"How is this possible…"
Gao Tianlang stared at Chen Mo in surprise and fear, his attack failing to leave any effect on the other's body, which seemed as hard as bronze or iron.
Not only Gao Tianlang, even the surrounding onlookers couldn't help but be amazed.
"If my guess is correct, he, he is a body martial artist."
"No aura fluctuations, neither a scholar nor a body martial artist; but with such crude methods, he can only be a vulgar warrior..."
"Powerful, an attack from a sixth-level Qi Martial Artist can be so ineffective on him, I've never seen a body martial artist as strong as him."
...
"Hmph, nothing special."
Chen Mo, with a mocking gaze fixed on Gao Tianlang and a disdainful smile, "Still claiming to have gone to the forbidden area with Pei Jiangnan to kill beastmen? From where I see it, Pei Jiangnan isn't doing too well either."
"You, you…"
Gao Tianlang gritted his teeth, his face gradually twisted into a beast, his eyes filled with malevolence, "You can humiliate me, but you should die for defaming Lord Pei..."
Gao Tianlang had lost all reason. His hands tightly gripped the hilt of the sword, and his aura erupted instantly, his power reaching an unprecedented level. With all his might concentrated in one slash, he fiercely struck towards Chen Mo.
However, when they saw this attack coming, Chen Mo was no longer playing dead. He stepped on the ground with great force, his figure appearing like a ghost before Gao Tianlang like a phantom. The latter immediately lost his composure and stared at Chen Mo with wide eyes. Before he could even make any counterattack, he was sent flying by Chen Mo with a palm strike.
Boom
A thunderous sound echoed as Gao Tianlang flew from the stage towards the dense seating area of the audience, nearly soaring out of the martial arts hall. It was fortunate that Liu Zhenfu, the Prefectural Inspector, was quick-witted and agile, taking a few steps forward to catch him mid-air and pull him down.
However, at this moment, Gao Tianlang was unconscious and had lost the ability to fight.
Inspector Liu turned to look at Chen Mo, his expression somewhat complicated, and Chen Mo also looked back at him, sensing something subconsciously.
"The victor, Chen Sanzang."
As a loud voice echoed, everyone around praised and cheered for Chen Mo, and he jumped off the stage and walked quickly to the front of Lu Quan Sheng and the others. After patting the latter's shoulder, he said, "Next up is yours, show them your best."
The martial arts match was not only Chen Mo but also Lu Quan Sheng, who would fight. Firstly, by holding back the high-handed experts from the Zhen Wu Si, they could gain advantages from Huo An's skills. Secondly, they could also use this real combat opportunity to improve their own abilities.
Why not, then?
Lu Quan Sheng nodded slightly, "I won't let Brother Chen down... If possible, I truly hope to spar with Brother Chen."
"There will be an opportunity."
Chen Mo smiled and said, "Lu Quan Sheng is a fanatic for martial arts. He always wants to test his strength against any strong opponent, including himself."
Lu Quan Sheng had just taken the stage to fight, when Huo An hurried over, "Little Chen friend, our patriarch has summoned us."
"Patriarch?"
Chen Mo raised his head and saw that the patriarch of the Qiao mountain Sect had turned around, heading towards the grand hall inside Chao Wu mountain. Although he had some doubts, he still followed him.
When Chen Mo arrived at the grand hall of Chao Wu Mountain, Huo An looked confused, looking at the patriarch already waiting at the main seat, "Patriarch, I have brought Chen Sanzang."
"Yes, I know. You can go back first. I just want to discuss some personal matters."
"Okay"
Huo An glanced oddly at Chen Mo, then left the grand hall and shut the door behind him.
In the vast grand hall, there were only Chen Mo and the patriarch facing each other. The patriarch looked him up and down again, stepping closer to examine him more closely, "So alike, it's too much alike."
"What do you mean?"
Chen Mo looked confused and felt an inexplicable oddity in his heart. He also felt that the patriarch of the Qiao mountain sect was somewhat similar to someone, but he couldn't figure out who it was.
"Similar to a person."
The patriarch retracted his scrutinizing gaze and calmly spoke, "The Dao Ancestor, Chen Mo."
"You... do you know him... by the way, may I ask, Patriarch, what is your honorable surname and given name?"
Chen Mo suddenly seemed to have thought of something, curious.
"Li Wang"
"Li Wang?"
Chen Mo repeated the name in his mouth.
No mistake, not only the appearance was somewhat familiar, but the name also sounded so familiar. Although three hundred years had passed, in his view, it was just like sleeping for a long time. His memory remained from three hundred years ago, many people and events still left an impression on him.
The memories surged into his mind, and Chen Mo involuntarily blurted out, "Mutual, mutual. Your strength is not bad, but you seem to have taken the wrong path."
Just one sentence, Li Wang suddenly had a major change in expression, then stepped back half a step in fear, trembling his right hand and pointing at Chen Mo with a trembling finger, "You... you... you are... the Dao Ancestor?"
"It was me"
Chen Mo smiled slightly, not hiding his identity from Li Wang. The latter was shocked repeatedly, continuing to examine him closely, clearly still unable to believe it.
"How, do you not believe my words?"
"No, it's not that. It's just that, three hundred years ago, I heard you died... Could it be that you faked your death to escape?"
"I was truly dead... but you can also think of it that way."
Chen Mo shook his head, not wanting to dwell on this matter further, "I didn't expect, when I was still an apprentice three hundred years ago, you had become the patriarch of the Qiao mountain sect today. That really surprised me. What about Song patriarch...?"
Li Wang sighed softly and said, "The Song patriarch, as well as all the elders of our sect, died in the great battle after you left. Then, chaos erupted within the sect. It was only thanks to a elder who assumed the position of patriarch amidst the turmoil and turned things around that we were able to carry on with the Qiao mountain sect..."
"Haha, I never thought that three hundred years later, I would still see you. It was all because of the guidance of the Dao Ancestor that there is a Li Wang today."
Li Wang changed the subject, then bowed to Chen Mo in respect. The latter quickly waved his hand, "It's just a small favor."
"It seems that everything is predestined..."
Li Wang gestured for Chen Mo to sit down and poured him a cup of tea, "A few days ago, after Grand Ancestor returned and gave New Year's greetings, he suddenly announced that he wanted to take a disciple. At first, I was against it. After all, this time Grand Ancestor is taking a disciple publicly across the world, and the Zhen Wu Si has long had its eyes on our Qiao mountain Sect..."
However, after seeing you, the Dao Ancestor, I knew that everything has been predestined. Perhaps my vision was short-sighted. Grand Ancestor's decision was correct."
"Who is your grand ancestor? Why are you saying these things?"
Chen Mo was puzzled.
Li Wang smiled slightly, opened his mouth to explain, but suddenly seemed to think of something, shook his head and remained silent.
Chen Mo continued to pursue, and he only slowly said, "The Grand Ancestor is just the Grand Ancestor. Since the previous patriarch turned things around, it was the Grand Ancestor who led us to prosperity... As for what I have said, haha, I don't know how to explain it to you. When you win this tournament and meet the Grand Ancestor after that, everything will become clear."
