Seeing Zhi Hai standing there without dodging and merely revealing his Unshaken Body of the Wisdom King, as though waiting to clash with him, Lou Cheng felt his blood boiling. He no longer considered any changes and displayed the Fighting character he had drawn earlier. He didn't limit himself to the influence of his mind and willpower.
If you want a fight, then let's fight!
Bam! Lou Cheng was like a rocket, propelled by flames behind him. In an instant, he cleared the space between them and threw a punch.
Along with this punch, his muscles bulged as if they had all evolved into fascia and connective tissue, outlining one after another ferocious serpent after another. His skin was all greenish-black in contrast, and he was more than a few times taller and thicker!
Zhi Hai's eyes were calm. He raised his right arm, which was about to tear his monk robes apart, and threw a punch forward.
Clang!
A crisp sound rang through the clouds, and an invisible shockwave spread in all directions. Lou Cheng felt his arm go numb, and his body wobbled. He almost lost his balance and was pushed back two steps by the immense force.
One used the Fighting Formula, while the other used the Unmovable Body of the Wisdom King. In terms of pure strength, he was slightly inferior!
Buzz! Buzz! Zhi Hai's right fist hovered in mid-air. From his knuckles to his biceps, the glassy greenish-black skin was trembling slightly, like a steel plate that was hit by a hammer.
At the last moment of the Fighting Formula, Lou Cheng had added Thunder Roar Zen!
Bam! As he retreated, the Fire Force in his body condensed and exploded. He forcefully changed his direction and flashed to Zhi Hai's right. The muscles on his left leg tightened, and he was about to pull it out.
Just as Zhi Hai was about to silently withdraw his kick and take the initiative to attack, the Flame Force that had only exploded on the surface exploded once again. It was as though an invisible hand had pushed Lou Cheng, forcing him to drag his left leg and turn to the back of his enemy.
Second change of direction!
Zhi Hai leaned back, his left elbow glowing with the greenish-black Buddha's Light. He charged at Lou Cheng without panicking.
However, there was still some remaining Fire Force. It completely exploded, turning into a ferocious current. While slightly damaging Lou Cheng's muscles, it allowed him to follow his previous trajectory and reappear on the right side of his opponent.
Three directional changes!
This was a high-end application of the force of the Fire Sect, originating from the Golden Godly Flames. Using Emperor Yan as a substitute, even a Physical Invulnerability expert with strong mental strength and control over his body could only perform three rounds of Jet Spray. Only when one reached the level of the Dragon King would one be able to perform four rounds of Jet Spray.
Zhi Hai's Unshaken Body of the Wisdom King had strong defense, great strength, and fast speed. He could cultivate his Force and use the Buddha's Aura. There were almost no flaws. The only flaw was that it was a little clumsy. It wasn't agile enough in dodging. Of course, this was only for Physical Invulnerability experts who were good at movement techniques.
Before the referee announced the start of the match, Lou Cheng had already planned to use the Triple Directional Maneuver against Zhi Hai. Now, he didn't even need to think about it and used it naturally, rendering Zhi Hai's Thoughtsteal useless.
Zhi Hai had also cultivated Thoughtsteal, but unlike Abbot Fa Yuan and "Living Buddha" Shi Shan, he had only reached the initial stage. However, at such a close distance, Lou Cheng was still worried that Zhi Hai would notice something amiss. Hence, he had already thought of a change in the opening!
Pa!
A crisp and short sound broke through the air. Lou Cheng mysteriously returned to his opponent's right side. He lowered his left fist and punched out.
Missing his left elbow, Zhi Hai took a deep breath and clenched his trembling right fist. He suddenly hammered down. Although he was a little slower, he still managed to make it in time since he was fighting from the inside.
Seeing that their fists were about to collide, Lou Cheng suddenly shifted his center of gravity. As though he was dragging a long spear, he forcefully moved his left arm and changed his position once more. Once again, he was behind his opponent.
Fourth Directional Maneuver!
This time, he didn't use the Force of the Fire Sect. Instead, he used his Body Refining and Dan Stage techniques.
In the Physical Invulnerability stage, this was something that was eliminated. The signs were too obvious and the directional maneuver was too slow. It was equivalent to digging a hole for oneself.
