation, for just a month after he mastered the Moon Flame Aura and activated his lunar attribute, news came from the eagle clan, their old rivals, that a golden eagle youth three years younger than him had also become a Sword Grandmaster. More astonishingly, due to some unknown reason, he had gained a physique capable of practicing magic and learned wind magic from a mage follower of his family.

"Prodigious talent," "rising star," "one of the Three Heroes of the Alliance"—one by one, these titles overshadowed Biao Mo's achievements. The young leopard Sword Grandmaster, who should have been praised and admired by all, was constantly compared to others. In front of the golden eagle youth Qigefei, his accomplishments became mere foils.

Warriors of the Orc Alliance who ascend to the rank of Sword Grandmaster can visit the Holy City's "War God Heavenly Martial Palace" to meet "War Saint" Leimen, receive guidance, and study countless martial arts manuals and cultivation insights written by past masters, as well as various important battle records. Talented young warriors may even be taken under Leimen’s tutelage, where he uses his profound martial wisdom to tailor unique martial arts for them. In the Holy City, Biao Mo faced another setback. He was only accepted as a nominal disciple by Leimen, while Qigefei became Leimen's sixth formal disciple, once again surpassing him.

Thus, Biao Mo harbored a deep-seated hatred for Qigefei. During his year in the Holy City, he continuously challenged Qigefei, trying to prove that Leimen and everyone else were wrong, and that he was the true genius surpassing Qigefei. However, their numerous encounters ended in stalemates, which instead bolstered Qigefei's reputation, given that he was three years younger.

This time, Biao Mo agreed to Prince Doss's request to confront me, with the benefits being mere embellishments. The excuse of tribal enmity was just a cover; the real reason was that he did not want to see another young and powerful Sword Grandmaster like Qigefei emerge. He aimed to defeat this youth who matched Qigefei, indirectly proving to everyone that he was superior to Qigefei.

However, at this moment, the young leopard Sword Grandmaster began to waver. His opponent did not use Moon Flame Aura or activate any lunar attributes but stood firm against his relentless attacks, gradually leveling the playing field.

"Am I truly devoid of talent? Catherine dual-cultivates in martial arts and divine powers, Qigefei in martial arts and magic, and this Xuanfeng has cultivated an unknown yet formidable power alongside his aura. What is my painstakingly honed aura worth?"

The recorded history of the Xinghai Continent spans tens of thousands of years, during which countless martial techniques emerged amidst incessant wars. These techniques are not limited to magic and aura alone. However, over time, only a few have proven effective enough to strengthen nations, while others either lack practicality or require special conditions for cultivation, making widespread transmission difficult. Nevertheless, one must not underestimate these unique powers. The "Dragon Sealing Emperor" succeeded in slaying the Abyssal Dragon King and ultimately became a saint on Sacred Dragon Mountain thanks to the aid of a group of extraordinary individuals.

Feeling his opponent's technique growing stronger, Biao Mo finally decided to end the fight, maintaining his dominant image. Unfortunately, this decision came too late. As he threw his final punch, preparing to retreat, my "Heart-Crushing Palm" met his fist in a fantastical manner.

"Ugh~" At the moment of contact, Biao Mo felt as if his insides were being torn apart by knives and swords, writhing in agony.

The originally sinister Heart-Crushing Palm had evolved to a new level, its force ethereal and unpredictable, bypassing the opponent's powerful aura and directly affecting their internal organs. This palm force, layered and elusive, momentarily stuck Biao Mo's fist, halting his swift movements. Fortunately, his aura derived from innate energy, unlike external martial arts, which strengthened both body and organs, preventing the leopard Sword Grandmaster from being instantly killed.

"Puh~" The leopard Sword Grandmaster spat out a mouthful of blood, finally breaking free from my palm's grip and retreating.

After enduring his attacks for so long, how could I let him escape unscathed? As I used the Heart-Crushing Palm, I simultaneously unleashed the Nine Yin Bone Claw, grabbing Biao Mo as his shadow dissipated and pulling him back. The sharp bone claw pierced through his shoulder effortlessly, shattering his bones, before striking his chest, forcing him to spit out several mouthfuls of blood, and then kicking him towards Prince Doss.

"The victor is clear. Please, Your Highness, find someone to heal Mr. Biao Mo. Every young Sword Grandmaster is a beacon of hope for the alliance and should not be lost here." After addressing the stunned noble sons and daughters, I turned and left the War God Square with my fat cat.

Today's tour was ruined by a group of bored individuals, but I found great joy in further comprehending the mysteries of the Nine Yin arts, far outweighing my annoyance.

Upon returning to the guesthouse, those who had wandered around the city earlier rushed back. Although I had slightly dominated in yesterday's street battle with Qigefei, it did not cause much sensation since Qigefei had already fought two battles and neither of us had activated our lunar attributes. Such duels among young geniuses were common every few years, and people had grown accustomed to them. Only King Samantha and the three "Alliance Three Heroes" who dual-cultivated in magic and martial arts left lasting impressions.

However, today's battle at the War God Square shocked everyone. Despite Biao Mo's "Zhi Chi Tian Ya" being only at the second level, his full activation of lunar attributes made most martial arts ineffective except for "Emperor Martial's Dominance" and "Heavenly Peng's Unyielding." Yet, a sixteen-year-old youth, without using aura or lunar attributes, defeated him with remarkable techniques and special powers, akin to Qigefei's initial display of wind magic in the Holy City. My subordinates and followers heard the news while wandering and hurried back.