MTLNOVEL CHAPTER 216
Chapter 216: The Unstoppable Force Meets the Immovable Object
Li De's reputation was built upon the devastating power of his Yang Spirit Finger. Yet, few knew that he held two more trump cards close to his chest.
One of them was the Spirit Realm Bodyguard Technique.
He had honed this defensive skill to perfection. If the Yang Spirit Finger was his sharpest spear, then the Spirit-Light Bodyguard Technique was his unyielding shield.
Whether the spear was mightier or the shield sturdier, no one could say.
Because both resided within Li De.
He gazed down at Lu Ming, the monstrous figure below. He watched as Lu Ming, consumed by his Desperate State, grew even larger, his aura radiating an almost palpable ferocity.
Now nearly 50 meters tall, with three heads and six arms, Lu Ming resembled a creature ripped from the pages of ancient mythology.
But if Lu Ming was a monster... then Li De was no different.
With a buzz, Li De shot towards Lu Ming, his movements a blur. Mid-air, he flicked his fingers, and a cascade of blinding white light descended from the heavens, engulfing Lu Ming completely.
"Yang Spirit Finger! Endless Style!"
The name of the technique was as grandiose as its power. While the claim of "endless" might have been an exaggeration, the relentless barrage of energy blasts was akin to a Gatling gun's fury.
And the Yang Spirit Finger's firing speed far surpassed that of any bullet.
Lu Ming couldn't react in time.
He felt the impacts all over his body, each strike targeting a vital point.
The Yang Spirit Finger was like a blunt knife, and Lu Ming's body was the unyielding cowhide.
It was hard to say if the blunt knife could cut through the cowhide, but one thing was certain: Lu Ming was in pain. Serious pain!
He was sustaining injuries, and although individual ones were manageable, the cumulative effect of multiple hits was becoming a concern.
"Roar!"
Lu Ming roared in fury, his massive body trembling as a continuous stream of fist force dragons erupted from him.
The dragons coiled protectively around Lu Ming, forming a defensive barrier.
With this added layer of protection, the Yang Spirit Finger lost its previous effectiveness. The annihilating power of the explosive fists clashed with the incoming blasts, unable to completely nullify them but significantly reducing their destructive force.
Finally able to catch his breath, Lu Ming locked eyes with Li De, who had descended to a position not far in front of him.
Li De had ceased his assault, his gaze fixed on Lu Ming. After a moment, he nodded in acknowledgment.
"You're even stronger than the average Level Nine Spirit Realm expert," he conceded.
Li De's words weren't an exaggeration. He had killed Level Nine Spirit Realm individuals before, and Lu Ming was proving to be a far more formidable opponent.
"So, the Yang Spirit Finger couldn't finish you off," he continued, a sinister smile creeping onto his face. "That was within my expectations."
Then, his laughter echoed through the ruins, filled with a chilling malice.
"But that's fine. A quick death by the Yang Spirit Finger would have been too merciful! It wouldn't have satisfied my thirst for vengeance!"
"And now, if you think you'll die easily, you're sorely mistaken!"
With a final, menacing declaration, Li De's body began to expand rapidly, much like Al Da's transformation earlier.
Li De, Al Da, and Al Er all belonged to the same race: the Ding Clan.
The Ding Clan possessed a unique ability—control over their body size.
They could grow to immense proportions or shrink to minuscule sizes, all without affecting their combat capabilities. Whether they chose to enlarge or shrink depended entirely on the situation they faced.
At this moment, Li De was undoubtedly utilizing his enlargement ability.
In the blink of an eye, he had grown to a size rivaling Lu Ming's.
Pure white light enveloped his massive form, the Spirit-Light Bodyguard Technique providing him with comprehensive protection.
Simultaneously, he activated the Weapon Transformation Technique, summoning a pair of boxing gloves onto his hands. 1(Weapon/Soldier Transformation Technique is a common Mortal Origin Skill)
He cracked his knuckles, his gaze fixed on Lu Ming with a ferocious intensity.
