Chapter 389: A Lesser Grandmaster Is Still a Grandmaster
Li Fufeng proactively challenged.
Xu Lingjun naturally wouldn't refuse.
Or rather, if Li Fufeng weren't Li Jingjun's grandmother and always leaning on a cane appearing fragile, as if she'd topple with a gust of wind.
Xu Lingjun, having done good deeds for many years and suffered much from old ladies, was inherently intimidated, even though he knew Li Fufeng wasn't like that. Otherwise, Xu Lingjun might have been the one to initiate a challenge.
Ever since using seven bottles of Spirit Liquid, it should be noted.
Boosted by the True Essence of Tomorrow, Xu Lingjun hadn't encountered a formidable opponent.
Though Tomorrow's True Essence was strong, it wasn't an enemy... he couldn't fully grasp his own limits yet.
Especially since he would soon be heading to the Polar Star Battlefield.
Before that, he felt it necessary to methodically assess his strength.
So...
When Li Jingjun finished her bath and changed her clothes.
She saw, in the large courtyard, Li Fufeng and Xu Lingjun facing each other.
Upon learning Xu Lingjun wanted to spar with her grandmother, Li Jingjun's initial reaction was shock... In her eyes, Xu Lingjun had always been at the same level as her, perhaps stronger, but both clearly belonged to the younger generation.
Compared to an Upper Realm Grandmaster, there was undoubtedly an insurmountable gap.
But now, even her grandmother was intrigued by the challenge.
Great... a chance to see how big the gap is between me and grandma.
Li Jingjun didn't ask much and simply sat next to Li Pingting, taking the cola and popcorn offered and started eating.
At this time, the two standing in the courtyard hadn't moved yet, but a vague and inexplicable aura was already circulating.
Li Jingjun was secretly surprised, wondering if qi truly existed?
Unbeknownst to her, Xu Lingjun was also deeply serious. Previously, facing Zhou Qianmo, he was just running for his life without any other concerns...
But now facing Li Fufeng, both were on equal footing.
He realized the difference between an Upper Realm Grandmaster and the Middle Realm of Profound Mystery...
Just facing Li Fufeng alone, even without her making a move, Xu Lingjun felt as if the air around was surging towards him like a mountain collapsing and the seas overturning.
As if the universe itself was targeting him.
Upper Realm Grandmasters are indeed formidable.
Xu Lingjun knew full well that only when martial prowess reached the Upper Realm could it truly surpass technological weapons.
It's a qualitative metamorphosis, where True Qi transforms into True Essence, signifying a complete rebirth, stepping into the Extraordinary Realm!
If I wait any longer, I'll lose.
Xu Lingjun's pupils narrowed, as the "Ninefold Thunder Tribulation" purified True Qi, and in the next moment, the piercingly cold Blade Qi extended outward like lightning, striking towards Li Fufeng.
Li Fufeng couldn't help but exclaim in surprise, seeing Xu Lingjun at such a young age with True Qi already so pure, nearly at the level of True Essence, she couldn't help but feel intrigued by the challenge...
But little did she know, as Xu Lingjun truly made his move, the previously slightly impure True Qi instantaneously transformed into True Essence!
Which meant the Xu Lingjun before her wasn't just some Profound Mystery; he was clearly a junior Grandmaster.
Even the smallest Grandmaster is still a Grandmaster.
Initially wanting to offer a bit of guidance out of intrigue, she instantly reigned in any thought of underestimating the opponent.
With a light tap of her cane, she took a step, covering dozens of meters, approaching right before Xu Lingjun.
She pointed a finger at him.
But the next instant... the Xu Lingjun before her vanished without a trace.
Was this uncanny footwork the Confusing Wind and Cloud Step?
This lad is indeed from the Cuowu Sect, and this Light Body Technique is far more practiced than that half-baked Thousand Slaughter Blade Technique.
Li Fufeng sidestepped, turned, and with a backhand, pointed again to the spot where she had just stood.
Sure enough, in the next moment.
Xu Lingjun appeared at the place she had stood, forming his fingers into a blade, and fiercely cleaved down with Blade Qi, unlike Li Fufeng, Xu Lingjun knew he couldn't possibly match Li Fufeng in strength, thus he had no need to hold back.
Indeed, not using the Sword of Oath and Victory or the Qiantian Gang Qi in a normal state against this grandmaster would better reveal the gap between them.
