Chapter 006 Upgrade, Qi Energy Emerges

One palm strike after another, a continuous barrage of attacks fell upon Li Bin. After enduring all twenty-four moves of the Qingbo Palm technique, he had withstood over twenty attacks. Unable to counterattack or even escape, Li Bin collapsed on the training ground, spitting out blood.

"Did he win? Indeed, those who dare to accept challenges possess some skills; one has footwork, and the other has palm techniques..." Zhuge Xiang actually won, leaving many spectators below somewhat astonished, followed by a realization. It turns out that Zhuge Xiang, who dared to accept Li Bin's challenge, had also learned a set of palm techniques.

Although Zhuge Xiang had not comprehended the Qi energy, and his Qingbo Palm was merely a collection of techniques he had learned, the opponent he faced was none other than Li Bin, who also had not grasped the Qi energy. Despite the mysterious nature of the Phantom Step, under the control of Zhuge Xiang's Qingbo Palm, Li Bin felt as if he were ensnared in a spider's web, unable to evade the relentless series of attacks from Zhuge Xiang.

Just as Li Bin fell into a coma, a mechanical voice reappeared. Immediately, Zhuge Xiang felt his exhausted body, as if a spring of clear water had suddenly emerged in a field that had been parched for years. He could distinctly sense a thread of energy being generated, coursing through his meridians, rapidly dispelling the fatigue within him. The sound of the system prompt also diverted Zhuge Xiang's attention away from the Duanchang San.

Zhuge Xiang fixed his gaze on Li Bin, who was rushing towards him, and also assumed the initial stance of the Qingbo Palm. His strike was as swift as a snake's tongue, with his palm aimed at Li Bin's chest at an unusual angle.

This is a set of palm techniques! Impossible! How could he have learned a set of palm techniques! At this moment, even Li Bin, no matter how foolish, understood that Zhuge Xiang's move was part of a set of palm techniques, which left him in disbelief. In the Shura Sect, without comprehending the energy, one cannot even come into contact with martial arts.

"Qi energy! This is Qi energy! I have finally succeeded." Clenching his fists and feeling the flow of Qi energy within him, Zhuge Xiang became excited. After a year of hard work, he had finally reaped the rewards, possessing Qi energy. From now on, he would also be a formal disciple of the Shura Sect.

If the Phantom Step is enigmatic and unpredictable in terms of movement, then the characteristic of the Clear Wave Palm is its interconnectedness, linking one ring to another

You have lost! Zhuge Xiang's face appeared before Li Bin, his eyes filled with a chilling coldness. He calmly uttered three words, his palm pressing against Li Bin's chest, executing one move after another in an unbroken sequence.

On the morning of the following day, in the training ground of the Shura Sect, Zhuge Xiang and Li Bin stood facing each other. Today marked the official duel between the two. Neither of them held any significant reputation within the Shura Sect, so there were not many spectators for their duel.

"Hehe, although I have not grasped the Qi energy, I have practiced the Thirty-Six Steps of the Phantom Walk no less than a thousand times in the past few days. It is impossible for you to even touch the corner of my garment." The exclamations of the disciples below the training ground inflated Li Bin's vanity, as he spoke proudly of the elusive Phantom Walk.

Indeed, as Zhuge Xiang stated, Li Bin was destined to lose. This was determined the moment he was struck by Zhuge Xiang's first palm, or perhaps it was sealed the instant his fist made contact with Zhuge Xiang's body

The techniques of the Qingbo Palm are few, yet once unleashed, they resemble the mysterious arts of evasion, with one strike following another in a relentless assault, akin to mercury spilling on the ground, unstoppable and overwhelming. Once struck by the first palm, it is almost as if one is entangled by silken threads, making it difficult to escape the subsequent attacks

"What? Is this the kind of evasive skill you learned from Zhao Feiyun?" After launching a series of attacks without success, Zhuge Xiang finally stopped, fixing his gaze on Li Bin and sarcastically remarked.

Zhuge Xiangping's indifferent attitude made Li Bin's brows twitch uncontrollably. For Li Bin, the most unbearable thing was Zhuge Xiang's disregard for him. In a fit of rage, Li Bin's voice became much sharper: "Zhuge Xiang, do you know that the attitude I dislike the most is yours? Your contemptuous demeanor truly makes one want to trample you underfoot."

A few onlookers gathered in twos and threes at the training ground, merely those who had risen early to train, curiously watching others duel. Those who have not comprehended the essence of energy can be said to be practitioners of the Qi Cultivation Fist. What techniques can such individuals employ in a duel

Seemingly unaware of the eerie nature of this ghostly step, Li Bin's fist struck heavily against Zhuge Xiang's back with a dull thud, akin to the sound of a drum. Zhuge Xiang's face turned pale, clearly indicating that this punch had shaken his internal organs.

Just looking at Zhuge Xiang's calm expression, Li Bin felt a sense of doubt in his heart. Wasn't it just yesterday that he drank the Lingguo juice containing the Heartbreak Powder right in front of him? At this moment, he should be feeling weak all over, dizzy and disoriented, shouldn't he? But why does it seem like none of that is apparent?

The injury was severe, and there was no time to wait for Zhuge Xiang's response. Li Bin tilted his head and fainted immediately. As for Zhuge Xiang, he furrowed his brow, pondering the Dan Chang San? The Ling Guo Jiang?

Temporarily suppressing his doubts about the Duanchang San, Li Bin stepped lightly on the Yuhua and Tushuling, appearing mysteriously behind Zhuge Xiang, and struck a punch towards his back: "I originally wanted to play with you a bit longer, but since you can't wait, I will send you to meet Yan Wang."

