Data Cultivation System

Chapter 6: Upgrade, Qi Force Appears

Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios

The next morning, Zhuge Xiang and Li Bin stood face to face in the Asura Sect’s martial arts arena. Today was the day of their official duel. The two of them did not have much fame in the Asura Sect, so not many people watched their duel.

There were only a few spectators below the martial arts arena. They were just people who had woken up in the morning to train and curiously watch others fight. Those who had not comprehended Qi could be said to have cultivated the Qi Nurturing Fist. How good could such a person be in a duel?

“Hehe, Zhuge Xiang, I’m going to make you lose terribly today…” Looking at Zhuge Xiang who was standing in front of him, Li Bin laughed coldly and confidently.

However, when he saw Zhuge Xiang’s calm expression, Li Bin was puzzled. Didn’t he drink the Spiritual Fruit Pulp from the Gut Cutting Powder in front of him yesterday? Now, he should be feeling weak and dizzy, right? But was he acting normal?

“Show me what you’ve got. I also want to see what you’ve learned from Zhao Feiyun. You are a defeated general and yet still dare to be so arrogant.” Zhuge Xiang did not even raise his eyes when he heard Li Bin’s threatening words. If he could use his mouth to fight, why would he need to cultivate?

Zhuge Xiang’s calm attitude made Li Bin’s brows tremble. To Li Bin, the most unbearable thing was Zhuge Xiang’s disregard for him. In his anger, Li Bin’s voice became sharper. “Zhuge Xiang, do you know that I hate your attitude the most? Your contemptuous look makes me want to step on you.”

“Contemptuous?” Zhuge Xiang looked at Li Bin’s exhausted expression calmly. He smiled contemptuously and said, “If you want me to think highly of you, the decision isn’t mine, but yours. You haven’t comprehended Qi Force, but you look smug all day long. You even treat Niu Geng’s loyalty as a weakness and think that you’re smart. What do you think makes you worthy of my respect?”

“B*stard! I’m going to kill you!” Li Bin could not refute Zhuge Xiang’s words, so he flew into a rage out of humiliation. In his rage, Li Bin used a strange and mysterious footwork and pounced towards Zhuge Xiang.

Zhuge Xiang’s eyes were fixed on Li Bin, who was pouncing at him. Zhuge Xiang also displayed the opening stance of the Clear Wave Palm. His attack was like a venomous snake flicking its tongue. His palm pressed towards Li Bin’s chest at a tricky angle.

However, it was obvious that Li Bin’s Ghostly Steps had been effective these few days. When he launched the attack, Li Bin’s foot slipped and his body swayed. He managed to dodge Zhuge Xiang’s palm.

“Oh…” As soon as the two of them started fighting, many people below the martial arts arena cried out in surprise.

Originally, people who had not comprehended Qi should fight like ordinary people. They did not have Qi and did not master any martial arts moves. However, when they attacked, Li Bin’s Ghostly Steps was clearly extraordinary. The footwork that he had dodged just now was clearly not a coincidence.

“Hehe, although I haven’t comprehended Qi, I’ve already walked the thirty-six steps of the Ghostly Steps more than a thousand times in the past few days. It’s impossible for you to even touch the corner of my clothes.” The screams of the disciples below the martial arts arena boosted Li Bin’s pride.

Zhuge Xiang frowned slightly when he saw Li Bin’s unpredictable movements. Although Li Bin could not obtain the true essence of Ghostly Steps, just these footwork alone was hard to grasp. Relying on the agility of Ghostly Steps, it was very difficult for Zhuge Xiang to catch him. He attacked six to seven times in a row, but Li Bin nimbly dodged all of them.

Li Bin’s Ghostly Steps made him nimble and agile. Zhuge Xiang could not even touch the corner of his clothes. This made the audience below discuss animatedly. On one hand, they were amazed by Li Bin’s Ghostly Steps. On the other hand, they felt that Zhuge Xiang would definitely lose.

Zhuge Xiang frowned at Li Bin’s Ghostly Steps, but Li Bin was also full of doubts about Zhuge Xiang’s condition. Didn’t he drink the Gut Cutting Powder? Why didn’t it act up until now? Moreover, when he exercised, the blood flow would increase and it would be easier for the effects of the Gut Cutting Powder to take effect. However, after so long, Zhuge Xiang still did not show any abnormalities.

“What’s wrong? Is this what you learned from Zhao Feiyun?” said Zhuge Xiang sarcastically as he stared at Li Bin. He had attacked several times but failed.

Zhuge Xiang’s sarcasm was the most difficult thing for Li Bin to accept. Although he wanted to wait for the Gut Cutting Powder to take effect before making a move, with the Ghostly Steps in hand, Li Bin believed that even without the Gut Cutting Powder, he would definitely win.

After temporarily suppressing the doubts of the Gut Cutting Powder, Li Bin used Ghostly Steps and strangely appeared behind Zhuge Xiang. He threw a punch at Zhuge Xiang’s back. “I wanted to play with you more, but since you can’t wait any longer, I’ll send you to hell.”

As if he did not notice the strangeness of the Ghostly Steps, Li Bin’s punch landed heavily on Zhuge Xiang’s back. With a dull thud that sounded like a drum, Zhuge Xiang’s face turned pale. It was obvious that this punch had shaken his internal organs.

