The Urban Cultivation Grandmaster

Chapter 49: The Powerful Realm of Divine Abilities!

The next day, at Tianjiang Cultivator Academy, in Mu Tian’s residence in the Three Lakes Region. Early the next morning, the area outside Mu Tian’s residence buzzed with activity, as if everyone knew a grand spectacle was about to unfold. Benches and sunflower seeds were all set and ready, with everyone waiting for the show to begin. The Jin Family’s “Little Leopard” vs. Grandmaster Mu Tian! Informants from various factions in Tianjiang City were hidden in the corners, and some highly influential figures had even come in person to watch the spectacle. Take Mayor Li and Wang Jian, for example. Amid the crowd’s anticipation, around the time the rising sun had climbed halfway up the mountain, a burly man rushed toward Mu Tian’s residence. He moved like the wind—true to his name, as swift as a leopard and as swift as thunder. Though his stride did not appear fast, in the blink of an eye he had already covered a great distance. Golden Leopard！ Everyone grew excited; after waiting so long, the main character had finally made his grand entrance. The Golden Leopard swept his gaze around the area and immediately broke into a smile: “All the better—the more people here, the better. That way, once we defeat Mu Tian, the blow to him will be even greater, and it’ll be the perfect way to avenge Ah Feng.” Without further ado, Golden Leopard quickened his pace and soon reached the edge of the Sanjang Pavilion, where Mu Tian’s secluded villa came into view from a distance. Golden Leopard walked directly across the water and roared, “Mu Tian, come out!!!” The Golden Leopard had channeled his spiritual energy into this shout, making the sound incredibly loud—it shattered the tranquility and peace of the small courtyard! “Splash!” Before he received a response from inside the villa, the Golden Leopard’s guard went up instantly. He leapt into the air to dodge, staring down in horror. Two giant pythons—one white, one blue—burst out of the water, constantly flicking their tongues at Jin Bo as a threatening warning. Having spent the past two years on the mountain frontier, Golden Leopard was all too familiar with spirit beasts. At a glance, he could tell that these two giant pythons, each with a crest on its head, were no ordinary creatures. One emitted spiritual energy fluctuations every bit as powerful as his own—perhaps even deeper and more enigmatic—while the other, though slightly weaker, was still not far behind his own cultivation at the eighth level of the Condensation Vein Realm. What’s going on! Are these spirit beasts raised by Mu Tian? The Golden Leopard’s heart sank. He was confident he could defeat the two spirit beasts, but if Mu Tian refused to fight him one-on-one, with these two beasts by his side, he wouldn’t stand a chance against Mu Tian. As the Golden Leopard was taken aback, someone in the crowd watching from the sidelines let out a cry of surprise. Among them, Wang Jian was particularly stunned—weren’t these the two giant pythons they’d encountered in the mountains? And Mu Tian had actually tamed them. “You’re looking for me?” Just then, Mu Tian stepped out of the house, cradling the adorable little Black Bear as he made his way to the Sanjang Pavilion. Mu Tian had devoted himself entirely to his cultivation and wasn’t very aware of what was happening in the outside world, so he was quite curious as to why someone was causing trouble for him. “My name is Golden Leopard, and Golden Phoenix is my sister.” Golden Leopard, completely unafraid of the two giant pythons glaring menacingly nearby, barked at Mu Tian. “Oh,” Mu Tian realized—so they’d come to cause trouble. The Golden Leopard clasped his hands in a bow and said with a stern expression, “You, the renowned Master Mu, are a figure of great renown throughout the land—I, The Golden Leopard, have great admiration for you. However, your character leaves much to be desired; you’re petty and narrow-minded! It was originally just a squabble between two young girls—why did you have to blow it out of proportion, use your power to bully others, and suppress my Jin family? Do you really think there’s no law in this world?” Mu Tian couldn’t help but chuckle. He hadn’t expected this burly man to be so eloquent—and quite skilled at turning the tables as well. “Go ask your own sister how things really happened. I’m in no mood to argue with you. As your sister said, strength is the ultimate truth among cultivators—weakness is an original sin. Isn’t that exactly why you’re here today—to enforce that truth?” Mu Tian wasn’t the competitive type; he’d never been interested in pointless fights. But today, having made great strides in his cultivation, he happened to run into someone who came looking for a fight—which was exactly what he wanted! Golden Leopard wasn’t one to beat around the bush either. Upon hearing Mu Tian’s words, he was instantly delighted. He’d been worried that Mu Tian might refuse the challenge, which would have made it difficult for him to make his move—but now things were going exactly as he’d hoped. “Great. I