Chapter 162 Control, Explosive Power, and Endurance
Chapter 162 Control, Explosive Power, and Endurance
Will I die?!
From the very beginning, the mantis was afraid that Zhu Ge would get hurt, and even wanted to pretend to be injured in order to curry favor.
From feeling that I would suffer minor injuries, to feeling that I would suffer serious injuries, to now facing a life-or-death crisis.
This emotional journey was incredibly fast, taking only a few minutes.
At this moment, the axe-mantis could sense that if it didn't go all out, it would surely die from Zhu Ge's punch.
"Buzzing!!!!"
The axe-wielding mantis flapped its wings, all its arms and legs spread out, its demonic heart pounding, and its demonic energy boiling.
At its demonic heart, a phantom image of a mantis with dancing arms appears and disappears.
This is the intent it condensed when it broke through from the second realm to the third realm, but it has never been able to evolve into a truly effective killing move that can be used in combat.
Now, under the threat of life and death, this phantom is about to materialize.
However, it was too late.
The first thought of the mantis wasn't to dodge or anything; Zhu Ge was too fast, so it could only parry and then shut itself off to wait for death.
The first word that came to mind was "absurd".
Think about how many hardships and dangers it has overcome to grow from an ordinary bloodthirsty mantis to what it is today.
It used to be like a lion hunting a rabbit, giving it its all.
What now?
How could he so disdain his master, a prodigy of the human race?
The mantis thought about many things, feeling as if it had relived the first half of its life.
Then I felt a terrifying tearing sensation in my body.
From my arms to my heart, from my bones and internal organs to my consciousness and soul, everything felt as if it were about to be torn in two.
However, at the crucial moment, the mantis felt the force applied to it suddenly lighten.
"boom!!!"
A loud bang came from the side, and dirt flew everywhere.
Since the mantis could not close its eyes, Zhu Ge's image was clearly visible in its compound eyes.
At the most critical moment, Zhu Ge shifted most of his power to the open ground next to the Mantis.
The remaining small amount of power was only enough to inflict minor injuries on the axe-wielding mantis.
However, after transferring all the destructive power to the ground, Zhu Ge herself was also seriously injured.
"puff----"
Zhu Ge stood up from the dusty ground and couldn't help but spit out a mouthful of blood.
"This—" The axe-mantis rushed over upon seeing this, its voice filled with gratitude, "Thank you, Master, for sparing my life!"
If Zhu Ge hadn't risked his own serious injuries to transfer his power, the axe-mantis would probably have died on the spot.
"You! You!"
Zhu Ge raised his right hand, trembling, and pointed it at the axe-wielding mantis, saying helplessly, "If I hadn't seen through your true strength at the last moment, wouldn't you have been killed by me?"
"I was too arrogant," the axe mantis said, full of remorse.
Indeed, if he hadn't been so overconfident, Zhu Ge wouldn't have needed to change his target at all.
In a head-on confrontation, at worst both sides will suffer minor injuries.
"Alright, go help Liu Jianjian and the others first." Zhu Ge shook her head, not blaming Daofu Mantis, and then sat down cross-legged to begin regulating her breathing.
After all, in a normal sparring match, someone at the second level is no match for someone at the third level.
"Yes." The axe-mantis immediately flapped its wings and flew towards the Six Paths Valley.
Meanwhile, in the Six Paths Valley, many exclamations also erupted.
"That's...that's too strong!"
"This is the power to kill three realms in a single strike? Is this really our Lord of the Six Paths Palace?"
"Good heavens, aren't all battles between the three realms like the battle between the Lord of Jianshui City and the Axe-and-Mantis, where each side has its victories and defeats, and then the winner is determined by the opportune moment?"
"The Great Master only attacked once!"
"I don't know if you've noticed, but the Great Master is only at the early stage of the Second Realm—"
"Is this the prodigy of the human race? He suppressed the Axe-Mantis with his own strength without relying on any external force."
"I heard that the master also has an indestructible silver-red stick."
The demon beasts began to discuss it, while the few mortals on the human side, though unable to figure it out, managed to guess most of it from the demon beasts' discussion.
A prodigy!
As a prodigy, crossing borders to kill enemies is the most basic thing!
However, in this remote and desolate place, they had never even seen a genius, let alone a prodigy.
In their eyes, the three realms were all at the level of a city lord.
As a result, Zhu Ge almost killed a third-realm cultivator with just one punch, which shocked them immensely.
"Jianjian, go and make the arrangements. I'll go protect Zhuge." Hua Liusha transformed into red mist and rushed off to protect Zhuge.
Zhu Ge was seriously injured and didn't even have time to return to the cabin. He needed to recuperate on the spot, so Hua Liusha had to protect him.
"Okay!" Liu Jianjian wasn't worried; she knew Zhu Ge was tough and resilient.
The Six Valleys are not yet completed, and she is still worried about this matter.
It's important to know that hedgehogs have the characteristic of storing food, and they are timid, fearful, and like to protect themselves.
Looking at the construction here, Liu Jianjian felt as if this were her home.
Of course, we should make our own homes better and safer.
Therefore, Liu Jianjian enjoyed it immensely.
At this moment, Zhu Ge felt distressed.
If he hadn't been a body-refining martial artist with a strong martial spirit, the recoil might have shattered his internal organs.
Fortunately, now that the blood and energy are flowing throughout the body, the tremors and burning sensation inside the body are gradually subsiding.
However, this time Zhu Ge turned misfortune into a blessing, discovering a direction for her to improve.
Control!
explosive force!
Staying power!
He had just used all his strength when he suddenly realized that he was completely unable to control this powerful force.
This is not a good thing.
Therefore, he should focus on improving his control, explosiveness, and endurance.
If you can use one percent of your full strength, and that one percent can have both explosive power and endurance, then you can improve your combat power.
Now that the Six Paths Palace has been established, Zhu Ge will have no shortage of fighting and killing for some time to come.
He needs to hone his skills through practical experience to develop the abilities he desires.
Thinking of this, Zhu Ge let out a long breath and opened her eyes.
It's already late at night.
He got up and walked into the valley, and circles of red mist around him merged into his body.
"Brother, you've recovered?" Hua Liusha was somewhat surprised: "I sensed you were seriously injured just now."
"It's alright, martial artists recover very quickly." Zhu Ge smiled. "By the way, have all the disciples been arranged?"
"It's all arranged," Hua Liusha replied. "I've already explained some important points, and I'm just waiting for you to come tomorrow to give me your instructions and teach me the techniques."
"Okay." Zhu Ge nodded slightly.
Previously, he had Hua Liusha use the Fungus God Annihilation Array to cast a bewitching spell, causing those people to fall into an illusion.
This illusion tests one's character.
Is he an ingrate?
Do you have the perseverance to persist?
These two are the most basic and also the most important.
Others?
Talent, morality, etiquette, purpose of becoming an apprentice, etc., are all not that important.
What he needs is a group of like-minded friends who are determined, willing to sacrifice and dedicate themselves to the cause, and fight alongside him.
"Let's go back and rest, and wait for tomorrow!"