Almighty Genius

Chapter 2280 - 1774: Three Needles Explosion

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When at the Grandmaster level, Qin Fang could already exchange several moves with Chen Zhi. Now, having stepped into the Great Grandmaster level, the power of his Sword Qi has surged several times. Although he still suffers in defense, the Attack Power has perhaps compensated somewhat…

With this gain and loss, it essentially brings Qin Fang and Chen Zhi to the same level.

"I want you dead…"

Chen Zhi perhaps understands some of the trouble within this, and no longer dares to underestimate it in the slightest. The aura of a Great Grandmaster level expert swelled fully, becoming incredibly fierce and savage, with the defensive Protective Gang Qi also maximized to the extreme.

Slightly moving, Chen Zhi's entire body transformed into a shadow, arriving in front of Qin Fang in the blink of an eye. That speed… much faster than Qin Fang using the Traceless Snow Stepping Technique at the Grandmaster level.

"Good timing…"

If Qin Fang were still at the Grandmaster level, facing such a sharp offensive would not be easy.

But now, feeling the raging Strength within him, Qin Fang's heart was much calmer. Watching Chen Zhi's swift approach, Qin Fang confidently uttered a light exclamation, while also slightly moving himself.

Traceless Snow Stepping Technique is the top-tier Light Body Technique, even Shaolin's "Crossing on a Reed" pales in comparison…

When a Grandmaster-level expert performs Traceless Snow Stepping, the speed almost matches that of a Great Grandmaster-level expert. But when a Great Grandmaster-level expert performs Traceless Snow Stepping, it is truly terrifying!

Just like this time with Qin Fang, Chen Zhi's Palm Energy had almost invaded Qin Fang's body, but was shocked to realize it was merely Qin Fang's shadow. The real body had long disappeared.

"Oh…"

This momentarily surprised Chen Zhi, and his mind felt a bit flustered.

Buzz~~

A surge of violent Palm Energy approached from a spot beside Chen Zhi, moving extremely fast, even faster than Chen Zhi himself. At this point, Chen Zhi couldn't dodge in time, as the attack had already reached.

Helplessly, Chen Zhi immediately resonated his True Qi, causing his Protective Gang Qi to tremble slightly, seemingly becoming thicker.

And at this moment, Qin Fang's immensely dense Palm Energy had already struck Chen Zhi's Protective Gang Qi.

Pop!!

A gentle tremor, and Chen Zhi's Protective Gang Qi shattered in response…

Though Protective Gang Qi has amazing defensive power, to experts of the same level, it can only fend off one attack.

This time, Qin Fang used Palm Energy instead of Sword Qi… while his Attack Power was not weak, it was still somewhat inferior to Sword Qi. After breaking Chen Zhi's Protective Gang Qi, there wasn't much power left.

But Qin Fang evidently wouldn't waste such a good opportunity. With a slight twist of his body and a drag of his Palm Energy, a terrifying elbow attack fiercely targeted Chen Zhi's body…

Without the protection of Protective Gang Qi, and no time to gather Protective Gang Qi again, facing Qin Fang's swift elbow strike, Chen Zhi did not hesitate at all, using both hands to deflect and block Qin Fang's elbow.

"Such powerful Strength…"

This was the first intensely real engagement between the two, both slightly trembling, and slightly surprised by each other's Strength.

However, Qin Fang and Chen Zhi both knew that now was a time to fight life-and-death, not allowing any mistakes or distractions, and immediately quickly made another move…

Both attacked almost simultaneously, their speed very fast, power very strong, and moves incredibly vicious… almost using lethal techniques on each other, planning to give no chances.

Bam bam bam~~~

Their fist energies clashed violently, instantly stirring up a terrifying wave of energy, with the rock-hard ground directly struck with a crack over a foot deep… not completely severed but clearly visible.

Both Qin Fang and Chen Zhi retreated after the strike, each consecutively stepping back over ten steps before just barely stabilizing themselves.

"Seems like you're not necessarily that much stronger than me…"

Qin Fang said with a smile.

With Chen Zhi's Protective Gang Qi broken by Qin Fang, Chen Zhi's slight advantage vanished. In terms of Strength alone, Qin Fang doesn't lose to Chen Zhi, the genuine Great Grandmaster-level expert.

"Hmph…"

Chen Zhi's expression turned somewhat grim, Qin Fang's power being so formidable left him quite speechless… plus Qin Fang's combat experience and reaction capability were not inferior to Chen Zhi's Great Grandmaster-level.

He is definitely a prodigy among prodigies… Chen Zhi was over fifty, having practiced martial arts for over forty years, yet Qin Fang wasn't even half his age and was already this terrifying, with future achievements truly incalculable.

