Chapter 16

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Chapter 16: Magical Weapon Versus Common Weapon

Lou Yun stood up, patted the dust off his bottom, and steadily walked toward the elevated platform.

Rising to his feet, he once again became the focal point of the entire arena. Thousands of gazes instantly converged upon him.

Without a magical weapon, Lou Yun possessed only the grade-less Stone Sword gifted by Xu Yangteng. Apart from Lou Tianzhi and his daughter who had witnessed Lou Yun’s abilities, no one else had. Therefore, the same question now occupied everyone’s minds: Had Lou Yun truly cultivated weapon techniques?

Members of the Lou Family could confirm that neither over the past nine years nor in the recent half-year had anyone seen Lou Yun seek instruction in weapon techniques. Even if his father, Lou Tianming, wished to teach him, Lou Tianming’s own cultivation was nearly completely depleted, leaving him incapable of guiding Lou Yun.

Advanced weapon techniques required dedicated demonstration and guidance; mere self-exploration, simple verbal explanation, or rote memorization of incantations were insufficient to master them.

So, possessing neither a magical weapon nor cultivated weapon techniques, what strength did Lou Yun actually possess?

This was the question nearly everyone pondered simultaneously, fueling their heightened curiosity and eagerness to witness the impending duel.

Watching Lou Yun’s calm demeanor deepened Lou Fei’s resentment. \"That damned brat. Today, even if it means facing family discipline, I’ll defeat you at lightning speed. Humph!\"

Before ascending the platform, Lou Tianzhi had explicitly instructed him: as the tester of the Lou Family’s new generation, he must allow each member to demonstrate their full potential in combat, stopping precisely when necessary to avoid injury. Yet consumed by jealousy and loathing for Lou Yun, Lou Fei no longer cared.

Despite his vicious thoughts, Lou Fei pasted a false smile on his face. \"Little Brother Lou Yun, when you’re ready, make your move.\"

Lou Yun nodded. \"I’m attacking!\"

\"Bring it!\"

As the words hung in the air, Lou Yun propelled himself forward by stomping a single foot against the ground, shooting toward Lou Fei like an arrow from a bow.

The five predecessors who had taken the stage had all summoned their magical weapons first before launching attacks. Instead, Lou Yun made no move to draw his Stone Sword. He seemed intent on fighting barehanded, shocking everyone yet again.

Watching Lou Yun charge, a cruel smirk flashed across Lou Fei’s face. With the Stone Sword, you might have endured longer. But now, fighting empty-handed? You brought death upon yourself. Don’t blame me!

Lou Fei’s magical weapon was a blade shaped like a giant serpent. Instead of being gripped, it coiled around his arm, its true blade hidden within the serpent’s mouth. When activated, it extended from the serpent’s jaws—gleaming entirely in gold. Thus, it was called the Golden Python Blade.

Lou Yun darted forward with blistering speed, closing the distance to Lou Fei almost instantly. Simultaneously, his right fist roared through the air in a vicious strike toward Lou Fei’s abdomen.

Using…fists?

Everyone froze in disbelief. All present were magical weapons masters; in their eyes, relying on unarmed physical attacks was utterly unrefined. Only in lopsided battles where one combatant vastly overpowered the other might a stronger fighter forgo their weapon—yet here, it was the weaker Lou Yun choosing this method against Lou Fei, the stronger opponent. Was he truly courting death?

By now, a triumphant, undisguised smile covered Lou Fei’s face. He raised his right arm, letting the coiled Golden Python Blade snap upward from below, slamming toward Lou Yun’s approaching fist. Though resolved to humiliate Lou Yun swiftly, Lou Fei dared not inflict serious injury. Thus, the blade remained retracted within the serpent’s mouth.

However, Lou Fei gravely underestimated Lou Yun’s strength. Half a year ago, Lou Yun’s full-powered strike could casually hurl a two-hundred-plus-pound Giant Fire Wolf airborne. After six months of intensified cultivation, his striking power had advanced tremendously.

Thud!

A dull impact echoed. Lou Fei’s expression instantly changed. His entire body felt as though struck by a heavy hammer, stumbling wildly for over ten steps before barely regaining his footing—a thoroughly disheveled sight.

The searing pain spreading through his right arm left Lou Fei livid. A wave of shock also surged inside him, beyond words to describe.

This spectacle left everyone utterly stunned again. Eyes widened involuntarily as each person struggled to believe that Lou Yun—unarmed and weaponless, attacking with purely physical force—had sent Lou Fei reeling backward so violently. Lou Fei was a primary three-star magical weapons master!

Only two remained unshaken: Liu Chi of the Spirit Weapon Sect and the second-tier skilled weapon maker Xu Yangteng.

Liu Chi smiled faintly, his previously leaning frame relaxing against the chair’s back. Xu Yangteng grinned broadly, nodding repeatedly.

Liu Ruyan watched her uncle with surprise. He gave her a slight nod, then motioned with his chin toward Lou Yun, signaling her to continue observing.

While not fully discerning Lou Yun’s strength, Liu Chi—a high-ranking five-star magical weapons master—recognized something crucial: Lou Yun hadn’t struck with his full power earlier.

Without a common weapon, even holding back, he’d flung a primary three-star magical weapons master over ten steps backward. Should he wield a common weapon at full strength…what terrifying spectacle might unfold?

Liu Chi was very eager!

Lou Fei straightened his clothes, trying hard to recover a bit from the earlier embarrassment, then turned and looked around, deliberately saying loudly, \"Brother Lou Yun, your strength is extraordinary. I\’m going to use my magical weapon now, so watch out!\"

On the surface, it seemed like Lou Fei was warning Lou Yun, but his main purpose was actually to let the clansmen know, so he\’d have an excuse if he \"accidentally\" injured him.

