113: Chapter 113 Sparring? A Crushing Strike!

Chapter 113: Sparring? Crushing!

Shen Quan stood in the courtyard full of confidence, his arms crossed over his chest and a confident smile playing on his lips.

He was at the sixth level of the Soul Fire Realm, while Shen Chong was at the third level. Even if he suppressed himself to the same Realm, so what?

He possessed an Acquired Treasure Body and had refined phoenix blood; his Physical Body's strength far exceeded those of the same stage, and his spiritual Qi reserves were several times that of an ordinary Cultivator!

Not to mention, the Cultivation Techniques and battle skills he practiced were the top-tier ones of the Shen Family. Having been showered with resources since childhood and possessing rich combat experience, how could a branch family disciple like Shen Chong, who had only recently risen to prominence, compare to him?

"Come, strike with all you've got. No need to hold back," Shen Quan said, standing with his hands behind his back, projecting the air of a master.

Shen Chong hesitated. The moment Shen Quan entered the door, he had already seen through him.

Shen Quan's Realm was the same as his: the sixth level of the Soul Fire Realm.

But during this time, under Liu Xuzi's guidance, he had completely activated his Azure Wood Precious Body, and his techniques, martial arts, and movement skills had all been Cultivated to the absolute peak of his current Realm.

Within the same Realm, he feared no one.

If he truly went all out, he was afraid Shen Quan would lose too embarrassingly.

Seeing Shen Chong's hesitation, Shen Quan continued, "I said I've suppressed myself to the same Realm for a fair spar. What, are you afraid?"

"Young Master, fight him!"

Liu Xuzi's voice rang out in his mind, carrying a hint of instigation. "Let this kid know what a true Genius looks like!"

Shen Chong took a deep breath, looked up at Shen Quan, and cupped his hands. "Brother Quan, then please excuse my lack of restraint."

Before his voice had even faded, he took a step forward!

This step seemed ordinary, but the moment his sole touched the ground, his entire being turned into a streak of azure lightning, instantly rushing in front of Shen Quan!

Shen Quan's pupils constricted. So fast!

Before he could react, Shen Chong's palm was already striking toward him!

The wind from the palm howled, wrapped in azure spiritual Qi, like an azure cloud—seemingly light, yet containing terrifying power!

For this palm strike, Shen Chong used seventy percent of his strength.

He knew Shen Quan was powerful and possessed an Acquired Treasure Body, so he did not hold back.

"Good!"

Shen Quan shouted, neither dodging nor retreating as he threw a punch!

The fist energy roared, with scarlet-gold light flowing over his knuckles—it was the residual power from refining the phoenix blood!

"Bang!"

When the fist and palm met, a dull, thunderous explosion erupted!

A storm of spiritual Qi swept in all directions, blowing the several emerald bamboos in the courtyard askew as they rustled loudly.

Shen Quan retreated three steps, each step cracking the bluestone floor deeply, his hand feeling slightly numb.

But Shen Chong remained motionless.

"What?!"

Shen Quan's eyes widened, his face full of disbelief.

Although he had suppressed his cultivation for this punch, he had used the power of his Acquired Treasure Body, plus the enhancement of the phoenix blood; its power far exceeded those of the same stage!

Yet Shen Chong had actually taken it head-on and even forced him back?!

"Again!"

Shen Quan refused to believe it, his body lunging forward as he threw both fists!

Fist shadows fell like a rainstorm, dense and numerous, pouring toward Shen Chong!

Each punch was wrapped in scarlet-gold fist energy, its momentum staggering; the air was torn apart, letting out sharp whistling sounds!

Shen Chong's expression remained calm as his footwork became agile, his body moving like willow catkins in the wind, elusive and unpredictable.

His hands either struck, blocked, pushed, or diverted, neutralizing Shen Quan's punches one by one.

He wasn't meeting them head-on, but rather using his opponent's strength against him!

Shen Quan's fists clearly hit him, yet it felt like hitting a ball of cotton; the force was completely dissipated.

"This... what kind of movement technique is this?!"

The more Shen Quan fought, the more alarmed he became.

He clearly felt his fists were about to hit Shen Chong, but every time at the last moment, Shen Chong would either evade or divert the blow with a clever maneuver.

His attacks were like a clay ox entering the sea, unable to harm Shen Chong in the slightest.

