Chapter 284: Terrifying Combination Technique

Not flexibility!

Xu Xiaoshou realized he had completely misunderstood the path. This "Rènxìng" referred to the tenacity of being firm and unyielding.

It felt somewhat like a Ba Ti state, but not exactly, or perhaps just a hint of that unyielding resilience within the Ba Ti condition.

The rest was more about endurance.

Yes, exactly "enduring."

Like standing firm against a raging storm—unmoved and resolute in endurance.

As soon as this passive skill reached the Xian Tian level, Xu Xiaoshou felt like an indestructible tumbler doll.

No matter how ferocious the enemy's attacks, they couldn't knock him back; the tenacity would disperse the force.

But...

He had "Fan Zhen"!

Xu Xiaoshou sensed something off, but the next second, he was thrilled by another idea that excited him.

"Fan Zhen" combined with "Rènxìng" didn't conflict at all—in fact, it felt like one plus one equaled more than two.

Suppose an enemy landed a punch on him, fierce and violent. Normally, the attacker would be shaken away, and he himself would be knocked back.

But with "Rènxìng," what if he couldn't be knocked back?

Where would that force that should send him flying go?

A flash of insight lit up Xu Xiaoshou's eyes. Undoubtedly, if that force didn't shred him in an instant, it would rebound straight back to the one who delivered it!

"Double hidden force!"

Without hesitation, Xu Xiaoshou raised his fist and struck—bang! Their fists collided.

He remembered when he first drew "Fan Zhen," he had tried this experiment, and just a light touch had sent his hands flying apart, leaving him wide open.

But now, as he forcefully clashed his fists, his hands didn't even budge an inch; they stuck together like glued, completely halted.

The fists stopped, but the "Fan Zhen" force didn't.

A terrifying surge of energy ripped through his body, like an electric drill plunging into his marrow.

With his arms unable to retreat and dissipate the force, they absorbed every bit of it without leakage!

The nauseating, grinding pain twisted Xu Xiaoshou's face.

"Uh!"

He grunted, feeling his forearms go numb, but the agony didn't end there—a second, even stronger wave of "Fan Zhen" force suddenly surged through.

Sssh!

His elbow split open, blood spraying everywhere. Xu Xiaoshou stared in shock.

"This... this is terrifying!"

Clearly, this "Rènxìng" passive skill was also enhanced by "Qiang Zhuang," just like "Fan Zhen"—even at the Xian Tian level, it produced incredible effects!

After retracting his hands, Xu Xiaoshou felt both arms completely numb and useless, but thankfully, "Sheng Sheng Bu Xi" kicked in to restore him quickly, healing the wounds.

"This damn thing is a god-tier skill!"

In just a moment's pause, Xu Xiaoshou was fully fired up.

Timing was everything—this "Rènxìng" showing up now was perfect. If it had appeared earlier, he would have just been a punching bag, unable to use it effectively.

But with his current physical foundation, it was like adding wings to a tiger...

No, more like a thunderous explosion of power out of nowhere!

"'Fan Zhen' and 'Rènxìng'..."

Xu Xiaoshou murmured to himself, as if envisioning a scene: an enemy throws a punch, he stands unmoved, and the attacker gets their fist shattered and sent flying, exploding again in mid-air.

And if the enemy unleashes a barrage of punches...

"Damn!"

"This is totally a counter to continuous attackers!"

"Probably, if they throw over a hundred punches in a second, they'd realize their hands are blown off halfway through!"

"This..."

Xu Xiaoshou's face went blank, his scalp tingling.

"This isn't fighting anymore! Is this system trying to turn me into someone who cultivates even in sleep, and now fights while half-asleep?"

"No, no, there can't be anyone that strong in the world."

"I, Xu Xiaoshou, must have weaknesses!"

Xu Xiaoshou fell into deep thought. After a while, he slapped his hands together!

Of course—if the enemy survives the first hit and figures out his double "Fan Zhen" force, they definitely won't touch him again.

In that case, his "Rènxìng" plus "Fan Zhen" combo would be useless!

"Uh, wait, no?"

Xu Xiaoshou widened his eyes.

He's not actually going to sleep during a life-or-death fight. The enemy might pull back after the first strike, but why can't he strike first or capitalize on theirs?

Then, he just needs to grab them.

If they hit him, he won't fly back, so...

That means...

They will?

But if he's grabbed them...

What if the part he grabs is their head?

"Damn!"

A chill ran through Xu Xiaoshou.

"But wait, they could just not attack and be fine!"

However, Xu Xiaoshou thought again—if they don't attack, he can. And if he does, the effect would be even more devastating.

Xu Xiaoshou felt his legs go weak.

"Invincible?"

"Impossible, no one is absolutely invincible. I, Xu Xiaoshou, must have a flaw!"

The young man leaned on his knees, pondering again. After a long while, he excitedly slapped his hands once more.

Yes—if the enemy's physical body is strong enough, they could achieve a "Rènxìng" effect too, forcing the double hidden force back onto him!

"Perfect, I'm not invin— Wait, no."

Xu Xiaoshou realized that for their body to handle returning the double hidden force, they'd have to be beyond Zongshi level.

How is that possible?

Realizing this, Xu Xiaoshou couldn't hold himself up and collapsed to the ground.

His mouth twitched, his eyelids jumping—whether from excitement or more excitement, he wasn't sure—as he muttered unconsciously:

"This is impossible!"

"Impossible, I, Xu Xiaoshou, can't be invincible!"

Yet, after going through hundreds of battle scenarios in his mind, he still couldn't find a way to counter it.

Xu Xiaoshou felt his heart pounding. He clutched his chest, his face contorting.

"Heh, heh ha heh..."

Gasping for air, Xu Xia Xiaoshou nearly blacked out. To relax his stiff, cramping body, he quickly pulled a pill from his ring and popped it in.

Hiss!!

A wildly violent energy turned into two streams of spiritual qi dragons from his nostrils, surging into his dantian.

Xu Xiaoshou's eyes bulged as he sensed something wrong.

This spiritual qi...

Why was it multiplied several times over compared to a Lian Ling Dan?

He lowered his gaze, pinching his nose with two fingers, and caught a whiff of Yuan Ting Dan's scent.

Xu Xiaoshou: ???

"Oh... uh!"

The young man on the ground suddenly clamped his legs together, his face flushing red.

"Mm."

"Damn, no!"

Xu Xiaoshou flipped his wrist frantically, neck straining high as he tried to struggle and turn over.

But his body was too sensitive—if he didn't move, it was okay, but this...

"I... ahhh!"

"Oh shit."