I run a Taoist temple in a bizarre world.

Chapter 116 You're not dead?

The moment the [Outer Body] mental projection appeared in Chi Le's mental space, the mental projections of the two immortals stopped moving simultaneously.

He stopped attacking Chi Le, took two steps back, and made room for Chi Le and the [External Body] spiritual projection.

Si Ping abandoned the righteous gang beating and decided to let Chi Le experience a despicable one-on-one fight.

The projection of [Body Outside Body] made the first move, moving with lightning speed, and the distance of more than ten meters between it and Chi Le was erased in a few seconds.

Swish!

A clean, powerful jab sliced ​​through the air, aimed at Chi Le's face.

During this period, I have been using the [Awakening Incense] to fight against the three celestial beings that have appeared in my spiritual space.

Chi Le has also accumulated a lot of practical experience.

He already had a plan in mind to deal with such an attack.

In addition, there is the added benefit of improved mental strength.

Chi Le reacted just as quickly, and in a moment he predicted the location of the [Outer Body] projection's punch, turning his head to the right.

However, the projection of the "body outside the body" seemed to be able to predict in advance that Chi Le would turn her head in this direction.

The other free hand was clenched into a fist and was already waiting in the pre-determined position.

Chi Le turned his head as if he were deliberately bringing up the fist of the [External Body] projection.

"snort----"

A powerful punch landed squarely on Chi Le's cheek, causing him to groan and retreat backward.

Immediately afterward, before Chi Le could even regain her balance...

The mental projection of [Body Outside Body] lunged forward, delivering another jab that was almost identical to the one before.

This attack, however, was more ferocious and cunning than the last one.

Before the fist even landed, the force of the punch already stung Chi Le's skin.

The foot, still retreating, stomped hard on the ground.

Chi Le forcefully steadied himself and threw a jab, just like before, to meet the fist delivered by the projection of [Body Outside Body].

boom!

The two fists clashed.

The mist around the two exploded and spread outwards.

Thump thump thump————

Chi Le hadn't fully regained his footing yet, but he still managed to forcefully meet the punch thrown by the projection of [Body Outside Body].

Under the influence of enormous force.

The fragile balance that Chi Le had painstakingly maintained was destroyed in an instant.

Chi Le's body was completely unable to stop, and he retreated backward repeatedly.

During the process, he almost fell to the ground due to losing his balance.

In contrast, consider the spiritual projection of the "body outside the body".

Because they had the upper hand, they were able to land a jab.

It didn't have a significant impact on it.

He only took two or three steps back to dissipate the force, then touched the ground with the toe of one foot and stopped steadily in place.

Chi Le stood up and looked at the projection of the "body outside body" that was exactly the same as her own standing posture.

My brain is throbbing slightly.

"They were all taught by the same master, so I can't break their moves—"

Chi Le had already tested the ability of "being outside oneself" in the group of "black-haired jerks" last night.

After determining that his current mental strength was sufficient to sustain the [External Body] for approximately fifteen minutes.

He stayed in the right side hall to explore the other effects of the "body outside body".

The help from the Right Side Hall alone was not enough to offset the mental energy drain on the Outer Body from facing numerous Black-haired Jumping Rats.

To this end, he even went so far as to incorporate the [Deceptive Core] to accelerate the recovery of his mental strength.

In less than half an hour, Chi Le had consumed nearly ten [Strange Cores].

Fortunately, all the effort was worthwhile.

He had roughly figured out the effects of the [Outer Body] ability.

First, assuming there is no recovery of mental energy.

The summoned [External Body] can only last for a maximum of fifteen minutes and cannot exceed the range of the main body, Chi Le, by one hundred meters.

Secondly, the physical strength of the [External Body] depends entirely on the strength of his mental power.

Ping Chi Le's mental strength is among the top even before he has reached the next level.

The physical strength of the [Body Outside Body] is comparable to that of the second tier of martial artists whose abilities are focused on physical defense.

Chi Le could clearly sense that his mental strength was still far from reaching the limit before entering the next level.

There is still a lot of room for improvement in my mental strength.

In other words.

When Chi Le had cultivated his unranked spiritual power to its limit and was preparing to complete the first-rank advancement ritual.

The physical strength of the [Body Outside Body] is very likely to rival that of the first tier, or even the top tier, of martial artists who specialize in physical defense!

And the actions of the "body outside the body".

It is not that it is dull, lifeless, or dull.

