Chapter 463: Bloodfang Clan's Bloodthorn
As all eyes turned towards the Shui family's direction, Mo Yu stood up quietly.
Whoosh!
Seeing that the challenger from the Shui family was actually Mo Yu, murmurs of surprise spread throughout the crowd. Numerous eyes scrutinized him, and whispers began to circulate quickly.
"Isn't he the outsider that the Shui family brought in? What, is he really going to compete?"
"Judging by his age, he doesn't seem very old. Even if he's an outsider, how strong could he be at that age? Facing those well-known figures, he'll definitely suffer some losses."
"Tsk tsk, the Shui family is being too reckless this time. Every single one of those guardians is a seasoned fighter. What skills could that silver-eyed youth possibly have to win a spot against them?"
"Exactly! The Shui family may be in decline, but surely they still have some of their veteran fighters. Why send such a young man into the arena? Are they admitting defeat and just giving up?"
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Hearing the whispers around them, many from the Shui family also cast worried glances in Mo Yu's direction.
Though they undoubtedly felt grateful and respectful toward Mo Yu, the martial competition was no trivial matter. They had never seen him fight, so no one knew if he could truly display impressive strength in the competition.
"Don't worry, I'm confident," Mo Yu said with a slight smile.
"Hmm, I believe in you, Brother Mo Yu," Shui Muxue said with a smile.
Shui Muqing nodded as well, reminding him to be careful.
"Yes."
Mo Yu nodded silently but didn't say much more. Once the actual fight began, all doubts would naturally disappear. No amount of talking beforehand would make a difference.
"Enter the arena."
On the judge's bench, Xuangang Zunzhê glanced at Mo Yu in surprise before speaking calmly.
Upon hearing this, Mo Yu nodded slightly. His figure moved, and he landed directly on the stage.
"According to the rules, aside from the Huang family and the Wuwei clan, who just secured their spots, you can challenge any of the other eight powers. If you win, you'll take their spot on Wanshe Island. If you lose, you'll have to wait for the next opportunity. So, what's your choice?" Xuangang Zunzhê asked as he looked at Mo Yu.
Upon hearing this, Mo Yu recalled Shui Muqing's earlier suggestion to challenge the Luo family, ranked tenth.
However, the Luo family had already been replaced by the Wuwei clan in the second round. To maintain balance, Mo Yu couldn't challenge a newly qualified power.
Having someone else beat the Luo family to it—this was the disadvantage of targeting the lower-ranked clans.
However, Mo Yu didn't mind. With his strength, it wasn't difficult for him to win a spot from any of the other powers.
As Mo Yu pondered, a cold voice suddenly echoed through the arena.
"Kid, since you dare to step up, how about sparring with me for a few moves?"
Looking toward the voice, Mo Yu saw a large, burly man with bloodfangs growing from his cheeks like those of a mammoth.
"It's Bloodthorn from the Bloodfang Clan! I didn't expect him to volunteer for the fight."
"I heard Bloodthorn is on good terms with the Wuwei Clan. And since the Shui family had a fierce conflict with them recently, could there be a connection?"
"I wonder if Mo Yu will agree. The Bloodfang Clan is ranked sixth, just below the Oceanic Demon Beasts' top three families, the Xuan family, and the Linjia Clan. Bloodthorn is also a peak Dou Zong expert, and those bloodfangs of his have pierced through many other Dou Zong fighters. Mo Yu probably won't challenge such a formidable opponent, right?"
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Hearing the whispers from the crowd, Mo Yu quickly understood who the man was. Since he hadn't yet decided on a target, Mo Yu smiled slightly and nodded directly.
"In that case, I challenge the Bloodfang Clan!"
"What?!"
As soon as Mo Yu spoke, a wave of astonishment swept through the audience. No one had expected him to actually challenge Bloodthorn of the Bloodfang Clan.
Suddenly, almost no one believed Mo Yu could win.
On the Shui family's side, the Shui sisters and the other family members were also shocked by Mo Yu's decision.
Bloodthorn was a well-known powerhouse at sea, an unbeatable opponent for the current Shui family.
