Conceptual melting pot, the fusion of all realms starting from the Qin Dynasty.

Those with weaker cultivation levels and without the protection of a grandmaster like Song Que were all suppressed by Chen Hao's sudden outburst of the Great Sun True Intent, losing control of their bodies and fainting to the ground.

Even if they can still stay awake, most of them have become dizzy and their thinking has become sluggish.

"Damn it! It's...like this again?"

Someone covered their forehead and staggered, trying to regain their balance.

"No!" Someone else could discern a sliver of truth. "This time, it's not the same bell as the previous two times. It sounds more like the true essence of martial arts from a Grandmaster-level martial artist?!"

"No... really? How could someone's martial arts... true essence... be so strong?"

"Isn't it hard to understand...? Can't you...143...judge for yourselves?"

"The... true meaning of the Great... Sun!!! Mr. Chen Hao... comprehended... the... true meaning of the Great... Sun!"

"What a magnificent martial arts essence! Our... martial arts essence... can actually... reach this level...?!"

"We only need a trace of the essence to break through to the Grandmaster level. If we need to comprehend the true meaning of martial arts to this extent, then probably no one in our world will be able to break through to the Grandmaster level."

"Yes! The essence of martial arts is really too difficult to comprehend."

"Many people merely regard the essence of martial arts as a stepping stone to entering the Grandmaster realm, and very few people spend energy to continue to comprehend it."

"The profound meaning that a Grandmaster-level martial artist comprehends is like a drop of water compared to Mr. Chen Hao's Great Sun True Meaning."

"..."

...

On the other side, Ning Daoqi stared intently at Chen Hao while using his own martial arts intent to fight against Chen Hao's Great Sun Intent.

From inaction to action, from power back to inaction, and then from existence to non-existence, and from inaction to existence.

Ning Daoqi's Eight-Strike Freehand Techniques subtly embody the teachings of Laozi and Zhuangzi, and the artistic conception he himself comprehends naturally aligns with the Daoist concept of carefree true meaning.

Whether soaring like a roc to the heavens, soaring like a sparrow, roaming freely in the void, or serenely at ease...

In addition, Ning Daoqi's Taoist robe and the five long strands of beard fluttering in the wind on his chest fully displayed the demeanor of a Taoist master.

However...

In the confrontation between Ning Daoqi's Free and Unfettered True Intent and Chen Hao's Great Sun True Intent, Ning Daoqi's Free and Unfettered True Intent was also compressed to within a few inches around his body, unable to expand outwards even a fraction.

Even so, the clash between Ning Daoqi and Chen Hao's wills stirred up transparent ripples in the real space.

Buzz buzz buzz buzz~~~!

Clearly, Chen Hao held an absolute advantage in the clash of wills.

Even if Ning Daoqi doesn't make a move and continues to clash with Chen Hao using his martial arts essence, then he will undoubtedly be defeated.

Phew~!

The next moment, Ning Daoqi moved.

Realizing his current situation, Ning Daoqi no longer cared about his seniority and suddenly disappeared from his spot, swooping down on Chen Hao like a roc.

Whoosh whoosh whoosh~~!

Ning Daoqi's movement created a series of afterimages of different forms around Chen Hao, making it impossible to distinguish his true form.

"What excellent footwork, senior!"

However, after praising Ning Daoqi's attacks, which were a mix of feints and real attacks, Chen Hao immediately began to cleanse the ground with his own magic.

Yang Five Thunders!!!

Strands of blazing white lightning, each as thick as a wrist, suddenly began to explode outwards from Chen Hao's body.

Rumble rumble rumble~~~!

"not good!"

Ning Daoqi's pupils suddenly shrank to a tiny dot.

Although Ning Daoqi's spiritual sense detected Chen Hao's Five Thunder Orthodox Technique, how could the human body's reaction speed be faster than thunder?

And where had he ever seen such a magical attack before?

However, a Grandmaster is a Grandmaster after all. After realizing that he could not break such a move, Ning Daoqi directly released his true energy outside his body and heavily wrapped himself up.

The next moment, Chen Hao's Yang Five Thunder directly enveloped Ning Daoqi's entire body.

Rumble rumble rumble~~~!

