Chapter 245 245. Flailing punches lead to death
Mitsuomi Kamiya used "Demon Brain" to simulate a hundred fights, was intimately familiar with Lu Yao's every move, and even looked down on him—
[This guy has just undergone Blood-Exchange, his physique isn't strong, let alone mastered any refined killing skills. He just relies on the Spirit Refining State, that's all. He's weak!]
Mitsuomi Kamiya wore a sneer, flexed his arm to block Lu Yao's punch head-on. Aside from a muffled "thump," he remained unscathed.
"Man of the Shun Country, you're too weak! Just went through Blood-Exchange?" Mitsuomi Kamiya suddenly sneered viciously, revealing all 40 of his teeth, "And I'm about to ascend to Innate! Prepare to die!"
"Ji Martial Path—Ghost Step!" His legs burst with strength, and his body, trailing afterimages, instantly closed the distance.
"Ji Martial Path—Swallow Dance!" He then employed a set of palm techniques that targeted the butt and navel specifically!
This was not indecent, but a technique tailored to combat the robust physique of Blood-Exchange Warriors.
It could trigger full explosion of power within the opponent's body, causing the victim's viscera to burst into pieces and spray out of the body, turning into a shower of blood and flesh.
Mitsuomi Kamiya liked this technique very much and used it the most.
Furthermore, by borrowing Kotaro Komura's teeth, he temporarily entered the "Fetal Breath Realm" state, also possessing the ability to see everything at 0.3 times normal speed!
In this way, the gap in Spirit Refinement between them was evened out, and Lu Yao immediately felt tremendous pressure!
His opponent's movements were ferocious, his reactions incredibly fast, revealing no weaknesses whatsoever!n/ô/vel/b//jn dot c//om
And the techniques were sly, always aiming for the butt or navel, no wonder they could punch out a person's innards.
Lu Yao dodged carefully a few times when the Ten-Complete Immortal Pill he swallowed started to take effect!
His pupils dilated sharply, veins on his body's surface bulged, and white vapor sprayed from his nostrils and mouth. This was because there was too much Inner Breath to contain, so it had to be expelled from the body!
With a loud "bang," Lu Yao suddenly swung his arm, throwing a punch that arrived before its precursor and blasted the enemy first!
Mitsuomi Kamiya still casually blocked with his arm, scoffing, "Weak and feeble atta..."
Before he could finish, Lu Yao's second punch was already on its way! He blocked in time again.
But soon, the third punch, the fourth punch... Lu Yao's sinews and bones sung in harmony, his body taut as a coiled steel cable, unleashing a flurry of over a hundred punches in succession!
Before the fists even hit their target, they were already emitting a high-pitched screech from the tearing air!
Amidst the sky of fist shadows, Mitsuomi Kamiya retreated with a cold expression. He dodged what he could, blocked what he could not.
"An explosive secret technique? Let's see how long you can last!"
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The effects of the "Ten-Complete Immortal Pill" surged powerfully, and even as an Innate Grandmaster, Yu Yanmei would only take three at a time.
But Lu Yao took five! Now, he felt an unbearable heat in his body, with seemingly endless vigor and Inner Breath!
Desperate to burn off the effects of the elixir, but his punches weren't depleting it fast enough. Lu Yao suddenly activated "Moon Shadow Star Plucking Body," instantly splitting into three, and assaulted his opponent from three different directions.
Whether it was each movement or each strike, it was done with full force, so fast that it was a blur, accompanied by terrifying blasts of air!
Most people could only make out—three light shadows continuously swooping past Mitsuomi Kamiya, with the sounds of thumping strikes and the whoosh of fast-moving air echoing throughout the venue.
Mitsuomi Kamiya was a veteran forged through countless battles, managing to hold on.
But his face was full of shock and disbelief, "How is this possible! No explosive secret technique or secret elixir could last this long!"
Lu Yao showed no signs of stopping, in fact, his speed was only increasing!
Mitsuomi Kamiya sensed something was wrong, and chose to no longer defend but to meet attack with attack!
However, after a round of exchanging blows, he took a couple of punches in retaliation and only managed to hit a phantom, unable to celebrate when the torrential storm of fists continued to barrage down on him.
