The Mirror Master

For a moment, the crowd forgot to breathe, their eyes wide with disbelief at the scene before them.

Mo Shaohan, a Ninth-Layer Qi Refining Cultivator, had actually been defeated!

And so utterly.

In less than ten breaths, Lu Bai had closed the distance and beheaded him!

If they hadn’t seen it with their own eyes, no one would have believed it.

The shock of this scene was overwhelming, as if they were all trapped in a dream.

It should have been a complete domination of a Martial Artist by a Cultivator.

But just now, the exact opposite had happened.

From beginning to end, Mo Shaohan’s Flying Sword hadn’t even grazed the hem of Lu Bai’s robes.

But that was only secondary.

Once Mo Shaohan’s hands were severed, the match was already decided.

Even the Foundation Establishment Great Cultivator had become anxious.

He had disregarded his own dignity and interfered directly.

But Lu Bai not only dodged the Foundation Establishment Great Cultivator’s Flying Sword, but under the man’s very nose, he decapitated Mo Shaohan with a single strike!

The sheer audacity of this Lu Bai!

This was a Deathmatch!

To the death!

"Father, Lu Bai... he... he won?"

Luo Hongyuan’s voice trembled uncontrollably.

Luo Tianxiong’s fists were clenched. Though he tried to suppress his turbulent Heart and Spirit, he couldn’t hide the ecstatic joy on his face.

Lu Bai had won!

And his gamble had paid off!

"Excellent, Lu Bai! Excellent!"

Luo Tianxiong’s expression was ecstatic.

"Young Lady, Young Master Lu won!"

Xiaodie jumped up and down, overjoyed.

The weight on Luo Qing’s heart finally lifted, and she couldn’t help but break into a bright, enchanting smile.

"You pack of dogs, always looking down your noses at people!"

Luo Ben glared at the group from Bluestone Academy and couldn’t help but laugh heartily. "What did I tell you? Some Qi Refiner? In front of my Brother Xiaolu, he’s less than nothing!"

Luo Xiao clicked his tongue in amazement. "Brother Xiaolu is ridiculously strong."

The disciples from Bluestone Academy were all dumbfounded.

They had only seen Lu Bai act viciously and strike ruthlessly before.

Who could have imagined he would kill a Qi Refiner in front of everyone!

Thinking back now, it was clear Lu Bai had been merciful back at Bluestone Academy.

If he had acted according to his true nature, those few from the Sun Family would have likely met Yama long ago.

"You’re courting death!"

Seeing Lu Bai kill his own disciple in public and then stare at him provocatively, Jiao Wei erupted in fury. He was about to command his Flying Sword to execute Lu Bai on the spot.

"Daoist Jiao, the Deathmatch is over! For you to strike now would be against the rules!"

Li Tianxing reacted in a flash, rushing onto the Martial Arts Discussion Platform. He drew his blade and stood protectively in front of Lu Bai.

At almost the same instant, Feng Yang, the dean of Bluestone Academy, also rushed onto the Martial Arts Discussion Platform. He cupped his hands slightly toward Jiao Wei and said in a low voice, "Daoist Jiao, the victor has been decided. I trust you will act in accordance with your station."

The two of them had noticed Jiao Wei’s sudden move just a moment before.

From their position below, it had been too late to intercept him.

Seeing Lu Bai slay Mo Shaohan in front of everyone, both men knew the situation was dire.

Fearing Jiao Wei would fly into a rage out of humiliation, they hastily mounted the Martial Arts Discussion Platform to shield Lu Bai.

At the same time, Luo Qing and her brothers rushed up as well, surrounding Lu Bai.

"Quick, get up there and help!"

Luo Tianxiong quickly called out.

The members of the Luo Family leaped onto the Martial Arts Discussion Platform one after another, standing together and encircling Lu Bai.

To kill Lu Bai now would mean harming this group of people.

No matter how furious Jiao Wei was, he didn’t dare go on a killing spree in front of so many witnesses.

Moreover, Li Tianxing, the County Captain of Bluestone City, and Dean Feng Yang stood before him.

One was a man of the Imperial Court, and the other was the dean of a Court-sanctioned academy.

With such a line-up, he definitely couldn’t make a move.

’What a pity. I failed to kill that brat with one strike!’

Jiao Wei seethed with regret.

’A pity.’

At the same time, Lu Bai’s gaze slowly withdrew from Jiao Wei. The thought crossed his mind, and the killing intent in his eyes gradually dissipated.

