The legendary warrior

"I must admit. Your strength has now reached the peak of the Skin Refinement! But if you want to be the strongest one of the ten outer disciples, you still have a long way to go," Rufus said condescendingly, the atmosphere intensifying with each second.

"Really? Well then, let's see if you can maintain your rank at the top of the ten outer disciples... or not," Ricky responded seriously.

Ricky pulled out his saber from behind, the double forces of fire and ice encapsulating the weapon. At the same time, he had also begun to channel the saber-light in his body.

"Boom!"

Rufus' rising spiritual energy showed blood vitality being released. This sudden development caught the attention of the spectators.

What was happening? Usually only the warriors of Blood Purification could do this!

"This is blood vitality! But Rufus hasn't had a breakthrough to Blood Purification yet! How can it be?" Many disciples said, greatly confused.

"Here's a possibility! Maybe he's in the level between the Skin Refinement and the Blood Purification. It's considered Half-step to Blood Purification." Some inner disciples speculated.

"I'm guessing he intends to breakthrough to Blood Purification after reinstating first place!"

"Well of course, anyone would do that! You know, the reward for winning first place is quite prestigious."

The volume of chatter increased.

"Half-step to Blood Purification! Is this your card up your sleeve?" Ricky asked inquisitively.

"That's none of your business. All you need to know is that it's more than enough to defeat you." Rufus responded with confidence.

He revealed a weapon from the scabbard in his back. Surprisingly, it was a big hammer. This was somewhat uncharacteristic of Rufus. But bearing in mind that Rufus was a casting master, the shape of the weapon was not surprising at all.

"Three hammers of flushing vitality! One to heaven! Two to earth! Three to the universe!"

into the air, spinning around rapidly. Then he blasted out

depicted the collapse of heaven and earth, and

"Assemble the power!"

then shot up this tremendous power, which then

his skills, a little worried after seeing

longer conceal his true power. Suddenly, physical power, infernal power and frosty power all fused with Ricky's saber under the Devouring Skill, elevating

was relatively weak, with his regained spiritual

and he raised it up into

tapped it! That's amazing!" Some outer disciples remarked upon seeing

he still retained his power. Perhaps I have been too

his saber-light is very weak, he can still stand up to a fight with Rufus of Half-step to Blood Purification by his own strength! The outcome

......

"Boom!"

saber and hammer. As this happened, the power of the spiritual energy fused with blood vitality and the power of the spiritual energy fused with saber-light

collision. But the moment they had regained their footing, they rushed immediately back at

which burst forth each time a warrior had reached to the limit of Skin Refinement made the spectators watch the fight even more attentively. The rigid combat causing many

was very strong, using his power of Half-step to Blood Purification. While Ricky's force came from merging the Light Apperception with his own power. Therefore, each time they came towards each other, they were evenly matched. The winner could be

inner disciples in Refinement and Casting Faction shouted encouragement at Rufus. They also wanted Ricky dead, because he posed a big threat to both of their

......

"Boom!"

separated once more, before stopping to stare seriously at each

me like this, from years of battling many outer disciples. Even if you lose today, you can

in the same level!" Ricky responded, adopting Rufus' tone. "Therefore, even when you lose today, you

what? Arrogant people

I'm still alive now aren't I?" Ricky replied with sarcasm.

I will show you the real power of a casting master!" Rufus said seriously. This,