But now, Zhi Hai was completely under Lou Cheng's control. He didn't expect Lou Cheng to use such a simple maneuver and wasn't mentally prepared. By the time he realized something was amiss, it was already too late.
In terms of moves, there was no such thing as ordinary. There was only suitability!
After three directional maneuvers, it was just right to continue like this.
The image of a yellow monk's robe, chunks of muscles, and the Bone Dragon sandwiched in the middle appeared in Lou Cheng's eyes. Prepared, he lowered his center of gravity, swung his shoulders, and threw his right fist forward like a cannonball towards Zhi Hai's spine.
After four consecutive directional maneuvers, he was nearing the end. He couldn't use a powerful move for the time being, but he didn't want to give up this opportunity. Therefore, he used a simplified Physical Invulnerability move.
However, this simplified Physical Invulnerability move might be more useful than a real Physical Invulnerability move. The strength of Unmovable Body of the Wisdom King was only slightly weaker than Invulnerability Body of Vajra. It was common for him to withstand attacks head-on. It was best to avoid the strong points and attack the weak points. For example, Internal Explosion.
What Lou Cheng threw out was the Internal Explosion Punch!
Even though it would be weakened by the Unmovable Body of the Wisdom King when it penetrated his body, the remaining Emperor Yan Force would explode inside his body. It would be enough to give Zhi Hai a hard time. Furthermore, the fist was aimed at his spine!
The surface of Lou Cheng's fist was pale purple, while Zhi Hai's back was wide open. Many commentators stopped talking and waited for the result.
Suddenly, a bright, pure, greenish-black light shone. An illusory yet real arm grew from Zhi Hai's shoulder blade. There were many Buddhist markings on it, as though it could repel demons and vanquish evil spirits.
"Advent of the Wisdom King!"
This was Zhi Hai's ultimate move from the Wisdom King Transformation.
Bam! The illusory arm swung down rapidly and hit Lou Cheng's right fist.
Without a sound, the front part of the arm shattered into pieces of illusory glass. They danced around like fireflies, but they also deflected the fatal punch.
Before the audience could react, the remaining half of the arm suddenly extended and turned into a greenish-black rope, wrapping around Lou Cheng's fist, forearm, and arm.
Unmovable Wisdom King, one hand holding the rope, the other holding the sword.
Lou Cheng's heart was as cold as ice. He didn't feel dejected or disappointed. Taking a deep breath, he tugged hard, breaking the rope and taking advantage of the momentum to retreat. Crack!
Crack! Crack! The moment the rope broke, it split open and burst into flames.
The flames were greenish-black in color and seemed illusory. They didn't seem to have any temperature. Even with Lou Cheng's ability to control fire, he couldn't stop them from spreading.
However, they didn't ignite his clothes or burn his skin. Instead, they seeped into his body.
The Devil Subduing Precious Fire that came with the Unmovable Wisdom King!
Once they 'burned' their internal organs, the result was obvious!
Seeing this, Lou Cheng's pupils shrank. He didn't dare delay. His right arm was instantly covered in a crystalline ice wall, freezing the Devil Subduing Fire within.
With this delay, Zhi Hai had recovered. He turned sideways and swung his right fist, whipping it towards Lou Cheng with greenish-black flames.
At the same time, two illusory arms formed from the greenish-black light grew from his shoulders. One was holding a sword, the other was holding a rope. He attacked with all his might without any regard for energy consumption.
This form and his handsome face formed a strange image.
Bam! Bam! Bam! Bam! Bam! Bam! Zhi Hai swung his four arms and hammered at his opponent like a maniac. Lou Cheng's Qi and blood were fluctuating, and his arms were sore and numb. He almost couldn't keep up with the rhythm and withstand the pressure.
He had tried many times to change the situation and escape, but Zhi Hai, who had four arms, didn't give him a chance at all. He would always forcefully break his arms, followed by a new round of attacks. Regardless of whether it was the scorching heat of the Emperor Yan Force or the slowing and freezing effect of the Ice Spirit Force, they couldn't shake the Unshaken Body of the Wisdom King. Amidst the purple flames, the greenish-black skin glowed with a glassy light, without a single trace of burn.
