The Golden Bell Shield Iron Cloth, the highest level of Buddhist protective techniques, was once again demonstrated by Lufan.
As the Mind Technique continuously operated, his facial features began to harden, and his skin quickly turned a light golden color. His entire presence, both in temperament and appearance, transformed dramatically. Perhaps due to his dual cultivation of Daoism and Buddhism, he exuded an aura that combined the strength of Buddhism with the gentleness of Daoism, filled with a sense of mystery.
Zhao Xingjian and the others were witnessing Lufan's use of the Golden Bell Shield Iron Cloth for the first time and were greatly shocked.
"Is this the mysterious technique Lufan used to defeat Li Zheng and the others?" Zhao Xingjian asked.
Three days had passed since the battle at the City Lord's Mansion, and during this time, discussions about that fight had exploded among countless people. The focus of these discussions undoubtedly centered on Lufan, as he had sparked immense shock and curiosity.
Lufan was surrounded by many mysteries: where did his techniques come from? How did his strength grow so rapidly? Why did he have a feud with the City Lord's Mansion? What level had his current strength reached? All these questions ignited people's curiosity.
Among these mysteries, what drew the most attention was undoubtedly Lufan's astonishingly powerful Martial Arts Techniques displayed during combat.
Whether it was his extraordinary swordsmanship that killed over a hundred guards from the City Lord's Mansion and ten armored personal guards in one strike, or his fierce palm technique that could directly confront Li Zheng's chaotic hammer style, or even his marvelous boxing technique that neutralized the frenzied siege of the Four Great Masters, culminating in his direct counterattack against them with Palm Thunder—each instance left people in awe.
Every Martial Arts Technique Lufan used was incredibly powerful and impressive. It would likely take decades of hard training for anyone else to master even one of them, yet astonishingly, Lufan seemed to be proficient in all of them!
Among all the Martial Arts Techniques and Secret Techniques Lufan demonstrated, the one that fascinated people the most was undoubtedly his Divine Skill that caused a dramatic increase in his own strength, turning his skin golden.
Most people present could see that the turning point in Lufan's battle against Li Zheng occurred after he unleashed that mysterious Secret Technique. Even later, the power of his Martial Arts Techniques was built upon this foundation.
Unfortunately, despite the large number of spectators at that time, no one could confirm what Divine Skill or Secret Technique Lufan had used. Some knowledgeable Martial Cultivators speculated that it resembled techniques from a legendary super sect of Buddhism from the Northwest Continent based on certain signs.
However, since the Northwest Continent was too far away and few had ever been there, this speculation remained unverified.
As a result, Lufan's appearance while performing the Golden Bell Shield Iron Cloth became widely known; even Zhao Xingjian and others who had just emerged from their seclusion were aware of it.
"Indeed, although it's not my first time seeing him use this Secret Technique, I must say it's truly unfair!" A Qi sighed with a hint of jealousy. "In future battles, we must avoid being near this guy; otherwise, he'll steal all the spotlight!"
The boys looked at Lufan's current image and agreed with A Qi's statement. Even Rock, who usually spoke very little, nodded seriously in agreement.
Mi Family Sisters also blushed slightly as they looked at Lufan. After hearing A Qi's words, Miko couldn't help but sarcastically say, "You're just jealous!"
"How did you figure that out?" A Qi exclaimed in surprise.
"..." Miko suddenly doubted whether this guy was a bit slow.
While the group was bickering, Duanmu Xue took the opportunity to give Lufan enough time to activate the Golden Bell Shield and Iron Cloth Shirt, and then she began to speak: "Is this the secret technique you used to defeat Li Zheng and the others?"
"That's right." At this moment, Lufan was also assessing his internal condition. The Golden Bell Shield and Iron Cloth Shirt was an extremely draining martial art, and he quickly concluded that without the Primordial Liquid, his Inner Strength could only sustain this state for a maximum of one hundred breaths.
However, that was already sufficient. Lufan clenched his fist, feeling quite satisfied. In battle, one hundred breaths could accomplish a lot; often, the outcome of a fight could be decided in an instant.
"Very strong!"
Duanmu Xue's expression turned serious. Ever since she advanced to Fourth Rank and successfully cultivated the 'Overlord Body', she had been filled with confidence, believing she had finally caught up to Lufan, her strength no longer inferior to his. In fact, just moments ago, she had maintained the upper hand.
But now that Lufan was truly exerting his full strength, feeling the immense pressure emanating from him, she had to admit that there was still a significant gap between them.
However, acknowledging the gap did not mean she would concede; that was not her Personality. Everything would have to wait until after the fight!
Having made up her mind, without any further hesitation, she pushed off the ground and flipped her fist. Duanmu Xue once again shot toward Lufan like an arrow released from a bow. Her right middle finger knuckle protruded as she aimed a punch at his heart!
Heart Piercing Spike!
A piercing whistle sounded as this move aimed to break through defenses with its penetrating power, specifically designed to counter various protective techniques. It was perfectly suited to deal with Lufan's current Secret Technique.
Unfortunately for her, Duanmu Xue's attack did not land as intended on Lufan, because a golden hand suddenly appeared to block her punch!
Bang!
The sound of a massive collision echoed again. This time, however, Duanmu Xue could not force Lufan back even an inch. In fact, she was shocked to discover that after receiving her full-force punch, aside from his arm slightly retracting, his body remained almost completely unmoved. She felt as if her punch had struck against an impenetrable wall, unable to affect him in the slightest.
The fist was caught, and Duanmu Xue quickly shook her arm, her movements resembling a fierce dragon as she tried to break free from Lufan's grip.
Lufan took the opportunity to release Duanmu Xue's fist, but before she could relax, he flipped his palm and pressed down towards her!
Great Strength Diamond Palm!
Due to their close proximity, Duanmu Xue had no way to evade this strike and could only brace herself. She raised both hands to intercept Lufan's palm.
Overlord's Lift of the Cauldron!
Duanmu Xue successfully blocked the strike; however, the force that followed was far beyond her expectations. She felt her body sink, unable to move as she was pinned in place!
Not only that, but she also sensed the pressure above her intensifying, making it so that even with all her might channeling Overlord Body, she still felt herself sinking inch by inch!
The Primordial Energy within her was rapidly depleting. She had pushed Overlord Body to its limits, yet Duanmu Xue still couldn't shake off Lufan's oppressive palm. The situation had reached a stalemate!
This state persisted for over ten breaths. Just when Duanmu Xue felt she could no longer hold on, she suddenly sensed a release of pressure from above; Lufan had withdrawn his hand and stepped aside.
However, at that moment, Duanmu Xue had lost all ability to attack. Exhausted, her legs went weak, and she nearly collapsed.
The onlookers nearby were wide-eyed in disbelief; no one expected the battle to end so quickly. Lufan, who had activated the Golden Bell Shield and Iron Cloth Shirt, turned out to be this powerful—just one palm strike had almost knocked the leader down! (To be continued.)
Comment 0 Comment Count