It fully carries the practical experience that Chi Le has accumulated recently in the illusion of [Awakening Incense], when he fought against [Land God of Changxi Village], [Soul-Guiding Spirit Soldiers], and [Water-Dividing River General].

Even more than that.

【Body Outside Body】Although every move is Chi Le’s habit, the angle of attack is more tricky and the force is more ruthless.

After all, Chi Le's current physique is at most comparable to that of an ordinary person.

The body of the "External Body" is comparable to that of a seasoned martial arts practitioner.

However, the battle experience between [Body Outside Body] and [Black Fur Jumper] last night.

After Chi Le withdrew his power, he did not transfer any of it to Chi Le.

In other words, to make the "body outside body" move more skillfully, one needs to have a wider variety of combat methods.

Ultimately, we still have to rely on Chi Le, the main body, to learn and accumulate combat experience.

Chi Le looked at the projection of the "body outside the body" that was standing still.

"Fortunately, within the mental space, their strength is not in its full form, but is forcibly suppressed to the level of those who have just entered the pre-rank stage. As my mental power increases, their strength gradually increases."

"Otherwise, with my current physique, I really wouldn't be able to fight."

Chi Le rubbed her slightly numb face.

The good thing about the mental space is that the tactile experience is 100% replicated, but the bad thing is also the same.

The numbness on my face gradually disappeared.

Chi Le assumed a fighting stance, his gaze fixed on the projection of the [External Body] that was striking the same pose as him.

next second.

Chi Le and the projection of "Body Outside Body" took steps at almost the same time.

Boom!

The two men's jabs collided.

The force of the punch spread, stirring up the surrounding mist.

Two swinging punches, almost simultaneously, were aimed directly at the opponent's face.

His hook punch was blocked again, and the two continued fighting.

In just a few seconds.

A dozen or so fists from all directions collided.

On the surface, Chi Le and the projection of the "body outside the body" were blocked by each of their moves, and were in a state of even balance.

However, Chi Le was well aware that there was a gap between the strength of his own body and the projection of the [External Body].

The moves I make are always half a beat slower than the projected [body outside body].

This is especially deadly in a close contest.

It's okay if you're a little slow once or twice, but if you're always half a beat slow...

The force that was not fully exerted collided with the fist of the projection of the [body outside the body].

This could turn into a sharp blade that pierces oneself.

This unreleased force, combined with the power transmitted from the projected fist of [Body Outside Body], was then used to exert force.

Following Chi Le's fist, the arm traveled directly into his body.

It caused a certain impact on Chi Le's body.

Although they may not be considered major injuries, these minor injuries can accumulate over a prolonged battle and eventually lead to serious consequences.

"but----"

Chi Le lowered her head, looking at her clenched fist.

"I always feel that the more I fight, the more refined my control over the body that this spiritual space conjures becomes."

"Was it because the evenly matched battle improved my control over my mental power?"

"still----"

Chi Le recalled the [Spirit-Nourishing Vine] she had taken in that morning.

"If the [Spirit Nourishing Vine] is working this way, thus accelerating the absorption rate, then all of this makes sense."

The absorption of the [Spirit Nourishing Vine]'s effects by Chi Le was a process that would have taken a considerable amount of time.

However, in the battle against the projection of the mental space.

Chi Le's mental state fluctuated rapidly, which shortened the time it would normally take three to five days for him to fully absorb the effects of the [Spirit Nourishing Vine].

The manipulation of mental power has become more refined.

This makes Chi Le's movements in the mental space smoother.

This indirectly enhances his combat power in the mental space.

Before Chi Le could launch an attack, the projection of [Body Outside Body] rushed up.

The exchange of punches continued, one after another.

Chi Le could clearly feel that his control over this body, which was entirely constructed of mental energy, was gradually increasing.

This proves that the effects of the [Spirit Nourishing Vine] after being absorbed have not been fully absorbed and are being continuously absorbed by him, enhancing his subtle control over his own spiritual power.

Moreover, the [External Body] projection utilizes Ikegaku's own combat experience and skills entirely.

Fighting against the projection of the "body outside the body" is equivalent to Chi Le fighting against himself.

The drawback is obvious: the two players use almost identical moves. By simply raising one's hand, the projection of one's "body outside the body" can reveal what move one is about to make, allowing one to prepare a defensive stance in advance.

The advantages are equally obvious.

Such a battle is almost equivalent to a game against oneself.

Allowing Chi Le to observe his own shortcomings and discover his own flaws from a third-person perspective enables him to continuously learn, adjust, and correct his weaknesses in battle.