Boulders flew everywhere. Lou Cheng was at a complete disadvantage and entered the rhythm of the Wisdom King.
However, his Ice Heart was firm and he didn't panic at all. As he defended, he gradually understood why his attempts to escape had always failed.
Thoughtsteal!
Zhi Hai used Thoughtsteal to detect the clues in advance!
If the combination of "All Seeing God" and "Heaven-Earth Connection" allowed Lou Cheng to predict his opponent's next move in the blink of an eye, then "Thoughtsteal" allowed him to predict his opponent's next move before he made any preparations!
To deal with this unique skill, he had to either increase his distance and think carefully before approaching, or he had to be mindful of Thoughtlessness.
The former was what Lou Cheng wanted to do but was always stopped by Zhi Hai. He could only rely on Thoughtlessness.
After repeated training, Lou Cheng was able to apply his moves instinctively. However, in battle, he had to make judgments based on his opponent's situation. What he wanted to achieve was what he got.
Just treat this as morning training … Just treat this as morning training … Lou Cheng, who kept hypnotizing himself, wasn't worried about being "heard" by Zhi Hai. Zhi Hai wouldn't know his state and routine during morning training.
Bam! He raised his arms and blocked the two illusory arms smashing downwards.
Then, without thinking about what Zhi Hai would do or how he would react, he shrunk his body and half-squatted. His left fist shot out from his waist and diagonally upwards, aiming for the enemy's vitals. It was a mysterious move.
Zhi Hai's eyes flickered. He extended both his palms, one towards his crotch and the other towards Lou Cheng's head.
However, Lou Cheng squatted even deeper. Just as his left fist made contact with Zhi Hai's palm, he exerted force and rebounded. Like a cannonball, he shot out close to the ground and narrowly avoided Zhi Hai's follow-up attack.
Halfway through, he extended his curled body. Pressing his palms against the ground, he shifted and changed directions continuously in an attempt to increase the distance between them and form the Five Flames.
At this moment, Zhi Hai formed hand seals and said solemnly,
"Ni!"
Lou Cheng's vision blurred. He realized that Zhi Hai had reappeared in front of him. All the dodging seemed to be for the sake of closing in.
Ni Syllable? Mental influence? Interfering with my judgment of direction? So much so that I came back after circling around?
Lou Cheng knew that the Ni Syllable was a secret technique related to the mind. However, he didn't expect it to have such a unique application in the hands of Wisdom King Zhi Hai. It gave him the feeling that he couldn't escape from Zhi Hai's grasp.
So close, yet so far. If I tell you to close in, you have to close in. If I tell you to stay away, you have to stay away!
As these thoughts flashed through his mind, Lou Cheng took a deep breath and stopped running towards Zhi Hai. He gathered his Qi, blood, force, and mind at his lower abdomen and drew an ancient and complicated symbol formed by nine seal scripts in the miniature universe.
"Confrontation"! "Army"! "Fighting"! "Swordsman"! "Wholeness"! "Formation"! "Deference"! "Forwarding"! "Attainment"!
He felt invigorated. He felt as if something around him had been torn apart. There were no longer any undercurrents that could interfere with his judgment.
Seeing that Zhi Hai was closing in, he didn't take the opportunity to increase the distance. Instead, he released his Dan Force and formed hand seals.
"Army"!
Along with this ancient syllable, Lou Cheng seemed to recall the scene of his first life-or-death battle in Xiushan. He recalled the thrill of taking a life in three to five moves. He recalled the Professional Ninth Pin from the Dark Sect who was bleeding from his seven orifices after being hit by his palms. He recalled the life-threatening battle in the underground garage. He recalled Ge Hui, whose brain was blown apart by his own slap. He recalled the Mummy that vanished under the Cosmic Phantom. He recalled the Dark Night Bat whose skull was smashed by his own attack. He recalled the Physical Invulnerability expert from the Witch King lineage, Talin …
The murderous aura from all these life-or-death battles and the sharpness of his blade were all infused into the Army Formula and enveloped Wisdom King Zhi Hai.
As a modern monk, this was what he lacked!