For a moment, both Li Jingjun and Li Pingting watched in awe.
Li Pingting, being an outsider, just felt amazed that this lad could even last this long against her aunt.
But Li Jingjun grew increasingly serious, watching the two figures move rapidly within the field.
Li Fufeng, gripping her cane, took heavy steps, each creating a deep footprint on the ground.
No two footprints aligned, and soon the ground was densely marked with hundreds of prints from different angles, not overlapping a single one.
Meanwhile, Xu Lingjun's figure had almost disappeared.
Or rather, multiple Xu Lingjun silhouettes suddenly appeared in the air, surrounding Li Fufeng from all sides, striking her from every direction seemingly.
Extremely fast, with a fierce wind.
Though clearly, her grandmother still held an absolute advantage, the fact that Xu Lingjun could contest her to such an extent was utterly shocking.
So he was indeed holding back against me, he's indeed much stronger than me.
Li Jingjun was suddenly filled with fighting spirit, feeling newly motivated.
"Remarkable!"
By now, Li Fufeng had exchanged dozens of moves with Xu Lingjun, nodding approvingly, thinking this lad's strength was indeed remarkable. Among the young generation, few could probably match him... although she had given him a bit of leeway, not too much.
But to say he killed Zhou Qianmo...
This lad was likely just a supporting hand.
Feeling she understood Xu Lingjun's abilities, Li Fufeng's expression brightened.
Realizing it had been years since she had such an enjoyable fight.
She laughed heartily, "Last move, if you withstand this strike without defeat, you'll be deemed qualified.
Though she said so, inwardly she was beyond satisfied... whether in strength or appearance, especially appearance... this lad was exactly the son-in-law she imagined.
Glancing back at Li Jingjun, Li Fufeng said, "Jingjun, watch closely, this is the true power of the Li Family's Wind Seeking and Snow Returning Technique!"
Excited, Li Jingjun stood up with anticipation lighting up her eyes.
The next moment.
With full power concentrated at her fingertip, she pointed forward... True Essence gathered and shot forward like an invisible, brilliant laser beam.
Its power was incredibly concentrated, extremely strong and terrifying.
Xu Lingjun stood ready, a red glint in his eyes.
The Blood Qi within him was completely activated...
In an instant, he seemed to transform into a massive pump, rapidly absorbing all nearby Spiritual Qi into his body, which was forcibly ground by the "Infinite Divine Demon Body Refining Technique," converting it into scorching Blood Qi.
This phenomenon made Li Fufeng's eyes light up, unexpected by this lad's capacity, she realized her full power wouldn't grievously harm him; he could fully absorb it.
With no further worries, she exerted greater force.
And surrounding Xu Lingjun, faint Blood Qi began to permeate, as he faced Li Fufeng's full-force strike, he didn't dodge nor evade.
With a bang, the finger strike hit Xu Lingjun's chest without any reduction in force.
"What?"
Li Fufeng hadn't yet felt shocked at whether her strike killed Xu Lingjun, only to see that after being hit, Xu Lingjun's body didn't burst open as expected, gravely wounded; instead, his body suddenly expanded, as if brewing immense strength within a deep breath...
Shouted, "Returning it to you!"
As soon as these words fell.
Raging Blade Aura mixed with roaring Finger Force.
From Xu Lingjun's casual wave, it struck straight at her.
Its forceful surge, mingled with a mountain-crushing, sea-breaking power, caused Li Fufeng's expression to change dramatically... no time to dodge, she hastily raised her staff to block, and with a resounding crash.
The cane snapped into two pieces from the middle.
She was forced uncontrollably to step back multiple times, as a slight blood trickle emerged from her lips.
Xu Lingjun himself was surprised, clearly not expecting to gain the upper hand in a direct confrontation with a Grandmaster!
Indeed, although his absolute strength fell short, with the "Infinite Divine Demon Body Refining Technique" and numerous Supreme Martial Skills augmenting him, he now truly possessed the capability to measure up against an Upper Realm Grandmaster!
Li Pingting watched in shock as Li Fufeng was injured by a single move from Xu Lingjun, exclaiming, "Is this... the true power of the Wind Seeking and Snow Returning Technique?"
Or could it be that her nephew-in-law had already grown so powerful... able to forcefully repel even her seemingly invincible aunt?