The sisters stared deeply at Mo Yu, silently praying in their hearts…
"Hah! You've got guts, kid. The lesson I'll give you will change from breaking both your arms and legs to just one arm and one leg," Bloodthorn sneered.
He was momentarily surprised by Mo Yu's choice, but soon a cruel smile appeared on his face. With a swift kick, he appeared on the arena stage with a sharp gust of wind.
In midair, Xuangang Zunzhê glanced at Mo Yu in surprise and then said calmly, "Since both are in the arena, no challengers can be replaced. The final match will be the Shui family against the Bloodfang Clan. Additionally, any injuries during the match will be your own responsibility."
Upon hearing this, a red glint flashed in Bloodthorn's eyes. His long bloodfangs gleamed ominously under the sunlight.
Mo Yu, however, looked completely unfazed.
"Kid, I'll give you some advice: if you surrender now, you can avoid unnecessary suffering. Otherwise, don't blame me if I go too far," Bloodthorn said with a sneer.
"Oh? Let me give you some advice too: surrender now, or I'll knock out those two big fangs of yours," Mo Yu replied coldly.
Bloodthorn was momentarily taken aback, but then his face twisted with anger. His aura surged rapidly, and a streak of blood-red light erupted from his body.
Boom!
An overwhelming force, like a tidal wave, spread across the arena. The blood-red light compressed the air, emitting a deep hum that sent shivers down people's spines.
The two in the arena locked eyes, both growing sharper as the tension between them mounted.
Boom!
The standoff lasted only a moment before a cold gleam flashed in Bloodthorn's eyes. He stomped on the ground, leaving an afterimage in his place, while his real body vanished at an alarming speed, too fast for the naked eye to follow.
At that moment, Mo Yu's powerful Dou Qi swirled around him. As he focused on the vanishing Bloodthorn, his gaze sharpened, and he swiftly sidestepped.
Bang!
A blood-colored fang, radiating fierce energy, grazed past Mo Yu's ear. The force was so intense that it shattered the air, producing a low-pitched explosion.
Whoosh!
As the wind brushed past his ear, Mo Yu's right hand moved like lightning, grabbing the blood-red fang. He tilted his shoulder and shook his arm, unleashing a powerful force.
That strength sent Bloodthorn's body flying backward, slamming him into the ground.
Crack!
However, just before his head hit the ground, Bloodthorn's bloodfang stabbed into the ground, and his immense power instantly turned the surface to dust. Using his hands to support himself, he spun his body, and his bloodfangs, like meteors, viciously slashed toward Mo Yu's forehead.
Boom!
Mo Yu remained calm, activating his Thunder Body. His terrifying physical power made him resemble a humanoid beast. He clenched his fist and punched the bloodfangs head-on, blocking the attack completely. At the same time, his right leg shot out like a knife, aiming directly at Bloodthorn's throat.
Thud!
Just as Mo Yu's kick was about to land, Bloodthorn twisted his elbow in a strange way, blocking the attack. But the immense force still sent him flying. His toes tapped the air, and he hovered mid-flight, his face gradually turning serious.
A shocked murmur spread through the audience.
In their earlier exchange, both fighters had engaged in fierce hand-to-hand combat, with every move aimed to kill.
From this brief exchange, the keen-eyed spectators could tell that both fighters were experienced in battle, ruthless and unhesitating.
Bloodthorn's performance met expectations, but Mo Yu's strength stunned everyone.
A Six-Star Dou Zong, with an incredibly powerful physical body!
Reaching such a high level at such a young age and possessing such formidable skills—this would be impressive not just in the South Sea Region, but even in Zhongzhou.
"Damn it, who is this guy!?"
After seeing Mo Yu's prowess, the Yuan family, the Wuwei Clan, and even the Prince of Jiaolong couldn't help but speculate, their faces darkening.
At first, they thought Mo Yu was just some spoiled brat relying on family power. Who would've guessed he was such a monstrous genius?
What kind of powerful family could have nurtured such a talent?
Phew.
On the Shui family's side, everyone who had been anxiously watching the fight silently let out a sigh of relief. It seemed Mo Yu indeed had some ability…
The Shui sisters' tense expressions eased as they looked at Mo Yu, their gazes filled with admiration.
"You little brat, you've got some skills, but the one who will win… is still me!"
