Chapter 46

After obtaining inner strength, Hao Qi had been involved in a series of battles in the Blue Shadow Republic, leaving him no time or energy to understand the gap between his inner strength and that of the world's inner strength experts. However, after several confrontations with inner strength experts, especially in the past few months since his journey began, he gradually started to understand.

Firstly, his inner strength was no different from that of all the inner strength experts in this world. It was the internal energy circulation produced by the body after the absorption of free-floating energy. There was no difference in this aspect.

The difference lay in the quantity of his inner strength, the speed of its recovery, and its quality. Although his Yi Jin Jing was still at the first level after being equipped with the system, it did have experience. Every time he practiced the postures and inner strength circulation paths according to the Yi Jin Jing, and every time he used his inner strength, the experience of the Yi Jin Jing would increase. Since the start of his journey, his Yi Jin Jing had already reached the second level. At the same time, the quantity, recovery speed, and quality of his inner strength had been further enhanced.

At the first level of Yi Jin Jing, his inner strength was already slightly stronger than Li Ming, the third strongest person in the Blue Shadow Republic, although the difference was not significant. However, when he reached the second level of Yi Jin Jing, this gap became more noticeable. In terms of the quantity, recovery speed, and quality of his inner strength, he had already surpassed all the inner strength experts he knew.

Hao Qi had his own theories about the reasons for this gap. The most likely explanation was that the inner strength of this world's experts was naturally acquired after pushing their bodies to the limit, while his was cultivated through practice. One relied on the slow accumulation of time, while the other relied on a more scientific and systematic training method. It was like one person growing up naturally with age, while another grew up through training. The strength, physical fitness, and muscles of these two people would naturally be different.

Because of this, Hao Qi had a good estimate of his own strength. Although he might be lacking in combat experience and techniques compared to the veteran inner strength experts, in terms of the quality of his inner strength and the speed of its recovery, he believed he could look down on ordinary inner strength experts. Unless these inner strength experts also had cultivation techniques for inner strength, like the Nei Qi Jing techniques mentioned by Li Ming or the techniques Wang Diao was after, his strength would absolutely surpass ordinary inner strength experts.

Not to mention, he still had the Banya Palm as a powerful weapon...

At this moment, Hao Qi was facing three opponents, but the battle did not go as the top students expected. Instead, Hao Qi was only slightly at a disadvantage, and the situation was still a back-and-forth exchange.

Do not think that facing three opponents is the same as one person fighting three enemies. This is a situation that only occurs when ordinary people rely solely on physical strength and instinct. When both sides are inner strength experts and warriors, factors such as maneuvering, encirclement, mental reservations, and battlefield conditions all influence the battle. After all, although Xi De and his two companions were a team, they were not blood brothers or close friends, so they had no默契 (coordination) and no techniques for combined attacks. In terms of combat power, they were only equivalent to one and a half or two inner strength experts, which was just enough to barely suppress Hao Qi.

Because of this, the more they fought, the more Xi De and his companions' faces turned grim, even with a hint of relief. If they had not been cautious and traveled together, they would have been easily defeated by Hao Qi if they had only one or two people. From the information they had, although Hao Qi had defeated Li Ming in the Blue Shadow Republic and killed the veteran inner strength expert Wang Diao on the spot, they could not imagine that a newcomer who had only burst with inner strength for less than a year could have such a high level of inner strength, quality, and recovery speed. This person must really have the rumored Nei Qi Jing techniques.

To say they had no greed was absolutely impossible. Nei Qi Jing! There was only one confirmed Nei Qi Jing in the entire eastern region of the Blue Sea, and there was a rumor that the founding Nei Qi Jing of the Baicao Kingdom was still alive in seclusion. Apart from these, there were no others. The techniques of Nei Qi Jing were an enormous temptation.

However, in the real battle against Hao Qi, the initial greed of Xi De and his companions was completely dispelled. They no longer had any hopes and only wished to end this battle.

For inner strength experts, the more inner strength, the better its quality, and the faster its recovery speed, the more it would be evident in battle. For example, when inner strength was incorporated into the brain, the slow-motion perspective would last longer and be more detailed. At the same time, when inner strength was incorporated into the body, movement speed and strength would be greater. This was not just a slight advantage; Hao Qi was more than seven times stronger than any of them. In total, he was overwhelmingly powerful.

