Chapter 004: Overwhelming Dominance
Mu Zihao pressed his aura upon Mu Tianhen as he spoke coldly, “Tianyou has awakened the bloodline of the Martial General, and his cultivation has reached the third level of the Blood Ignition Realm. He is more qualified to be the heir!”
“Even if you restore your dantian and continue cultivating, what right do you have to hold the position of heir before the Martial General bloodline?”
Mu Tianhen’s cultivation was considerably weaker than Mu Zihao’s, but with his innate holy physique, he remained unmoved by Mu Zihao’s oppressive aura. He replied calmly, “Is the Martial General bloodline and the third level of the Blood Ignition Realm enough to be qualified?”
“Hmph!” Mu Tianyou, standing nearby, snorted and then looked at Mu Zihao. “Father, since this useless fool wants proof, I shall show him who is the true genius, who has the right to be the heir!”
Mu Zihao nodded in approval. “Very well! Let him taste the power of the Martial General bloodline!”
Then he leaned in close and whispered to Mu Tianyou, “Kill him!”
Mu Tianyou nodded, striding forward until he stood a yard from Mu Tianhen. The corner of his mouth lifted in contempt. “Mu Tianhen, you have repeatedly defied the heir and the Elder, disregarded the clan rules.”
“Now, I will enact the clan rules and cleanse the family!”
His meaning was clear to all: in the upcoming battle, he would kill Mu Tianhen without mercy.
Everyone believed he could do it. After all, a third-level Blood Ignition Realm cultivator with the Martial General bloodline could rival an ordinary fifth-level practitioner.
Under deliberate attack, Mu Tianhen had no chance of survival. Even if he recovered to his previous peak, he would only be at the first level of the Blood Ignition Realm.
Even if he made progress, he would not exceed the second level. Before Mu Tianyou, he was still as weak as an ant.
Mu Tianyou wanted to kill Mu Tianhen quickly to intimidate the others and establish his own reputation. Thus, he immediately activated his bloodline power, raising his fist to strike.
Whoosh!
He moved with astonishing speed, like an arrow released from a bow, reaching Mu Tianhen in the blink of an eye, his fist crashing toward Mu Tianhen’s face.
At that moment, Mu Tianhen acted as well.
He raised his right hand, fist clenched, meeting Mu Tianyou’s attack head-on.
His move appeared casual and slow, but in truth, it contained surging power and moved with incredible speed.
Bang!
A muffled sound echoed as the two clashed and instantly separated.
Thud, thud, thud…
Mu Tianyou couldn’t control himself, retreating rapidly—over ten steps before barely regaining his balance, shaking his right hand as if in pain.
Meanwhile, Mu Tianhen stood unmoving, his expression unchanged. His voice drifted quietly into the ears of everyone present.
“The Martial General bloodline? Nothing special.”
At that moment, everyone around rubbed their eyes in disbelief.
No one could have imagined that Mu Tianhen, whose dantian had been destroyed for four years, possessed such terrifying strength. With a single, seemingly effortless punch, he forced Mu Tianyou—who had awakened the Martial General bloodline—to retreat more than ten steps.
Clearly, everyone had misjudged him earlier.
Mu Tianhen was not pretending; he truly possessed immense strength.
Was the top genius of Tianxie City truly back?
Yet, even so, no one thought Mu Tianhen would escape this day. After all, Mu Zihao, at the ninth level of the Blood Ignition Realm, was still present.
Moreover, Yang Jun from the Yang family was here as well, his cultivation at the eighth level.
Either of these two had ample reason to strike at Mu Tianhen, and no one would try to stop them—nor dare to.
But Mu Tianyou did not ask for his father’s help. After shaking his fist, he strode toward Mu Tianhen once again.
“It seems I underestimated you. But I only used sixty percent of my strength just now.”
As he spoke, Mu Tianyou unleashed his full cultivation. His aura surged, spreading in all directions, forcing the crowd to retreat once again and marvel at the terror of the Martial General bloodline.
He was only at the third level of the Blood Ignition Realm, yet his presence rivaled the fifth. His future potential was immeasurable.
Mu Tianhen remained calmly in place, unchanged, as tranquil as still water.
“Useless fool, take another punch!”
With a roar, Mu Tianyou sprang forth, both fists striking alternately, producing whistling sounds in the air, as if to tear it apart—an astonishing sight.
Whoosh!
At that moment, Mu Tianhen counterattacked just as swiftly, swinging his fist for a direct clash with Mu Tianyou.
In the blink of an eye, the two were locked in battle.
Bang, bang, bang…
The relentless sounds of impact filled the air. The two moved rapidly, changing positions, attacking with fierce power, every blow landing solidly.
The crowd stared wide-eyed, not daring to blink for fear of missing any thrilling moment.
A duel between two top geniuses—such a sight was rare in a century, not to be missed.
Bang!
Another collision resounded, and the two fighters quickly separated, retreating.
Thud, thud, thud…
They both stepped back, each footfall leaving a deep imprint in the earth, revealing the immense force their bodies endured.
This time, both retreated nearly ten steps before coming to a halt, their hair and clothes rustling in the wake of stirred dust.
It was clear to everyone that neither had gained the upper hand; it was a draw.
Yet in the hearts of the onlookers, Mu Tianhen had already won. For his opponent was Mu Tianyou, who possessed the Martial General bloodline.
But before the crowd could recover, Mu Tianhen moved again.
This time, he did not passively defend, but launched an attack.
Whoosh!
His body flashed, moving even faster as he charged at Mu Tianyou, arriving instantly. His fist struck, and his voice drifted from his lips.
“You’ve already given your all, but I am only just warming up.”
“Stop!” Mu Zihao’s expression changed, shouting loudly as he leapt forward, trying to intercept Mu Tianhen’s blow.
Unfortunately, he was too late. Mu Tianhen’s fist had already landed.
Bang!
With a heavy thud, Mu Tianhen’s fist crashed into Mu Tianyou’s chest, sending him flying in an arc through the air.
Boom!
Another muffled sound followed as Mu Tianyou landed on the ground, rolling several times before coming to a stop.
“Pwah!”
Mu Tianyou spat blood, his face twisted in pain, clutching his chest as he curled into a ball.
“My son!”
Mu Zihao cried out, abandoning his attack on Mu Tianhen and twisting midair to rush to Mu Tianyou.
Upon landing, Mu Zihao hurriedly helped Mu Tianyou up, pressing his palm to Mu Tianyou’s back, channeling bloodline power to protect his heart.
The entire scene was silent; everyone held their breath, not daring to make a sound.
At the same time, thoughts swirled: how had Mu Tianhen suddenly become so powerful? Had he gained some great fortune somewhere, or had he been feigning weakness all along?
Whatever the reason, one thing was certain: the top genius of Tianxie City had truly returned, and was even more formidable.
Moreover, his temperament seemed wholly changed—decisive when action was needed, merciless toward his enemies.
Swish!
Suddenly, a chilling gaze shot from Mu Zihao’s eyes, landing on Mu Tianhen, accompanied by a murderous voice.
“Mu Tianhen! How dare you seriously injure the heir. Today, I will see your blood spilled on the spot!”
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