Others didn\’t really care, but Lou Tianming was somewhat worried. He couldn\’t help but glance at Lou Tianzhi, while the latter nodded slightly and discreetly at the four clansmen stationed around below the high platform.

These four clansmen were mid-level magical weapons masters, originally responsible for stepping in to stop the match in case of emergencies. Lou Tianzhi gestured to them naturally to be more alert and prevent any mishaps.

Only after seeing all four move closer to the combat platform by a few meters did Lou Tianming finally relax a little.

Suddenly, Liu Chi smiled slightly and said, \"Mr. Lou, you look very nervous. What, do you have no confidence in your son?\"

Lou Tianming couldn\’t help but stiffen. He hadn\’t expected Liu Chi to initiate a conversation with him, but he quickly composed himself, smiling bitterly as he replied, \"Of course, I have confidence in Yun\’er. But as parents, we worry naturally more than others do.\"

Liu Chi opened his mouth to speak again, but at that moment, Lou Yun attacked once more, so he quickly swallowed his words and shifted his attention back to the combat platform.

Though he heard Lou Fei\’s warning, Lou Yun remained unmoved. After a brief pause, he charged forward again.

It was still the same attack pattern—surging close, swinging his fist—while Lou Fei mentally sneered. With a flick of his right hand, a golden light flashed. From the python\’s mouth emerged a blade as thin as a cicada\’s wing, slicing toward Lou Yun\’s arm.

Feeling the faint chill from the golden blade\’s edge, Lou Yun suddenly retracted his fist. At the same time, he reached behind his back with his left hand, drew out the Stone Sword, and shouted \"Hah!\" as he fiercely slashed it toward Lou Fei\’s Golden Python Blade.

Retract the fist, draw the sword, strike!

These three actions were completed instantly, flawlessly and smoothly, like flowing clouds. To the discerning eye, this was the composure and awareness only a master could possess, yet it was done by Lou Yun, who just half a year prior was viewed as worthless by everyone!

\"Clang!\"

A clear metallic clash rang out as the Stone Sword struck the Golden Python Blade.

Lou Fei felt a powerful force, stronger than before, transmit from his blade. The Golden Python Blade was instantly pressed to the ground, and since the serpent body was wrapped around his arm, his arm was dragged down too.

With a \"Crack!\", sharp pain shot through him. Lou Fei couldn\’t help but open his mouth and cry out in agony, \"Aaah!\"

Everyone quickly focused and looked. What they saw stunned them all. The serpent body of the Golden Python Blade had loosened and drooped to the ground. Lou Fei\’s arm hung limply, his face contorted with pain to the extreme.

That single blow had actually broken Lou Fei\’s right arm!

A primary three-star magical weapons master, while using a magical weapon, had his arm broken by a child who couldn\’t even manifest a magical weapon!

In this clash of magical weapon against common weapon, the common weapon won completely!

The entire arena grew silent, hearing only Lou Fei\’s heavy panting.

They all gaped in astonishment at Lou Yun, who had already sheathed the Stone Sword and was now calmly standing to the side.

Even Liu Chi and Xu Yangteng now showed shock on their faces. But even Liu Chi, who knew Lou Yun was hiding his strength, hadn\’t imagined it was powerful enough to break the arm of a primary three-star magical weapons master. Strictly speaking, it didn\’t mean Lou Yun was stronger than Lou Fei, because Lou Fei was caught off-guard and didn\’t use weapon techniques. Still, this situation had never occurred before in the history of Spirit Weapon Star!

They had come this time specifically to see the state of Lou Yun, a youth both hailed as a genius and dismissed as worthless. Now, the situation had proved it—those who once called him worthless were blind fools. Lou Yun was unmistakably a genius, a true genius unable to manifest a magical weapon!

The Lou Family finally acknowledged it: the three beast souls Lou Yun obtained in the hunt half a year ago weren\’t due to luck but genuine strength.

A faint mist had risen in Lou Tianming\’s eyes, making his son seem slightly unreal through it. Still, nothing clouded the overwhelming emotion in his heart at that moment. At last, he deeply understood the true meaning of Lou Tianzhi\’s words half a year ago: \"Your genius son has returned\"!

After the shock faded, a gentle smile appeared on Lou Tianming\’s face.

Liu Chi spoke to Lou Tianming again, \"Mr. Lou, congratulations on having such a powerful son.\"

Thanks to his son\’s exceptional display, Lou Tianming regained his composure. Smiling calmly, he replied, \"You flatter me too much, Mr. Liu. However remarkable Yun\’er is, he still has no magical weapon. What level he\’ll reach in future—nobody knows!\"

Even as he said this, Lou Tianming didn\’t think that way at all. On the contrary, he believed that since his son had created one miracle, he would surely create a second, a third, and many more.

Yet for all who were against the Lou Family or held resentment or jealousy toward Lou Yun, the only comfort in their hearts now was that Lou Yun lacked a magical weapon. If he continued at this rate, he could become a formidable figure, his strength would still have limits.

With the match reaching this point, there was naturally no need to continue. Lou Yun hadn\’t used weapon techniques, but his performance spoke for itself—he fully deserved entry into the Lou Family\’s Elite Hall.

Lou Yun bowed to the surroundings, then turned to leave the platform. But then, near the edge with his arm dangling limply, Lou Fei suddenly let out a furious roar. Thick spiritual energy surged from all over him as he bent his body and charged at Lou Yun, now wielding the Golden Python Blade in his left hand, brandishing it high.

At this moment, Lou Fei\’s expression turned vicious. His eyes blazed as he ground his teeth and roared furiously, \"Worthless trash, I\’m going to kill you!\"