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Chapter 2106 - 2074: Xiao Chihan with a Protagonist’s Aura

"This True Qi fusion... is quite interesting."

Carefully examining the flow of True Qi within the two individuals, Li Chen’s face showed a thoughtful expression.

Because this technique of combination was something he had never seen before, and since neither of them had reached the Heavenly Level nor possessed any True Yuan, Li Chen was uncertain if this combined technique could work on those at the Heavenly Level. If it could, perhaps it might achieve unexpected results.

"Li... Brother Li, why are they not moving?" At this moment, Xiao Chihan, preparing to face the battle with a serious expression, looked at the two immobilized individuals and couldn’t help but speak dumbfoundedly.

"Maybe they’re contemplating the best way to make their move," Li Chen answered casually, while engrossed in thoughts about the duo’s joint attack technique.

"If this joint attack can be applied to regular Heavenly Level or even Domain Spirit Realm beings, considering the magnitude of augmentation, it should allow one to combat half a level higher." After careful deductions, Li Chen roughly estimated the effects. However, the stronger the cultivation, the weaker the augmentation seemed to be. Saying it could surpass half a level was truly an exaggeration.

Nonetheless, it must be said that if they truly execute a joint attack, it indeed will be greatly enhanced.

"Perhaps this can be spread widely, providing an element of surprise when facing adversaries in the future," Li Chen pondered.

His ideas were much bolder than most.

Xiao Chihan observed Li Chen occasionally pinching here and flipping there among the two individuals, seemingly evaluating livestock, and couldn’t help but feel speechless.

Who contemplates in such a manner?

Furthermore, with an impending intense battle, how could anyone suddenly plunge into thought?

"Do you have any more advanced versions of this joint attack technique?" Li Chen disregarded Xiao Chihan, unsealed the minds and mouths of the two individuals, and inquired.

At this point, the two white-robed guards, no matter how foolish, knew they had encountered a truly fearful presence. A mere casual gesture had frozen them along with their consciousness—is this something a normal person could accomplish?

"Um... Sir, this joint attack technique is something that’s been passed down in our family..." One of the white-robed guards stammered hesitantly.

"No nonsense, if I want you to speak, then speak," Li Chen said, somewhat impatiently.

Regarding this joint attack technique, although its core was somewhat intricate, the way these two individuals utilized it was indeed crude and inadequate. Even if Li Chen acquired it, he would have to heavily refine it.

"Alright, okay..." The two white-robed guards exchanged a bitter glance, feeling somewhat helpless.

If they had known earlier that they were facing such a fearsome figure, even with ten times the courage, they wouldn’t have dared to make a move.

Simultaneously, they couldn’t help but internally gripe; despite being so terrifying, he posed as a newly ascended rookie to trick them—such a formidable person truly was malevolent.

After obtaining the joint attack mantra from the two, Li Chen casually unsealed their restrictions and began deducing with the Seven Realms Tome in his mind.

As he had imagined, this joint attack technique was indeed not very advanced, yet it approached matters from a unique angle. After enhancement through the Seven Realms Tome, it might truly become promising.

"A valuable acquisition," Li Chen chuckled, unable to hide his grin, planning to refine the joint attack technique and first spread it within the Palace of the Nether King.

"Alright, it’s time to go." Waving at Xiao Chihan, Li Chen did not spare a glance at the two white-robed guards and directly stepped away.

Xiao Chihan hesitated briefly, then quickly caught up with Li Chen’s pace.

"Earth Prison Star Continent, I’ve returned." Observing the vaguely familiar scenery around, Li Chen couldn’t help but feel a bit nostalgic.

Back then, this was his starting point in the Heavenly Realm.

Years ago, he was merely a rookie, stealthily eliminating two white-robed guards, then sprinting all the way, eventually hiding in a desolate mountain and thereby meeting Bai Tianyi.

Thinking of Bai Tianyi, Li Chen recalled that many people were still over in the Ancient Battle Realm, and once he settled the people in his minor world, he would immediately set out for the Ancient Battle Realm.

This time, he intended not only to find those people but also... to meet Lin Yi.

"Who could have imagined so many years have passed in a blink?" Li Chen mused silently.

He remembered what Netherworld had once told him.

Indeed, his choice to leave back then was correct. However, concerning Lin Yi, he still felt deeply remorseful.

This remorse stemmed from his own weakness at that time.

"Senior!!"

At this moment, Li Chen suddenly heard a loud shout from behind him.

Turning his head, Li Chen saw Xiao Chihan solemnly kneeling down behind him.

"Chi Han was previously blind and ignorant; please forgive me, Senior! However, Chi Han earnestly seeks the Dao, hoping to attain a higher martial arts realm, hence I want to ask Senior to accept me as a disciple!" Speaking, Xiao Chihan initiated a kowtow grand salute towards Li Chen.

Li Chen opened his mouth, somewhat speechless at the scene before him.

Yet, aside from feeling speechless, Li Chen was quite satisfied with Xiao Chihan’s previous attitude.

Regardless, judging from earlier behavior, Xiao Chihan’s character seemed relatively decent.

But he wouldn’t hastily accept a disciple just because someone had a decent character. There were many people with good character in the Heavenly Realm. If Li Chen truly revealed his status and cultivation, those desiring to become his disciples could fill Nanxiang Prefecture.

"You may rise." Li Chen contemplated briefly and glanced at Xiao Chihan: "Do you really wish to become my disciple?"

"Junior is absolutely sincere; Senior’s earlier display truly astounded junior. Having cultivated martial arts for decades, junior has never seen such mighty and miraculous techniques! Although junior does not know Senior’s cultivation, it is certain that Senior is an extraordinary being. It would be my honor to have such a master!" Xiao Chihan said with firm determination.

"Indeed, quite the simpleton," Li Chen internally bemoaned, though outwardly he forced a satisfied expression.

"If that’s the case, then for now, just follow me," Li Chen said.

Xiao Chihan was inwardly delighted, thinking: This surely must be Senior testing me. He immediately put on a cautious and vigilant expression, carefully following behind Li Chen.

Observing Xiao Chihan, Li Chen thought for a moment and gently patted Xiao Chihan’s shoulder.

"Indeed, not very old; bone age is still young." Li Chen considered: "Although the root bone isn’t particularly exceptional, it is passable. Nonetheless, the requirement for root bone is not overly strict in martial cultivation, as understanding power is more critical."

"Did you have a master when you were in the Lower Realm?" Li Chen looked at Xiao Chihan, asking.

"In response to Senior, I was merely a loose cultivator, relying on a cultivation technique I found at the bottom of a cliff to reach where I am today," Xiao Chihan replied without hesitation.

Cliffside serendipity?

And directly cultivated to reach ascension on his own?

Li Chen couldn’t help but twitched at the corner of his mouth; this guy would definitely be protagonist-level if placed in a novel!