The Martial Emperor with Dragon Blood Chapter 1437 - 1438: Number One on the Heaven Ranking

The arena pulsed with anticipation as Wang Luo Sha made his grand entrance, instantly eclipsing the prior drama involving Xiang Qiu and the two women. The woman in yellow and Yan Lingfeng discreetly vacated the combat area.

A dejected silhouette, the woman in yellow departed, her form elongated by the sun's glare.

Ye Mo cast a backward glance, a subtle shake of his head betraying his thoughts. He mused that this spectacle might not align with Li Xiuyuan's desired outcome.

This marked Ye Mo's inaugural sighting of Wang Luo Sha, a cultivator at the Divine Venerate Seven Souls stage, perpetually concealed behind a Luosha mask. The enigmatic visage fueled considerable curiosity among the assembled disciples.

"Wang Luo Sha, your reign atop the Heavenly Ranking has endured for over a decade. Today, I, Xiang Qiu, shall shatter your legacy and forge a new one for the Wraith Clan."

Xiang Qiu's voice, laced with cold intent, declared, "Before all these disciples and elders, I will ensure your defeat today."

"Is that so?"

Wang Luo Sha's tone grew graver. "Venerable sir, I, Wang Luo Sha, have weathered innumerable challenges across the past ten years. With the Heavenly Ranking Tournament, which also determines the Twelve Emperors, mere months away, why would I deign to accept your challenge now? My aim is to utilize a match of earth-shattering significance to broadcast my might. Only by utterly vanquishing you, a martial artist of the Divine Venerate Seven Souls realm, will any further challenges be silenced."

Without further exchanges, the two combatants conjured their weapons, commencing their duel.

"Based on their auras, Wang Luo Sha appears to possess a slight edge over Xiang Qiu, having ascended to Divine Venerate Seven Souls. Nevertheless, discerning the precise victor between them at this juncture is a formidable task."

Observing the fierce clash between Xiang Qiu and Wang Luo Sha, Ye Mo assessed the fight with the detached air of a seasoned master. Such combat, he inwardly noted, held little true interest for him.

Yet, their devastating attacks resonated throughout the arena, captivating the onlookers. Each maneuver could be characterized as apocalyptic and thunderous. Xiang Qiu brandished the Overlord Spear, while Wang Luo Sha commanded the Rakshasa Giant Sword. Their clashing impacts fractured the very fabric of space, rendering the arena perilous for those of lesser cultivation.

Both warriors, hailing from the Divine Venerate Seven Souls tier, exhibited the formidable prowess of late-stage Divine Venerates, far eclipsing the capabilities of the other disciples present. Their every strike possessed the power to upend celestial bodies and extinguish stars.

After exchanging several hundred blows, the combatants disengaged momentarily, their expressions unreadable. While Wang Luo Sha's countenance remained masked, he inwardly acknowledged the surprising potency of Xiang Qiu's assault.

"Wang Luo Sha, is this the extent of your power? I confess, I am somewhat disappointed."

With a resounding roar!

Xiang Qiu thrust his spear, cleaving the air. The surrounding Wraith Energy coalesced at the spear's point, and with a sweeping motion, his technique unfolded like calligraphic strokes on silk, carving an immense pattern across the sky.

"Spear Dominates the World, Rivers and Mountains Society Diagram!"

A colossal visual manifestation materialized in the air, breaching multiple defenses and hurtling directly towards Wang Luo Sha's chest. Caught by surprise, Wang Luo Sha was forcefully driven back by this potent strike from Xiang Qiu.

"Xiang Qiu is incredible; I've never witnessed him unleash such a move before."

"It seems he has been holding back considerable power."

"He likely intends to make a significant impact at this critical juncture!"

Wang Luo Sha registered a flicker of surprise, unprepared for Xiang Qiu's hidden repertoire. However, his composure remained largely intact as he responded with a cold smirk: "Xiang Qiu, is this the full extent of your capabilities? Relying on such gambits makes it challenging to stand against me."

The instant Wang Luo Sha concluded his statement, he unleashed his Rakshasa Giant Sword with unparalleled swordsmanship. Each sweep carried immense gravitational force, and his ultimate killing move began to take form: "Allow me to demonstrate the terrifying might of my Rakshasa Giant Sword – Rakshasa Field!"

