Chapter 152: The Flaw in Replication

Su Li rolled back onto his feet. Gao Shupeng was laughing wildly, activating “Spider Walk.” However, this time he didn’t charge toward Su Li but turned to attack the others.

In both speed and strength, Gao Shupeng was almost Su Li’s equal. Moreover, he possessed several other Spiritual Source Techniques. How could such a person be defeated?

“Brother Peng is invincible! Just surrender!” Song Yuanqing shouted, seeing Su Li’s battered state. He burst into laughter. “I get it! That sword strike you used can only be used once, can’t it? If that’s the case, you’re no match for Brother Peng!”

The power of the “Dragon Rhino Slash” had certainly unnerved him, and even with his blade-proof “Obsidian Body”, he still dared not take the full impact.

Gao Shupeng, mimicking Su Li, suddenly activated “Spider Walk” and lunged at Xu Haishui.

Su Li had no choice but to activate “Spider Walk” himself to intercept the attack. He swung his Dragon Rhino Sword.

Gao Shupeng sneered. With “Obsidian Body,” he was fearless of Su Li’s sword. He allowed the Dragon Rhino Sword to strike him, while his left hand, glowing with white light, countered fiercely.

Since both possessed “Spider Walk,” Su Li couldn’t dodge. He had to activate “Silver Armor Coating” to defend.

With a massive “BOOM,” the white light exploded. Su Li groaned, sent tumbling backward again.

Gao Shupeng had the upper hand against Su Li, sending him flying twice. Song Yuanqing also dominated his fight against Xu Haishui.

Although Xu Haishui possessed Flame Control, Song Yuanqing’s “Obsidian Body” was immune to fire damage. Song Yuanqing relentlessly attacked, forcing Xu Haishui to constantly retreat.

Gong Xiao, however, was gaining the advantage over Fu Tianhua, though the fight would not end quickly.

Luo Jun, Bai Wenwei, and Jin Sixing’s group was successful, slaying the enemy’s men. Luo Jun’s practical combat ability was formidable. He was on the verge of a breakthrough, and his continuous use of “Bone Augmentation” was highly effective. The three uninjured opponents couldn’t cope with his attacks, and the two opponents wounded by Su Li’s “Dragon Rhino Slash” were quickly overwhelmed. Luo Jun’s launched finger bones pierced their bodies, and the subsequent “Bone Augmentation” caused them to explode instantly.

Luo Jun successfully killed two men. Jin Sixing also achieved a quick kill.

His ability was Insect Gu Technique, allowing him to control tiny insect parasites. Once the Gu worms entered a person’s body, the person’s body became instantly controlled.

The man who was infested with the Gu worms had his face contorted. Completely controlled by Jin Sixing, he suddenly slashed his own throat with his knife. Blood spurted out, and he collapsed, twitching a few times before dying.

The group of thirteen was now reduced to Gao Shupeng, Song Yuanqing, Fu Tianhua, and two other Level 5 Wielders.

The two remaining Level 5 Wielders were being besieged by Bai Wenwei, Jin Sixing, Ling Tian, and Wang Xiaofei. They were on the verge of collapsing and could be killed at any moment.

Luo Jun suddenly turned, abandoned his attack on the two men, and charged toward Su Li.

He saw that Su Li was in a dire situation and wanted to help him.

Gao Shupeng, seeing his subordinates dying one after another—leaving only five alive, including himself—showed no emotion on his face. He continued to charge toward the fallen Su Li, wanting to kill him as quickly as possible.

Of all the people on the battlefield, he only saw Su Li as his opponent. Once Su Li was dealt with, the others were insignificant.

Su Li scrambled up from the ground. He saw Luo Jun charging toward him, knowing the man wanted to help.

“Don’t worry about me. Go help Gong Xiao. I can handle this guy alone.” Su Li plunged the Dragon Rhino Sword into his chest and let it disappear.

Luo Jun stopped when he heard this and turned toward Gong Xiao and Fu Tianhua.

He trusted Su Li. If Su Li said he could handle it, he must have a plan.

Gao Shupeng stared at Su Li, watching the Dragon Rhino Sword disappear into his chest as if by magic. He sneered. “You held a Rare Spiritual Source weapon and still couldn’t defeat me. Now you put your weapon away. Do you realize you’re no match for me and are preparing to surrender?”

