Gao Wu: You broke off the engagement at my 100th birthday banquet, do you dare take my punch?

"The Three Realms of the Spirit..."

A hint of apprehension flickered in his eyes.

[Target of detection: Lin Lie]

[Realm: Fifth Grade, Qi and Blood: 31000 Jun, Spiritual Power: ??? (Host's realm is insufficient to view temporarily)]

[Copyable entries...]

There are no special keywords associated with the other party.

Qin Changsheng suppressed his apprehension and frowned as he looked at the other person: "Who are you? What do you want with me?"

"Dead people don't need to know that much."

Lin Lie, the man in the black trench coat, glanced at him. His eyes, hidden behind the mask, were cold and filled with murderous intent.

The instant the words fell.

Qin Changsheng's body stiffened slightly. Although he was standing on flat ground, he felt as if he were in a swamp. He knew that this was the effect of the other party's mental power.

then.

This was the reaction of the Pantheon warriors when Zhou Zhong killed them.

"People from the Pantheon?"

Qin Changsheng calmed himself down and looked at the other person without panicking.

"You have good judgment."

The man in the black trench coat spoke in a hoarse, icy voice: "You killed members of our Holy Church, and today you will atone with your death. Prepare to die!"

The voice just fell.

He had no intention of wasting any more words with Qin Changsheng. With a surge of energy, he pounced on Qin Changsheng with the speed of a leopard.

Qin Changsheng instinctively tried to dodge.

however.

Under the influence of the opponent's mental suppression, his movements became sluggish, and even his vision became blurred. Just as he was about to move, a gust of wind rushed towards him.

Left with no other choice.

He could only cross his arms in front of him to block.

call--

The powerful punch landed heavily on Qin Changsheng's arms, making them numb and causing his body to stagger backward uncontrollably. He took three steps back before barely managing to regain his balance.

"He's got some skills."

The man in black frowned, his eyes growing even colder: "It seems I truly cannot let you live today. A mere third-grade cultivator, yet you managed to withstand an attack from my fifth-grade cultivator."

Qin Changsheng remained silent.

now.

His mind raced as he considered possible solutions to break the deadlock.

"I possess the Qi and Blood Subdivision Technique and am proficient in Grandmaster-level combat tactics. As long as I can break free from the limitations of mental strength and compete in Qi and Blood, my opponent may not necessarily be able to defeat me."

"The key issue is..."

How to overcome the opponent's mental suppression?

He narrowed his eyes, protecting his vitals with both arms while keeping a close eye on the other person's movements.

however.

Even though Qin Changsheng was fully focused, under the influence of mental suppression, by the time he saw the man in black's movements, the opponent's fist had already arrived fiercely!

Bang--!!

With a muffled thud, Qin Changsheng staggered back several steps until he hit the wall, barely managing to stop his retreat.

"The difference is too obvious..."

He took a deep breath, a surge of heat rising to his throat, which he forced down, leaving a sweet, metallic taste in his mouth.

Qin Changsheng understood.

If the fight continues, I will never be a match for my opponent. With the balance of power shifting, it won't be long before I am worn down to death.

"Hmph, with such meager skills, you dare provoke the Pantheon?"

Lin Lie, the man in black, spoke with icy disdain: "You've lived a long and fulfilling life. In your next life, remember to keep your eyes open and don't mess with anyone from the Pantheon!"

That's all.

His blood and energy erupted once more, and his fist, accompanied by a visible sonic boom, struck heavily towards Qin Changsheng's face.

Obviously.

Lin Lie's attack was intended to end Qin Changsheng's life completely.

At this critical moment.

Sudden.

A voice came from outside the courtyard gate.

"stop!!"

The voice was extremely urgent and abrupt. Lin Lie frowned, his movements subconsciously paused, and he turned his head to look in the direction of the sound, only to find that the person standing at the door was just an unfamiliar young man.

The boy's eyebrows and eyes bore a resemblance to Qin Changsheng's.

but.

As a fifth-grade cultivator, he could tell at a glance that the other party's strength was weak, merely a second-grade cultivator.

"Hmph, a mere second-grade cultivator dares to come courting death?"

Lin Lie snorted coldly, his eyes flashing with even more murderous intent: "Once I kill Qin Changsheng, I'll send you on your way too!"

at this time.

The person standing outside the door was Qin Yan, who had just returned from the martial arts exam.

When Qin Changsheng saw Qin Yan, a glint suddenly flashed in his eyes, and his gaze instantly locked onto him.

[Target of detection: Qin Yan]

[Realm Level: Second Grade, Qi and Blood 3400 jun]

[Copyable entries: Mutated Supreme Bloodline (Not fully awakened, can be copied), Materialization of Qi and Blood (can be copied), Awakening of Innate Spiritual Power (can be copied), Unknown entries (Host's current cultivation level is too low to view)]

[You have a copying opportunity. Do you wish to copy?]

Almost instantly, Qin Changsheng locked onto the phrase "awakened innate spiritual power" on Qin Yan's body and silently recited it in his mind without hesitation:

"Copy!"

[Ding, copying...]

[Entry talent successfully copied!]

The instant the system notification sound ended.

Qin Changsheng felt a sharp pain between his brows. Immediately afterward, a special, invisible force rippled almost imperceptibly around his body. This force... was none other than spiritual power!

"What?"

Lin Lie sensed the subtle fluctuation, frowned, and turned to look at Qin Changsheng.

This force.

He was all too familiar with it; this was precisely a fluctuation of mental energy!

but……

How could Qin Changsheng, a peak third-grade cultivator, possess spiritual power?

Just as Lin Lie was hesitating, Qin Changsheng swiftly unleashed his newly awakened spiritual power, breaking free from the opponent's spiritual suppression. He immediately felt a lightness throughout his body as his strength rapidly returned.

"A swift and decisive victory."

He knew that his newly awakened mental power was limited in strength. Even if he temporarily broke free from Lin Lie's mental power suppression, it wouldn't be long before he was suppressed again.

What I need to do is end the battle quickly before that happens!

Thinking about this...

Without hesitation, he took a step forward, his vital energy instantly converging in his fist, unleashing his full power without regard for the cost: "Qin Yan, retreat!"

As soon as the words were spoken...

Qin Changsheng had already closed in on Lin Lie and threw a punch at his chest.

"Damn it..."

Seeing this, Lin Lie cursed under his breath. Facing Qin Changsheng's all-out punch, he dared not slack off in the slightest and immediately unleashed his blood and qi to retaliate with a punch.

boom--!!

At the instant their fists collided.

An explosion suddenly rang out, like a thunderclap from a clear sky. An invisible shockwave erupted, causing the entire courtyard to tremble slightly.

click-

Amidst the loud bang, a barely perceptible faint sound also rang out.

Lin Lie's expression suddenly changed drastically. The pain of his arm bones shattering spread throughout his body, causing cold sweat to break out on his forehead. He, a dignified fifth-grade martial artist, had actually lost to a third-grade martial artist in terms of qi and blood.

Before he could think further...

Qin Chang's blood and qi erupted again, and he unleashed a second punch...

One after another!