At the first clash, Luo Chao unexpectedly fell into a disadvantageous position. This left the usually unflappable Xiaolang, who was accustomed to seeing his captain eliminate enemies effortlessly, in shock, failing to notice a samurai sword already poised at his neck.

Fortunately, at the critical moment, Wu Zhongli pulled him back from behind, saving Xiaolang from being decapitated.

"Don't lose focus! The captain won't lose." Wu Zhongli, with a solemn expression, watched the opponent while reminding Xiaolang.

Xiaolang's heart skipped a beat as he snapped back to the task, focusing on the enemy. This time he was lucky to be saved, but he might not be so lucky next time.

Both he and Wu Zhongli lacked combat power, and only by joining forces could they barely contend with a ninja, so they had to be extremely careful.

Examining the mark of the sword hilt pressed into his palm, Luo Chao laughed, "I didn't expect not just two Upper Ninjas, but also a ninja skilled in body techniques, somewhat tricky!"

He was right; Zhenwu Liangsen was indeed a body techniques ninja who specialized in various martial arts and pushing the limits of the body. Such individuals were usually tough to deal with, much more formidable than superpower users of the same level, capable of challenging across levels, comparable to an Upper Ninja.

The deputy leader of the Dragon Team was also such a figure, with a powerful physicality that troubled many organizational leaders, ranking among the top among many superpower organizations.

Zhenwu Liangsen should be one of the best among East Japan's Body Ninjas. After probing, it was discovered that his strength was absolutely two levels above his own.

Luo Chao wasn't worried about this; the characteristic of a Body Ninja was speed and strength, using various elaborate hand-to-hand combat techniques for effective close-range strikes.

However, this person seemed different from ordinary Body Ninjas. He not only wielded a weapon but also didn't quickly engage in close combat to gain the upper hand, which was quite unusual. It should be known that Body Ninjas, only able to use fists and feet, typically tried to close the distance when fighting enemies. In contrast, after Zhenwu Liangsen executed that Full Moon Slash, he stood still.

The gigantic samurai sword, like a large machete, was held in a reverse grip, with the tip pointing to the ground. He quietly watched Luo Chao, seemingly intentionally giving him time to breathe.

"What's the matter! So confident?" Luo Chao moved his arm, a bit numb from the heavy impact, and spoke with a smile.

"You're the one who defeated Inoue last time?" Zhenwu Liangsen answered with a question, staring at Luo Chao.

"Are you talking about that sinister old man? That old guy indeed escaped from my hands by a fluke last time." Luo Chao smiled faintly, glancing at several nearby battlefields, realizing they were fighting arduously, and the situation was pessimistic, feeling a bit anxious inside.

"You're strong!" Zhenwu Liangsen didn't rush to attack but instead started chatting with Luo Chao: "I came to Huaxia at the age of four, learned martial arts for ten years under a famous master, then returned home, and joined the Iga School to study slashing skills for another ten years. A whole twenty years honed my superb body techniques, yet last year I brazenly challenged Lord Inoue and was utterly defeated."

Listening to this, Luo Chao's heart tightened. This person truly gained the best of various schools and was not to be underestimated. After spending ten years in Huaxia, no wonder his Mandarin was more standard than mine. He said, "I'm not interested in your history."

"I know, I just want to tell you one thing—I will defeat you and then step over Inoue to the top," Zhenwu Liangsen said.

"Then bring it on!" Luo Chao didn't want to waste any more time with needless chatter, wanting to deal with this person quickly to support his team.

Grasping the Green Forest Sword, he rushed forward, swinging the sword to clear the path. A green gleam shot forth, and Luo Chao followed the sword light, once again grasping a small Five Elements Divine Talisman in his hand.

Zhenwu Liangsen remained unflustered, using the board-like large sword to block the sword light in front of him. Using the sword as an axis, he executed a whip kick towards Luo Chao's left flank.

The Earth Talisman within the small Five Elements Divine Talisman activated, forming a tiny Earth Escape to precisely block the whip kick. The flying sword shot out of his hand, circling behind Zhenwu Liangsen, aiming for his heart.

But the battle wouldn't end so simply, as Zhenwu Liangsen avoided it nimbly. He knew his strengths lay in close combat, giving no chance for his opponent to create distance.

This left Luo Chao a bit pressed, unable to fully unleash his abilities. After all, Luo Chao had too few combat techniques, mostly relying on talisman paper to counter the opponent. If the opponent didn't give him the opportunity, he could only duel with the flying sword.

In fact, Luo Chao's combat techniques were not weak, but rather very sharp. Otherwise, he wouldn't have made such a big name for himself in the mercenary realm. However, compared to Zhenwu Liangsen, who specialized in body techniques, he was still at a disadvantage.

After several rounds, Luo Chao was almost continuously pressured. At times, when faced with the opponent's sword and punch, Luo Chao had to make choices to avoid slashes and try to endure punches and kicks.

"This won't work." After exchanging blows again, Luo Chao dodged back, using a talisman to form a temporary barrier, isolating the opponent while he quickly contemplated strategies.

"Got it!" An idea struck him. Reaching into his pocket, he pulled out a metal energy tube, opened it, and drank the liquid.

This was a superpower potion he obtained from Zhao Hanxue, originally intended for Xiaolang, who rejected it, so Luo Chao kept it with him, not expecting to use it now.

Luo Chao was a cultivator and hadn't yet activated superpowers. He once used the device Zhao Hanxue gave him to test that he definitely possessed a superpower constitution, just that it hadn't been activated yet.

He originally intended to let his superpowers activate naturally, but with time so tight and his teammates awaiting his aid, struggling to hold on, he had no choice but to use it.

At this moment, having one more trump card meant one more chance of winning, and a protracted battle was not what he wanted.

After drinking the superpower potion, Luo Chao didn't taste anything, like drinking a sip of plain water. This puzzled him; was there something wrong with the testing device, or was this thing expired?

In the next moment...

A tidal wave of pain surged from within his head, as if something inside was rapidly growing, threatening to burst his skull. Luo Chao gritted his teeth, realizing that the potion was working. He could feel something growing, his spiritual power, also known as spiritual sense.

Luo Chao—turned out to be a rare Spiritual System superpower user.

By this time, Zhenwu Liangsen had violently shattered the shield Luo Chao had set up. Due to obstruction, he hadn't seen the moment when Luo Chao took the potion. Closing in again, turning his body, he kicked with massive force, sending Luo Chao, who was still adjusting to the pain, flying.

His body collided and bent several iron workbenches before finally stopping, spitting out a mouthful of blood.

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