After succeeding in his attack, Li Bin smirked smugly. Just as he was about to retreat, Zhuge Xiang’s palm suddenly appeared in front of Li Bin. The angle was tricky and his attack was extremely swift.

Li Bin’s pupils constricted as he looked at the palm that had suddenly appeared. He could not believe it. How was this possible?! How could his palm keep up with his Ghostly Steps?

“You’ve lost!” Zhuge Xiang’s face appeared in front of Li Bin. His eyes were filled with coldness as he calmly spat out those words. His palm pressed on Li Bin’s chest, one move after another.

If Ghostly Steps was said to be strange and unpredictable in terms of movement, then the characteristics of the Clear Wave Palm were links.

There were not many moves in the Clear Wave Palm, but once it was used, it was like a strange technique. One attack after another was like mercury flowing to the ground, unstoppable. As long as one was struck by the first palm, it was almost as if one was entangled by threads, and it was difficult to escape the subsequent attacks.

Although Zhuge Xiang had not comprehended Qi Force and had only learned some moves from the Clear Wave Palm, the opponent he was facing was only Li Bin, who had yet to comprehend the Qi Force. Even though the Ghostly Steps was very mysterious, under the control of Zhuge Xiang’s Clear Wave Palm, Li Bin felt as if he was entangled by a spider web. Zhuge Xiang’s attack after attack was difficult to dodge.

“This is a set of palm techniques! Impossible! How did he learn a set of palm techniques!” At this moment, no matter how stupid Li Bin was, he knew that Zhuge Xiang’s attacks were a set of palm techniques. He could not believe it. In the Asura Sect, one would not be able to come into contact with martial arts without comprehending Qi force.

Just as Zhuge Xiang had said, Li Bin was bound to lose. It was destined when he was hit by Zhuge Xiang’s palm. Or rather, it was destined when his fist hit Zhuge Xiang.

The Ghostly Steps was very strange. Even though the Clear Wave Palm was very powerful, he had no choice if he could not hit him. Therefore, Zhuge Xiang had the idea of exchanging injuries for injuries. He deliberately provoked Li Bin to take the initiative to attack. The moment his attack landed on him, he seized the opportunity and quickly attacked.

Zhuge Xiang had no choice but to do this. Perhaps he was gambling. If he succeeded, he would be able to win as long as he hit the first palm. However, if he failed and was punched by Li Bin to escape the attack range of the Clear Wave Palm, it would be extremely difficult for the injured Zhuge Xiang to turn the tables.

Therefore, using his body as bait to lure Li Bin into attacking seemed like a matter of seconds, but it was enough to determine the outcome of the battle. Since Zhuge Xiang had won the bet, he had not practiced the Clear Wave Palm for nothing these few days.

Bang, bang, bang…

One palm after another, the continuous attacks landed on Li Bin’s body. After completing all 24 moves of the Clear Wave Palm and enduring more than 20 attacks, not only was he unable to counterattack, but he was also unable to escape. Li Bin spat out blood and collapsed on the martial arts arena.

“You… Didn’t you drink the Spiritual Fruit Pulp from the Gut Cutting Powder? Why?” Lying on the ground, he spat out blood and looked dispirited. It was obvious that Li Bin’s injuries were very serious, but he was still holding on to his last breath. Clearly, he could not understand this. The Gut Cutting Powder from the Spiritual Fruit Powder was personally added by him, and Zhuge Xiang also drank it in front of him. Why was he completely fine?

However, his injuries were serious. Before Zhuge Xiang could reply, Li Bin’s head tilted and he fainted. As for Zhuge Xiang, he frowned. Gut Cutting Powder? Spiritual Fruit Pulp?

“He won? As expected, those who dare to accept the challenge have some skills. One has mastered footwork, and the other has mastered a set of palm techniques…” Zhuge Xiang won, and this stunned many people watching the battle below. Then, they came to a realization. Zhuge Xiang dared to accept Li Bin’s challenge. It turned out that he had also learned a set of palm techniques.

Under the martial arts arena, Niu Geng also smiled from the bottom of his heart. It was obvious that he was very happy to see Zhuge Xiang win.

“Defeated Li Bin. Obtained 11 EXP. Current level: Qi Nurturing Level 1. Obtained 1 skill point.”

After Li Bin fell unconscious, the mechanical voice sounded again. Immediately after, Zhuge Xiang felt that his exhausted body was like a clear spring that had suddenly appeared in a field that had been dry for several years. He could clearly feel a gust of energy growing and flowing through his veins, quickly dispelling the fatigue in his body. The system’s voice also diverted Zhuge Xiang’s attention from the Gut Cutting Powder…

Huff huff…

Zhuge Xiang stood on the martial arts arena. The coarse fabric on his body fluttered even though there was no wind. His black hair was also flying. A faint aura was emitted from his body. Although the aura was weak, it could be clearly felt.

“Qi! He has comprehended Qi! He has managed to comprehend Qi through a battle!” Below the stage, everyone cried out in surprise, their eyes filled with envy.

“Qi! This is Qi! I’ve finally succeeded!” Zhuge Xiang clenched his fists and felt the circulation of Qi in his body. He was extremely excited. After a year of hard work, he had finally obtained results. With Qi, he would be an official disciple of the Asura Sect in the future.