Meanwhile, Shen Chong's counterattacks were like a venomous snake's tongue; every strike was precise and ruthless, pointing directly at his flaws!

"Bang!"

Another palm struck Shen Quan's shoulder.

Shen Quan was knocked three steps sideways, nearly falling to the ground.

He steadied himself and looked up at Shen Chong, his eyes filled with shock.

"You... what movement technique is that?"

Shen Chong gave a modest smile. "A Senior taught me the 'Breeze Brushing Willow Steps.' Combined with the characteristics of the Azure Wood Precious Body, it can dissipate and redirect force, overcoming hardness with softness."

Shen Quan's mouth twitched. This movement technique was exceptionally profound; being able to obtain it was indeed a great Opportunity.

He hadn't expected Shen Chong to have such good Luck.

He took a deep breath, suppressing the shock in his heart.

"Again!"

He didn't believe it. He, the son of the Clan Chief, with an Acquired Treasure Body and refined phoenix blood, couldn't even beat Shen Chong?

Even if Shen Chong had the guidance of a Saint Realm remnant soul, he wasn't lacking either!

His body lunged forward as he pounced once more!

Half an hour later.

Shen Quan lay sprawled on the bluestone ground of the courtyard, his chest heaving violently as he gasped for air, his face filled with bewilderment and disbelief.

He had lost.

He had lost completely, without any suspense.

He was totally suppressed by Shen Chong and had no power to fight back.

He even suspected that Shen Chong hadn't used his full strength at all and had intentionally gone easy on him; otherwise, he definitely wouldn't have lasted this long.

"Brother Quan, are you alright?" Shen Chong crouched down, reaching out to help him up.

Shen Quan waved him off and struggled to sit up on his own, leaning against the old locust tree in the courtyard. He stared at Shen Chong, sizing him up.

"Are you really only at the third level of the Soul Fire Realm?"

"Hmm?" Shen Chong was startled, only then remembering he was practicing the Origin Returning Breath-Hiding Technique given to him by Liu Xuzi. Naturally, Shen Quan couldn't see through his cultivation.

"No, I'm at the sixth level of the Soul Fire Realm now."

Hearing this, Shen Quan suddenly jolted and sprang up from the ground.

"I knew it! How could I be so far behind you? It turns out you've also made a Breakthrough to the sixth level of the Soul Fire Realm."

His confidence instantly surged back.

Losing within the same Realm wasn't shameful!

Then he became curious again, staring at Shen Chong and asking, "How did your Realm Breakthrough so quickly?"

He knew clearly that Shen Chong had only just reached the Soul Fire Realm a month ago. To Breakthrough six levels in such a short time was truly staggering.

One must know that he himself had used a rare treasure like phoenix blood to Breakthrough his cultivation.

And Shen Chong hadn't even used the phoenix blood yet!

"Maybe..." Shen Chong scratched his head and said truthfully, "Maybe it's because I Cultivate for a longer time every day."

"How long?"

"Ten hours."

Shen Quan's mouth twitched.

Ten hours.

There were only twelve hours in a day, and he Cultivated for ten?

What kind of monster was this?

"Brother Quan, what about you?"

Shen Quan gave a dry cough, his gaze flickering slightly. "A bit shorter than you."

He only practiced for six hours a day; he couldn't compare to Shen Chong at all!

Then, he added another sentence, "I'm talking about cultivation time."

Shen Quan stood up and brushed the dust off his clothes.

"Remember to refine the phoenix blood early; it's of great benefit to your cultivation. Your strength will surely increase by another notch."

He smiled at Shen Chong. "Go visit Ninth Uncle more often in the future; there are many Opportunities there!"

Seeing Shen Chong's expression turn a bit strange, he thought Shen Chong didn't believe him and continued, "Don't doubt it, Ninth Uncle is very formidable. I don't think even my father and the others are Ninth Uncle's match!"

"I believe you!" Shen Chong's tone was full of certainty. "I know, Ninth Elder is very powerful!"

"Hmm? You know?" Shen Quan was a bit surprised. His Ninth Uncle rarely went out on ordinary days, and even when he did, he went straight to Yicui Pavilion to listen to music, living a simple life between two points.

Aside from seeing Ninth Uncle once a while ago, could Shen Chong have had other contact with him?

He suddenly became curious.

"Shen Chong, how do you know Ninth Uncle is so powerful?"

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