Chapter 197

In the depths of the mountains, a certain valley. Lu Qing and Wei Shanhai were standing opposite each other, holding their weapons. Of course, their weapons were just ordinary hundred-folded battle knives, not divine weapons. After all, they were just sparring, not fighting for their lives. "Lu Xiaolangjun, this place is quiet and pleasant, with a broad view. It really is a good spot for sparring," Wei Shanhai praised as he looked around the surroundings. "I discovered this place by chance when I was gathering herbs in the mountains. I occasionally come here to practice. It is indeed a good spot," Lu Qing said with a smile. The other courtyard was too close to Jiuli Village. The aura of a Precelestial expert was too terrifying for ordinary people. There were many elderly people in the village, and to avoid scaring them, Lu Qing chose to spar in the mountains, far from the village. Mago looked around and recognized this place. It was the nameless valley where Lu Qing had saved him when he was being chased. At that time, Lu Qing, along with Xiao Li, had killed two disciples of the Tian Cang Sect. Wei Zian, however, did not care about the environment of the valley. Standing on the hillside, he was eagerly watching the two below, full of anticipation. When they saw that Lu Qing and Wei Shanhai were about to spar, they naturally didn't want to miss such a great show, so they shamelessly followed along. "Master, who do you think will win this sparring match, Dr. Lu Qing or the Old Ancestor?" Wei Zian asked. Mago thought for a moment and said hesitantly, "I can't say." Logically speaking, although Lu Qing was a Martial Grandmaster, he was still in the Postnatal Realm, while the Wei family’s Old Ancestor was a Precelestial expert. The gap in their cultivation was immense, and there was no doubt that the Wei family’s Old Ancestor should be stronger. But somehow, Mago felt that things might not be so simple. Since he had known Lu Qing, the young man had created too many miracles and given him too many shocks. So even in a fight between a Postnatal and a Precelestial, he still felt that Lu Qing would not be easily defeated. Wei Shanhai had no such confusion. As a Precelestial expert, he had absolute confidence. Although Lu Qing was a rare Martial Dao genius, with an unlimited future on the martial path, he had not yet fully matured. The gap between the Postnatal and Precelestial realms was not something that could be bridged by talent alone. So he was still very relaxed. Looking at Lu Qing, Wei Shanhai said, "Lu Xiaolangjun, how do you want to spar?" "I want to experience the true power of the Precelestial Realm. Is that possible?" Lu Qing asked. "Are you sure?" Wei Shanhai was taken aback. "Yes, please, Senior Wei," Lu Qing said earnestly. Seeing the sincere look on Lu Qing’s face, Wei Shanhai’s expression gradually became serious. Suddenly, he smiled again. "The power of the Precelestial Realm is not easily withstood. How about this, I will suppress my power to the Postnatal Realm. If you can push me to a certain extent, you will naturally experience the power of the Precelestial Realm." Lu Qing thought about it and found it reasonable. If he couldn’t even defeat Wei Shanhai when his power was suppressed to the Postnatal Realm, how could he qualify to witness the power of the Precelestial Realm? So he nodded, "Alright, please instruct me, Senior Wei." With a wave of his long knife, he assumed a starting stance. Seeing Lu Qing’s stable and poised stance, Wei Shanhai’s eyes lit up. "Good knife stance, Lu Xiaolangjun, your knife technique has already reached an extraordinary level." Wei Shanhai was also proficient in knife techniques, and at this moment, he was thrilled to see Lu Qing’s level. However, he did not move, waiting for Lu Qing to make the first move. As a Precelestial martial artist, Wei Shanhai was very proud. He would not make the first move in a sparring match with a Postnatal martial artist. Lu Qing understood this. After saying "Excuse me," he lunged forward. When he reached Wei Shanhai, Lu Qing’s wrist moved slightly, and in an instant, the long knife was out of its sheath. The cold light of the knife flashed swiftly toward Wei Shanhai. The cold intent of the knife made Mago and Wei Zian, who were standing on the hillside, get goosebumps, and their eyes were filled with astonishment. "This knife technique!" Even Wei Shanhai was surprised by the power of Lu Qing’s knife. The power and precision of Lu Qing’s knife far exceeded that of an ordinary knife master. He recalled the scene two years ago when Lu Qing fought against Zhao Xiong, Wang Cangyi's senior disciple. At that time, Lu Qing’s cultivation was far inferior to Zhao Xiong’s, but he was able to fight him to a standstill with his knife technique. Now, two years later, Lu Qing’s progress in knife techniques was evident. However, Wei