Chapter 10: The Gentleman is Humble
What has put him in such a predicament is the enormous rhinoceros demon beast opposite him, which is entirely covered in black scales, except for its large curved horn at the tip of its nose that is silver-white, emanating a chilling aura all around.
A faint sound suddenly reached Mo Zhiyao's ears: "Brother Mo, lend me a hand!"
Mo Zhiyao looked at him without yielding in the slightest, the originally restrained crimson glow in his eyes subtly showing signs of a resurgence.
A splash of crimson stained the front of his garment, and a fierce glint flashed in the eyes of the young man in splendid attire. Ignoring the injury on his chest, he propped himself against the tree and stood up, for the armored ice rhinoceros across from him had charged once more.
It is him! Mo Zhiyou was somewhat surprised, not expecting to encounter this young man in splendid attire in the Black Lotus Mountain Range. At the same time, he felt a mix of astonishment and confusion. This young man, at first glance, was clearly of noble status; otherwise, he would not have been personally accompanied by Fu Kuan on that day. How could he possibly appear here alone at this moment
Upon the utterance of these words, the figure of the youth in splendid attire trembled violently, and the brilliance in his eyes became even more dazzling, making it impossible for others to meet his gaze.
The Xuanjia Ice Rhinoceros possesses intelligence akin to that of an ordinary person, yet it is still unable to speak human language. In comparison, the single-horned stone ape that Mo Zhiyao previously slain is merely a minor figure. It is estimated that at least ten of them would barely be able to contend with this Xuanjia Ice Rhinoceros
After a moment of silence, the brilliance in the eyes of the young man in splendid attire faded, and a smile returned to his face as he said in a clear voice: "Brother Mo truly has a keen eye! I, Junzi Qian, am in admiration!"
Seemingly unintentionally glancing at the left thumb of the young man in the splendid attire, Mo Zhiyao said lightly: "Even if I do not take action, this Xuanjia Ice Rhinoceros will have no other outcome against you, who possesses a spiritual weapon."
Mo Zhiyao immediately concealed himself in the shadows, remaining unseen, and quietly observed the battle.
It was merely a brief tea time, the roar of the Xuanjia Ice Rhinoceros grew faint, its frantically writhing body gradually slowed down, and finally, with a crash, it toppled like a small mountain, its massive form crashing to the ground, its eyes turning a dull gray, devoid of any vitality. The silver curved horn at the tip of its nose also lost its luster, resembling the weathered and mottled rock of ages.
Suppressing the shock within, the young man in splendid attire revealed a smile, regaining that calm and confident demeanor.
Brother Mo, I must thank you for your timely assistance; otherwise, I would have been in grave danger. The young man in splendid attire smiled broadly and cupped his hands in a gesture of respect towards Mo Zhiyao, but the slight movement of his left thumb did not escape Mo Zhiyao's keen observation
With a quick turn of thought, Mo Zhiyao instantly realized where his flaws were exposed. When he first saw the young man in splendid attire, his emotions had shown a slight fluctuation, and his breathing had become somewhat heavier. It was at that moment that the young man in splendid attire saw through his concealment. It seems that his state of mind is still not steady enough; if he were a bit more seasoned, he would not have been detected.
Still dressed in a moon-white elegant garment, it appeared somewhat disheveled due to a few grass clippings stuck to it and the bloodstains on the right arm
However, this also reveals that the young man in the splendid attire possesses exceptionally refined skills; even in the midst of a fierce battle, he can still divert his attention to observe his surroundings. Moreover, it appears that even when he was struck and sent flying by the Xuanjia Ice Rhinoceros, he deliberately chose the direction to land close to himself. This young man in splendid attire, in terms of cultivation, mental acuity, and his calm and precise judgment in the face of danger, far surpasses his peers, moving Mo Zhiyao deeply.
In its eyes, there was only the young man in splendid attire, filled with murderous intent, ready to rush forward and kill the human cultivator who had seized the "Moonlight Condensation" that it had guarded for so long and was on the verge of maturity. Moreover, Mo Zhiyao's speed and agility were unparalleled; by the time it reacted, Mo Zhiyao had already successfully landed on its back
Compared to the massive form of the Xuanjia Ice Rhinoceros, Mo Zhiyao resembled an infant lying on a horse's back. With his legs tightly clamped and his entire body pressed against it, spiritual energy and magical force intertwined and concentrated at the tips of his ten fingers. Mo Zhiyao's claws, like indestructible divine weapons, pierced through the hard scales of the Xuanjia Ice Rhinoceros with a crisp sound. A wisp of black gas surged forth, and a torrent of life essence poured out like a tidal wave, entering Mo Zhiyao's body and ultimately merging into the eternal demonic essence.