Even if Qin Fang's current power was forcibly enhanced with the Azure Dragon Pill…

The Azure Dragon Pill's effects are exceptionally fearsome, and though taking it now may be slightly early, it wouldn't adversely affect Qin Fang's future, possibly making his transition to Great Grandmaster Level even smoother!

Chen Zhi even believed that as long as Qin Fang could survive this time, it would absolutely take no more than three to five years to step into the Great Grandmaster Level... perhaps even sooner.

"Absolutely can't let him live..."

The more he thought about it, the more Chen Zhi was determined. His gaze towards Qin Fang grew increasingly sullen.

With a slight movement of his wrist, the Azure Dragon Pill he acquired appeared in his palm...

"Hmph, you think you're the only one with an Azure Dragon Pill?"

Looking at Qin Fang across from him, Chen Zhi's face broke into a victorious smile, "Even though taking the Azure Dragon Pill now will waste much of its potency, to kill a genius like you, I must endure the pain!"

As he spoke, without waiting for any response from Qin Fang, Chen Zhi swallowed the Azure Dragon Pill.

At the same time, Chen Zhi circulated his True Qi to the extreme, ready to merge with the Spiritual Energy released by the Azure Dragon Pill as quickly as possible... the benefits he would gain would be far greater than Qin Fang's.

"Perhaps, I can advance straight into the Great Grandmaster Mid-Stage…"

Chen Zhi couldn't help but fantasize.

But on Qin Fang's side, he looked at Chen Zhi with a strange expression as if trying to suppress a laugh... on the verge of bursting out.

"Eh, what's going on?"

Chen Zhi waited and waited, but after a long time, the Azure Dragon Pill he swallowed had no reaction, as if he hadn't taken anything at all... yet the taste of the Azure Dragon Pill was clearly still in his mouth.

"Hold on..."

With that thought, Chen Zhi suddenly realized in horror that there was nothing between his lips and teeth, as if he really hadn't swallowed anything.

"You... you tricked me?"

By now, if Chen Zhi still hadn't figured out what was happening, he would truly be a fool. He suddenly raised his head and glared viciously at the smiling Qin Fang, with a look that seemed eager to tear Qin Fang into pieces and devour him alive.

"Now you realize? Hahaha… what an idiot!"

Qin Fang shot back sarcastically with a wicked grin, looking at Chen Zhi with eyes that regarded him as a fool, smiling as he responded, "An elixir as precious as the Azure Dragon Pill, I'd be heartbroken even to consume it myself, let alone give it to you for free?"

"I clearly..."

Qin Fang's words confirmed the suspicion in Chen Zhi's mind, but he was still unwilling to believe it. He really felt like he held the Azure Dragon Pill... he could still clearly sense the presence of the Azure Dragon Pill.

"Clearly got it, right? So what? You want this kind of Azure Dragon Pill, right? I have a lot more here..."

As he spoke, Qin Fang extended his palm, and indeed, there were several Azure Dragon Pills in it.

But, as Qin Fang lightly blew on them, those Azure Dragon Pills swayed and then shattered like bubbles, disappearing without a trace!

"Qianmen Illusion Technique..."

Upon seeing this, Chen Zhi's face immediately turned extremely grim, realizing he had indeed fallen for Qin Fang's trick...

Although he still felt some confusion, as the Azure Dragon Pill he grasped had a distinct texture, and the Qianmen Illusion Technique relied on visual illusions, there were some disparities and inconsistencies... but he had no mood to nitpick now.

"You dare deceive me…"

Chen Zhi was utterly enraged, and his aura became exceedingly bizarre and furious, causing even a Great Grandmaster Level expert like Qin Fang to sense something amiss, feeling that Chen Zhi had changed.

"Do you really think there's nothing I can do to you? Then let me show you my true Strength..."

As he spoke, Chen Zhi took out three slender and sharp objects from his body, resembling awls, glimmering with a dark luster...

"Weapons?"

Looking at the three awls, Qin Fang couldn't help but murmur, "Probably not. He only has two hands. Three awls would be hard to distribute, right?"

However, Chen Zhi didn't intend to use these awls on Qin Fang, but... on himself!

With a swift movement of his wrist, the three awls plunged rapidly into three key acupoints on Chen Zhi's head... especially into his Baihui Acupoint!

Buzz~~~

But as soon as the awls were driven in, Qin Fang instantly felt an extremely terrifying wave of Qi rushing towards him, causing even a Great Grandmaster Level expert like him to step back several paces before barely stabilizing himself.

"This is… Three Needles Explosion!!"

Qin Fang's eyes widened in shock as he shouted incredulously, recognizing that the current state of Chen Zhi resembled a legendary secret technique reminiscent of what was happening before him.

"This lunatic… he's really been driven mad by me!" (To be continued. If you enjoy this work, feel free to vote with recommendations and monthly tickets on Qidian (qidian.com). Your support is my greatest motivation.)