Thus, using oneself as bait to lure Li Bin into attacking may seem like a fleeting moment, but it is sufficient to determine the outcome of the battle. Fortunately, Zhuge Xiang won the gamble; these days of practicing the Qingbo Palm were not in vain.

Zhuge Xiang stood on the training ground, his coarse cloth garments billowing without wind, and his dark hair also fluttered. A faint aura emanated from his body, centered around him. Although the aura was weak, it was distinctly perceptible.

Oh... as soon as the two began to engage, many people below the training ground gasped in surprise

Those who originally did not comprehend the concept of Qi energy should fight similarly to ordinary people, lacking Qi energy and martial arts techniques. However, upon making a move, Li Bin's ghostly steps were evidently extraordinary; the evasive footwork just displayed was clearly not a coincidence

Defeated the ordinary person Li Bin, gained 11 experience points, achieved a level breakthrough, currently at the first layer of the Qi Nourishing Realm, and obtained 1 skill point

The Phantom Step is quite eerie; although the Clear Wave Palm is powerful, it is futile if it cannot hit him. Therefore, Zhuge Xiang conceived the idea of exchanging injury for injury, deliberately provoking Li Bin to take the initiative. At the moment his attack landed on Zhuge Xiang, he seized the opportunity and swiftly countered.

However, in recent days, Li Bin's ghostly steps have evidently not been without effect. At a critical moment, Li Bin made a slight misstep, feigning a movement, and surprisingly evaded Zhuge Xiang's strike.

Hoo hoo hoo ... ...

Li Bin's Ghost Step is agile and nimble, making it impossible for Zhuge Xiang to even touch the corners of his clothing. This has led to much discussion among the spectators below; on one hand, they marvel at Li Bin's Ghost Step technique, while on the other hand, they believe that Zhuge Xiang is destined to lose

Zhuge Xiang finds himself in a position of helplessness, or perhaps he is taking a gamble. If he succeeds, landing the first strike would secure his victory. However, if he fails and is hit by Li Bin, escaping the range of Qingbo Palm's attack, it would be exceedingly difficult for the injured Zhuge Xiang to turn the situation around.

With his pupils constricting, Li Bin stared in disbelief at the suddenly appearing palm. How is this possible? How could his palm keep up with his ghostly steps?

With a look of disdain, Zhuge Xiang indeed smiled contemptuously at Li Bin, who appeared somewhat desperate: "If you want me to respect you, the decision is not in my hands, but in yours. You have not grasped the essence of your energy yet you walk around with an air of self-satisfaction, even treating Niu Geng's loyalty as a weakness, acting so clever. What do you think you possess that would earn my respect?"

Observing Li Bin's figure shifting like a butterfly flitting through flowers, Zhuge Xiang's brow furrowed slightly. Although Li Bin had not grasped the true essence of the Phantom Steps, the mere execution of these movements made him difficult to pin down. Relying on the agility of the Phantom Steps, it was quite challenging for Zhuge Xiang to catch him. After launching six or seven attacks in succession, all of them were evaded by Li Bin's nimble maneuvers.

"Qi energy! He has comprehended Qi energy! He actually comprehended Qi energy during battle!" Below the stage, the crowd exclaimed, their eyes filled with envy.

Zhuge Xiang's sarcasm was the most difficult thing for Li Bin to accept. Although he wanted to wait for the effects of the Duanchang San to take effect before taking action, with the Youming Bufa at his disposal, Li Bin believed that even without the Duanchang San, he was already assured of victory.

Hehe, Zhuge Xiang, today I am going to make you lose completely... and - illustrations - books..." Looking at Zhuge Xiang standing in front of him, Li Bin chuckled coldly, confident in his plans.

With a single strike, Li Bin wore a smug smile at the corner of his mouth, just as he intended to withdraw. However, at that moment, Zhuge Xiang's palm suddenly appeared before Li Bin's eyes, at an awkward angle, striking with incredible speed.

"You... didn't you drink the Lingguo juice mixed with Duanchang San? Why?" Li Bin collapsed on the ground, spitting blood, his spirit waning. It was evident that his injuries were severe, yet he was still holding on to a breath of life. He found it difficult to comprehend this situation. He had personally poured the Duanchang San into the Lingguo juice, and Zhuge Xiang had also drunk it right in front of him. Why was it that nothing happened to him?

Regarding Li Bin's Ghostly Steps, Zhuge Xiang furrowed his brow. However, Li Bin was also filled with confusion about Zhuge Xiang's condition. Hadn't he consumed the Heartbreak Powder? Why had it not taken effect until now? Moreover, with the increase in physical activity, the flow of blood would accelerate, making it even easier for the effects of the Heartbreak Powder to manifest. Yet, after such a long time, Zhuge Xiang still showed no signs of any abnormality.

Beneath the training ground, Niu Geng also smiled, a genuine smile that clearly reflected his happiness at seeing Zhuge Xiang's victory

Bang bang bang

"Use all your abilities; I want to see what you have truly learned from Zhao Feiyun. You, a defeated general, dare to boast again." In response to Li Bin's threatening words, Zhuge Xiang did not even raise his eyes. If mere words could win a battle, then what would be the point of training?

Damn it! I want to kill you! In response to Zhuge Xiang's words, Li Bin found himself unable to refute them, which only fueled his anger. In a fit of rage, Li Bin employed a strange and profound footwork technique and lunged towards Zhuge Xiang