Looking at his aura, it is evident that he has reached the Qi Gathering realm, and at the very least, he has advanced with eight human patterns, or even nine human patterns, in the Qi Gathering realm. After observing for a while, Mo Zhiyao felt an overwhelming shock in his heart. Due to his simultaneous cultivation of human patterns and demonic patterns, Mo Zhiyao possesses an extraordinary sensitivity in grasping and judging auras, and in just a short moment, he discerned the depth of the young man's cultivation.
The sudden plunge of a figure that completely defied logic caused Mo Zhiyao to land precisely on the back of the Xuanjia Ice Rhinoceros. Although the Xuanjia Ice Rhinoceros possessed formidable combat strength, it was no match for the elegantly dressed young man when it came to reconnaissance and understanding the enemy, as it had no prior knowledge of the hidden presence of another person.
This high-level demon beast contains enough life essence to allow Mo Zhiyao to condense at least half of a magic pattern. It is important to note that for the previous fifth magic pattern, Mo Zhiyao had killed no fewer than ten demon beasts of the level of the Uniquely Horned Stone Ape, not to mention the countless ordinary demon beasts that were beyond calculation.
The young man in the ornate robe narrowed his eyes sharply, his figure darting sideways like lightning, intending to evade the icy blade that was slashing towards him. However, the armored ice rhinoceros opposite let out another furious roar, raising its two massive front feet before bringing them down with great force, causing a violent tremor in the ground. The young man in the ornate robe never expected that the armored ice rhinoceros had such a move, and caught off guard, he was immediately hit.
The Xuanjia Ice Rhinoceros, as its name suggests, possesses an incredibly hard black-scaled armor. What is particularly terrifying is its innate ability to emit cold air. The intensity of its cold is sufficient to easily shatter steel, making it the undisputed ruler of this region
The young man in traditional attire was clearly at a disadvantage, unable to match the Xuanjia Ice Rhinoceros. However, in the midst of advancing and retreating, he displayed no signs of panic; his palms moved like the wind, creating a flurry of afterimages, and his defense was impenetrable. Occasionally, a sharp gust of palm wind would counterattack, consistently inflicting significant damage on the Unicorn Ice Rhinoceros.
Unsteady on his feet, the young man in splendid attire suddenly lost his balance. Despite his efforts to regain control, he barely managed to evade the icy blade of the Xuanjia Ice Rhinoceros. However, he lost the opportunity to dodge again and was struck head-on by the charging Xuanjia Ice Rhinoceros, sending him flying. Blood gushed from his mouth as he was propelled nearly 10 zhang away, crashing into the trunk of a giant tree.
"I am not interested in that thing," Mo Zhiyao's cold voice echoed, "What I am interested in is your identity, the one who can advance to the Qi Gathering Realm with the Nine Patterns of Man."
And Mo Zhi Yao is hidden in a patch of grass not far from this giant tree
Moreover, Mo Heng will inevitably inform his father, Mo Lang, in detail about the process of taking action. This secret is likely to spread soon. However, it is fine if it spreads, as it will serve the purpose of instilling fear. Let everyone know that I, Mo Zhiyao, am no longer the useless person I once was
If it were not for the fact that the Xuanjia Ice Rhinoceros was captivated by the young man in splendid attire, and also injured, Mo Zhiyao would not have been able to approach it so easily, let alone land on its back. Seizing this opportunity, Mo Zhiyao clung to the scales of the Xuanjia Ice Rhinoceros like a maggot, his hands gripping tightly. The intertwining black lines connected the man and beast into a single entity, and no matter how wildly the Xuanjia Ice Rhinoceros struggled, he had already firmly attached himself to it.
