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The city wall is four zhang high, with mottled bricks and stones, casting a heavy shadow under the moonlight.

Chen Yue's speed increased instead of decreased. Just as he was about to crash into the city wall, he used the Cloud Ascending Step from the Cloud Thousand Layer Steps to tap his toes on the vertical wall several times, using the force to elevate his body.

In a few leaps, he had already scaled the ramparts, and without hesitation, he jumped down, disappearing into the dark wilderness outside the city.

Gu Yiqiu followed closely behind, also using his superb agility to easily scale the city wall, relentlessly pursuing him.

Once outside the county town, without the dense buildings to obscure the view, a fierce glint flashed in Gu Yiqiu's eyes, an unnatural flush rose to his face, and a low groan escaped his throat.

The next moment, his speed increased again, like an arrow released from a bow, suddenly closing the distance with Chen Yue. His five fingers formed a claw, and with a sharp whooshing sound, he touched Chen Yue's back.

Feeling the fierce wind coming from behind, Chen Yue frowned slightly. His forward momentum came to an abrupt halt without warning, turning from extreme movement to extreme stillness. His body was firmly rooted to the ground like a nail, and at the same time, he suddenly twisted his waist and turned around.

Gu Yiqiu did not expect Chen Yue to stop at this moment. A ferocious glint flashed in his eyes. He changed his claw into a palm. The edge of his palm shone with a faint metallic luster. With a fierce force like splitting a monument, he slapped it toward Chen Yue's head.

If this palm strike lands squarely, even a head made of iron and stone will be shattered.

Just as the palm strike reached his body, Chen Yue activated his Heart Nourishing Technique at full power.

In an instant, the world he saw slowed down, and Chen Yue clearly captured the subtle changes in the trajectory and angle of Gu Yiqiu's lightning-fast palm strike.

At the same time, the protective aura of the Tiger Roar Golden Bell Shield instantly condensed into his right fist.

"Bang!"

When their fists and palms collided, a dull, deafening sound, like a heavy hammer striking a drum, erupted. The shockwave exploded outwards from the two men, stirring up the dry grass and dust on the ground.

Chen Yue felt an immense force coming from his fist, instantly engulfing his entire body.

His feet were rooted to the spot, but his entire body was pushed backward more than three feet by the force, leaving two clear tracks in the soil beneath his feet.

His blood and qi surged, and his right arm felt slightly sore and numb, but the shockwave from the Tiger Roar Golden Bell Shield had already deflected most of the incoming palm strike, so he was not injured.

On the other side, Gu Yiqiu also felt a powerful and domineering force coming from the opponent's fist, which made his forward momentum suddenly stop, and the force gathered in his palm was forcibly dispersed.

Gu Yiqiu used the momentum to perform a nimble backflip, dissipating the remaining force and landing lightly a few feet away, without disturbing the dust beneath his feet.

Once he had regained his footing, Gu Yiqiu's gaze toward Chen Yue had shifted from initial mockery to deep astonishment and suspicion.

This young man is not only fast, but his strength in a head-on collision is also so formidable.

Gu Yiqiu has been in the Marrow Refining Realm for over ten years, and he has been practicing the Vajra Palm, which is known for its fierce and domineering nature. He has already mastered this palm technique to the point of perfection!

His palm strikes were so powerful that few in the Marrow Refining Realm could match him. If he hadn't encountered a formidable enemy back then, which damaged his foundation and cut off his hope of advancing to the Dirty Refining Realm, his strength would only be stronger now.

Even so, setting aside his renowned agility, his palm skills alone make him an absolute standout in the Marrow Refining Realm.

But tonight, his full-force palm strike was actually met head-on by a junior in the Bone Forging Realm, who met his palm strike with his own fist!

Although the opponent was forced back and seemed to be at a disadvantage, this result did not satisfy Gu Yiqiu.

What kind of cultivation technique does this child practice? His foundation is so solid.

Gu Yiqiu suppressed his surprise and doubt, stared at Chen Yue, and said coldly:

"You junior, your strength is not bad! Did you also make that Marrow Cleansing Pill?"

If that's truly the case, I can give you a chance. Join my Youquan Manor, and all past transgressions will be forgiven; I might even promise you a bright future.

Chen Yue slowly regulated his breathing. Upon hearing this, he did not directly refuse, but instead asked, "Youquan Prefecture? I've never heard of it. What kind of power is it? And what can it offer me?"

"Hmph, a frog in a well."

Gu Yiqiu sneered, his tone filled with undisguised arrogance:

"Youquan Prefecture's influence extends across several states, with countless experts and inexhaustible resources. As long as you prove your worth, cultivation techniques, elixirs, resources, and status are all within your grasp."

