The True Qi Realm and the Body Refining Realm are two vastly different realms.
In Su Li's years of understanding,
Being able to defeat a True Qi Realm opponent with the Body Refining Realm was something only a once-in-a-century genius could achieve!
Even if there was such a reversal, it usually involved a Body Refining Realm practitioner at the peak defeating a newly entered True Qi Realm rookie.
But Su Li was a True Qi Realm cultivator at the eighth level! Though he was an independent martial artist without profound martial arts, compared to sect disciples, he was at least on par with those at the fifth level of the True Qi Realm.
With such strength, facing off against a Body Refining Realm warrior should have made the opponent feel pain at the very least, and maybe even left a mark!
At this moment,
Both of them had exhausted their old strength, and their new strength had yet to regenerate. They almost simultaneously fell to the ground.
Su Li also regained his senses.
"What's the use of having such strong physical defense? I don't believe you can withstand my attacks indefinitely!"
As they hit the ground, Su Li pushed off with his feet and charged out once again.
His long knife swung down once more!
"Hehe!"
"Since you only have these kinds of attacks, don't blame me for not being polite!"
Jiang Heng chuckled.
He shook his slightly aching right hand without any concern and once again met the oncoming attack.
No matter if the previous strike was full force or not, it proved one thing: the opponent definitely couldn't easily kill him with a single blow.
So, there was no need to be overly cautious!
Jiang Heng lowered his head slightly, intentionally meeting the opponent's long knife with his forehead, while his right hand clenched into a fist and struck fiercely!
For an average person, this kind of tactic meant trading injury for injury, even life for life!
Su Li's expression changed slightly.
As a seasoned warrior, he naturally recognized Jiang Heng's tactics at a glance.
With the opponent's formidable defense, his own attack might not be able to achieve anything, but the opponent's attack would undoubtedly cause him some harm.
He couldn't accept such an exchange.
Therefore, Su Li slightly reduced the force in his hand.
As his long knife struck Jiang Heng's forehead, he immediately stepped back.
"You want to kill and silence me, right?"
"Come on then!"
Jiang Heng's footsteps hardly paused as he charged forward fearlessly.
"What? Is he also this fast?"
"This can't be possible!"
Su Li was filled with shock.
A Body Refining Realm warrior having such an absurd defense was one thing, but how could his speed be on par with Su Li's?
If it were just defense, it might be the effect of some secret technique. After all, it's widely known that secret techniques provide a short-term power boost. It's very possible that the other person happens to perfectly match this kind of secret art and has devoted a great deal of effort to cultivate it. In such a case, having such formidable defense could be considered reasonable.
But now, does it mean that his speed is also perfectly aligned with another secret technique? That seems a bit absurd, doesn't it?
As Su Li retreated, he swung his long knife, slashing towards Jiang Heng, who was still unprepared and charging forward aggressively, as if he wanted to punch Su Li.
"You madman!"
Su Li's face turned red, and he angrily shouted.
Since advancing to the True Qi Realm, he had never imagined that he would be chased by a warrior at the Body Refining Realm. It was truly a humiliation for a True Qi Realm powerhouse!
However, with the other's formidable defense, it wasn't easy to kill him. Add to that the fact that the opponent's speed was on par with his own, making hit-and-run tactics unrealistic. In the short term, he had no way to deal with him.
Thinking this, Su Li simply turned around and fled towards the distance.
Things had already gotten quite noisy here, and it could attract the attention of patrollers at any moment.
According to his employer, Lei Song, the patrollers were enforcers of the Grand Dalu Sect, all of whom were True Qi Realm warriors. If he got entangled here, he was likely to meet his end.
Su Li was fast, but Jiang Heng was equally fast! The two figures dashed through the forest, toppling one massive tree after another, almost without any obstruction.
A resounding noise echoed in all directions.
...
By the side of a small river,
After Jiang Heng left for hunting, Bu Hanyi devoted herself to cultivation in an open area.
Not long after, she faintly heard the sounds of collisions coming from the forest, but she didn't pay much attention to it.
However, the sounds grew louder and more frequent.
"Hmm? Encountering a strong opponent?" Bu Hanyi's expression turned slightly serious.
With Jiang Heng's terrifying strength, he could easily take down ordinary beasts in less than half a minute. But judging from the current sounds, it seemed like the battle was quite intense.
"So, did he encounter an unexpected enemy?" Bu Hanyi immediately picked up the longsword placed nearby and hurried in the direction of the sounds.
The sect had arranged enforcers to patrol within the trial area, which had been cleared to some extent. However, given the size of this area and the numerous caves and tree hollows, it was impossible to guarantee complete clearance. Powerful beasts hiding or formidable warriors hiding were both possibilities.
The sect assigned enforcers to patrol the area to deal with any potential threats promptly.
Not far away, the follower Wang San hesitated for a moment but ultimately decided to silently follow.
However, it didn't take long before he completely lost sight of Bu Hanyi's lightning-fast pace and was left far behind.
...
On the other side, not far away,
A Grand Dalu Sect enforcer in blue robes was leaping through the forest, keeping an eye on the movements within his line of sight.
At this moment,
He stopped in his tracks, stood on top of a tall tree, and listened intently.
"What's that..."
"There's a powerful presence!"
He leaped in the direction of the sound.
...
Somewhere in an open area,
Qi Peng pulled his longsword out from the neck of a fierce beast and swiftly moved to the other side, letting the blood spray, yet he remained untouched, like a gentle breeze untouched by dust.
With another swing of his longsword, he severed the left ear of the beast.
Another batch of points was added to his tally.
The young man who followed him eagerly picked up the spoils and said with a pleasing tone, "Senior Brother Qi, you truly deserve the title of the top disciple in the outer sect. Your hunting efficiency is unmatched in the entire outer sect!"
He knew that Qi Peng loved it when others referred to him as the top disciple in the outer sect.
Sure enough, though Qi Peng didn't say a word, there was a clear smile on his face.
At this moment,
Both of them turned their heads in the same direction.
"What's rushing towards us?"
Qi Peng squinted, tightly gripping his longsword.
Before long,
A figure as swift as lightning appeared before their eyes.
The person held a long knife, had a ferocious expression, and was enveloped in a faint aura of energy.
"That's True Qi! A True Qi Realm warrior!"
Qi Peng was suddenly shocked.
Once they engaged in full-fledged combat, there was a noticeable difference in the appearance of Body Refining Realm and True Qi Realm warriors. The characteristic sign of a Body Refining Realm warrior was the surging blood and an invisible aura that constantly emanated, while a True Qi Realm warrior was surrounded by a faint energy, as if a thin membrane covered their body.
"A True Qi Realm warrior, and he's an outsider! How did he suddenly appear in the trial area?"
"What's chasing after him?"
"Could it be one of the patrolling enforcers?"
Qi Peng's mind raced, but his feet didn't stop as he moved to the side.
Even if he was confident, he wouldn't dare to confront a True Qi Realm warrior head-on.
"Let's go! Let's hide on the side first!"
As he spoke, Qi Peng moved to the side.
However, suddenly,
His gaze unintentionally swept over the True Qi Realm warrior's back once more.
There, the mysterious pursuer had just leaped out from the forest and entered his line of sight.
"That's... Jiang Heng?!"
Qi Peng couldn't help but halt, staring blankly at the two figures, one chasing and one fleeing, a sense of confusion filling his mind.