In the past few days, Lou Cheng had discussed the shortcomings of the Wisdom King with Empress Luo, Lu Yan, Guo Jie, Yan Zheke, Peng Leyun, Ren Li, and the rest. They seriously considered if there were any openings that could be exploited. Other than his lack of agility, this was the only thing he could think of. He had also prepared a surprise for this. He recreated the past and developed the Army Formula, greatly increasing its power.
"Army"!
Just as Zhi Hai approached, he felt a chill run down his spine. He smelled blood and danger and felt as if his head was about to explode.
It was so clear and profound. His Zen mind was so deep that he wouldn't lose his composure. However, he couldn't help but shudder. He wanted to defend himself, so his movements paused.
This pause was exactly what Lou Cheng wanted. Using the momentum of his Dan Qi, he took a step forward with his left foot. His entire body was in a reverse position, like a wound spring.
He raised his right arm and clenched his fist. The center of his palm was dark and deep like the universe, embellished by specks of light.
"Tilting Northwest, Sinking Southeast!"
Bam!
His palm came down, and the surroundings turned dark. It was as though he had turned into a chaotic, boiling porridge.
Zhi Hai's eyes narrowed. It was too late for him to dodge. The greenish-black glow on his body shone brightly. His two fists and the two illusory arms of the Wisdom King blocked the attack.
Boom!
The "boiling porridge" swirled violently, and the greenish-black glow dissipated. The illusory objects instantly turned invisible and filled up the temporary vacuum. Obvious cracks appeared on Zhi Hai's arms, as though his skin and muscles were made of metal.
This was the unique characteristic of the Unshaken Body of the Wisdom King.
After the successful punch, Lou Cheng quickly used Force Concentration. He extended his left palm and extended his fingers, grabbing towards Zhi Hai's head. He didn't give him any chance to catch his breath, just like how he dealt with the God-Slaying Saber, Lu Yongyuan.
Zhi Hai raised his right arm forcefully and placed it in front of his face. Whether it was his eyes or his temples, they were all weak points that even an Invincible Vajra monk had to defend against.
Bam! The five fingers grabbed onto Zhi Hai's arm, but there wasn't any tearing force. Instead, white frost and crystals spread out.
After Tilting Northwest, Sinking Southeast, Lou Cheng quickly used Dan Equilibrium to retract his Flame Force, causing extreme coldness to appear at the edge of the "starry sky".
Self-created unique skill, Lament of the Ice Queen!
Seeing that he was about to be sealed in ice, Zhi Hai's eyelids drooped. Pale golden flames burned on the surface of his body. They expanded and expanded, transforming into eight "heavenly dragons" that shattered and melted into crystals.
"Protective Azure Flames!"
Lou Cheng didn't succeed in his first move, so he immediately retracted his left palm and pulled his right arm back. His fist shot out like lightning, and the excess Flame Force behind him due to Lament of the Ice Queen naturally formed a sphere. It was red with faint purple hidden within.
He couldn't care less about his appearance. He couldn't allow Zhi Hai to adjust to the situation as quickly as possible.
Zhi Hai lowered his waist slightly and met the attack with his left fist. The Buddha light was much dimmer than before.
Boom!
The fist collided with the fireball, and the flames surged. The crack on Zhi Hai's left arm deepened, but there wasn't any blood. He took three steps back.
Activating the Attainment Formula, Lou Cheng rushed forward and stomped his left foot on the ground. Hundreds of broken stones flew up and shot towards his opponent's lower body like a crossbow, forcing him to dodge or defend in a panic.
Unexpectedly, Zhi Hai didn't do anything else. He merely turned his thigh inward.
Bam! Bam! Bam! The rocks hit Zhi Hai's calves and thighs, but they only tore his pants. They didn't break through the bruises.
Bam! Bam! Two of the lucky ones made it through and landed on Zhi Hai's crotch. However, he didn't groan in pain even though they were crushed.
Is this the effect of the Iron Crotch Technique? Lou Cheng was surprised. However, his movements didn't slow down. Using the force of the stomp, he straightened his back and punched at the temples of his opponent. Covered in faint purple, his fists were like venomous dragons emerging from the sea.
Both of his arms were injured, and he hadn't adjusted his breathing. Zhi Hai could only half-squat, shrink his head, and dodge the attack.