Boom!

boom!

The confrontation continues.

I don't know how much time passed; it might have been tens of minutes, or it might have been several hours.

In this spiritual space where the concept of time has been lost.

Chi Le's body, formed from spiritual energy, was already covered in wounds and badly damaged.

The fate of the projection of the "body outside body" on the other side was not much better than that of Chi Le.

The projection of the "body outside the body" still standing in front of him gave Chi Le the feeling of...

A severely injured person who is on the verge of death, barely clinging to life, with only half a breath left, stuck in their throat, unable to breathe up or down.

It would completely give up if it were disturbed even slightly again.

Rumble—

This battle also consumed too much of Chi Le's mental energy.

Even the mental space could no longer be maintained.

It trembled and shook continuously.

Chi Le knew that the next encounter would be the final showdown.

This time it was Chi Le's turn to make the first move.

Dragging his broken body, Chi Le slowly moved to the projection of the [External Body].

brush!

Unexpectedly, the projection of the "body outside the body" seemed to have been waiting for this opportunity for a long time. It used all its strength to throw a punch before Chi Le could!

Just like at the beginning, the [Outer Body] projection delivered a jab-like move to Chi Le.

Chi Le simply tilted her head and easily dodged the attack.

The projection of [Body Outside Body] seemed to be operating strictly according to the predetermined program. Its other arm was raised, trying to seize the opportunity when Chi Le turned her head, just like at the beginning.

He repelled Chi Le once again, and also deflected Chi Le's attack that was about to land on him.

However, its arm had already been injured in the previous encounter and could no longer be raised.

And it did not make any defensive or evasive moves.

Unsurprisingly.

Chi Le seized the gap in the projection of the [body outside the body].

It also allows powerful punches to land precisely on the projection of the "body outside the body".

Click—

The sound of a mirror shattering seemed to echo in the mental space.

The projection of [Body Outside Body] froze for a moment, then dissipated into countless points of light.

The entire mental space collapsed as a result.

Chi Le suddenly opened her eyes, her heart pounding wildly.

The first thing that catches the eye is the blinding white, then you can easily make out other colors, and finally you see a blurry human figure.

Finally, Chi Le could see clearly the figures forming a circle around him.

Other senses also returned along with the restoration of vision.

Chi Le began to clearly discern the meaningless noise around her.

"It's out! It's out!"

"Instructor Zhao, Chi Le has emerged from the mental space!"

"Holy crap, is Chi Le really human? How long has he been in the mental space?"

"I don't know if it's human or not, I only know that I've suffered a huge loss. After I woke up, the incense burning behind me..."

It has nothing to do with me anymore————

"Holy crap, they're still alive?"

"Make way, let me see!"

Zhao Hai squeezed through the crowd surrounding Chi Le to stand in front of her.

Under Chi Le's gaze, he raised his hand and extended three slightly trembling fingers.

"Chi Le, tell me, what number is this?"

Seeing Zhao Hai's anxious expression, Chi Le subconsciously said.

"three."

Chi Leneng could clearly see that Zhao Hai breathed a sigh of relief, and his previously trembling fingers became much more stable.

Then, Zhao Hai changed the fingers he was extending.

It has been confirmed that Chi Le has regained basic consciousness.

After receiving Chi Le's accurate answer, Zhao Hai felt half relieved.

He breathed a huge sigh of relief, muttering to himself.

"Thank goodness, I didn't become an idiot."

Looking at Zhao Hai, who had relaxed, and the few people watching the show beside him.

Chi Le couldn't help but ask.

"This is?"

A tall, thin man stepped out from the crowd.

Chi Le remembered his name, He Lian, a somewhat pretentious person.

He Lian stopped in front of Chi Le and spoke.

"You've been in the mental realm for too long, and there's a possibility that you're consciously lost in it."

He Lian's words were simple, but enough for Chi Le to grasp the current situation.

In other words, I've been interacting with the projection of my "external body" for too long, causing them to mistakenly believe that I've become lost in the mental space.

Apart from some extraordinary content that I had read the materials about and knew in advance.

In theory classes, Chi Le doesn't often hear Luo Yang boasting about his "hearsay".

I will also listen attentively in class.

Chi Le naturally knew the consequences of losing consciousness in the mental space.

At best, it can cause mental impairment; at worst, it can lead to a permanent coma.

That's true. When my consciousness first returned to my body, I was in a state of complete loss of my five senses, and it took some time for them to return.

It feels like—having one foot in the grave, walking right up to the edge, and then coming back?