"Wang Luo Sha is finally employing the Rakshasa Field."

"To compel Wang Luo Sha to reveal the Rakshasa Field, Xiang Qiu's potential defeat is no cause for shame. The Rakshasa Field is intrinsically tied to the Rakshasa Giant Sword!"

Amidst a thunderous cacophony!

An immense, explosive force erupted from the Rakshasa Giant Sword, as countless streams of Wraith Energy coalesced to form the Rakshasa Field, engulfing the entire arena. Within this domain, spectral demons and various infernal apparitions materialized.

With a decisive gesture from Wang Luo Sha's greatsword, all the demonic entities within the field surged forward, converging upon Xiang Qiu.

"I have anticipated this very maneuver!"

Xiang Qiu countered with a sneer, executing a hand seal whose recognition was limited to a select few.

Yet, Ye Mo observed with clarity that Xiang Qiu had summoned a ninth rank seal exclusively for offense – the Sacred Fire Bow. This particular seal required a Divine Venerate Eight Souls wielder for its full might to be unleashed. However, even a Divine Venerate Seven Souls martial artist channeling all their power into it possessed the capability to injure any opponent within the same cultivation level.

It was evident that Xiang Qiu was staking the entire battle's outcome on the Sacred Fire Bow.

"It seems Xiang Qiu dared to openly challenge Wang Luo Sha relying on the Sacred Fire Bow, unbeknownst to him that the Sacred Fire Bow was something I taught to the Yang family."

A faint smirk touched Ye Mo's lips.

Though the Yang family had allied with the Wraith Clan, their renown was not widespread. Nevertheless, Xiang Qiu was aware of them, which led him to obtain a seal crafted by Yang Zu. Despite its rudimentary nature, Xiang Qiu intended to leverage its formidable power to vanquish Wang Luo Sha.

"Wang Luo Sha, let’s see how you withstand this move!"

Xiang Qiu bellowed, channeling the entirety of his Dantian's power into the seal. A bow forged of flames, complete with an arrow, materialized before him. He nocked the flaming arrow and drew it back with speed.

Whizz!

A colossal fiery silhouette slashed across the heavens, initiating a torrent of fiery beams. This arrow appeared to awaken a dormant fire spirit, relentlessly tearing through the fabric of space itself.

The arrow, imbued with unparalleled might, pierced through the battlefield, annihilating the demonic entities within the Rakshasa Field even before it reached them, instantly reducing them to mere dust.

Every disciple observing the clash could palpable feel the arrow's immense power, and Wang Luo Sha’s Rakshasa Field teetered on the verge of complete collapse.

"Not good, Wang Luo Sha’s about to lose!"

One of the observing Supreme Elders recognized the dire situation immediately.

Wang Luo Sha himself was stunned by the turn of events. As his Rakshasa Field fractured, his Rakshasa Giant Sword met the fiery arrow head-on. In an instant, a blinding conflagration erupted, engulfing the entire arena in its incandescent glow.

Xiang Qiu's countenance turned ashen, while Wang Luo Sha was propelled backward by the fiery blast, crashing to the ground and spitting blood.

"Wang Luo Sha actually lost?"

The assembled crowd was in disbelief. The once invincible Wang Luo Sha had fallen to the newly ascended Xiang Qiu.

"Now, I, Xiang Qiu, am the leader of the Heavenly Ranking!"

Xiang Qiu proclaimed triumphantly, his face flushed with victory.

"Oh? Wang Luo Sha lost?"

At that exact moment, a voice laced with surprise echoed through the air, causing everyone to snap their heads towards the sky in astonishment.

"The Vice Chieftain has arrived!"

An excited murmur spread through the crowd.

"The Vice Chieftain actually came; this is excellent. I defeated Wang Luo Sha in front of so many people; the Vice Chieftain will surely praise me."

Upon witnessing the arrival of the Vice Chieftain, Xiang Qiu was overcome with a powerful surge of emotion. This victory had catapulted him to prominence, and he was certain the Vice Chieftain would acknowledge his feat. He relished the thought of showing Ye Mo that they now occupied different spheres, despite his status as Elder Mengxin's adopted son.