Bloody Dragon Swordsman

Episodes 15. Flying Dagger

“My speed is still too slow. If I can break through the Mortal Gate with both of my legs, I can increase my speed and fight against Spirit Cultivating First Realm martial artists without breaking a sweat.

Ye Mo did not enjoy the fact that he had just stood tall against Xiao Feng. Instead, he began to analyze the match he had just experienced. Ye Mo had yet to reach the Spirit Cultivation Realm, so he was unable to use his energy as quickly as he wanted.

"Not bad. It seems your senses are quite sharp. What is lacking is your speed, but we cannot blame you for that,” Xiao Feng said.



"I will try my best to open one of the Mortal Gates at my feet before the tournament," Ye Mo said.

“Both on the second floor are Spirit Cultivating Second Realm martial artists. You better give it everything you have. Madam has great hopes for you, ” Xiao Feng said and left the Martial Pavilion.

After practicing the Heaven's Path Impulsion for a few more hours, Ye Mo left Xiao's house. He was still dueling Ye Ming later tonight in the bamboo forest. Even though Ye Mo knew Ye Ming must have prepared something, he would still leave because it was time for them to end their competition for good.

Night falls and the temperature drops. Ye Mo finished his dinner and went to the bamboo forest, not forgetting to warn Senior Fu to stay inside the house that night.

The forest was empty when Ye Mo arrived. The atmosphere was unpleasant, like a sleeping lion would wake up at any time and jump over its prey. Ye Mo became cautious because he knew what type of person Ye Ming was.

"So he's just talking and there's no show?" Ye Mo said while looking around. Suddenly, a flash came from deep within the forest, and a flying dagger shot towards Ye Mo.

Ye Mo was surprised by the surprise attack. He focused his gaze and used his Dragon Energy to dodge the attack. The dagger flew past him and crashed into the bamboo behind him.

"Fine Weapon!"

The attacker did not wait for Ye Mo to recover. The other ten flying daggers formed a straight line in the air and shot towards Ye Mo.

The dagger that shot towards Ye Mo first had red Spiritual Energy on it, looking like a thin barrier that wrapped around the dagger. That energy was not fully activated, which could only mean that it came from someone in the Spirit Cultivation Realm.

If all 10 daggers had hit Ye Mo, he would have already died. He moved the two channels of Dragon Energy to the Mortal Gate of his mind, doubling his reaction speed. Every dagger that shot towards Ye Mo slowed down to the point where he could easily avoid it.

But Ye Mo chose not to. Like a snake, he stretched out his hand and caught all the daggers. The red energy on them began to evaporate. One of the Dragon Energies roared in his right hand and with a single flick, he threw a dagger towards its origin.

The bamboo around where the dagger was pierced was all destroyed.

“Don't hide like a coward. Come out and face me, ”shouts Ye Mo.

"Never thought that you would be able to avoid that dagger." The sound came from the forest. Ye Ming walked out of the darkness, his arms folded in front of his chest.

Ye Mo scanned the forest and did not see anyone else. "So, you dare to come alone?"

“Now that I have broken through the Mortal Gate of My mind, I have reached the First Spirit-processing Realm. I am now strong enough to face you alone.” Ye Ming grinned and started attacking Ye Mo.

The martial artists in the Spirit Cultivation Realm were able to manifest Spiritual Energies outside of their bodies. They can also add elements to their Spiritual Energy through mental cultivation and increase their speed by absorbing natural energy. One could only be considered a martial artist once they reached the Spirit Cultivation Realm.

Ye Mo smiled and raised the Snake Spirit Hand Palm to counter Ye Ming's attack.

“Trail Hand of the Spirit Snake? Sample My Buddha Palm!”



Ye Ming grinned as he watched Ye Mo use the Snake Spirit Hand Palms. He shifted his red Spiritual Energy to his right palm and pushed forward. The wind emerged from Ye Ming's attack and the bamboo behind Ye Mo trembled drastically.

“Let's see if your Buddha's Palm is stronger than my Surgaku's Piercer's Push!” Ye Mo's hand was cut off by the blade of wind but he held it back. He switched one channel of Dragon Energy to the Mortal Gate of his right hand and thrust two fingers into Ye Ming's palm.

Swish!

Ye Mo's fingers cut through the air. With the help of one Dragon Energy, his attack possessed the power of a Spirit Cultivating First Realm attack. Who would win the fight between two Top Grade Spiritual Level martial techniques only depended on who could use their techniques better.

"The Buddha's Hand!"

“Push that Pierces Heaven!”

Bang out!

Ye Mo's fingers collided with Ye Ming's palm, the pressure from the impact made all the leaves around them move away. The two of them were each thrown into the back of six feet, but the indentation was clearly visible in Ye Ming's palm.

Ye Mo fought against the palm with his fingers. Dragon Energy had a much greater power than ordinary Spiritual Energy. A mere Buddha's palm would not be enough to stand face to face with a mighty dragon. It was a ferocious beast in ancient times, one that could fight against the gods themselves, the ruler of all beings.

Ye Ming was confident that he was able to defeat Ye Mo now that he had reached the First Spirit-processing Realm. He never thought that he would lose on their first collision. Enraged, he dashed towards Ye Mo, as if his legs had fused with the wind itself.

The Wind God Kick!

Ye Mo's vision was unable to catch up to Ye Ming's speed. All he could see was the shadow of Ye Ming's movements.

From right! Ye Mo retreated a little, but he was already too late. Ye Ming had arrived on his right side, landing countless kicks onto Ye Mo.

Ye Mo continued to use his hands to protect himself.

"Dead!" Ye Ming made an extra effort in his final kick and sent Ye Mo flying. He took another dagger in his hand. The dagger was different from the one he had used before. A powerful Spiritual Energy trembled throughout his blade.

Swish!

The dagger cut through the air and flew straight towards Ye Mo with incredible speed. With just one channel of Dragon Energy in his Mortal Gate of mind, Ye Mo was not fast enough to react.

The dagger instantly pierced through Ye Mo's chest and blood began to spit out. However the dagger did not stop, but instead made a strange U-turn and flew towards Ye Mo again.

Ye Mo quickly focused the third channel of Dragon Energy into his right hand and tried to catch the dagger.

“You seek your own death. Do you think you can catch a Magic Weapon with your bare hands?” Ye Ming smiled. Although there was only a level difference between a Mortal Weapon and a Magic Weapon, Magic Weapons allowed users to put their Spiritual Energy into it. Such weapons can cut hair or cut steel.

Any martial artist from the First Realm Who Cultivated Spirits could fight one-on-one with the Second Realm if they used Magic Weapons.

Ye Mo caught the dagger with his hand, but barely. His two Dragon Energies roared and exploded, taking out the original Spiritual Energy that was on his blade and sending him flying towards the bamboo row, splitting everything in two.

Ye Ming's expression changed as he looked at what was happening in front of him. How could he catch a dagger? Even Spirit Cultivating Second would not dare to try that.

Ye Ming noticed that the dagger was now in Ye Mo's hands and shouted furiously, "Ye Mo! Return the dagger at once and I'll save your life!"

“Don't think about that. You have made a hole in my body. What makes you think I'll return it?” Ye Mo smiled. Magic weapons are expensive and powerful. They can even attack someone in the dark.

"Give me the dagger!" A cold voice shouted from Ye Ming's back. A man with long hair walked out of the forest. He had facial features identical to Ye Ming and the face of a powerful martial artist.