Chapter 39
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Chapter 39: Defeating with Strength
Leaving aside the difference in the quality of their cultivation methods, even on the level of technique proficiency, the two individuals were far behind him.
Yang Linghu had extraordinary talent in practicing techniques. Now at the second level, he had already brought the Force Technique to the third level, mastering all the basic moves while significantly enhancing their power.
This was his hidden trump card, known only to him.
In just a few breaths, the three had exchanged over ten moves, and Zhang Chen and Liao Feng were increasingly alarmed.
The two had originally thought that their numerical advantage would allow them to suppress Yang Linghu easily, but unexpectedly, he remained completely calm, managing the situation with ease.
"What is wrong with this guy? Where did he gain such rich battle experience to handle all this?"
Zhang Chen grew more terrified with each move, gradually sensing an ominous premonition. His instincts told him that they could not afford to delay any longer.
"If we wait, things will change; we must finish this quickly!"
With this thought, Zhang Chen’s gaze toward Liao Feng began to shift.
"Keeping this person alive is a disaster; it’s best to eliminate him today to avoid exposing my collusion with the bandit group."
Zhang Chen was also extremely cunning. Once he made up his mind, he acted immediately.
He abruptly stopped and gathered a blazing fireball before his chest in the blink of an eye.
"Go!"
Boom!
The fireball whistled through the air, smashing into Liao Feng and Yang Linghu, exploding with a loud bang.
“Pff—Ahhh!”
Liao Feng was locked in fierce combat with Yang Linghu. Caught completely off guard, he was suddenly struck hard in the back, causing him to spit out a mouthful of blood and cry out in pain.
Yang Linghu was equally surprised by Zhang Chen’s ruthlessness, as he blatantly ignored Liao Feng and made an indiscriminate attack.
Caught unprepared, his right side was also hit by the fireball, leaving him with significant injuries.
Seeing the situation change, Yang Linghu reacted quickly and grabbed the injured Liao Feng to shield himself.
Boom!
The second fireball shot toward them. Liao Feng, already shaken and feeling the intense heat approach, opened his eyes, and instantly rage surged within him as he shouted in anger.
“Zhang Chen, you beast! I *you! You son of a…”
Boom!
The second fireball exploded, interrupting his tirade and rendering Liao Feng’s front completely bloodied and mangled, knocking him unconscious.
Yang Linghu was pushed back a few steps, feeling the power of the fire technique and suspecting it was due to some treasure Zhang Chen possessed.
"Tch, just a wild dog, daring to yelp."
Zhang Chen scoffed, showing no regard for Liao Feng, then raised his hands again, conjuring two more flames.
His expression was indifferent, and he looked at Yang Linghu as if he were a dead man.
With the treasure in his possession, even a third-level cultivator of Gathering Qi might not be his match, let alone Yang Linghu.
"Better run."
Yang Linghu wasted no time and tossed the unconscious Liao Feng aside, turning to flee.
"Where do you think you’re going? Come here and die!"
Two fireballs soared toward him, but Yang Linghu was already prepared, dodging to the side to evade them.
Then he maximized his spiritual power and sprinted desperately toward Baishi Town.
Zhang Chen would not let him escape easily and pursued him closely.
"Hehe, run all you want! I want to see how far your spiritual power can carry you!"
Even without talismans, Zhang Chen had the treasure that continuously restored his spiritual power. As soon as Yang Linghu could no longer run, it would be his end!
After the two ran a good distance, a figure trembled as it emerged from the nearby woods.
"Bro… Brother…"
The Scarred-faced man witnessed everything that had just happened and stumbled to Liao Feng’s side.
"Ugh…"
Liao Feng was barely conscious, only able to emit low groans.
Seeing his tragic state, the Scarred-faced man immediately burst into sorrowful cries.
"Brother! My brother!"
Unlike the delicate man, he shared a deep bond with Liao Feng, risking their lives for each other.
