Chapter 36: Battle Rules: Only Rely on Yourself
These words fell, and the area fell silent for a few seconds.
As dusk approached, a breeze rustled through the woods, bringing a strong scent of blood.
Even Sofia, lost in her own world, snapped back to reality and blinked her beautiful eyes.
What happened? What did Leo just say?
The atmosphere was somewhat off.
She looked at Wu Chi and Yani, instantly dumbstruck.
Their expressions were truly captivating.
Yani's eyes widened, her brows furrowing, unable to believe Leo provoked Wu Chi so boldly!
As for Wu Chi, his expression was all the more amusing. He stared blankly at Leo, his entire body trembling slightly.
It seemed like he wanted to fly into a rage but lacked the courage.
There was no other reason.
Leo's every word pierced his heart!
He was unable to deny it!
In truth, he had always known that compared to his sister Yani, he was nothing but weak.
He didn't even have the qualification to enter the esteemed Wuyuan's disciple ranks; it was simply a fortuitous accident from pestering Yani as a child that had led him to become his disciple.
In the invisible comparison with his teacher and sister, he felt increasingly inferior, but his pride wouldn't allow him to admit it.
He could only pretend not to care, deceiving himself and relaxing in the protection afforded by his teacher and sister.
Meanwhile, he secretly dreamed of sudden opportunities that would elevate him…
No one had ever dared to reprimand him to his face like Leo had.
Now, his hidden pain was called out in front of Yani!
Wu Chi felt a burning heat in his cheeks, and even his head felt like it was blasting with pain!
"I… I…"
He opened his mouth, seeming to want to explain himself, but his voice was so weak.
No, wait...
Even if I'm useless, my cultivation is still higher than his!
He's at most at the Spirit Forming level, but I'm at the Golden Core level—I can still beat him!
"Am I right? Admit it?" Leo tossed more fuel on the fire.
"I'll kill you!" Wu Chi's pent-up frustration and fury exploded in an instant! A flying sword shot up into the sky behind him!
Sofia and Reina were taken aback, and the former drew her longsword to block this inexplicable threat.
Reina instinctively tried to rush to Leo's side but was stopped by his hand.
He remained unfazed, showing excitement instead:
"Wu brother wants to kill me? That's fine, but I have a rule."
"That is: Only rely on yourself!"
Wu Chi's face twisted with a mad expression upon hearing this, completely breaking his defense!
"Then I'll take that as you agreeing." Leo smirked. He glanced at Yani behind Wu Chi, and she clearly had no intention of intervening.
This was his goal—ever since he laid eyes on Wu Chi, he knew that a clash was inevitable.
Given the situation, he had to ensure Yani wouldn't intervene! The moment she did, he would be in dire straits.
So, he gradually provoked Wu Chi, exposing his hidden pain.
Now, even if Wu Chi wanted to kill him, he could only act alone; this was to show Yani that he could handle his own battles, and to prove it to himself!
As long as there was only Wu Chi against him, that was easier to handle.
"Reina, go stand with that sister!"
Leo turned and instructed, activating the Unheavened Day technique, illuminating his body like the stars.
Reina shot him a worried glance; she feared she might drag her brother down and hurriedly ran away.
"Ah Chi, be careful! Don't lose your composure!"
Seeing Wu Chi about to lose control, Yani hurriedly reminded him.
Wu Chi had just activated his flying sword when he paused, his eyes regaining some clarity.
The flying sword fell back before him, and he grasped it in one hand, no longer using his energy to control the sword for long-range attacks.
He remembered that Leo had a technique that could throw off the accuracy of flying swords.
This time, he absolutely wouldn't be caught off guard!
Yes, as long as he remained steady, he could definitely defeat this Leo!
After all, his Taoist cultivation was higher than Leo's! How could he possibly lose?!
He began to perform flowing sword movements, lowering his body like a fierce tiger, preparing to strike.
"Do you think I only use flying swords? Let's see what else you have!"
He suddenly lunged forward like a blue flash of lightning, instantaneously arriving in front of Leo, while feigning a thrust with the sword aimed at Leo's chest! This attack was so swift that it almost left no reaction time.
But Leo wasn't completely unprepared.
The stars flickered on his arms, filled with the vast power of the cosmos, and two stars condensed in his palms, setting up to meet the piercing sword strike. The sword lunged forward but slowed as it approached, finally stopping just an inch from Leo's chest!
"Brother!" Reina cried out, her expression filled with urgency and fear.
Fortunately, Sofia held her back; otherwise, she would have rushed in directly.
"Is that all you can do? Playing with stars?" Wu Chi sneered cruelly.
He could sense that Leo was barely able to block his strike.
His dantian spiritual power surged as he prepared to infuse true energy into the sword for another thrust!
At that moment, a flash of light erupted from the storage ring on Leo's right hand.
Simultaneously, within his dantian, the 'Heavenly Harmony True Essence,' which had been moving slowly in silence, was suddenly unleashed with ferocity!
The flying sword gifted to him by the Elder Xuanyi let out a sharp screech and shot out from the storage ring, spinning in mid-air and turning its blade towards the descending strike on Wu Chi's back.
At the same time, the starry power in his hands produced a silent shockwave, an immense force suddenly bursting forth that violently pushed Wu Chi away!
"Ah Chi, be careful!" Yani cried out from behind.
In an instant, the situation of the battle reversed. The originally dominant Wu Chi was sent sprawling backwards by the sudden outburst of spiritual power, losing his balance as he fell!
*(Meanwhile, the flying sword from behind rushed towards Leo. He initially wanted to advance but hadn't anticipated an attack from behind! A deadly bind formed between them in an instant!)*
Wu Chi was also stunned. Why? Why could this guy always unleash such immense power?
It was the same in the ring; during his full-power strike with the 'Original Sword,' Leo had unexpectedly countered with increased strength! Now, Leo exhibited an even more terrifying profundity than before, while Wu Chi was somehow weaker!
Moreover, when did he become a sword cultivator?!
In the blink of an eye, he had no time to overthink. Wu Chi opened his mouth and released the 'Original Sword', hoping to block the deadly strike from behind.
*(Clang—)*
The flying sword was intercepted by the 'Original Sword', immediately sending it flying aside.
Wu Chi felt a chill in his heart. Caught in the trap!
But it was already too late, as ahead of him, Leo's right fist clenched, the constellations shimmering on his forearm, and brilliant white light poured from his fingers.
This unadorned yet ancient punch carried the vast power of the starry sky, smashing directly towards him!