Facing this tireless opponent, Mitsuomi Kamiya had to protect his vital areas by holding his head with both hands, employing his footwork to fight evasively, hoping his opponent's techniques would finish quickly.
However, Lu Yao had only used up half of the elixirs inside his body, feeling exhilarated at his peak!
"Ora ora ora~~" He shouted as he punched, striking joyfully, with continuous thunderous booms resounding throughout the arena.
Mitsuomi Kamiya clenched his teeth, not knowing how many blows he had blocked, but soon ran out of strength, his Inner Breath also spent.
It wasn't long before his arms hung limp, too weak to mount a defense.
In contrast, Lu Yao's face was flushed red with excitement, and seeing his opponent faltering, he certainly didn't hold back!
"Blood Battle in All Directions!"
He unleashed the killing move personally taught to him by his senior sister, his fists quick as they morphed into dragon shadows, roaring across Mitsuomi Kamiya's entire body with terrifying shrieks!
The power and Inner Breath in each punch were fully energized, detonating perfectly within the opponent's body.
Under the continuous bombardment, Mitsuomi Kamiya's robust body was indented with craters, the explosive force raging within, searching for a place to vent.
His body, hammered repeatedly by Lu Yao as if he were "pounding rice cakes," reached its limit and exploded like an over-inflated balloon!
A massive hole tore through his back, countless organs, flesh, bone fragments, and other body tissues spraying towards the sky!
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Mitsuomi Kamiya fell to the ground like a tattered cloth, with disbelief and horror in his eyes, along with a strong unwillingness, refusing to close them in death.
"Good!" Seeing this, Emperor Yong'an stood up and applauded loudly. But he immediately realized it wasn't appropriate and quickly sat down.
Fortunately, the continuous applause and cheers drowned out his gesture from seeming too abrupt.
The countless burst tissues, whether intentional or not, sprayed towards Kotaro Komura's direction.
Just before reaching him, they seemed to hit an invisible barrier and fell to the ground.
Kotaro Komura chuckled and clapped his hands, appearing nonchalant, but his gaze towards Lu Yao was exceptionally cold.
At this moment, he had made up his mind — as soon as the Longevity Festival ended, he would eliminate this youngster immediately! Taking action himself, leaving no chance for resistance!
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Experience tales at empire
"Hmm~ it seems best to take four~"
Lu Yao appeared nothing like someone who had used an explosive secret technique or elixir, his complexion rosy, his movements stable as he returned to the ranks.
People congratulated him with fists clasped, even Zhang Yunshu and Master Wu Jing nodded with smiles.
Yu Yanmei was particularly satisfied and whispered softly, "Well done."
"I've done my duty!" Lu Yao nodded and stood next to her, ready to observe the ceremony.
The grand finale of the Longevity Festival was about to begin, and Lu Yao was curious about the so-called Power of Collective Will.
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At the third quarter of the hour of noon, the music and rites sounded, bells and drums resonating in unison.
Countless maidens of the Royal Family stood on the platform in front of the Hall of Supreme Harmony, releasing white doves they held in their hands, among them was Li Pei.
Lu Yao concentrated his Mind Force in his eyes and looked over.
Li Pei immediately sensed it and glanced back, a slight bend at the corners of her usually serious face.
Standing among the members of the Royal Family, she endured innumerable taunts and jeers, an ordeal indeed.
But her lord's gaze brought her endless strength, and Li Pei stood tall, gracefully completing each step of the ritual.
Finally, Emperor Yong'an stepped forward and recited the birthday tribute aloud—
Heaven blesses the Holy Mother, grant her many years
In the auspicious year of the sun, may joy be abundant and prosperous
Admirable is our mother's demeanor, supporting our Sovereign Son
How benevolent is she, like the greatness of Yao and Shang
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At this moment, under the supervision of officials, countless gentry, civilians, and martial artists across the Shun Dynasty recited this birthday tribute, whether willingly or not.
Zhang Yunshu and Master Wu Jing looked up at the sky, their expressions solemn.
In the midst of it all, Lu Yao felt something from all directions gathering between heaven and earth.
Kotaro Komura's expression was inscrutable, the corners of his mouth curved up as if looking forward to the unfolding drama.