"Boom!"
The two fists clashed, but neither stirred up any shockwaves nor wind blasts, nor did any strange phenomena erupt. One attacked easily, the other blocked effortlessly.
It seemed like both of them were just casual strikes, and their power didn't unleash the world-shattering force everyone imagined.
At that moment, everyone was stunned. What was going on? What were these two doing?
"Rumble...
Suddenly, the two separated, each retreating several steps. With each step, the void beneath their feet exploded, and endless Great Dao runes scattered and were reduced to dust.
Both of them retreated seven steps, leaving seven footprints in front of them. Endless Heavenly Dao runes danced around the footprints, and the power of the Heavenly Dao instinctively repaired the shattered void. Though the void was repaired, the footprints left by the two remained unresolved for a long time.
"How could this happen?"
Some exclaimed that this phenomenon was beyond their comprehension.
"Their power gathers but doesn't disperse, condensed but never leaked. All their strength is borne by the other, without a single waste. Such terrifying control." A powerful figure saw through the trick, their faces full of disbelief.
Those with great strength, such as Jiang Yue'e, Feng Fei, and Long Zimo, could naturally discern the secrets within, yet their faces were still filled with shock.
They could tell that Long Chen and Long Zaiye were using the purest physical power, the most primal and fundamental strength.
Yet this most basic power could shatter the void, destroy the laws of heaven and earth, and even the runes of the Great Dao couldn't be repaired. This showed just how strong their physical bodies were.
A look of ecstatic joy appeared on Feng Fei's face; a simple strike gave her great hope.
This was a probing strike, and also the most basic contest. It tested not only primal power, but also mastery over power.
If either of them experiences a fluctuation of vital energy or a phenomenon, it means they cannot withstand the other's power and must resort to shortcuts.
Now, with their strikes evenly matched, at the very least it proved that Long Chen's primal power and control were in no way inferior to Long Zaiye's. With this, Feng Fei's anxious heart finally eased a little.
Meanwhile, Jiang Yue'e, Long Zimo, and the others, who were familiar with Long Zaiye, were thrilled. Long Zaiye was exceptionally gifted, and his physical strength was unmatched throughout history.
Because the Divine Clan is not skilled in physical strength, Long Zaiye is an anomaly. His terrifying physical body gives him wings like a tiger, allowing him to carry more bloodline power and wield more powerful spells.
However, Long Zaiye, known for his invincible physical strength, actually encountered an opponent. Seeing the lingering footprints before them, those familiar with Long Zaiye's hearts raced wildly.
The entire venue fell silent. Long Chen and Long Zaiye stared at each other across the distance. Long Zaiye's eyes showed a trace of astonishment. Clearly, he hadn't expected Long Chen to dare to fight him head-on with his physical strength, and the tremendous recoil force made his chest ache faintly.
At this moment, Long Chen's face no longer showed his previous cynicism, replaced by a serious expression. His blood and energy surged, his breath sluggish, and he nearly spat out a mouthful of fresh blood.
Long Chen condensed five strands of Heavenly Vein Dragon Qi. In fact, the appearance of each Heavenly Vein Dragon Qi would reverse-nourish his physical body, because only a powerful body could withstand so much of the Heavenly Vein Dragon Qi.
It could be said that Long Chen's physical strength now was more than ten times what it was before entering the Heavenly Vein Profound Realm, and he was extremely confident in his physical strength. But today, he faced a formidable opponent.
"If you have some skills, you do have the qualifications to pretend to be a Nine-Star successor. However, strength is just the most basic thing for a person; it doesn't mean you have a chance to win.
I really value an opponent like you. Don't accidentally kill you. I'll use ten percent of my strength to deal with you."
A cruel smile appeared at the corner of Long Zaiye's mouth. At this moment, he was like a wild beast toying with his prey.
"Whoosh!"
Long Zaiye shifted his steps, a divine light streaked through the void, and he was already in front of Long Chen.
"Boom!"
He spread his five fingers and grabbed down from the air.
"Sss..."
He forcibly carved five cracks into the
void. The strike was as fast as lightning, almost reaching Long Chen as soon as he made his move. Very few people in the arena could catch his movements.
However, this lightning-fast strike missed. Long Chen was already several miles away. Long Zaiye was faster, and Long Chen was even faster. His figure was like a ghost, easily dodging the attack.
Long Chen dodged the attack, which shocked Jiang Yue'e, Long Zimo, and the others—even more shocked than the previous evenly matched strike.
As powerful as a dragon in the wild, before attacking, its essence, energy, and spirit will always lock onto the opponent. The opponent can only block head-on; if the escape energy is pulled by the enemy's sensing force, they will be killed in a single blow.
After taking a direct hit just now and dodging it, Jiang Yue'e immediately understood. Long Chen was telling Long Zaiye that you can take your moves whenever you want, dodge them whenever you want.
Being able to dodge under the opponent's lockdown meant that Long Chen's spirit and energy were completely on par with Long Zaiye's; otherwise, he wouldn't have been able to dodge.
Experts see the tricks, outsiders watch the spectacle. Jiang Yue'e and the others were shocked by Long Chen's evasive power, while the outsiders stared blankly at the five cracks in the void.
They couldn't imagine how a person could break the laws of the Heavenly Dao with just their physical strength.
You have to understand, at this moment, Long Zaiye didn't even have any blood or energy fluctuations, let alone the power of destiny.
Now they finally understood one thing: Long Zaiye had indeed only used ten percent of his power, yet that even that ten percent had left countless prodigies in awe.
"Can you die without bragging? "Your face doesn't hurt so quickly?" Long Chen said coldly.
Mentioning 'face pain' made Long Zaiye furious. With a roar, he swayed his feet left and right, and as the void trembled, a straight line in front of him was squeezed out by his physical strength, creating a passage.
"Ignorant fool, I'll smash your mouth first."
Long Zaiye's physical power erupted, compressing space and forming a locking force similar to a spell. The experts present were all shocked; this sight was completely beyond their comprehension.
"You better protect your face first!"
Seeing Long Zaiye charging in, this time, with space squeezed by the pressure, Long Chen had nowhere to dodge, and he didn't even think about dodging.
"Bang!"
Long Chen pushed his foot down, the void exploding, and he shot straight toward Long Zaiye like a bolt of lightning.
Within the passage of ten thousand miles, two humanoid streams of light collided fiercely.
"Boom!"
A deafening explosion erupted, the passage burst open, terrifying shockwaves swept in all directions, a suffocating pressure radiating across the nine heavens.
This was a world-shaking collision. Long Chen and Long Zaiye both retreated at the same time, retreating hundreds of miles, then roared in anger and charged at each other once more.
"Boom!"
The two vanished on the spot. A ripple exploded in the void, and the two vanished again, followed by another ripple.
"Boom boom boom...
The
speed of the two reached an extreme speed, making it impossible for people's eyes to catch their sight. Ripples bloomed in the void, determining where they were fighting.
"Just physical strength alone is already terrifying, so what if we unleash all our firepower?"
People watched the scene before them, their faces pale as paper. They knew they were about to witness a truly unparalleled battle.