Su Li grinned but didn’t speak. He suddenly crouched and, activating “Spider Walk,” charged forward.

Gao Shupeng also entered the “Spider Walk” state, his muscles swelling.

The two instantly collided. Gao Shupeng had “Obsidian Body,” and Su Li had “Demon Muscles.” They traded punches in a whirlwind of rapid movement. In the blink of an eye, they had struck each other dozens of times.

Continuous “bang-bang-bang” sounds rang out. Gao Shupeng had “Obsidian Body,” and Su Li had “Silver Armor Coating.” They both took dozens of hits.

A terrifying power erupted. Gao Shupeng had “White Light” for explosive power, but Su Li’s “Silver Armor Coating” was derived from the monstrously defensive Silver-Armored Giant Beast and could withstand the force of the explosion. Even when struck, Su Li only staggered backward; he didn’t fall. However, the force of Su Li’s continuous punches was clearly overwhelming Gao Shupeng. The power difference became increasingly apparent.

Soon, every punch Su Li landed made Gao Shupeng’s face contort in pain. He was clearly struggling to endure.

Not only that, but his heart pounded violently, and he was drenched in sweat. He was clearly suffering from severe stamina depletion. His strength, speed, and reaction time were declining, and he could no longer keep up with Su Li’s speed.

“That’s impossible… I possess all the abilities he does, and even more. Why does he have more power and better stamina than me?”

Gao Shupeng’s face turned pale. He felt his heart racing and a shortness of breath—signs of severe physical exhaustion. Yet, Su Li showed no sign of fatigue. His punches grew fiercer, forcing Gao Shupeng to continuously block.

With a massive “BOOM,” Su Li’s right fist struck Gao Shupeng’s right fist. Gao Shupeng suddenly screamed. His right arm snapped back as if electrocuted. He quickly let go. His hand, though protected by Obsidian Body, was uninjured on the skin, but the bones inside were broken and twisted.

“That’s impossible—” Gao Shupeng roared, stumbling backward, staring at the approaching Su Li with disbelief.

He possessed Su Li’s “Demon Muscles.” He had “Spider Walk” and the blade-proof “Obsidian Body” that Su Li lacked. Why, in a direct exchange, were Su Li’s hands completely undamaged while the bones in his own hand were broken?

“That’s strange, isn’t it? I’ve enhanced my bone structure. Have you?” Su Li grinned. He immediately followed up with another punch. It was a simple, direct strike, but the power and speed were at the absolute peak of what he could unleash, driven by “Demon Muscles” and his six times-enhanced muscles.

With a “BOOM,” Gao Shupeng tried to dodge, but his legs were too exhausted to respond, feeling heavy as lead. He couldn’t evade the punch. The blow landed squarely on his chest.

His chest immediately caved in. The sound of ribs breaking resonated. Gao Shupeng was sent flying backward, blood spurting from his mouth.

“Obsidian Body” protected his skin from cuts and punctures, but it couldn’t protect his bones and internal organs.

Su Li’s punch had broken his ribs and severely injured his internal organs through the impact.

“Why is your stamina…” Gao Shupeng lay on the ground, his mouth full of blood, his eyes wide with incredulity.

He hadn’t enhanced his bone structure, and Su Li had. So, in a direct punch-for-punch exchange, Su Li’s bones held up while his own shattered. What about stamina?

“Demon Muscles” doubled stamina consumption. Both of them were using the same “Demon Muscles.” Why was he exhausted and near death while Su Li showed no fatigue?

Su Li took a massive stride forward, approaching him. He smiled faintly and said softly, “Because I enhanced my heart, increasing my stamina. It seems you didn’t enhance your heart, did you?”

Gao Shupeng was stunned. This man had enhanced both his bones and his heart?

He, Gao Shupeng, had six enhancement opportunities in total at Level 6. Enhancing the heart and bones would have used two opportunities. So why did he still possess power greater than his own?

Gao Shupeng knew he had enhanced his muscles five times, leaving only one slot for his lungs.

So why was Su Li’s strength still greater than his own?

“That’s impossible! You already enhanced your heart and bones! How can you still possess greater strength than me? You’re lying! Why—”

His heart suddenly pounded violently. Could it be… this guy was a Level 7 powerhouse, far beyond Level 6?

(End of Chapter)