Peerless Martial Expert in the City
Chapter 376 - 379: As Long as You’re Alive, There’s Always a Chance

Chapter 376: Chapter 379: As Long as You’re Alive, There’s Always a Chance

Why did Old Master Liu trust him so much, and sometimes, they even felt that Old Master Liu’s treatment of him was not at all like how one would treat an old servant, but rather like a close and trusted friend because the look he gave him, and the way he spoke to him, always carried a sense of respect!

At this moment, they finally understood!

The respect Old Master Liu had for him was not merely due to his medical skills, he himself was as formidable a master as Old Master Liu!

When it came to the terrifying impact of Old Master Liu’s strike.

Xiao Yi, who bore the brunt of it, being the true target of his palm, experienced the impact much more profoundly than anyone else!

Almost as soon as the old man moved, Xiao Yi felt as if the space around his entire body were twisting, all the air seemed to solidify suddenly, an immense pressure emanated from Liu Tianzheng’s body and washed over him.

It was... Middle Tier of the Condensation Period!

Xiao Yi’s gaze was fixed on that aged hand, slightly withered, appearing to move very slowly, yet it covered the distance with astonishing speed, as though it could envelop the whole heavens and earth, blocking out the skies. Inside his body, the Carefree True Energy ran wild in an instant, desperately enduring that terrible pressure, revealing all his strength without any more concealment, but still, the corner of his mouth quickly brimmed with a trace of blood.

"What, it’s actually the Condensation Period!"

As the True Qi inside Xiao Yi ran wild, bringing his aura and True Energy to their peak, the eyes of the two elders on the scene almost simultaneously burst with a ray of light, their faces revealed an incredulous look as they stared at Xiao Yi. Even the palm Elder Liu had already struck momentarily slowed, suspended in the air.

This fact brought with it an earth-shaking shock for them!

Beneath the Condensation, all are mere ants!

But what about reaching Condensation?

Xiao Yi was so young, yet he had already reached the Condensation Period, how could this be possible!

Condensation was a colossal chasm, one that countless geniuses might not be able to cross in their entire lifetimes!

Yet... this was indeed the aura of the Condensation Period!

They were both at the Middle Tier strength of the Condensation Period, and their sensitivity to this kind of aura was absolutely accurate. The youngster before them was not only half-step into Condensation, he had reached the Initial Tier of the Condensation Period!

This youngster must not be left alive!

Flashing through countless thoughts in a split second, a notion suddenly surged in Liu Tianzheng’s mind, a trace of ruthlessness flickered in his eyes, and the energy in his palm increased wildly again. His palm, which had hesitated slightly, once more descended upon Xiao Yi!

The Bone Tempering Period and the Condensation Period were completely different. If it were just the Bone Tempering Period, he would have nothing to fear. An ant, no matter how industrious, cannot travel far, cannot reach high places. With the power of the Liu Family, they did not worry about him. But if it came to the Condensation Period, it was entirely different, already a potential threat!

Moreover, he knew that his grandson and the person before him were a life-and-death menace, and before his grandson could step into the Condensation Period and grow stronger, he could not leave behind such a huge threat!

Watching Liu Tianzheng’s move, the gaunt old man beside him couldn’t help but startle, and as he saw that trace of ruthlessness flash through Liu Tianzheng’s eyes, he lowered his head slowly, his face revealing a silent, tacit expression.

Years of companionship had forged an unspoken understanding between them; a single gesture or a glance was enough to decipher each other’s thoughts.

The elder’s gaze fell on Xiao Yi, who stood there with great difficulty, blood trickling from the corner of his mouth, yet still standing firm and staring intently at Old Master Liu as if he intended to confront him. In his eyes, there was a faint trace of pity and sympathy.

At twenty years old, he had already stepped into the Condensation period, an absolute sign of a genuine, stunningly talented genius. What a true pity!

The old man shook his head, knowing that as Liu Tianzheng’s palm descended, such a genuine genius would completely vanish from this world, utterly obliterated into nothingness!

Yes, utterly obliterated into nothingness!

He knew all too well the extent of Liu Tianzheng’s power. He had also sensed Xiao Yi’s aura and didn’t believe that Xiao Yi could withstand Liu Tianzheng’s blow. Liu Tianzheng’s palm technique was the Iron Sand Palm; when this technique reached a certain realm, the temperature in the palm was hot enough to melt anything. Thus, Xiao Yi essentially had no chance of even turning into a lump of flesh!

But then...

Just as Liu Tianzheng’s palm was about to press down on Xiao Yi, a sudden unease blossomed in his heart.

Kid, go to hell!

There was still a chance to spare your life, but since you’re so young and have already stepped into Condensation, it seems your fate is sealed!

As the Palm Force slowly closed in on Xiao Yi, Liu Tianzheng’s face revealed a ferocious expression, and he accelerated his palm toward Xiao Yi more fiercely than ever.

This kid is going to die!

It’s a pity. At such a young age, to still stand under an attack from Old Master Liu without falling is certainly a sign of absolute talent. In the future, it will be a matter of great pride to speak of!

Those hiding behind the withered elder did not know the extent of Xiao Yi’s abilities. They simply found it impressive that Xiao Yi could still stand, which was far stronger than any of them. Watching Old Master Liu’s palm descend toward Xiao Yi’s head, they all knew he had absolutely no chance of surviving, and their eyes couldn’t help but reveal a complexity of emotions.

Xiao Yi himself could feel he was on the brink of despair. Only now did he truly realize how vast the gap in Combat Power was when facing this old man.

It was not just a gap in realm but more importantly, a discrepancy in accumulated experience. The opponent had been in the Condensation period for who knows how many years, and those years of Arduous Cultivation — how could they be taken lightly?

Could it be... I’m truly going to die today?

No... no...

Within Xiao Yi’s chest, a strong will to live suddenly surged, and a look of sheer determination flashed in his eyes. His demeanor intensified as he managed to rally further strength!

If he couldn’t win, he would at least escape!

As long as he remained alive, there would be an opportunity in the future!

In that instant, a resolutely firm thought streaked across Xiao Yi’s mind as he looked at the huge palm before him and made a decision, raising his hand slowly!

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