284: The chaotic body is emitting spiritual energy? Let's learn from each other.

Chen Beixuan was startled.

Bursting with spiritual energy?

He looked down at his hands, then at his body.

Through the Chaos Body’s perception of all things, he could indeed see invisible energy spreading outwards from his body; so this was spiritual energy.

He had thought it was some kind of heat dissipation, or a biological special effect...

It's just that...

The spiritual energy burst seemed to have no effect on his body, and he didn't feel any discomfort or strangeness.

It was like... a passive skill!

Always active, yet consuming none of his own energy.

He boldly speculated that all of this was due to the feedback from the Chaos Body; after much thought, this was the most likely possibility.

"So that's it, I understand."

He nodded, finally comprehending the old Taoist priest's peculiar behavior when they first met.

Any cultivator encountering a walking blessed land would be excited for a while; it was understandable.

However... do ancient martial arts and cultivation truly exist in this world?

He voiced his doubts, and Liu and Mr. Xu laughed heartily before explaining.

"We can't guarantee that cultivation definitely exists, but we can guarantee that ancient martial arts do exist. If one cultivates to a high level, living an extra one or two hundred years is not a problem."

"As for the legends of cultivation, perhaps they once existed, but in the current world... as far as we both know, there is no such thing as cultivation anymore."

"I see..." Chen Beixuan slowly nodded, his doubts resolved.

"Has Mr. Chen agreed?" Mr. Xu pressed on while the iron was hot.

"Hmm?"

Chen Beixuan was first stunned, then realized he hadn't given an answer yet. After pondering for half a second, he shook his head.

"Taking my pulse is out, but sparring is fine."

"Hmm... alright, what a pity..."

Mr. Xu and Liu's faces showed visible disappointment. If they could take his pulse, they could learn much more.

However, getting him to agree to spar was already a pleasant surprise.

Seeing their disappointed expressions, Chen Beixuan couldn't help but curl his lips.

Disappointed about what?!

If they really touched something, wouldn't he have to kill them to silence them?

With his current strength and speed, he could make these two old men scream!

They don't even know he's saving their lives...

Although taking his pulse might not reveal anything, he still decided that it was better to avoid trouble, so he resolutely refused.

He could understand their feelings, so he merely grumbled to himself and didn't take it to heart.

"Where should we spar? Or right here?"

Chen Beixuan rubbed his hands together, particularly eager to verify his current strength.

The two old Taoist priests, as elders of the Zero Bureau, appeared stronger than Cold Peak based on their stats. This was a good opportunity for some practical combat.

At this moment, Cold Peak, who was standing by, spoke up.

"The indoor basketball court that comes with the villa area has been converted into a training ground by us. It's perfect for sparring."

"Good, since Mr. Chen is willing, let's go now." Mr. Xu stroked his beard and decided.

Chen Beixuan naturally had no objections and nodded in agreement.

The group followed Cold Peak out of the villa to the indoor basketball court. Cheng Qingfeng shamelessly insisted on going to broaden his horizons, and the two elders reluctantly agreed.

It was morning, and many Zero Bureau members on rotation were training inside: some doing physical conditioning, some developing their abilities, and some sparring—a wide variety of activities.

All sorts of noises resounded!

It was fortunate that the villa area had been leased; otherwise, those who didn't know might think they were building an aircraft carrier in there!

Cold Peak pushed the door open, and someone immediately shouted.

"Attention—"

All personnel currently training immediately stopped what they were doing and stood ramrod straight!

They shouted in unison: "Good day, Captain—"

The Zero Bureau also implemented military-style management, which Chen Beixuan was not surprised by.

"Clear the area!" Cold Peak shouted loudly.

Whoosh—

The personnel inside gathered up the training equipment on the ground and then swiftly and cleanly left the training ground.

Whether Mr. Xu, Liu, or Mr. Chen won or lost in their spar, it wouldn't look good, so the fewer people who knew, the better.

Once everyone had left, only the five of them remained inside.

"Who's first?"

Chen Beixuan looked at the two white-haired old Taoist priests, casually took off his jacket, and placed it on a nearby rack.

He bought it for a good price; he didn't want it damaged.

The two elders exchanged glances, and Liu stepped forward, cupping his fists in a salute.

"This old man will go first; please excuse my poor display."

With that, he took a stance, which appeared to be the opening move of some boxing style.

The two elders had already inquired about Chen Beixuan's strength from Cheng Qingfeng. A dual-ability user was no small matter and should not be underestimated.

Not to mention the instantaneous feeling of being watched from behind when they met, which made him very wary.

"Come on."

Chen Beixuan shook his wrists, bounced twice to warm up, and nodded, signaling he was ready to begin.

Liu didn't hold back, pressing his five fingers into the ground and pushing off with sudden force. His body abruptly shot forward like a hawk pouncing on prey, extending a claw!

Extremely fast, aiming straight for Chen Beixuan's shoulder!

But the next second,

Liu's pupils suddenly constricted, his face filled with disbelief!

Chen Beixuan had actually disappeared from his spot!

Just a moment of distraction, and a suffocating wind pressure suddenly assaulted him from the side!

Whoosh—

Boom!!!

A sonic boom exploded with a roar!

Like an eighteen-level hurricane sweeping past, Liu's white hair and beard were violently blown to one side, as if he had just gotten a bizarre hairstyle!

Liu was utterly stunned and turned his head to look.

He saw Chen Beixuan's lean fist only five centimeters from his head!

The sonic boom and wind pressure were merely effects from that single punch just now; it hadn't actually connected.

Mr. Xu and Cheng Qingfeng, who were watching, were also stunned.

They had considered an even match, or perhaps a slight disadvantage, but they never expected the disparity between them to be so vast!

He hadn't even touched the corner of his clothes; this...

What kind of ghostly speed was this?!

It wouldn't be an exaggeration to call it a teleportation ability!

But Mr. Xu, as an observer, saw clearly that it wasn't teleportation; it was truly speed generated by his physical body.

The shattered ground proved the immense force he exerted with his feet.

Compared to them, Cold Peak was much calmer.

He dared not look directly at the intensity of the energy contained within Mr. Chen's body; it was too dazzling.

And while the two elders' overall strength was at SSS grade, and the energy within them was also very dazzling, compared to Mr. Chen, there was still a significant gap, one could even say a world of difference.

One could only say... Liu's loss was not unjust.

"That doesn't count, let's go again!"

Chen Beixuan retracted his fist, took two steps back, and stood firm again, not wanting to end it just like that.

He carefully savored the feeling from just now.

The speed brought by 800 Agility far exceeded his imagination. The pressure his body endured in that instant was terrifying, like a pilot undergoing G-forces.

It was fortunate he had the Chaos Body and high Constitution to withstand the pressure.

The difference between reality and game was concretized at this moment.

Liu also had the same intention. He didn't speak but directly changed his stance.

His feet moved along the ground, his steps like wading through mud, his body rapidly approaching, his gaze sharp, and he raised his arm, striking with his elbow!

"Mountain Collapse!"

A strike infused with profound internal energy, fiercely thrust towards his chest!

Chen Beixuan neither dodged nor avoided; instead, he directly met it, his guard completely open, totally defenseless!

Liu was instantly alarmed. His elbow strike could shatter mountains; hitting him would cause serious trouble!

But at this moment, the distance between them was too close; it was too late to hold back his strength.

Liu secretly cursed, knowing he was in trouble.

The next second.

The two collided!

Bang—