Lu Ren said calmly, "All of this is the result of my hard work. Talent may play a part, but great determination and courage are the keys."

Li Changming: "..."

He was at a loss for words.

His expression returned to calm: "The Boxing Theory I cultivate is inherited from the True Martial Demon-Vanquishing Emperor. Attack me."

Lu Ren stepped forward, and in an instant, he burst into explosive force, breaking the sound barrier. The neatly paved bricks underfoot shattered in a flash, and an enormous force even created a small air bubble.

As he landed, a cavity effect appeared, like stepping on a wave that exploded.

Li Changming's clothes tore apart, revealing his lean body.

His skin began to vibrate constantly, and with high resonance, a visible Qi shield about three inches thick manifested around him.

Buzz!

Lu Ren's fist fell into the Qi shield, as if entering an extremely viscous substance, where strong and solidified air currents surged.

He felt his fist being compressed from all directions.

This sudden change from dynamic to static would impose an extremely terrifying physical burden on Lu Ren.

Lu Ren's muscles bulged, his veins prominent, almost about to burst.

What moved Li Changming was that although Lu Ren's fist speed had decreased significantly, it was still steadily advancing.

Despite being extremely slow, the power accumulated in his fist would fall with earth-shattering force.

Li Changming said, "My Qi shield can withstand even cruise missiles."

Lu Ren's expression remained calm, his fist faintly red due to the blood reaching the meridian ends.

"My fist is not a missile."

As they spoke, Li Changming gently deflected Lu Ren's fist.

With his movement, the bricks beneath Li Changming's feet shattered.

Lu Ren felt a deflecting force on his fist that almost threw his body off balance.

His fist was diverted by Li Changming, causing his body to stagger.

Borrowing force?!

Lu Ren's expression showed a hint of intrigue, then his body seemed to pause, forcefully stopping the deflecting force brought by Li Changming. His waist and abdomen twisted, and the diverted fist swung in a semicircle.

Li Changming watched helplessly as his Qi shield was just withdrawn when Lu Ren's fist, as big as a cooking pot, landed solidly on Li Changming's face.

Bang!

The small, old-looking Li Changming was sent flying, crashing into the ground repeatedly, with each impact creating a large pit.

Bricks flew, and the sound was thunderous.

Wasn't this power a bit too much?

Lu Ren looked at his fist in some doubt, feeling that Li Changming's body density was incredibly amazing, like hitting alloy steel.

That small old man, despite his slim stature, had an astonishing body density, weighing at least three hundred pounds!

Lu Ren looked closely, appearing in realization.

This was unloading the force.

With each impact on the ground, Li Changming redirected the force of the attacks to the ground, causing the destruction to be much greater than Lu Ren expected.

Watching Li Changming get up as if nothing happened.

Lu Ren rarely showed a smile: "Master Guard, is this what you call horizontal training?"

Li Changming brushed off the dust on him and said calmly, "Even if a bullet hits me, I can deflect it. The Boxing Theory I cultivate is all about borrowing and unloading force. What Wudang is most famous for is Tai Chi."

The true essence of Tai Chi is derived from extremely fierce Hammer Techniques.

Nonsense.

Lu Ren nodded slightly, indicating his understanding.

He bent slightly, then sprang forward like a drawn bow, shooting out like a sharp arrow.

Seeing this, Li Changming dared not underestimate any longer. Although he took that punch intentionally, it indeed hurt.

He raised his arms slightly, tracing a circle in the air with his hands.

The trajectory of his hands dragged a pure white Qi wave. Despite the slow appearance of his movements, Lu Ren had no doubt about the astonishing power in Li Changming's hands.

In the instant of their punch and palm meeting, the entire air was disturbed, with countless air currents transforming into gales with their exchange, which could seriously injure any bystander.

Each time Li Changming made contact with Lu Ren, the ground beneath his feet erupted with high-rising dust and debris.

Bang bang bang!!

Li Qingling, standing far away with the Wudang Sect Taoists, was amazed seeing how Li Changming's small stature showed no sign of retreating.

"I didn't expect such a slim and small figure to stand firm without retreating."

The Wudang Sect Taoist replied calmly, "Our ancestor once faced off against an aircraft carrier in the southern seas, enduring under heavy bombardment that almost sank it, even bare-handedly killing two Level 5 Super Transformers as classified by the Beautiful Country."

Upon hearing such tales of top combat prowess in the Martial Arts Realm, Li Qingling was full of shock.

"No wonder the teacher calls him the Guardian."

The Taoist glanced at Liu Quanqing, carried by their side, with a hint of sorrow and pity in his eyes.

He spoke softly, "I once told the senior brother that worldly desires obscure the mind. He should have had a better path in life, but alas..."

A young Taoist, graceful and full of spirit, sighed softly, shaking his head without further words.

This was Li Kan, the youngest Great Perfection Realm Martial Artist of the present.

His True Martial Demon-Vibrating Fist emanated grand and bright, purging evil.

He had already nurtured the spirit of the True Martial Demon-Vanquishing Emperor within him, and seemed not far from the Bright Awakening Realm.

Li Kan said, "Second Senior Brother, First Senior Brother has already gone astray."

As he spoke, Lu Ren and Li Changming stopped, standing opposite each other.

The entire martial field had been covered in large pits from their heated exchange.

Especially the ground Li Changming used to unload force, which was riddled with countless pits.

The entire martial field seemed like it had been bombarded relentlessly.

Li Changming's face was complicated before he sighed deeply.

"Each generation brings forth new geniuses to excel over the old ones."

Lu Ren replied with respect, "Master Li, you overestimate me. I think you haven't shown your true strength yet."

Li Changming laughed, "I've studied your Bodhisattva Dharma Aspect. It's hard to imagine that after reaching the Bright Awakening, you allowed the Dharma Aspect to descend upon you, and ascended all the way to the Fifth Step. The Fifth Difficult-to-Conquer Land Bodhisattva Dharma Aspect! If you were in ancient times... even in Kunlun, you'd be a walking high-ranking Bodhisattva among men."

Lu Ren smiled slightly, saying nothing.

"Ding, you have engaged in deep sparring with Bright Awakening Martial Taoist Family Li Changming, gaining a large amount of experience points. Your Phoenix Extreme Fist has been promoted, and is now proficient."

The Phoenix Extreme Fist is different from the Phoenix Falcon Fist, as it follows a fierce and domineering path. The phoenix is inherently noble, commanding the world with its wings crushing all below.

The true intent of the Phoenix Extreme Fist and the form displayed by Yan Zhenghua are two extremes.

One is noble and domineering, the other is weak and timid.

How could such a style possibly comprehend the true meaning of the Phoenix Extreme Fist and step into Bright Awakening?

Honestly, Yan Zhenghua reaching the Great Perfection Realm of Fist Technique was already quite a fortune.

No wonder this guy took another path, comprehending a set of the Heartless Sword Technique.

You can't blame Yan Zhenghua, as everyone's character is inherently different. Some are timid and cowardly, others are bold and fearless, making it impossible to universally practice according to the boxing style.

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