The waves surged, forming a formidable wall of water that roared toward Lin Mu.

This punch seemed to draw upon the power of the entire Bolan River, carrying an aura as if it could destroy heaven and earth.

"Commanding objects with Qi?!" Jiang Yawei exclaimed in shock, his face a mask of astonishment. His eyes flashed with a brilliant, amazed light.

"Elder Jiang, what does 'commanding objects with Qi' mean?" Qiao Zishan felt his legs trembling uncontrollably, struggling to speak a complete sentence.

This scene had exceeded his understanding and shattered his worldview.

"Commanding objects with Qi is the ultimate pursuit of every Martial Artist. It requires achieving precise control over every ounce of True Qi within one's body." Suppressing the shock in his heart, Jiang Yawei's tone was tinged with excitement. "To draw upon the forces of heaven and earth with one's Qi, to comprehend the profound principles of the Great Dao—that is what makes a true Martial Arts Grandmaster!"

Comprehend the Great Dao of heaven and earth?

Ordinarily, Qiao Zishan would have scoffed at such an explanation. This wasn't some fantasy novel, after all. Who talks about comprehending the profound principles of the world? But the scene before him was undeniably real. The terrifying aura washed over him, leaving no room for disbelief. Deep within his heart, an intense envy and fervent passion surged to the surface. Such terrifying power actually existed in the world, and human beings could unleash such formidable might.

He was the son of the richest man in the country, and he was no fool. He had founded his own company and oversaw countless enterprises. One could say he possessed both power and money. In the future, once he completely took over his family's business, he would stand at the apex of human society. He lacked nothing! But after witnessing this, Qiao Zishan finally knew what his future should be. Individual power! The pursuit of personal strength would now be his life's goal!

All around, everyone was stunned by Daoist Master Yunxu's move.

Such a terrifying wall of water roared toward them. It seemed capable of destroying not just Lin Mu, but even a city wall.

"How dreadful! Can Master Lin withstand this move?"

Cries of alarm rose up as the observing Martial Artists turned pale, their faces a mixture of excitement and fear.

"Who would have thought Daoist Master Yunxu had reached such a level? He's using his own power to command the might of the Bolan River to strike down his foe. A technique like this… only Daoist Master Yunxu could pull it off."

"Therefore, Master Lin is doomed to fail!"

「In the middle of the river.」

Lin Mu stood with his hands behind his back.

He tilted his head up slightly, watching the formidable attack take the shape of a water wall before him, and nodded.

"This punch is passable."

He didn't bother to lower his voice, so everyone heard him.

This punch is… passable? This Master Lin is far too confident!

But this punch harnessed the power of the Bolan River! As time went on, the wall of water only grew stronger, even causing the river's surface to drop noticeably. Thus, no one was optimistic about Lin Mu's chances.

"Hahaha, Master Lin, I admit you're quite impressive," Daoist Master Yunxu laughed heartily, then his tone chilled as he barked, "But in the end, you are too young!"

"Kill!"

As the word was uttered, the wall of water transformed again, morphing into a water serpent that came roaring toward him.

"This…"

The sight left the onlookers gasping in disbelief once more, a cold chill running down their limbs.

"Truly terrifying, truly horrifying!"

"It remains to be seen how Master Lin will counter it."

"What else can he do? He is undoubtedly doomed!" Some Martial Artists sneered coldly, having no faith whatsoever in Lin Mu.

However, Lin Mu paid no attention to the crowd. As the water serpent was about to swallow him whole, he simply extended a single finger.

"This… Isn't Master Lin being overly arrogant?"

"Pfft, does he really believe he can break Daoist Master Yunxu's attack with just one finger?"

"Sigh, Master Lin is such a disappointment…"

CRACK!

However, before the crowd's discussion had ended, an even more shocking scene unfolded.

Lin Mu touched his finger to the water serpent's forehead. The enormous serpent, carrying the terrifying power of the Bolan River, instantly froze in mid-air as if encased in ice.

"Break!"

As Lin Mu spoke softly, the water serpent suddenly collapsed.

BOOM!

Water splashed everywhere as the displaced river crashed back onto itself, instantly kicking up a towering mist. The splattering droplets even pierced straight through countless boats, causing the Martial Artists on them to cry out in alarm.

"Damn, that strong?!"

The scene was so shocking that even Jiang Mingyue, who always minded her image, couldn't help but curse. One could only imagine what the others must be thinking.

"So strong… just too strong!"

Countless people felt a chill run through their limbs, their expressions blank as they unconsciously swallowed.

Daoist Master Yunxu's smile froze, replaced by an incredulous expression. That last punch contained fifty percent of his strength and even a trace of the Bolan River's power. An ordinary Martial Arts Grandmaster would find it difficult to even withstand the terrifying pressure, let alone block it.

However, Lin Mu had shattered it with a single poke of his finger!

Such a technique, such strength… it was truly terrifying!

The river fell silent. Everyone stared, their eyes wide with disbelief.

This Master Lin was truly terrifying. Although they knew he was strong, they never imagined he was this powerful. He had punctured Daoist Master Yunxu's attack with a single finger.

It was really… quite disheartening.

Jiang Mingyue and the others felt the same, to say nothing of Gu Can and his cronies. They had been so frightened they'd collapsed onto the deck of the boat, their faces filled with terror. Just moments ago, they had been ridiculing Lin Mu, convinced he was too arrogant to call himself Master Lin. However, not only was he genuinely a Master, but he was also this powerful.

Thinking of the scene, Li Ping was filled with fear and regret.

If only… if only she had known how powerful Lin Mu was… With her looks and status, if she had thrown herself at him, her future…

The thought filled Li Ping with profound regret.

"They say you, Daoist Master Yunxu, are the True Immortal of Thunder Law from the Dragon Tiger Mountain Celestial Master Mansion. They say your strength is unfathomable and that you are poised to become the fifth Grandmaster. But seeing you today, it seems you're nothing more than a waste of life!" Lin Mu shook his head as he spoke. "A waste like you? I can destroy you with a single hand!"

An uproar swept through the crowd.

Destroy him with a single hand?! He blocked a single attack from Daoist Master Yunxu and he's already this arrogant? Isn't this Master Lin getting a little too full of himself?

"Very well, very well! It seems I've underestimated you!" Daoist Master Yunxu laughed, but there was no humor in it, only rage. His face darkened as he said, "A once-in-a-generation talent like you is a rare sight even in the entire Martial Arts World of Hua Country. It's a pity you still have to die today!"

His expression was as grim as deep water. A boundless murderous intent erupted from him, locking onto Lin Mu.

Give this boy another twenty years—no, ten—and he might even surpass me. But today, this martial arts prodigy would die by my hand.

Thinking this, Daoist Master Yunxu licked his lips.

The chance to personally extinguish such a genius was a great temptation!

HUMMM!!

As his words fell, Daoist Master Yunxu's form began to rise from the water's surface, ascending into the air. The whisk in his hand floated automatically before him.

"My Celestial Master Mansion has stood in this world for a thousand years, its Divine Skills and Dao Methods as numerous as the stars. Apart from talismans and the Thunder Law, our Sword Dao is also world-renowned. Today, I shall kill you with the Sword Dao!"

The whisk suddenly unfurled, and a fearsome sword intent erupted.

Daoist Master Yunxu pointed at Lin Mu and coldly shouted, "Green Lotus Sword!"

"Kill!"

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