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Chapter 895 - 867: Li Chen’s Countermeasure

Chapter 895: Chapter 867: Li Chen’s Countermeasure

True Qi is also divided into realms.

This fact was something Li Chen had learned from the elders during his last visit to the relic.

The first type is the simplest, just like how Li Chen used to be, using True Qi to enhance his physical strength and speed.

This is the simplest application, also known as the First Layer Realm.

When one reaches the second layer, which was after Li Chen truly stepped into the rank of martial artists, he began to discover new ways of utilizing True Qi.

Releasing True Qi externally!

It was much like when Li Chen was in the House of Machinery, using True Qi to form a barrier, isolating himself from enemy attacks.

Of course, what Li Chen could currently manage amounted to just that.

Once True Qi leaves his body too far, he can no longer control it, causing the energy to dissipate immediately.

Thus, the Third Layer Realm emerged.

True Qi leaving the body!

For martial artists who have reached this realm, their cultivation has already advanced to an extraordinarily profound level. Hence, their True Qi becomes so solid that even when it leaves their body, it doesn’t dissipate for a while and can even be used as a weapon.

Such a realm is what’s called True Qi Leaving the Body!

The attack that just grazed past Li Chen’s ear carried no chilling sharpness of weapons. What it did have was the unique sharpness and burning intensity of True Qi.

Clearly, that wasn’t a hidden weapon but was True Qi itself!

"Not bad, kid. You actually recognize True Qi leaving the body." Yu Manfang looked at Li Chen, the corner of his mouth curling up slightly, as if in a smile.

However, this smile was extremely unpleasant to look at.

At least, in Li Chen’s eyes, it was.

"I didn’t expect this old guy’s cultivation to be this high. This... is really troublesome..." Li Chen thought to himself with some frustration.

Although his control over Red Moon had reached a very high level, maintaining this state for too long was still risky.

Moreover, if he fell out of this state, his body would become weak as a result.

If he couldn’t defeat Yu Manfang even in this state, Li Chen was certain that once he became weak, this old guy would strike him down in an instant.

"Kid, your strength is decent. At least within the Profound Level, you can be considered impressive. But you still fail to grasp the gap between the two of us."

Yu Manfang shook his head lightly and then waved his hand.

"Ssst——"

A ’Light Sword’ emitting layers of flame-like radiance appeared in Yu Manfang’s hand.

"Condensing Qi into Sword." Li Chen’s expression darkened further.

"Whoosh——"

In the blink of an eye, Yu Manfang had already reached Li Chen’s side, the ’Qi Sword’ in his hand slashing down toward Li Chen.

"Clang!!"

Red Moon blocked the strike, but Li Chen’s body was uncontrollably knocked backward.

"Boom!!"

He crashed heavily into the wall behind him.

The impact was so forceful that even the wall cracked in numerous places from the collision.

Before Li Chen could catch his breath, Yu Manfang was already charging at him again, swinging his sword directly at Li Chen’s neck.

"So fast!"

Li Chen’s pupils contracted sharply as he instinctively dodged to the side.

"Ssst!"

The Qi Sword, slicing through iron like mud, plunged straight into the wall, leaving a narrow, deep gash as if cutting through tofu.

Li Chen narrowly avoided the strike, and his fist thrust fiercely toward Yu Manfang’s flank.

"Boom!!"

To Li Chen’s surprise, his punch not only landed but seemed effective.

With that single strike, he sent Yu Manfang flying.

"Crash!"

Yu Manfang slammed to the ground, his entire figure buried in the rubble of stones left by the earlier battle.

"Hmm?" Li Chen vaguely sensed that something felt off.

"Could it be that his True Qi has indeed been depleted, so he resorted to this method to wear down my True Qi, hoping for a decisive strike?"

He could feel that his earlier punch had solidly hit Yu Manfang. Additionally, the True Qi defense on Yu Manfang’s body didn’t seem as strong as Li Chen had expected. Li Chen even felt that with just a bit more force, he could completely break through Yu Manfang’s True Qi defense.

"But... even knowing that, so what? I still fell into his trap." Li Chen chuckled bitterly. During their prior exchanges, he’d already consumed a considerable portion of his True Qi.

Though he still had more than half left, it was evident Yu Manfang believed he wouldn’t last much longer.

Indeed, against an ordinary Mystic Rank Martial Artist, they wouldn’t last long in his hands.

"That was finally an attack with some semblance of power." Yu Manfang emerged from the rubble, looking coldly at Li Chen as he spoke.

However, hearing Yu Manfang’s words only confirmed Li Chen’s suspicions.

"It seems he’s banking on my True Qi running out, so he wants to end this quickly. Right now, he’s just putting on a strong front."

A cold smile emerged on Li Chen’s lips.

He knew exactly how his attack felt, how much damage it caused, and the sensation of striking an enemy.

Moreover, that punch had directly penetrated Yu Manfang’s defense, hitting his physical body.

After taking such a hit, no Earth-level Expert could possibly walk away unscathed.

In Li Chen’s mind: This old guy... is overacting a little too much.

"But if I keep dragging this out, I probably won’t last much longer either." Li Chen shook his head. In his view, Yu Manfang seemed to have prepared extensively for this confrontation.

"Fine, let’s go all out. Worst-case scenario, I’ll fight and retreat!"

A mad glint appeared on Li Chen’s face.

He knew full well what could happen if he allowed this guy to continue unchecked.

"I... cannot die here!"

Li Chen stared at Yu Manfang, who continued pressing toward him, an increasingly frenzied expression spreading across his face.

"Looks like I’ll have to take a gamble; otherwise, I really will have to run!"

Li Chen took a deep breath. Things had escalated to this point, and he figured he’d lose his chance to run even if he tried.

"So, I have to take you down to get out of here?"

A cold smile crept onto Li Chen’s lips.

"Since you like desperate struggles, let’s have one worth remembering!"

Li Chen focused his Inner Vision, seeing the cluster of True Qi suppressing the Mysterious Energy inside him. After a moment of hesitation, he decisively gathered the True Qi together.

With the True Qi no longer suppressing it, the Mysterious Energy instantly became chaotic and wild.

"Since you like risky games, I’ll play along with you!"

When Li Chen raised his head again, his eyes were brimming with killing intent so thick it was nearly tangible.

"Let’s begin!!"