For a moment, Mo Tianji didn’t know what had happened.
Obviously, he was invincible here with his Soul Formation Realm cultivation and a body that could almost absorb damage like it was nothing.
Although Bai Zihan’s slam didn’t really do much damage to him, the fact that Bai Zihan could stop his attack and even restrain him made him cautious.
“Who are you?”
Mo Tianji asked curiously.
From the Bai Clan, he only knew about Bai Xueqing—Bai Zihan was definitely not a female.
“Tsk! Escaped.”
Bai Zihan said, annoyed.
He was thinking about taking care of Mo Tianji here and now.
It was an optimal opportunity, as he had already anticipated that Mo Tianji was going to attack them.
With Mo Tianji’s underestimation and carelessness, this was the best chance.
He just didn’t expect that his attack wouldn’t do anything to Mo Tianji, whose body was somewhat weird.
“Ignoring me.”
Mo Tianji muttered, more amused than angry.
On the other hand, Bai Zihan’s feat shocked and surprised everyone who was watching.
“This… how is this possible?”
Zhao Chen muttered, his expression as if he had seen something that shouldn’t be real.
When Mo Tianji attacked their side, none of them—including Zhao Chen—could even respond.
But Bai Zihan not only stopped Mo Tianji, he even landed a heavy blow, though it didn’t seem to do much damage to Mo Tianji.
It’s not like he thought Mo Tianji was invincible and no one could stand up to him, but it was a different story when the person doing it was Bai Zihan, the one he looked down on.
This was the same reaction the other bystanders had.
“Did Bai Zihan just beat Mo Tianji?”
“I didn’t even see Mo Tianji move, but Bai Zihan stopped him!”
…
Bai Xueqing and Dugu Lianxin had also stopped in their tracks, both with surprise on their faces.
“I didn’t think there was someone else in the Bai Clan apart from you who could stop Mo Tianji,”
Dugu Lianxin said.
She assumed Bai Xueqing already knew about this and was faking her earlier desperation—when in reality, Bai Xueqing knew that there was someone who can take care of Mo Tianji.
Though in fact, Bai Xueqing was indeed surprised beyond belief.
It was one thing for Bai Zihan to have recently changed and shown some progress; it was another for him to go toe-to-toe with one of the strongest in their generation.
Even she knew that defeating Mo Tianji wouldn’t be easy for her.
Although Bai Zihan hadn’t defeated Mo Tianji—and perhaps couldn’t—the fact that he could handle his attack and counter made it clear he wasn’t helpless.
When Dugu Lianxin said those words, Bai Xueqing didn’t respond.
It would’ve been better if Dugu Lianxin didn’t know the truth and kept this misunderstanding.
Perhaps then she would realize her plan—to stall and let Mo Tianji wipe out the Bai Clan—wouldn’t work.
And then there was Bai Xinyue, who was more shocked than anyone.
She knew Bai Zihan—knew how weak he truly was.
No talent. No hard work. Only knew how to stir chaos and bully others.
(Just how did he get so strong?)
He was someone she didn’t even consider a threat.
Someone she thought she could deal with anytime.
But now?
Could she?
She knew she couldn’t. At least, not without using her trump card—and she didn’t want to waste that on just Bai Zihan.
Han Zhenwu saw it too, his eyes gleaming with interest and a growing desirre to pull Bai Zihan to his side.
Meanwhile, Bai Zihan didn’t think anything he did was as impressive as others made it seem.
First of all, Mo Tianji hadn’t gone all out.
Secondly, he already knew Mo Tianji would make a move on the Bai Clan before he actually did.
And with his body refined by the Primordial Chaos Body Refinement Technique, it was fairly easy to overpower Mo Tianji in terms of brute strength.
“I thought I’d get bored and tried to make things interesting, but didn’t expect someone like you to show up,”
Mo Tianji said.
Bai Zihan chuckled and gave him a smirk.
“What’s funny?”
Even Mo Tianji was getting frustrated at how Bai Zihan wasn’t taking him seriously.
“Mo Tianji, do you think you’re very clever?”
Bai Zihan said, voice dripping with mockery.
“You’re clearly here for this.”
Bai Zihan took out the Heaven-Grade Artifact he won from Zhao Chen.
Although Mo Tianji acted as if he was just playing around, his true goal from the start had been the artifact—Bai Zihan knew that well.
Mo Tianji had deliberately stirred conflict between the Li-Zhao alliance and the Bai Clan to weaken both sides.
Then he could swoop in and take the artifact without resistance.
Even if others knew he took it, after seeing the carnage he caused, no one would dare oppose him.
But Bai Zihan had already seen through the whole scheme.
Mo Tianji might act carefree, but he had a devious, calculating mind.
Unfortunately for him, Bai Zihan wasn’t so easy to fool.
“That… is that a Heaven-Grade Artifact?”
“Damn! So that’s why they were fighting.”
“How the hell did Bai Zihan even get something like that?”
“Should we… join in and try our luck?”
…
The crowd’s attention locked onto the artifact in Bai Zihan’s hand. Some instantly recognized its grade.
Mo Tianji frowned as his plan was exposed. Moreover, now everyone could see the artifact and it became more troublesome to take it than he planned.
“How did you figure it out?”
Mo Tianji asked.
“Anyone with half a brain could see through your little scheme. What, did you think you were some mastermind?”
Bai Zihan mocked, full of arrogance.
“YOU!”
Mo Tianji felt rage unlike anything he’d experienced.
It was the first time anyone had insulted him so openly—and exposed him so thoroughly.
His strength and reputation had always been enough to keep others in line.
But Bai Zihan? Bai Zihan had disrespected him over and over.
“You’re going to regret this!”