Chapter 88: Chapter 86: The Might of the Peak of Vajra Realm

"Who is it?" Mo Qi’s expression changed drastically as he quickly pulled Niu Kexin behind him.

Someone had gotten close without him noticing. It was clear that this person’s cultivation and strength were far greater than his own.

’Could the Wolf Fang Sect have tracked me down?’

’What am I going to do?!’

He had already used up all his life-saving trump cards, both the Thunder Shocking Bombs and the one Yang Ming had given him.

If the newcomer was at the Vajra Realm, or even the Void Realm, he would be completely powerless to resist.

’No, I absolutely cannot let anything happen to San Pang and Sister Kexin!’

In that moment, a thousand thoughts raced through Mo Qi’s mind.

If there was truly no other way, he would have to use the final move the Pig Emperor had taught him before going into slumber.

"Hahaha, Mo Qi, hope you’ve been well." A gaunt old man with sinister eyes appeared before the three of them. It was none other than Xu He, whom they had happened upon on the road.

"Xu He? It’s you!" Mo Qi’s face turned grim.

’How could he be here? And how did he know I was here?’

’The only one who knew I was coming to Nanyang City was Jin Quan. Could it be...’

’Impossible!’

Mo Qi dismissed the absurd speculation. Leaving aside the fact that it was impossible for Jin Quan to collude with Xu He, even if he had, he wouldn’t try to kill him right in front of Jin Sanpang.

"What, are you surprised?" Xu He chuckled, not in any hurry to make a move.

In his eyes, Mo Qi was already a dead man. There was no way he could escape his grasp.

Mo Qi replayed the recent events in his mind and suddenly, it all clicked.

’It was Fang Min! And Qi Tian!’

Before his death, Qi Tian had deliberately revealed Fang Min’s whereabouts to him. This was all a trap orchestrated by Wang Xinglong from the very beginning!

A nearly flawless trap, designed just for him!

"San Pang, take Sister Kexin and go, now! Get as far away as you can!" Mo Qi transmitted to Jin Sanpang.

"No, I’m not going!" Jin Sanpang said stubbornly. He could see that Xu He had ill intentions, and his target was Mo Qi.

He had to stay and protect Mo Qi!

Mo Qi’s tone shifted, becoming serious and stern. "San Pang, are you going to disobey Brother Mo?"

"No... I... I don’t want anything to happen to you." It was the first time Mo Qi had been so harsh with him. Jin Sanpang flinched, looking aggrieved.

"Nothing will happen to me. You know Sister Kexin has no cultivation. Once the fighting starts, the slightest shockwave could take her life. Taking her away is the right choice!"

"But..."

"No buts. I have my own way of dealing with this old man; I don’t need your help. Now, Brother Mo has a mission for you. Can you complete it?"

Jin Sanpang’s expression hardened. "Brother Mo, just say the word. San Pang will definitely complete the mission!"

"Good. I need you to protect yourself and Sister Kexin at all costs. Take her and go now. Run as far as you can, and don’t look back, no matter what!"

As he spoke, Mo Qi pressed a finger to the back of Niu Kexin’s neck.

Before Niu Kexin could react, her vision went dark and she fainted.

Jin Sanpang gritted his teeth, hoisted Niu Kexin onto his back, and fled swiftly into the distance.

"Xu He, do you really think you can kill me?"

Mo Qi called out to draw Xu He’s attention, blocking his path.

Xu He glanced at the fleeing Jin Sanpang but didn’t intervene. He chuckled lightly. "It seems that woman is very important to you."

Donning his Outer Body Incarnation Battle Armor, Mo Qi stared coldly at Xu He, raising his condition to its peak.

He knew he was no match for Xu He, but he had to buy enough time for Jin Sanpang and the others.

"Oh? A rather impressive set of Battle Armor. Is this the source of your confidence?"

The corners of Xu He’s mouth lifted slightly as he gave a gentle wave of his large sleeve.

The Power of Heaven and Earth churned, and a surge of energy, like a great wave washing over sand, descended from the sky to engulf Mo Qi.