"Now, I'll show you true despair!"
Boom! Boom!
With two powerful strides, he closed the distance between them.
His fists, propelled by lightning-fast speed, struck Lu Ming's chest in a devastating double punch.
The force of the blows pierced through the Explosive Fist Dragons, hitting their mark with pinpoint accuracy.
Spirit Realm Origin Power Skill: Spirit Communication Force!
Perfect Realm!
The Ding Clan occupied a middle ground in the Black Mist Zone. They were neither particularly large nor small, their strength neither overwhelming nor insignificant. Their lifespans were moderate, reaching adulthood at thirty and old age around one hundred and fifty.
As their cultivation progressed, their lifespans could be extended significantly.
Li De, at 187 years old, was considered to be in his prime among the Spirit Realm members of his clan.
What Lu Ming didn't know was that in his youth, Li De had been renowned within the Ding Clan as a rare prodigy.
He wasn't a genius in terms of rapid advancement, but rather in his mastery of Origin Power Skills.
Li De could quickly learn and elevate any Origin Power Skill to a high level.
As a result, the Origin Power Skills Li De wielded were exceptionally potent.
- Spirit Realm Origin Power Skill, Spirit-Light Bodyguard Technique, Perfect Realm.
- Origin Power Skill, Yang Spirit Finger, Proficient Realm.
- Spirit Realm Origin Power Skill, Spirit Communication Force, Perfect Realm!
Both the Yang Spirit Finger and the Spirit Communication Force were offensive skills, and it was difficult to say which was more powerful.
The Yang Spirit Finger was better suited for long-range attacks, while the Spirit Communication Force excelled in close combat.
The moment Li De's fists connected with Lu Ming, a surge of immense power coursed through him.
But it wasn't particularly painful. The direct lethality of this move wasn't as devastating as the Yang Spirit Finger.
Lu Ming retaliated with a punch, forcing Li De back. But Li De blocked the blow and countered with a swift kick.
Lu Ming stumbled backward, and as he regained his footing, a sudden tightness gripped his chest.
A wave of numbness spread through Lu Ming's chest, rendering his muscles unresponsive.
Roxin, watching from the sidelines, recognized the technique instantly.
"The Spirit Communication Force combines fist force with Spiritual Pressure," she explained, her voice laced with concern. "Once it hits, it causes the Spiritual Pressure to erupt within the opponent's body, suppressing their strength!"
"And this suppression can penetrate most protective techniques!"
"Li De has cultivated the Spirit Communication Force to the Perfect Realm," she continued, her voice trembling slightly. "Combined with his Level Eight Spirit Realm Spiritual Pressure..."
Roxin trailed off, unable to finish her sentence.
The suppression effect of the Spirit Communication Force could only be dispelled slowly through one's own Spiritual Pressure. Countering it during battle was nearly impossible... and Lu Ming had yet to manifest any Spiritual Pressure.
He wasn't a Spirit Realm expert. He had no Spiritual Pressure.
This meant Li De's attack was likely insurmountable for Lu Ming.
Lu Ming himself realized this grim reality.
As Li De advanced, Lu Ming gritted his teeth and unleashed more Explosive Fist qi, fighting through the encroaching numbness.
But Li De merely smirked at the counterattack.
"It's useless!"
The Spirit-Light Bodyguard Technique was too powerful. Lu Ming's Explosive Fist couldn't penetrate it.
With his defenses impenetrable, Li De's Spirit Communication Force struck Lu Ming's body unimpeded. Once inside, it was beyond the reach of Lu Ming's Explosive Fist, leaving him to rely solely on his physical resilience.
And the Spirit Communication Force could bypass most forms of bodily protection.
"Everyone thinks the Yang Spirit Finger is my ultimate skill," Li De sneered, his voice dripping with sadistic glee.
"But they don't realize my close combat skills are far superior!"
"Kid!"
"Now, I'm going to slowly, painfully, pound you into mincemeat!!"
End of Chapter 216