Bloodthorn sneered coldly. He quickly formed a seal with his hands, and the blood-red light on his fangs began to flow. There was a sense of looming danger emanating from them.
"Blood Demon Fang!"
Bloodthorn's furious shout rang out, and then a vast blood-red light burst from his fangs. The light condensed into what appeared to be a layer of blood-red horn, covering his fangs with a sinister, deadly aura.
Crack crack.
One after another, sharp bone spikes emerged from the blood-red horn. The sight of them was as menacing as a demon's fangs, exuding terrifying power.
Swish!
The blood-red light dimmed. Bloodthorn's face flashed with bloodlust as he shot towards Mo Yu at lightning speed. Without any unnecessary flourish, his Blood Demon Fang lunged forward mercilessly.
Boom!
The powerful blood-red energy surged like waves, accompanied by the eerie wails of ghosts that seemed to pierce the soul.
Sensing the intensity of Bloodthorn's attack, Mo Yu's eyes narrowed slightly. He gripped his hand tightly, and a long black spear appeared in his grasp. He swung it, clashing directly with Bloodthorn's Blood Demon Fang.
Clang!
Sparks flew, and the sound of metal clashing echoed as a visible shockwave spread from the impact. The ground below cracked into a web of fissures.
Boom boom!
Seeing that his ferocious attack had been blocked again, Bloodthorn frowned. However, as he sensed the energy fluctuations from the black spear, he couldn't help but be startled.
"An eighth-grade weapon!"
A glint of greed flashed in Bloodthorn's eyes. He pushed in closer, launching a barrage of deadly attacks with his Blood Demon Fang, the sharp wind from the fangs raining down on Mo Yu like a storm.
Yet, Mo Yu showed no intention of dodging.
As the storm of deadly fang attacks closed in, his black spear transformed into a whirlwind. Vast Dou Qi infused the spear, and a black dragon roared from it, fiercely clashing with the fang shadows.
Clang clang clang!
The sharp sound of metal rang out like firecrackers, echoing throughout the arena. The two figures tangled in fierce combat, with each wave of energy spreading and making the audience's hearts race.
Bang!
Another fierce collision forced both Mo Yu and Bloodthorn to retreat several steps. The ground beneath their feet crumbled to dust.
Swish!
Bloodthorn stabilized himself but immediately charged forward again. Blood-red light surged around his Blood Demon Fang.
"Blood Demon Fang, Bone Corrosion!"
With a cold shout, Bloodthorn's attack pierced through the air, his blood-red energy swirling around the fang as it struck toward Mo Yu. The fang was filled with a terrifying corrosive force.
"Skyshatter Thunderstrike!"
Mo Yu thrust his spear. With his earth-tier Dou technique and the power of an eighth-grade weapon, the space behind him cracked. A massive black dragon, covered in lightning, roared forth. A gigantic dragon claw, a hundred feet long, slammed down, colliding directly with Bloodthorn's Blood Demon Fang.
Boom!
Blinding light exploded in the arena. The terrifying energy shockwaves caused massive cracks to spread across the wide square.
Even the protective Xuangang barrier surrounding the arena began to crack, struggling to contain the fierce battle between the two.
Dust rose from the ground, momentarily obscuring everyone's vision. A figure floated slowly in the air, and as the dust cleared, Bloodthorn's eyes narrowed at the sight of Mo Yu still standing tall and unscathed.
"Damn it! He's still not dead!"
Bloodthorn's face twisted in rage. Despite the overwhelming force of his attack, Mo Yu hadn't suffered any serious injuries. His strength far exceeded Bloodthorn's expectations.
"Damn it, I'll have to use that move..."
Bloodthorn glared at Lin Dong, his face twisting into a cruel smile. He pressed his ten fingers together, and bright red blood flowed from his fingertips, forming blood-red runes that began to gather on his bloodfangs.
"Is that..."
Watching this, Shui Cang and the others narrowed their eyes and clenched their fists.
A raspy voice slowly escaped from Bloodthorn's mouth, and the blood-red runes on his body erupted with blinding light. At the same time, his bloodfangs grew increasingly terrifying and sinister…
"Bloodlight Demon Fang!" (To be continued)
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