The Beautiful CEO’s Close Bodyguard
Chapter 406 - 0406: The Duel Begins (Second Update)

Chapter 406: Chapter 0406: The Duel Begins (Second Update)

Chu Ge, despite his youth and vigor, possessed a mindset far superior to that of ordinary people when facing challenges. For instance, at this moment, he was being stared at ferociously and sharply by Elder Gui, whose eyes were as menacing as those of an eagle from behind his silver mask.

If it were an ordinary person, they would have likely already been overwhelmed by Elder Gui’s imposing aura, causing their mind to descend into chaos.

He steadied his own mind, remaining undaunted no matter how Elder Gui tried to pressure him or how he unleashed his aura at full force.

Slowly closing his eyes, Chu Ge adjusted his own aura to its most active state, which was also his most accustomed state.

Seeing Chu Ge slowly close his eyes, a hint of pleasure flashed through Elder Gui’s eyes. He thought that Chu Ge was frightened by his gaze and dared not meet his eyes, so he had closed his own.

Thinking this, Elder Gui continued to speak, intentionally provoking Chu Ge. Seeing that Chu Ge kept his eyes closed and ignored him, the pleasure in Elder Gui’s eyes intensified.

The black Spiritual Power in his hands grew increasingly abundant, rolling like dark clouds in Elder Gui’s palms—they seemed like bottomless voids that inspired fresh fear in those who looked upon them.

Now is the time!

Elder Gui made up his mind, as he hurled the Spiritual Power straight towards Chu Ge, who kept his eyes closed and seemed unaware of Elder Gui’s sneak attack.

The onlookers gasped in shock, wanting to warn Chu Ge, but Elder Gui’s Spiritual Power had already reached Chu Ge’s face—it was too late for warnings now.

People averted their eyes, unable to bear the sight, thinking that such a talent like Chu Ge was ultimately going to fall to Elder Gui’s surprise attack; it was truly too regrettable.

Some of the older crowd even shook their heads and sighed, regretting that they did not advise Chu Ge more, after all, he was just a greenhorn who was unaware of the treacherous hearts in the world of martial arts, especially when facing a character like Elder Gui.

The joy in Elder Gui’s eyes grew more intense as he watched the black mist approach Chu Ge’s top of the skull, a disdainful smile curling at the corners of his mouth beneath the silver mask.

He had originally thought that Chu Ge must be quite formidable, yet it seemed he was nothing special after all.

Thinking that a genius of this generation was about to fall by his hand, Elder Gui felt a surge of excitement.

Although he felt it was a pity that Chu Ge’s Spiritual Power had not been absorbed by him, Chu Ge as a person was too dangerous. With such cultivation talent, it was only a matter of time before he would trample Elder Gui underfoot.

Just as the black clouds drew near and Chu Ge was about to fall to Elder Gui’s palm strike, Chu Ge’s eyes suddenly snapped open.

His eyes, clear and cold, were free of any impurities, the epitome of purity and clarity that cultivators yearned for.

Gazing straight at the black mist, he knew that it was Elder Gui’s Spiritual Power.

Elder Gui, startled by Chu Ge suddenly opening his eyes, actually jumped in fright. However, seeing Chu Ge’s eyes daring to directly gaze at his Spiritual Power, a malicious thought instantly crossed his mind.

The onlookers, who had awaited the screams for a long time without hearing any, turned their heads back in confusion, only to witness a scene that shocked them to their core.

The black Spiritual Power seemed to have grown eyes of its own, no longer aiming for Chu Ge’s top of the skull, but shooting straight towards Chu Ge’s eyes instead.

Chu Ge’s eyes narrowed, a hint of ruthlessness flickering in their depths, as he stood his ground without moving, his gaze fixed on the black Spiritual Power.

Visible to the naked eye, Chu Ge’s clothing billowed without wind, as if a gusty maelstrom brewed within his body, the raging winds vying to burst forth, rustling his robes.

The black Spiritual Power seemed to be intimidated by Chu Ge; it staggered back as if it were a living being aware of Chu Ge’s terror-inducing presence.

Elder Gui was clearly startled, finding it hard to believe that his own Spiritual Power was actually inferior to a mere glare from Chu Ge.

What Elder Gui didn’t realize was that this seemingly simple glare actually involved fifty percent of Chu Ge’s power.

As Chu Ge closed his eyes to adjust the aura around him, he naturally sensed the Spiritual Power Elder Gui had directed at him, faintly feeling that Elder Gui had only used fifty percent of his power, so Chu Ge responded with an equal measure of his own.

Elder Gui displayed the strength of an Innate Grandmaster, leading Chu Ge to believe Elder Gui’s abilities truly matched that of an Innate Grandmaster.

As for his own strength, although he appeared to be at the Late Innate stage, Chu Ge fully understood that his real strength was that of an Innate Grandmaster, so when Elder Gui utilized fifty percent of his power, Chu Ge matched it with fifty percent of his own as well.

However, Elder Gui seemed to muster only forty percent power, and before Chu Ge even began to exert himself, Elder Gui was already defeated.

"Humph, I was merely testing you. You do indeed have some skills, and dying by my hand won’t be a waste of my time."

Masking the fear in his eyes, Elder Gui arrogantly declared, as if Chu Ge was beneath his notice.

The spectators, seeing not only that Chu Ge was unharmed but also that he seemed to have won their initial test of strength, began to murmur amongst themselves.

To put it nicely, it was a first-round exploration between the two; to put it bluntly, Elder Gui had aimed for a surprise attack on Chu Ge which not only had been anticipated and foiled by Chu Ge but also resulted in Elder Gui being driven back.

Chu Ge’s mouth curled into a smirk, completely disregarding Elder Gui’s excuses.

Among masters, a single move can reveal the scope of an opponent’s abilities. With just one collision at fifty percent force, Elder Gui was bested and Chu Ge knew his true capabilities.

"Humph, the real duel starts now!"

Suddenly, Elder Gui spoke, directing Replenishing Spiritual Energy towards Chu Ge, this time not holding back with just fifty percent power, but exerting his full strength.

He was aware of his own capabilities, as was Chu Ge, so Elder Gui understood the only way to triumph over Chu Ge was with the element of surprise.

"Humph, you’ve attempted a sneak attack once and wish to try it again?"

Chu Ge sneered coldly, this time choosing not to dodge.

Having gauged Elder Gui’s abilities in that initial exchange, Chu Ge knew why Elder Gui would attempt another sneak attack, and this time, he planned not to hold back.

Both men exerted their full strength; a black and a white Spiritual Power collided mid-air, emitting a thunderous roar.

Those around them who were watching closely were sent flying by the strong currents from the clash of Spiritual Energy, but fortunately, these were no ordinary individuals; they quickly steadied themselves.

What astonished them though was Chu Ge’s power; after that palm strike with Elder Gui, Elder Gui’s mouth was streaked with blood, whereas Chu Ge appeared effortlessly composed, allowing one to imagine just how formidable Chu Ge’s strength was.