Next, Chen Hao locked onto Ning Daoqi's figure and directly swung the Qingfeng Sword, which was wrapped with the Golden Light Mantra and Yang Five Thunders.

Thunderclap!

Clang!

"Golden Lightning Blade!"

A sharp sword aura, intertwined with blazing white and golden light, flashed between Ning Daoqi and Chen Hao.

Pfft!

A streak of blood flashed through Chen Hao's lightning domain, and the blood gushing into the air was instantly burned away by Chen Hao's Yang Five Thunder.

Phew~!

Ning Daoqi used his powerful internal energy to withstand Chen Hao's lightning and quickly retreated from the range of Yang Wu Lei.

"Aha~~ Hoo~!"

Ning Daoqi gasped for breath as he looked down in fear at the wound on his chest.

Despite the spiritual warning and the immediate use of true energy for defense, Ning Daoqi was still in a sorry state amidst Chen Hao's Yang Five Thunders.

Ning Daoqi's hair and beard were not only unusually messy and fluffy, resembling a broom, but they also emitted a smell of burnt protein.

His once neat and clean Taoist robe was now covered in scorch marks from the electric shock.

Clearly, the layer of true energy that Ning Daoqi hastily gathered was simply insufficient to defend against Chen Hao's full-force Yang Five Thunder.

On his chest, directly in front of him, was a long, thin scar that stretched from Ning Daoqi's left shoulder to his right waist and abdomen.

This wound was inflicted by Chen Hao with the Qingfeng Sword during the moment when Yang Wulei paralyzed Ning Daoqi.

Of course, this was also the effect of Chen Hao showing mercy.

Otherwise, if Ning Daoqi's wounds had been any deeper, they would have almost cut his entire body in two.

Even so, Ning Daoqi did not immediately treat his injuries, but instead looked at Chen Hao expectantly: "Young friend... what you just used... could it be the legendary thunder magic of Taoism?!"

No one could stop a Taoist successor's fervor for thunder magic.

Even a grandmaster like Ning Daoqi is no exception.

Chen Hao timely withdrew the lightning swirling around his body and nodded calmly: "That's right! What I used was the legendary Taoist thunder technique."

"As expected!" Ning Daoqi revealed a longing expression.

Then he sighed and said to Chen Hao with a complicated expression, "This time, I've lost!"

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Chapter 215 Ning Daoqi Admits Defeat

Upon hearing Ning Daoqi concede defeat, Chen Hao smiled faintly and shook his head: "Daoist Ning, you're too kind!"

"Master Ning, it's normal that you couldn't find a way to deal with the lightning magic the first time you encountered it."

"If we were to have another duel, I would not be confident enough to defeat Master Ning."

Ning Daoqi used his true energy to seal the wound on his chest, and looked at Chen Hao with a complicated expression, saying, "Young friend Chen Hao, you are too modest."

"Thunderbolt is swift and fierce. Even if I knew about it in advance, I wouldn't dare say that I would be able to defend against it."

"In addition, given your strange state just now, you clearly have the strength to fight me head-on."

“If you had used such a trump card earlier, young friend Chen Hao, I might have been defeated in our first encounter.”

"and..."

Ning Daoqi's eyes flashed with a hint of surprise: "Young friend Chen Hao, why didn't you use that teleportation technique you demonstrated earlier anymore?"

"Is it because you're afraid that I, this old man, can't accept failure, can't handle such a blow?"

Chen Hao smiled but remained silent.

The state Ning Daoqi described was naturally the state Chen Hao was in when he activated the "Qi Infant" and fully operated the [Qi Body Source Flow].

In that state, Chen Hao not only had absolute control over his magic, but he could also temporarily enhance his realm and strength.

As for why spatial teleportation and shrinking the earth to an inch were no longer used later?

That's entirely because Chen Hao has already entered the state of [Qi Body Source Flow]. If he were to use spatial teleportation and shrink the earth to an inch, combined with the soul attack of the Soul Bell, then the battle between the two would be a foregone conclusion.

Chen Hao was also unable to use this battle to assess his own abilities or achieve his training goals.

but...

Faced with a magical attack he couldn't comprehend, Ning Daoqi couldn't even withstand a single blow from Chen Hao at his full power!

This was quite disappointing for Chen Hao.