BOOM!

With a tremendous roar, the Sword Skill Domain expanded, shielding Mo Qi within as it violently collided with the tide-like surge of energy.

"How can an ant comprehend the might of a dragon? Killing you would be as easy as lifting a finger. However... I can’t let you die just yet," Xu He said with a smile.

"Watch me Overturn Rivers and Seas!"

Enveloped in the energy, Mo Qi let out a low shout and swapped his kitchen knife for the Fire Stick.

The Fire Stick was now as thick as a bowl and three zhang long. Mo Qi clutched it, thrust it into the energy, and began to stir vigorously.

What was a Fire Stick used for?

It was for clearing out the buildup of ash in a stove. This wasn’t just manual labor; it was a technical skill.

You had to stir the ash from beneath the firewood and make it fall into the ash pit below, all while ensuring the fire in the stove didn’t diminish.

Most importantly, you had to prevent any stray ash from escaping and getting into the food.

Mo Qi had been a cook at the Void Sect for ten years, and he had wielded a Fire Stick for ten years.

Although his skill with the staff couldn’t compare to his Sword Technique, it could still be described as masterful.

Against this sort of entangling Power of Heaven and Earth, a staff was far more effective than a blade.

With the help of his Sword Skill Domain, the Power of Heaven and Earth that had been relentlessly battering him began to follow the stirring motion of the Fire Stick, gradually growing docile and forming a sizable energy vortex.

"Returning it to you!"

With an upward flick of the Fire Stick, the energy vortex detached from its tip and hurtled toward Xu He.

"What?! It’s a Domain!" Only then did Xu He realize the existence of the Sword Skill Domain.

"Disperse!"

He struck out with his palm, shattering the energy vortex to pieces.

"You don’t even have True Essence! Where did you get a Domain?" Xu He couldn’t hide his shock and blurted out the question.

’No wonder Wang Xinglong was so determined to capture Mo Qi alive. Is this his secret?’

’He can’t even condense True Essence, yet he possesses combat power on par with the Purity Realm and has even manifested a Domain.’

’How long has he been in cultivation?’

’A month? Or two?’

’This is simply terrifying!’

’If I could get my hands on this secret, why would I, Xu He, still need to bow and scrape before Wang Xinglong?’

’At that point, forget the Void Sect—even the Mountain and Sea Empire would one day bow at my feet!’

Instantly, Xu He’s gaze upon Mo Qi became filled with scorching heat and greed.

"No comment," Mo Qi said coldly.

Instead of getting angry, Xu He laughed. "Good, good, good. So arrogant. Full of personality. I’ll admit, you have the right to be arrogant. But you should know, I have Peak Vajra Realm Cultivation. That was just a casual move. You don’t actually think you have the ability to fight me, do you?"

"Tch." Mo Qi scoffed. "So what if you’re at the Peak of the Vajra Realm? I’ve fought a Void Realm expert before."

Mo Qi wasn’t just bluffing.

Jin Quan was pretty damn amazing, wasn’t he? And hadn’t Mo Qi blasted him into submission with seven Thunder Shocking Bombs?

Although Jin Quan’s carelessness had been a factor, it didn’t change the fact that he got beaten.

"It seems you won’t give up until you’re staring death in the face. In that case, I’ll show you just how vast the gap between us really is!"

As his voice fell, Xu He placed one hand behind his back, pointed the other to the sky, and uttered a soft command: "Suppress!"

A bizarre energy, far surpassing that of a Domain, slammed down on Mo Qi. Even with his Incarnation Battle Armor and the protection of his Sword Skill Domain, he couldn’t even last a second before the force crushed him to the ground.

CRACK! BOOM!

The Sword Skill Domain was crushed to dust and collapsed with a roar.

A tightness seized Mo Qi’s chest as if he had taken a heavy blow, and he spat out a mouthful of blood.

’Strong. He’s just too strong.’

He hadn’t even made a real move, yet his aura alone was enough to pin Mo Qi in place, unable to move.