CHAPTER 827: CHAPTER 607 MARTIAL ARTS CLASH

The sudden confrontation between Ji Wu and Li Yi was unexpected for everyone in the council hall, yet they did not stop this spectacle because it was a contest of Fist Intent between two Martial Artists.

As long as it did not result in casualties, they were rather pleased to witness such minor conflicts.

Besides adding a bit of fun, it also provided insight into the clash of different worlds, different people, and different cultivation methods. As both Evolvers and Cultivators, they were very eager to observe the truth in it.

However, as the competition of Fist Intent ended, the victor seemed to be Li Yi, as he took a step forward while Ji Wu from the Martial Arts World took a step back.

The difference of a step seems to clearly distinguish the winner and the loser.

Ji Wu looked at his own backward half-step at this moment, his whole person stunned for a bit, and then suddenly raised his head to look at Li Yi: "I didn’t lose in the competition of Fist Intent, why did this happen?"

He was not the only one with this doubt.

Others also had this question.

Indeed, when the Fist Intent erupted earlier, it stirred a spiritual storm after both sides clashed, so logically they should have been evenly matched, yet in the end, Ji Wu took a step back, losing a move?

Li Yi only said calmly: "My martial arts originate from a world called the Four Seas and Eight Continents, where Spiritual Energy is scarce, life is tough, and only martial arts can help people rise above hardships. Under such circumstances, a Martial Artist from that place has a distinctive trait when confronting others: once they engage in a fight, they must suppress opponents with their fists, and they can only advance, not retreat, as retreat means death."

"A Martial Artist’s world where, once you throw a punch, you can’t step back?" Ji Wu was greatly shocked upon hearing this. His complexion changed unpredictably because he could feel from this fragmentary word the brutality of the struggles between Martial Artists.

With a single punch, both superiority and life are decided.

There is simply no retreat, nor will there be a chance to rise again, because you only have one life.

"How could there be such a world, is what you’re saying really true?" Ji Wu was somewhat skeptical at this moment, unable to resist asking again.

Li Yi said: "A Martial Artist’s Qi-Blood is limited; victory or defeat must be determined in the shortest possible time. Once defeated and retreated, death is certain, so when they engage, both sides strive to suppress opponents with fists, using Fist Intent to compensate for the lack of Qi-Blood."

"Qi-Blood deficiency, limited punching, using Fist Intent to kill?" Ji Wu’s complexion changed unpredictably.

Because the Martial Arts World he belonged to was not like this at all. His world had abundant resources and strong martial virtues; losing then meant losing, rather it was an opportunity to hone oneself, address deficiencies, and make further progress.

Therefore, many do not seek victory but seek defeat.

Only by failing can you better progress.

If you become invincible, it means your martial arts have reached their peak, with no more advances possible; your life loses its meaning.

Precisely because there were not many masters left for him to challenge in his place, Ji Wu decided to come to Earth, seeking enemies from other worlds, only to encounter Li Yi here and learn about a Martial Artist’s world where punches aren’t retreated.

The characteristics of Martial Artists from this world seemed to overturn the martial arts Ji Wu had adhered to all along.

Ji Wu could completely imagine how formidable the Martial Artists honed in that world would be, where punching is betting life; those who survive must be invincible after countless battles. Even if martial arts limit their strength, they can definitely cultivate an invincible Fist Intent, a forward-moving Martial Artist’s aura.

This is what he lacked.

"Li Yi, hearing you say this, then after a fight, the one who retreats by a step is essentially sentenced to death? Isn’t this too far-fetched." Jiang Bin frowned at this moment, unable to resist questioning.

Li Yi sneered: "You can try to counter-suppress after throwing punches, if you can’t, you will be forced to produce Heart Blood and fight another round."

"Heart Blood? What is that?" Ji Wu suddenly asked.

"Once a Martial Artist reaches a certain realm, the heart holds a mouth of essence blood. When Qi-Blood declines, unable to fight, or when encountering a strong enemy while old and weak, they can produce Heart Blood, allowing a short return to their peak to gamble life; however, after the time of Heart Blood passes, the Martial Artist almost always dies. It’s a life-gambling method." Li Yi calmly explained.

"Good, a Martial Artist should be like this; how can they fall in status due to old age and weakness and be countered by juniors in the end?" Ji Wu couldn’t help but shout, feeling admiration for the Martial Artists from the Four Seas and Eight Continents.

The world of Martial Artists that could derive such methods is certainly extraordinary.

The Martial Arts World he belonged to saw countless predecessors whose strength declined after old age, defeated by later generations, disgraced and losing dignity.

If they also nurtured a mouth of Heart Blood, it wouldn’t be so.

"Li Yi, I want to visit that Martial Artist’s world you mentioned, take me across levels once, whatever the cost; whatever I can afford, I can pay to you." Ji Wu then said very seriously and sincerely.

He thought what he lacked in martial arts wasn’t strength but this pure essence of being a Martial Artist. He needed to visit the Four Seas and Eight Continents to make up for this deficiency.

Li Yi immediately refused: "I will not tell you the location of that Martial Artist’s world; you best let go of that idea. Earlier, I exchanged with you because we are both Martial Artists, not to have you seek my cross-world coordinates."

Ji Wu’s face instantly turned red.

He knew Li Yi’s words indeed enlightened him, but he had nothing good to return, so this exchange favored him; logically he shouldn’t seek more.

But he could not resist.

He very much wanted to see that Martial Artist’s world, to understand the spirit of its Martial Artists, thus truly undergoing a spiritual transformation himself.

"If you want to exchange and learn, do it privately, this is the council hall, a place for discussing important matters; if the spectacle just now is over, don’t waste everyone’s time." At this moment, the man named Jiang Bin slowly spoke, interrupting them.

Li Yi frowned, just as he was about to say something.

At this moment, not far away, Wu the Taoist squinted his eyes, saying: "Exchange and practice among cultivators is a good thing. The earlier clash of martial arts from different worlds also helped me gain insights. Why demand it to stop, besides your ability doesn’t qualify you to criticize here; if you’re bored, go out and hunt a few Sky Demons."

Being reprimanded like this, Jiang Bin surely wouldn’t allow it, but when he saw it was Wu Yong speaking, he could only lower his head slightly, staying silent.

He then glanced at Li Yi.

Why would Li Yi earn Wu Yong’s favor?

This is someone comparable to a Great Demon, a true master whose presence is vital on the entire frontline. Without such a master stationed here, the Demon God Realm’s frontline would be a joke.

In fact, what he didn’t know was that both Wu Yong, Li Yue, and Tu Daoist were actually Three Flowers Realm experts brought out by Li Yi from the End of Dharma Cultivation World.

They appeared to be dealing with their own matters, but actually, they all followed Li Yi’s commands.

Li Yi exchanges martial arts with people, which is a cultivation matter; they naturally are very willing to see this.

As for timing, occasion, that’s nonsense.

Taiyi’s growth is what’s crucial.