novelraw Chapter 283 276: High Speed
Chapter 283 276: High Speed
HUFF! HUFF!
As the countless pores on Zhao Beidou's body opened and closed, a massive amount of the surrounding air was pulled in and absorbed. Zhao Beidou's already burly frame swelled, becoming even larger. The faint, transparent magnetic field shrouding his body also grew more distinct.
The core ability cultivated by the Guiyuan Martial Qi, a secret tradition of the Gang Qi Sect—one of the Southern Eight Sects—is Body Breathing.
Ordinary people can only breathe through their mouths and noses, resulting in extremely limited respiratory efficiency. But Body Breathing is different.
One of the most important energy sources for human survival and exertion of power is oxygen. In ancient times, the oxygen content on Earth was extremely high, which is why organisms were often enormous and possessed physical abilities far greater than those of today.
The Secret Skill cultivated by the Gang Qi Sect, "Body Breathing," is a method that uses a special Secret Technique to train one's pores, allowing for a degree of gas and energy exchange between the inside and outside of the body.
In this process, disciples who practice the Gang Qi Sect's secret tradition often develop terrifying physical constitutions due to the increased gas and energy intake from Body Breathing. In battle, this massive energy replenishment allows them to unleash tremendous power and provides them with immense stamina.
Having reached the Saint Awakening Realm like Zhao Beidou, the intake capacity of his pores was even more terrifying than that of his respiratory system.
However, this secret tradition also has its drawbacks.
The air contains gases beneficial to the human body, but it also holds many that are harmful. Body Breathing lacks the air purification function of a normal respiratory system. Therefore, prolonged use of the Body Breathing technique leads to an increase of harmful substances in the blood, inducing a state of chronic poisoning. This must be mitigated with the Gang Qi Sect's special secret medicine; otherwise, the chronic poisoning will worsen and erupt at a critical moment.
But upon reaching Zhao Beidou's level, the secret medicine had lost its effect. The gas exchange performed by his Body Breathing at every moment had reached a terrifying scale. Even a top-tier Martial Artist would collapse from gas poisoning within three seconds if they attempted Body Breathing to this degree.
However, after ascending to Saint Awakening, Zhao Beidou used his powerful Spirit to comprehend a special magnetic field power—the very same strange, transparent magnetic field now enveloping him.
Guiyuan Martial Qi.
This was a special magnetic field that, aside from a basic oppressive ability, possessed no offensive properties whatsoever.
This magnetic field had only one function: "filtration."
The transparent magnetic shield enveloping Zhao Beidou could automatically filter out most surrounding substances harmful to the human body, including toxic gases in the air, and even some physical attacks and most magnetic field attacks.
It was a special magnetic field with an extremely strong "defensive capability."
Therefore, with the aid of his Guiyuan Martial Qi, Zhao Beidou could use Body Breathing to its maximum extent without fearing a toxic backlash.
Due to the unique nature of his Guiyuan Martial Qi, Zhao Beidou rarely used magnetic field attacks, opting instead for straightforward physical combat. And because of the Guiyuan Martial Qi's special protective power, even when facing the immense magnetic field of a First Generation Level opponent, Zhao Beidou could still hold his ground physically for some time, even if he couldn't win.
"You take the four in the back. If necessary, you might also need to hold off that incomplete First Generation for a while."
Liehong Mountain said in a low voice.
"This is going to be the death of me. How long until reinforcements arrive?"
Zhao Beidou said, pursing his lips.
"I don't know."
Liehong Mountain said.
"You don't know? Fine. I'm going all in this time."
Zhao Beidou rubbed his head, now bald from the violent opening and closing of his pores, and couldn't help but grit his teeth.
"Here I go. Time to probe their strength first."
Liehong Mountain took a deep breath. His heart pounded wildly as he forcefully suppressed the organ "emotionalization" caused by Seven Desires' control over emotions, then charged violently toward Seven Desires and Wei He.
Zhao Beidou didn't hesitate either, charging straight for the four General Level opponents.
One against four!
BOOM!
The immense magnetic fields of the four Demon Generals instantly combined, erupting in a multicolored radiance as they bore down on Zhao Beidou.
"A magnetic field of this level is useless against me!"
A smile touched Zhao Beidou's lips. Shrouded by his Guiyuan Martial Qi, his body passed directly through the vast magnetic field laid down by the four General level Celestial Demons, seemingly unaffected.
A certain range of their magnetic field was "filtered" by his Guiyuan Martial Qi, rendered harmless to his body.
"Real men settle things with their fists."
The next moment, Zhao Beidou's figure appeared beside one of the Celestial Demons, and he threw a fierce punch.
HISS!
The pores on his fist opened and closed violently. Intense gas was expelled through the powerful, well-honed pores, forming what looked like needles made of compressed air. At a glance, it almost resembled a blooming flower.
BOOM!
Zhao Beidou's massive fist smashed down toward the General level Celestial Demon, and the surrounding air instantly exploded.
Their bodies collided. The General level Celestial Demon was forced back continuously by the immense force of the impact. He looked at his blocking hands in shock; they were now dripping with blood, covered in countless tiny, pinhole-like wounds that had even pierced to the bone.
Gang Qi Fist, Hundred Flowers Thorn!
"You're so weak."
A smile appeared on Zhao Beidou's face, but in the next moment, the other three General level Celestial Demons swarmed him at once.
The battle had officially begun!
Of course, this battle would not be as easy as Zhao Beidou's current display suggested. Both he and Liehong Mountain knew this would be a desperate struggle for their lives.
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「Meanwhile, in the skies between Shangjing and Nanjiang.」
WHOOSH!
A fighter jet flying at supersonic speeds pierced the air with a deafening roar, approaching Nanjiang at an unimaginable velocity.
In the jet's rear seat, Zhou Yuanjue's eyes were slightly closed, as if he were half-asleep.
"How much longer until we reach Nanjiang?"
Zhou Yuanjue asked the pilot in front.
"At our current speed, it should still be about half an hour."
The pilot replied after glancing at the instrument panel.
'Half an hour...'
Zhou Yuanjue looked up. Through the transparent cockpit canopy, the boundless, starry sky above was incredibly clear.
Right now, they were at an altitude of over twelve thousand meters.
"Half an hour is too long."
Zhou Yuanjue said.
They had already spent a considerable amount of time en route. If it took another half hour to reach Nanjiang, everything would likely be over by then, and his role as reinforcement would be largely meaningless.
If the Celestial Demons were allowed to run rampant, it would be a devastating blow to Nanjiang.
"This is already the fastest speed the engines can achieve."
The pilot said with a hint of helplessness. As a top special operations professional, he naturally understood that the front lines probably couldn't wait that long.
"No, we can go faster. Can your body handle it?"
Zhou Yuanjue asked.