For an instant there, he had truly intended to kill.

’Killing one is still killing. Killing two is no different!’

’Besides, the man had launched a sneak attack.’

’Thank goodness he had trained bitterly with Yun Luo for three days, or he would be the one lying dead and headless right now.’

He had barely used any of his trump cards to kill Mo Shaohan.

’If he used them all on Jiao Wei, as long as he could get close, even a Foundation Establishment Great Cultivator might not be impossible to kill!’

Only now was Lu Bai beginning to understand.

The three days of bitter training with Yun Luo had actually raised his combat strength to such a degree!

No wonder Yu Daoxuan had said what he did that day.

A moment ago, the thought of challenging Jiao Wei to a duel had flashed through Lu Bai’s mind.

The man would surely accept.

However, during his fight with Mo Shaohan, something strange had happened to his body.

A sharp pain had suddenly lanced through his head.

But he had quickly suppressed it with his Blood Qi, and the feeling vanished.

Worried that something was wrong with his body, Lu Bai hesitated and decided against rashly issuing the challenge.

’Mo Shaohan is already dead.’

’As for Jiao Wei, there’s no hurry. I can find another chance to strike!’

"Daoist Jiao, what’s done is done. Please accept my condolences,"

Governor Dou Kuan said as he rose to his feet with a soft sigh. "The situation changed too quickly. Even I didn’t expect this battle to be so tragic."

On the Martial Arts Discussion Platform, Luo Ben curled his lip and whispered, "As a Foundation Establishment Great Cultivator, bullying the weak is one thing, but to launch a sneak attack on top of it? How shameless!"

"Exactly. If it were me, I wouldn’t have the face to stay here."

Luo Xiao snorted.

Although their voices weren’t loud, Jiao Wei heard every word clearly. He could only grit his teeth in hatred, his expression turning grim.

"Lord Dou."

Jiao Wei suddenly spoke up. "I brought my disciple down from the mountain this time with the intention of quelling the Tiger Demon menace for Bluestone City and saving its people."

I never imagined that before the Tiger Demon was even dealt with, my own disciple would be killed by another.

So be it. Since your Bluestone City has such a capable young warrior, he can be the one to quell the Tiger Demon menace. Clearly, I am no longer needed!"

His words immediately caused a stir in the crowd.

The battle had made everyone momentarily forget the great threat looming outside the city!

Now, they couldn’t help but feel a renewed sense of dread and anxiety.

Dou Kuan quickly tried to placate him. "Daoist Jiao, please don’t act rashly out of anger."

Jiao Wei gave a cold sneer. "I am not acting rashly. If that Tiger Demon harms anyone else, don’t blame me. The blood of those innocents will be on his hands!"

As he spoke the last words, Jiao Wei pointed a finger at Lu Bai on the Martial Arts Discussion Platform.

His words were venomous, instantly putting Lu Bai in a terrible predicament.

The two Daoists from the Xuanjian Sect had come to Bluestone City to quell the demon plague.

But one of them had been killed by Lu Bai.

Now, the remaining Daoist Jiao was washing his hands of the matter.

What would happen if the Tiger Demon killed again?

If Lu Bai wanted to salvage the situation, his only option was to kill the Tiger Demon.

Others might not have known how terrifying the Tiger Demon was, but Li Tianxing knew perfectly well.

A whole squad of Demon Slayer Guards had been wiped out!

Only a Foundation Establishment Great Cultivator could contend with a Tier Two Tiger Demon.

"Lu Bai, don’t be reckless."

Li Tianxing recognized the insidious nature of Jiao Wei’s words. He glanced back at Lu Bai and warned him in a low voice.

Sure enough, as soon as Jiao Wei finished speaking, many gazes fell upon Lu Bai, and the expressions in those eyes began to shift.

Some people’s gazes even held a trace of blame.

It wasn’t just because of Jiao Wei’s words.

It was also because Lu Bai’s killing of Mo Shaohan had caused everyone’s gambling money to go down the drain.

Lu Bai remained silent.

’The Tiger Demon is already dead, so of course there’s no more demon menace.’

’But he couldn’t just say that out loud.’

’If the words came from his mouth, it would undoubtedly bring him immense trouble.’

’Not just from the Xuanjian Sect, but also from the Demon-slaying Bureau.’

"Lord Governor, good news! Tremendous good news!"

Just then, a loud cry came from the edge of the crowd.