The higher the rank of the demon beast, the greater the assistance it provides to Mo Zhiyao. Naturally, he would not let this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity slip by. Although this may expose some secrets, it is of little consequence. As long as the magic patterns are not revealed, everything else is a minor issue
In the city of Panzhong, when did such a prodigy emerge? The ascension of nine human patterns has never been seen in the history of Panzhong! The astonishment in Mo Zhiyao's eyes was profound. Mo Haoming from the Mo family had already gained fame throughout Panzhong with the condensation of seven human patterns, known to all. Unexpectedly, this young man before him was even more stunning than Mo Haoming. Mo Zhiyao was even more curious about his identity. Mo Haoming from the Mo family had already gained fame throughout Panzhong with the condensation of seven human patterns, known to all. Unexpectedly, this young man before him was even more stunning than Mo Haoming. Mo Zhiyao was even more curious about his identity.
These thoughts flashed through his mind like lightning, as Mo Zhiyao summoned his spiritual energy and magical power. The force surged from the soles of his feet, propelling his entire body forward like an arrow, so fast that it left behind fleeting afterimages in the air. In the blink of an eye, he swept above the back of the Xuanjia Ice Rhinoceros.
Regarding this young man in traditional Chinese attire, whom she has only met twice, Mo Zhiyao harbors a deep-seated apprehension. This opportunity is just right for her to observe him closely.
The Eternal Demon Source is akin to an endless black hole, frantically and greedily devouring the life essence of the Xuanjia Ice Rhinoceros. At the same time, its originally irregular form begins to slowly transform, and the vibrant colors appear even more dazzling and striking.
However, since it has already been discovered, Mo Zhiyao no longer hides, and a glimmer of red light flashes in his eyes. If the Xuanjia Ice Rhinoceros were in perfect condition, he could only hide as far away as possible. However, at this moment, it has also sustained considerable injuries, and Mo Zhiyao is eighty percent confident in being able to kill it
Seeing Mo Zhiyao striding towards him, especially with the blood color in his eyes not yet completely faded, the young man in splendid attire felt a tightening in his heart, as if he were facing a fearsome demon or ghost.
The handsome face is now shrouded in a layer of frost, becoming exceptionally cold and stern, with a sharp glint occasionally flashing in the starry eyes.
Upon hearing this, the young man in traditional attire suddenly exhibited a sharp glint in his eyes, and the smile on his face gradually faded as he fixed his gaze intently on Mo Zhiyao
Mo Zhiyao's pupils instantly shrank to the size of pinholes, and his breath had completely subsided. How did this young man in splendid attire detect his presence here? Moreover, he even confidently stated his identity. This person is definitely not simple
Mo Zhiyao did not reduce the Xuanjia Ice Rhinoceros to ashes, as that would be too horrifying, especially with the elegantly dressed young man watching from the opposite side. He leaped down to the ground. Nevertheless, even so, the originally large and robust body of the Xuanjia Ice Rhinoceros had now become emaciated and skeletal, exuding a chilling terror
Moo! Just as Mo Zhiyao was deep in thought, the unicorn ice rhinoceros suddenly let out a roar filled with anger. The silver curved horn at its nose emitted a dazzling brilliance, and a blade of cold air, almost solidified like a ribbon, shot out from its horn, slashing towards the elegantly dressed young man opposite.
At this moment, Mo Zhiyao also felt a deeper connection with the eternal demonic essence, a sense of inseparability akin to flesh and blood. His eyes gradually intensified with a blood-red glow, transforming completely into a pair of blood-red eyes, evoking a tremor that shook the very soul of those who beheld them
In this moment and scene, falling into the eyes of the young man in traditional attire, even as he is struck and sent flying by the Xuanjia Ice Rhinoceros, he still maintains a demeanor of calmness and composure, but for the first time, his expression becomes serious, and an unmistakable shock flashes in his eyes
Moreover, although the display of demonic energy during the confrontation at Shanyuan Building with Mo Heng was merely a fleeting moment, if it were to fall into the eyes of those with ulterior motives, such as Fu Kuan and the young man in splendid attire, who possess both cunning minds and profound cultivation, it would inevitably reveal some clues
The young man in traditional attire wears a ring of deep green jade on the thumb of his left hand
The Xuanjia Ice Rhinoceros let out a series of desperate and piercing screams, its eyes revealing a fear that penetrated to the bone, its entire body shaking violently as if in a spasm. It could no longer pay attention to the elegantly dressed youth, desperately leaping and crashing, attempting to throw off Mo Zhiyao from its back.