Chapter 120: Chapter 118: Attitude

The numerical value for his Skillful Force reached Perfection.

Chu Lingguang had long since activated the first and second levels of power. With the boost from reaching Perfection, the might of both levels far exceeded that of an ordinary person.

It was precisely this skill that allowed Chu Lingguang to contend with Yan Chengdu.

Now, seeing that Yan Chengdu’s Saber Technique was about to break through the area covered by his Spear Technique, Chu Lingguang instinctively used the third level of Skillful Force.

In truth, he had no idea if this was even the third level of Skillful Force.

’All I want is to channel the power from my Long Spear, through his saber, and into Yan Chengdu’s chest.’

Chu Lingguang had struggled for a long time to grasp the knack for this third level.

This idea suddenly occurred to him because he could almost see a direct line connecting Yan Chengdu’s saber to his body.

He jabbed forward with his Long Spear.

Power surged forth as if he had struck that very line, channeling the energy of his Skillful Force through the saber and into Yan Chengdu’s body.

Yan Chengdu felt Chu Lingguang’s Qi Power weaken and was inwardly pleased, just about to seize the opportunity to counterattack.

Suddenly, a sharp pain shot through his chest.

The power behind his Saber Technique involuntarily faltered.

His expression changed drastically.

The hand gripping his saber was overcome with the urge to let go.

WHOOSH!

Gritting his teeth against the pain, he swung with all his might. The moment his blade knocked Chu Lingguang’s Long Spear aside, he tried to retreat.

The third level of Skillful Force.

Seize and Penetrate.

The key was the concept of ’Penetrate’.

Power penetrates out from one’s own body, then penetrates into another’s.

It lands a critical blow on the enemy’s body. To escape the agony, they instinctively want to release their weapon, allowing the enemy to easily ’Seize’ it.

In all his years of cultivation, Yan Chengdu had long since mastered the three levels of Skillful Force.

Unfortunately, he hadn’t reached Perfection. Chu Lingguang could neutralize his attempts with the Heaven and Earth technique. In contrast, Chu Lingguang’s Skillful Force value was at Perfection; he was only missing the final piece of insight.

Once that knack was grasped, the power he could unleash would seem to multiply exponentially in the eyes of an ordinary person.

Even Yan Chengdu could not withstand this kind of penetrating damage.

He was now retreating in a panic, not to escape the lockdown of Chu Lingguang’s Spear Technique and launch a counterattack with his Ultimate Killing Saber Technique, but simply to get away from Chu Lingguang’s spear and keep a firm grip on his saber.

CLANG!

Chu Lingguang didn’t know what Yan Chengdu was thinking, but he could see his opponent’s footwork was in disarray. Yan Chengdu was desperate to create distance. The more he tried, the less Chu Lingguang would let him succeed. He continued his assault with a flurry of thrusts and sweeps from his spear.

Yan Chengdu channeled his power to absorb each blow, enduring the pain and keeping his grip tight on the saber.

It was clear that Chu Lingguang was relentlessly pressing his advantage, and there seemed to be no escape.

Yan Chengdu steeled himself.

“HAAAH!”

With a thunderous roar, he forced himself to use the Ultimate Killing Saber Technique without a proper opening, slashing at Chu Lingguang with the Heaven-Swallowing Technique.

Chu Lingguang held his spear with both hands.

His senses of hearing and sight had evolved. He could see with his naked eye that Yan Chengdu’s strike was all form and no substance—a feint meant to scare him into retreating. He thrust his Spear Technique forward.

The third level of Skillful Force erupted.

His Long Spear struck the edge of Yan Chengdu’s saber first.

In that instant, all his Qi Blood Power penetrated out of his Long Spear and into the saber, as if he had slammed a full-power punch into Yan Chengdu’s chest.

Yan Chengdu saw his saber vibrating erratically.

He was greatly alarmed.

He knew Chu Lingguang’s third-level Skillful Force was surging toward him. If he continued to hold the saber, it would be the same as taking a direct punch from Chu Lingguang.

Even though he had cultivated a Body Refining Technique, this attack could still throw his Qi Blood into chaos and completely shatter his Sword Momentum.

So, Yan Chengdu instinctively let go with both hands.

He planned to release it for just an instant, then grab it again and follow through with a slash.

But the moment he let go, Yan Chengdu was filled with instant regret.

The third level of Skillful Force was Seize and Penetrate.

He was so focused on avoiding the penetrating power that he forgot: the moment he let go, his saber was in danger of being seized by Chu Lingguang.

Chu Lingguang, for his part, hadn’t expected Yan Chengdu to let go either. He had assumed Yan Chengdu would endure the blow. After his opponent’s Qi Blood was thrown into disarray, Chu Lingguang would press his advantage, continuing his overwhelming Spear Technique and defeating him after a prolonged struggle.

He never imagined Yan Chengdu would abandon his saber completely. When his opponent reached out to snatch it back, how could he possibly give him the chance?

Chu Lingguang used a Flower Dance Spear technique to entangle the blade.

Yan Chengdu’s hand had just touched the hilt. Before he could get a firm grip, he felt a pulling force ensnare the saber, pulling it farther and farther from his sight.

SHUNK!

Once ensnared, Chu Lingguang flicked the saber into the air, and it plunged into the sandy ground behind him.

The crowd gasped.

Everyone was stunned by this scene.

The entire arena was in an uproar.

Yan Zhen even shot to his feet, staring at the scene in disbelief.

BOOM!

Chu Lingguang seized the opportunity. His Formed Spear Technique erupted, its three levels of power shifting freely. Without his saber, Yan Chengdu was like a tiger that had been defanged and declawed, no longer a threat.

But the duel wasn’t over.

Chu Lingguang’s Spear Technique didn’t stop. He unleashed a continuous series of thrusts. Yan Chengdu, panicked, fought back bare-handed, his Golden Bull Fist striking with the sound of thunder.

Unfortunately.

He hadn’t been able to gain an advantage even with his saber in hand.

How could he possibly contend with Chu Lingguang now?

Besides, Chu Lingguang had activated the third level of Skillful Force. During clashes with the spear, while Yan Chengdu’s arms could endure the percussive strikes, his chest had to continuously resist the impact of the penetrating power—otherwise, why would he have let go of his saber earlier?

On top of that, Chu Lingguang’s Spear Technique had Perfect Techniques.

Both his offense and defense were impenetrable.

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