Shanhai was still a Precelestial expert with profound knowledge in knife techniques. Though surprised, his actions were not slow. With a flow of light, Wei Shanhai’s long knife drew a circular arc, and he also slashed out. The timing was perfect, striking at the peak of Lu Qing’s knife momentum. It was a move to counter strength with strength, attack with attack, to crush Lu Qing’s momentum head-on. Clang! The two knives collided, and in the next moment, countless knife lights shone around the two of them. In an instant, it was impossible to tell how many times they had exchanged blows. One could only see layers of energy and knife aura erupting from the clash between Lu Qing and Wei Shanhai, like a violent storm, surging and roaring. Both chose to attack with speed, using fast knives to battle. Standing on the hillside, Mago and Wei Zian were watching with bated breath, so engrossed that they almost forgot to breathe. Neither had expected that the battle would become so intense right from the start. In this way, after ten or so breaths of fast-knife exchanges between Lu Qing and Wei Shanhai, suddenly, the knife lights disappeared, and a figure retreated sharply. Retreating more than ten steps before steadying himself, he looked ahead in shock. His clothes had several noticeable cracks. "What? The Old Ancestor retreated?" "Did Brother Lu Qing win?" Mago and Wei Zian exclaimed in disbelief. It turned out that the one who retreated was Wei Shanhai. seaʀᴄh thё Nôvel(F)ire.ηet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "Knife intent..." At this moment, Wei Shanhai’s heart was filled with waves of shock. He swallowed hard, looking at Lu Qing in disbelief. "Lu Xiaolangjun, you have actually stepped into the realm of knife intent and comprehended complete knife intent?" "While practicing my knife technique a few days ago, I was fortunate enough to have some insight," Lu Qing said as he put away his battle knife, his clothes intact. "It really is knife intent..." Although he was somewhat prepared, hearing Lu Qing’s confirmation still made Wei Shanhai’s heart beat violently. "To comprehend complete knife intent while in the Postnatal Realm, Lu Xiaolangjun, you and your master both have monstrous martial Dao comprehension." The old doctor could exhibit a trace of Precelestial domain intent with his initial Precelestial cultivation, and later comprehended the balance of water and fire, being able to cultivate two types of Precelestial true qi. This had already shocked Wei Shanhai enough. He didn't expect Lu Qing to be no less impressive than his master. To comprehend complete knife intent while still in the Postnatal Realm. The realm of "intent" was extremely mysterious. Even a Precelestial expert who had been in the realm for many years might not necessarily comprehend their unique "intent." Even Wei Shanhai himself only gradually comprehended his knife intent decades after stepping into the Precelestial Realm. Yet Lu Qing, at such a young age, without even breaking through to the Precelestial Realm, had already comprehended complete knife intent. If this news were to spread, it would immediately cause a sensation in the entire cultivation world. More importantly, Wei Shanhai felt that Lu Qing’s knife intent was even more profound than his own Precelestial-level knife intent. In the final dozens of moves of their fast-knife duel, he was completely suppressed by Lu Qing. Using his own knife intent to control his knife technique, he could not find any flaws in Lu Qing’s knife technique. Instead, his own moves were repeatedly found to have flaws by Lu Qing, cutting through his clothes. If not for Lu Qing showing mercy, he would have been wounded long ago. "Senior Wei, do you still want to continue sparring with me at the Postnatal level?" Lu Qing asked. "There's no need to spar further," Wei Shanhai said with a bitter smile, "Just in terms of knife technique, I am already completely defeated by you." As he said this, his heart was still somewhat bitter. Before sparring with Lu Qing, he had been full of confidence. He thought that although Lu Qing had unparalleled talent and was a rare martial Dao genius in centuries, he would surely struggle against his Precelestial-level martial Dao awareness. Unexpectedly, it was he who ended up defeated. "Do I now qualify to witness the power of the Precelestial Realm ?" Lu Qing continued to ask. "Of course." As a Precelestial expert, Wei Shanhai quickly adjusted his mindset, his expression serious. "However, Lu Xiaolangjun, I must tell you that the power of the Precelestial Realm is on a completely different level compared to the Postnatal Realm. In the Precelestial Realm, one cultivates Precelestial true qi. Using the mind as a guide to absorb the energy of heaven and earth, refining it into Precelestial true qi, which is extremely mysterious and contains immense