Chen Yue nodded, seemingly quite interested, and said, "I see. This matter is of great importance. Could you allow me to consider it overnight and give you an answer tomorrow?"

Gu Yiqiu was taken aback upon hearing this, then quickly realized what he meant, his eyes narrowing sharply: "Junior! How dare you play tricks on me!"

His earlier recruitment remarks were partly out of genuine belief that Chen Yue had some value, and partly a delaying tactic to extract more information. Unexpectedly, Chen Yue readily agreed, even asking to consider it overnight?

Before he finished speaking, Gu Yiqiu suddenly attacked. This time, he held nothing back. His blood and qi from the Marrow Refining Realm erupted, and his figure was like a ghost, instantly closing the distance. His palms transformed into countless palm shadows, accompanied by thunderous sounds, covering all of Chen Yue's vital points.

The palm strike sent shockwaves through the air, whipping up dust and gravel from the ground; its power was terrifying.

Chen Yue's eyes narrowed, and he stood firmly on his feet. He activated the Mind Cultivation Technique at full power once again, and his mind became as clear as a mirror, reflecting the dazzling palm shadows of his opponent.

The qi flowed rapidly beneath his skin, hidden in the edges of his fists and palms. He lowered his waist and sat firmly, throwing out both fists simultaneously. He didn't pursue fancy moves, but simply unleashed his power in the most direct and violent way to meet the sky full of palm shadows.

"Bang! Bang! Bang!"

The dull, thunderous sounds, like the cracking of leather, echoed across the outskirts. Each clash of fists and palms unleashed a visible shockwave, causing the surrounding vegetation to bend low.

Chen Yue used the Tiger Roar Golden Bell Cover's shock-dissipating technique to its fullest extent. Every time he took the opponent's fierce palm strike head-on, his body would lean back slightly like a bamboo shoot in the wind, and his feet would retreat one after another, leaving a deep footprint on the hard ground with each step.

Although he was protected by divine skills and did not suffer internal injuries, the overwhelming force still caused Chen Yue's blood and qi to churn continuously.

His strength, honed through multiple tempering techniques such as the Vast and Firm Foundation Technique, the Roaring Tiger Golden Bell Cover, and the Bone-Enhancing Pill, has long surpassed that of other Bone Forging Realm cultivators of the same level, and is even comparable to some Marrow Refining Realm warriors.

However, Gu Yiqiu was a veteran expert who had been immersed in this realm for many years. The Vajra Palm he cultivated was a top-notch, powerful palm technique. Its palm power was so strong and refined that it was incomparable to ordinary Marrow Refining Realm cultivators.

If it weren't for the formidable defense and force-dissipating ability brought by the minor completion of the Tiger Roar Golden Bell Shield, he would probably have been defeated long ago. Even so, he was completely at a disadvantage on the field, retreating step by step.

The two fought with lightning speed, exchanging dozens of blows in the blink of an eye.

Chen Yue felt he was at a disadvantage, while Gu Yiqiu became increasingly alarmed as the fight progressed. He had already pushed the power of the Vajra Palm to its limit, and an ordinary Bone Forging Realm cultivator would have had their internal organs shattered by the palm force.

But this young man, though he was being beaten back and seemed to be in a sorry state, always managed to deflect the killing blows with his exquisite footwork or powerful punches at the last possible moment.

He was unable to turn his advantage into a victory, let alone capture or kill him.

Just then, the sound of wind breaking came, and a figure finally caught up to the edge of the battlefield; it was Guo Xun.

Guo Xun had just steadied himself when he saw, under the moonlight, that the junior was using his fists to forcefully resist Gu Yiqiu's Mighty Vajra Palm. Although he was retreating repeatedly, he was still holding on and had not been defeated.

Guo Xun's pupils contracted slightly. He knew how terrifying Elder Gu's palm strike was, and this junior had actually withstood it!

Moreover, judging from the situation, it seems that Old Master Gu is not able to subdue him for the time being!

Guo Xun's eyes revealed a hint of lingering fear and relief. Fortunately, the operation tonight was overseen by Elder Gu, a master of the Marrow Refining Realm. If only other Bone Forging Realm experts had been sent, they would probably have followed in the footsteps of Cheng Ziqian and Yuan Tiansu.

Gu Yiqiu, unable to break through after a long attack, and seeing his subordinates arrive, felt somewhat embarrassed. His eyes flashed with even more murderous intent. He suddenly exhaled and made a sound, his palm technique abruptly changing, becoming even more fierce and ruthless, accompanied by the faint sound of wind and thunder.