won’t beat around the bush, but are you sure you want to fight me one-on-one?” The Golden Leopard’s tone was laced with sarcasm as he eyed Mu Tian with contempt, seemingly mocking his meager cultivation level. He could gauge his opponent’s approximate cultivation level at a glance—a skill the Golden Leopard had honed through years of battling spirit beasts. With his wealth of experience, he could tell immediately that Mu Tian’s cultivation wasn’t high; in fact, it hadn’t even reached the sixth level of the Meridian Condensation Realm. It must be said that the Golden Leopard was a man who combined roughness with subtlety. He feared that Mu Tian might refuse a one-on-one duel and instead choose to team up with a spirit beast to take him on—which would make it rather difficult to achieve his goal of thoroughly humiliating and teaching Mu Tian a lesson. “Go ahead.” Mu Tian lacked the Golden Leopard’s wealth of experience, but he possessed the ability to analyze the Star Sea; with a single sweep of his gaze, he fully grasped the Golden Leopard’s true capabilities. Eighth Level of the Meridian Condensation Realm—a leopard shimmering with lightning lay dormant within his body. At that moment, the Thunder Leopard crouched, radiating a certain aura of “momentum.” Mu Tian was somewhat surprised; the Golden Leopard’s talent was indeed impressive—he had actually grasped the essence of the Divine Trial Realm. Though surprised, Mu Tian felt not a shred of fear. Although his cultivation was merely at the fifth level of the Meridian Condensation Realm, he had undergone a qualitative transformation over the past two days. At this stage of the Divine Power Realm, he had clearly become a being on par with the young offspring of a divine beast, with combat prowess far surpassing that of others at his level! The moment Mu Tian finished speaking, the Golden Leopard struck. The Golden Leopard employed Military Physical Fist. What was originally an ordinary martial art took on an extraordinary quality in its hands. As it struck, thunder roared, and flashes of lightning danced across its fist, creating a terrifying spectacle. The old joke about “generating power with love” had once been a source of laughter, but the Golden Leopard was actually generating electricity out of thin air. Wherever his fist struck, lightning flashed, and the air crackled with explosive pops! Due to his lack of experience, Mu Tian didn’t notice it at first, but having recently formed his Divine Body after reaching the Divine Power Realm, he instinctively dodged this terrifying blow. Does he have any shame left? He’s already far more powerful than everyone else, yet he attacks without warning—this is no different from a sneak attack! The onlookers immediately began to voice their complaints. While they had time to grumble, the two combatants were already locked in close-quarters combat. Fist against fist, locked in true combat, the area where they fought instantly descended into utter chaos, with spiritual energy shooting out in all directions and churning the very fabric of space! An ancient Wild Ox and a Thunder Leopard materialized behind the two, channeling the spiritual energy of heaven and earth as they engaged in a fierce battle. After a few exchanges, the Golden Leopard was taken aback. He never would have imagined that Mu Tian would choose to engage him in close combat—after all, that was his greatest strength. But once the fighting began, he found himself frustrated. Mu Tian was even more terrifying than he had imagined. Although his cultivation level was lower, the Wild Ox visualization diagram he had cultivated was truly monstrous—his realm was extraordinarily high, and his strength was terrifying. Several times, he withstood Mu Tian’s attacks head-on without showing the slightest sign of weakness. After all, he was at least two minor levels higher than Mu Tian! What frustrated Golden Leopard the most was his opponent’s incredibly formidable physique. If it weren’t for the fact that spirit beasts at the Meridian Condensation Realm couldn’t take human form, he would have genuinely believed he was fighting the young offspring of a divine beast, rather than a living, breathing human. After over a hundred rounds of combat, the two were still deadlocked. Although Golden Leopard still held the upper hand—basically keeping Mu Tian on the defensive while Mu Tian could only fight back—Golden Leopard was far from comfortable. His opponent grew bolder as the battle went on, with boundless stamina and an incredibly rich supply of spiritual energy, showing no signs of weakening due to a shortage of spiritual power. “Impossible! How can you be this powerful?! This isn’t the kind of combat prowess a Sixth-Level Meridian Condensation Realm cultivator should possess!” The Golden Leopard exclaimed in horror. A radiant smile spread across Mu Tian’s face as he silently marveled at the power of the Divine Accomplishment Realm cultivation technique. He replied with a mysterious chuckle, “No! I’m clearly only at the fifth level of the Meridian Condensation Realm—what’s there to make such a fuss about?!”