power. Techniques driven by it are incredibly powerful, far beyond what the Postnatal Realm can compare to. The same martial art, when driven by a Precelestial martial artist using Precelestial true qi, its power is at least several times, or even dozens of times stronger than when used in the Postnatal Realm. The two are completely incomparable." "I understand," Lu Qing said solemnly. Wei Shanhai’s meaning was clear. Although he had slightly lost to Lu Qing in knife technique just now, if he used Precelestial true qi, the outcome would be completely different. When power reaches a certain level, it can almost ignore technique. Moreover, Wei Shanhai also comprehended knife intent. If he used Precelestial true qi, it would be Lu Qing who would be overwhelmed. However... Although Wei Shanhai did not go all out just now, did Lu Qing show all his cards? Lu Qing’s eyes gleamed with fighting spirit. Without a real fight, experiencing the true power of the Precelestial Realm, how could he prepare for what he planned to do next? "Good, very good! You truly deserve to be called a child of fortune born in this era of great change, only someone with such courage can be worthy of that title." Feeling Lu Qing’s fighting spirit, Wei Shanhai was also filled with heroic excitement, cheering loudly. Lu Qing smiled slightly. He never took the title of "child of fortune" seriously. He always believed more in his own strength and the knife in his hand! "Please instruct me, Senior!" "Alright!" As soon as he said "alright," an overwhelming aura erupted from Wei Shanhai’s body. The powerful Precelestial pressure appeared out of thin air, pressing down on Lu Qing. Mago and Wei Zian, who were on the hillside, felt the pressure and immediately felt a weight on their bodies, their legs turned weak, and they couldn’t help but sit down, looking below with horror, worrying for Lu Qing. Even though they were so far away, just being touched by a trace of the Precelestial pressure made them feel as if a mountain was pressing down on them, unbearable. But when they looked at Lu Qing’s situation, they couldn’t help but widen their eyes. Lu Qing was calm and composed, showing no signs of discomfort, as if the overwhelming Precelestial pressure was just a spring breeze to him, causing him no pressure at all. Even Wei Shanhai was stunned. "Senior Wei, there’s no need for such pretense. Things like aura don’t affect me," Lu Qing said with a rare display of boldness, his fighting spirit boiling. "Very well, then be careful!" Although he didn’t know what secret technique Lu Qing had practiced to completely resist his Precelestial pressure, Wei Shanhai did not want to think about it at this moment. He swung his long knife, and a red blade aura appeared, quickly slashing toward Lu Qing! Lu Qing didn’t think twice, slashing down against the blade aura. Bang! After all, the blade aura formed by true qi was not as solid as a battle knife forged through countless hammerings and was easily shattered by Lu Qing. However, Lu Qing also felt his arm tremble, the power of the blade aura was astonishing, making his arm slightly numb. Swish swish swish! But it wasn’t over. Wei Shanhai slashed several more times, several red blade auras flew toward Lu Qing in an intricate pattern. "Can’t block the blade aura formed by Precelestial true qi with just the strength of a perfect Postnatal body?" Looking at the incoming blade auras, a thought flashed through Lu Qing’s mind. "Then, perfect burst!" With that thought, in an instant, the power of his blood and qi surged, a strong aura flashed from his body. In the next moment, the knife light flashed, several crisp sounds, and the red blade auras were shattered by Lu Qing in an instant. Boom! After shattering the blade auras, Lu Qing stepped hard, cracking a large rock underfoot, and his figure shot toward Wei Shanhai like an arrow. Defending for too long without attacking was not Lu Qing’s style. He hadn’t yet reached the Precelestial level and didn’t have long-range attack methods like the Precelestial blade aura. His only chance of winning was to engage in close combat with Wei Shanhai! "Using a burst technique? Well done!" Facing Lu Qing’s attack, Wei Shanhai was not surprised but delighted, shouting loudly, he slashed down with a move called "Splitting Mountains." This knife brought a completely different sense of pressure to Lu Qing than before. The powerful knife force completely enveloped him, and the strong power contained in the knife had yet to explode, but Lu Qing already felt a slight sense of suffocation. "This is the true power of the Precelestial Realm?" Feeling the power of Wei Shanhai’s knife and the faint trembling in his heart, Lu Qing had no fear, but his fighting spirit surged. Without thinking, he flipped his battle knife and slashed toward Wei Shanhai. He chose to attack strongly again! Table of content