Bam! After destroying the airflow with one punch, Lou Cheng's legs flew up and launched a series of kicks. Amidst the crisp sounds, the afterimages of his legs burned with purple flames appeared.
Zhi Hai blocked a few of them, then flipped backwards. Using his legs as razors, he forcefully whipped upwards.
Bam!
After their legs collided, Lou Cheng took advantage of the momentum to leap higher. He shrunk his body into a ball, then extended his right hand and pressed down.
Heaven and earth turned pitch-black, with countless lights embellishing it. It was as though the starry sky was reflected here.
Fundamental unique skill, "Cosmic Phantom"!
Just as Zhi Hai's feet touched the ground, his surroundings were sealed in ice. With a thought, he preemptively made a hand seal.
Silently, he became an insect trapped in amber, unable to move. He could only watch as the stars came crashing down on him one after another.
"Ba!"
A solemn Buddhist voice came from the ice, and Zhi Hai's aura surged.
The Ba Syllable could temporarily increase one's strength, but it couldn't bring about a huge leap in strength.
If the Wisdom King, who was already at the peak of Physical Invulnerability, used it, wouldn't he be close to the Forbidden Zone, like the Dragon King and Warrior Sage … If the Unmovable Body of the Wisdom King were close to the Forbidden Zone, wouldn't it show … Just as Lou Cheng was thinking, the scene before him changed.
In the ice that was shattered and melted by the stars, boundless radiance erupted. They didn't jump around randomly. Instead, they formed a majestic Buddha statue made of pure light.
The Buddha statue extended its right hand, its palm glowing with boundless radiance. The stars were drawn towards it and fell one after another.
Vairocana, Advent!
The Buddha closed its palm, and the dazzling radiance dissipated. Color returned to heaven and earth. Lou Cheng thought that the temporarily enhanced Vairocana Body would dissipate quickly. However, he realized that the Glaze Realm created by the pagodas was converging on Zhi Hai, allowing him to barely hold on.
Tsk, home ground advantage … Lou Cheng did a somersault. Just as he landed, the Buddha statue made of pure light appeared in front of him. The palm enveloped everything and pressed down. There was no way to avoid it.
Lou Cheng knew that this was a realistic illusion caused by the strong influence on his mind. He quickly visualized the complete Nine Words Formula, using the complex seal scripts to strengthen himself and weaken his enemies to defend against all of this.
"Lin!" "Army!" "Fighting!" Swordsman! Wholeness! "Array!" Deference! "Forward!" Attainment!
All the ancient words lit up. The Buddha light in his eyes faded, and he finally saw Zhi Hai. His body was trembling, and he looked exhausted. He forced his right hand to strike over. Boundless radiance gathered in his palm.
At this moment, Lou Cheng, who had used the Nine Words Formula, couldn't execute any more complex moves. He channeled all the Emperor Yan and Ice Spirit in his body, causing them to surge out from his right and left fists. Bam!
Bam! He extended his fists. One was covered in terrifying purple flames, while the other was surrounded by frost.
Just as they were about to block the Vairocana Body's palm, they suddenly drew close to each other and stuck close.
The ice and fire balanced, forming a whirlpool. A ball of darkness appeared.
Poof!
When the Buddha's palm hit, the light and darkness disappeared together. With the building as the center, the ground within a radius of more than ten meters suddenly collapsed, forming a pit. The location where the fist and palm collided was two meters deep.
Lou Cheng's legs were trembling, just like when he was young and tried to be a hero in the dead of winter. Blood seeped out from the corner of his mouth. His breath was at its lowest point, and only a little force remained in his body.
He didn't think about anything. He formed a hand seal naturally, evoking the mysterious words. He said solemnly,
Wholeness!
The moment he said Wholeness, Lou Cheng's mental and physical strength returned to normal. He was a good man again.
The Wisdom King, Zhi Hai, also shouted solemnly, "Let's go!"
"Bang!"
Mystery descended. His fatigue disappeared, and his condition was refreshed.
"These two are truly evenly matched, meeting each other in a game of chess." Poison Milk Hierarch, He Xiaowei commented, "One fought half a round, while the other was affected by the home field advantage. They're on par with each other. There's going to be a fierce battle coming up."
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