Seeing Liao Feng in such dire straits truly pained him.
"Brother, I will save you, it’s alright! I will definitely save you!"
He carefully picked up Liao Feng and started moving in the opposite direction of Zhang Chen and Yang Linghu.
Meanwhile, the two runners had already covered a significant distance.
"Not as fast as before; it seems that the speed-enhancing talisman has run out."
As Yang Linghu sprinted, he assessed the situation: "That leaves the strange treasure this person possesses."
He was unsure of the exact function of Zhang Chen’s treasure, but he could make some deductions.
The abilities to probe and enhance the power of spells had already been demonstrated.
"Knowing how powerful my cultivation methods are, yet still chasing after me, he must have confidence in his spiritual power reserves. He likely has a way to restore his power."
Yang Linghu thought, "I can’t keep running like this, or I might end up without enough spiritual power to fight back."
While running, he scanned the surroundings for a suitable battleground.
He needed a place with cover and not too open.
With this in mind, Yang Linghu consciously moved away from the forest and began heading toward an area with rolling hills.
As he ran, he also kept track of his spiritual power reserves to ensure he had enough left for battle.
The two continued running for three hours.
Just as Yang Linghu began to contemplate whether to engage in a fight, a stone forest finally appeared not far ahead.
His eyes lit up instantly as he changed direction and rushed forward.
Yang Linghu was the first to enter the stone forest, immediately concealing his presence and hiding.
Zhang Chen followed closely but saw no one, so he took out the treasure to scout.
Whoosh!
In that moment, Yang Linghu suddenly burst out, charging straight toward the treasure in Zhang Chen’s hand.
Bang!
Yang Linghu felt as if he had punched a solid wall; a faint green barrier protected Zhang Chen.
"Hmph, you think you can ambush me?"
Zhang Chen sneered, turning around to unleash a barrage of strikes on Yang Linghu.
After taking three fireballs head-on, Yang Linghu finally used the stone pillars scattered throughout the forest to escape Zhang Chen.
"These damn pillars are so annoying!"
With the fireballs continuously blocked by the pillars, Zhang Chen lost his patience.
He aimed directly at the direction Yang Linghu had vanished, crafting a fire column as tall as a person and bringing it crashing down.
Boom!
With a loud explosion, dust filled the air, and debris flew everywhere.
Yang Linghu seized the opportunity to throw several large boulders at Zhang Chen, hiding behind one of the rocks.
As Zhang Chen raised his hand to smash the boulders, Yang Linghu recognized the precious chance.
Force Technique, third-level! Maximum spiritual power!
Bang! Bang! Bang!
In an instant, Yang Linghu unleashed three punches, smashing heavily against the green barrier.
The resulting shockwave destroyed all the pillars within three paces, demonstrating immense power.
Zhang Chen was startled by this scene, instinctively wanting to retreat, but remembering the barrier from the treasure, he froze in place.
"This treasure can withstand a third-level Gathering Qi cultivator’s attack; how could this Yang Family kid possibly break through?" he thought.
But in the next moment, as Yang Linghu’s fourth punch struck, cracks appeared in the barrier!
Crack!
Zhang Chen’s hair stood on end, and he hurriedly pulled back.
Unfortunately, if he had retreated earlier, he might have created some distance.
Now, with Yang Linghu’s four punches unleashed and the momentum driving him, he couldn’t escape and was forced into close combat with Yang Linghu.
In terms of martial arts skills, he was far inferior to Yang Linghu and soon found himself cornered.
Yang Linghu charged with relentless attacks like rain.
Finally, with a powerful knee strike, he broke through the barrier’s defense.
He immediately raised his hand for a punch aimed at Zhang Chen’s head.
Thud—
But at that moment, Yang Linghu suddenly felt dizzy, his body losing balance.
Zhang Chen seized the opportunity to counterattack, launching several fireballs that sent Yang Linghu flying.