Xi De kicked out a foot strike, colliding with Hao Qi's fist. A loud boom echoed, and he was pushed back ten steps, his toes aching and numb. As he recovered his breath, he shouted, "Mr. Hao Qi! Mr. Hao Qi! Why go to such lengths!? Zhang Heng is not related to you, and he stole my research results right in front of you. Why must you stand up for him!?"

"Haha."

Hao Qi laughed coldly, sidestepped to dodge Tian Shuwen's punch, and without responding, bent down and then suddenly sprang up. His hands moved rapidly, like a butterfly weaving through flowers, and the "Tian Luo Di Wang" technique was applied to Li Yu's palm. Li Yu was also pushed back ten steps, and the ground beneath Hao Qi's feet cracked, the immense force pressing his feet several inches into the soil.

Seeing this, Xi De's heart was filled with resentment. As he charged towards Hao Qi, he shouted to the top students, "Go kill that little brat! His father stole my research notes, and he plans to steal my research results! Kill him! Whoever kills him will be my personal disciple!"

Upon hearing this, Li Yu and Tian Shuwen's eyes lit up. They immediately understood Xi De's intention. The current battle with Hao Qi was all because of Zhang Heng. Whether Hao Qi was acting out of a sense of justice or for personal gain, once Zhang Heng was dead, Hao Qi would have no reason to continue. If he persisted, it would be seen as an unreasonable act by an inner strength expert, and not only would he lose face, but if he dared to do something like an assassination, the eight inner strength experts of the Baicao Kingdom would not sit idly by. Moreover, to protect the interests and social status of the inner strength experts, other countries would also send inner strength experts to hunt down Hao Qi. If things escalated to the extreme, even the revered Nei Qi Jing might intervene.

Immediately, Li Yu and Tian Shuwen shouted, "Yes, kill that little brat! Kill him immediately!"

The top students who were watching the battle were stunned, then they were all filled with wild joy. A personal disciple of an inner strength expert! This was too tempting. They all looked at Zhang Heng, and the quasi-inner strength expert who had clashed with Hao Qi on the train suddenly rushed forward, pouncing on Zhang Heng before anyone could react. The other quasi-inner strength experts followed closely behind.

Hao Qi turned sharply, stomped his foot, and rushed towards the young man, but at the same time, Xi De, Li Yu, and Tian Shuwen were also prepared. Li Yu, who had just been pushed back and was still far away, kicked a rock to try to block Hao Qi for a moment. Tian Shuwen, on the other hand, jumped up and aimed a punch like a spear at Hao Qi's head.

The rock and the punch indeed delayed Hao Qi for a moment, forcing him to dodge. At this moment, Xi De's foot strike reached Hao Qi's side chest. If Hao Qi continued to rush towards the young man, he would not be able to avoid this kick. If he could delay for this kick, the young man, being a quasi-inner strength expert, and the square not being large, would be enough to kill Zhang Heng.

With a dull thud, to Xi De's shock, Hao Qi actually took the kick. The impact broke several of his ribs and even injured his lungs. However, Hao Qi used the force of the kick to accelerate instantly, blocking the young man who was in disbelief and terror.

"Spare..."

The young man only managed to utter one word before Hao Qi's fist struck his chest. A loud boom echoed, and the young man's chest was flattened. His body was thrown high into the air, but in the next instant, Hao Qi grabbed his clothes with his other hand and slammed him into the ground, then began to punch him wildly...

All the top students stopped, then began to retreat frantically. Even Xi De and his companions subconsciously stopped their pursuit. In just a few seconds, the young man had been beaten into a pulp, unrecognizable.

Hao Qi stood up, coughed up a mouthful of blood, and looked at the top students with a cold smile, pointing at Zhang Heng, "Go kill him for me and see what happens."

The top students all turned pale, standing there, not daring to move. Xi De and his companions were silent. After a few seconds, Li Yu shouted, "I'll kill him! You cover me!" and charged towards Zhang Heng.

Xi De and Tian Shuwen rushed towards Hao Qi, trying to keep him occupied. This time, Hao Qi did not try to stop Li Yu. Two inner strength experts blocking him from stopping a non-quasi-inner strength expert was something Hao Qi could not do. The only thing he could do was...

"Tian Luo Di Wang..."

"Banya Palm!"

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