As Yu Xu's voice faded, the other two felt an even more intense icy aura washing over them, as if their very souls were about to be frozen.
In that instant, their minds went blank for a brief moment!
By the time they regained their senses, Yu Xu had already appeared before Li Chonglou, his fair hands slowly reaching for his eyes.
It was then that the two discovered a more terrifying truth: at this moment, they could only see, but not move!
Yue Hai desperately wanted to warn the equally immobile Li Chonglou, but no matter how anxiously he tried to shout, he couldn't open his mouth or utter a sound! Everything seemed normal at this moment, yet his own thoughts raced so quickly that it gave him the illusion that time had slowed down.
Even Yu Xu's movements appeared to be in slow motion!
"You dare to barge into the Martial Arts Association with just this much strength."
Yu Xu looked at the stunned Li Chonglou, a hint of disappointment flashing in his eyes. However, his actions did not cease, his two fingers less than three inches from Li Chonglou's eyes.
If an outsider were present at this moment, they would see the three individuals frozen in place, standing stock-still, with only Yu Xu's movements appearing normal.
It was as if three-dimensional figures had entered a two-dimensional space, with Yu Xu being the god of this space, able to manipulate everything at will!
And this was Yu Xu's most potent ability, the煞气狱场 (Sha Qi Yu Chang - Demonic Qi Prison Field).
Once established, unless facing an opponent who could completely crush him, he was nearly invincible within it!
Even if he couldn't defeat his opponent, his opponent would be unable to defeat him within this domain.
Ever since reaching this level, Yu Xu had been searching everywhere for many years, hoping to find an opponent who could give him that familiar sense of pressure. Yet, the results had always ended in disappointment.
It wasn't that he was already invincible and couldn't find stronger opponents, but rather that he couldn't find anyone who was his equal.
Only Hua Nan Hu (South China Tiger) was, to some extent, his equal.
This was why he had appeared at the Martial Arts Association and why he had developed such intense interest upon hearing that an outsider dared to invade.
It was a pity that his current feeling was still one of disappointment.
"I originally thought that since no one had dared to invade the Martial Arts Association for so many years, this time it would at least be a tough opponent."
"Alas, forget it. I'll just gouge out your eyes as a minor punishment."
Yu Xu muttered, his two fingers nearing Li Chonglou's eyes. However, just then, he suddenly noticed Li Chonglou's eyelids twitch.
Something was wrong!
A sense of inexplicable danger suddenly surged into his heart. Yu Xu instinctively stopped his movements and retreated, only then realizing that Li Chonglou's eyes had been following his every move!
This was impossible! He was clearly at the center of my Demonic Qi Prison Field, how could he still be conscious!
Then, in the next second, something even more astonishing happened.
Li Chonglou nonchalantly moved his shoulder, and then walked directly towards him.
"So this is your trump card?"
Li Chonglou looked at Yu Xu with a strange gaze. He had heard how bizarre Qing Lin had described it and had expected some special expert.
However, if it were anyone else, this technique might indeed be considered bizarre.
It was just a pity that he had chosen the wrong person.
In terms of demonic aura, this level didn't even reach one-third of his. Let alone affecting his movements, after the soul of Old Lin fused with him, Li Chonglou only felt the temperature become slightly cooler.
Yu Xu, however, couldn't stand Li Chonglou's gaze.
"I don't know what method you're using, but I absolutely refuse to believe you're unaffected! Don't pretend in front of me!"
Yu Xu roared angrily, a powerful blast of air erupting from his feet. His body, like a cannonball, reappeared before Li Chonglou in the blink of an eye.
"The people I hate the most in my life are the ones who put on a show!"
As Yu Xu spoke, he unleashed a "Mount Tai Crushing" move, his fist, carrying a fierce gust of wind, smashing directly towards Li Chonglou's head!
At the same time, within Li Chonglou's mind.
"Xiao Lin, let me! I haven't had a physical fight in so long!"
Li Chonglou, who was about to respond, was stunned for a moment, then handed over control of his body to Old Lin.
After hundreds of years, finally regaining that feeling of being able to do as he pleased, Old Lin couldn't help but spread his arms and let out a long roar to the heavens.
*Bang!*
Before the sound could even escape his throat, Li Chonglou's face squarely took Yu Xu's punch. Fortunately, his strength had already been partially unsealed, and his physical condition had returned. This punch only caused Li Chonglou's nasal cavity to bleed and sent him staggering backward.
"I'm sorry, I'm sorry, I just forgot we were still fighting."
Old Lin apologized to Li Chonglou in a panic, but the latter was already speechless.
At this moment, Yu Xu also stopped, his face regaining that arrogant and unrestrained look of being the only one under heaven.
"I thought you were some great expert, and this is it? I didn't even use half my strength."
Old Lin wiped the blood from his nose. Although he spoke words of apology, his face displayed one of pure enjoyment.
Pain, how long had it been since he had experienced such pain? This was truly one of the most wonderful feelings in the mortal world.
Old Lin suddenly extended his hand again, tilting his face towards the blue sky, a morbid expression of enjoyment on his face.
Yu Xu's brow furrowed immediately. In Old Lin, he seemed to see a reflection of himself – that attitude of not caring about others' gazes or opinions, of doing whatever he wanted!
Only by no longer paying attention to the world's perception of oneself is the true beginning of self-transformation and entering the ranks of the strong.
But, so what?
I, Yu Xu, am unique in this world!
Perhaps sensing a hint of pressure, Yu Xu immediately attacked again. The ground beneath his feet cracked as he reappeared before 'Li Chonglou'.
Lightly touching the ground, Yu Xu leaped into the air. While airborne, he suddenly spun and unleashed a whip kick, a fierce gust of wind even more potent than before whistling towards 'Li Chonglou's' head.
"Good!"
'Li Chonglou' grinned, raising his right hand to block Yu Xu's whip kick, while his left fist also swung forcefully towards Yu Xu.
However, compared to Yu Xu's previous punch, 'Li Chonglou's' current punch appeared ordinary, only slightly faster.
Yu Xu, still in mid-air, sneered at this.
I don't believe you can block this kick!
Therefore, Yu Xu paid no heed to 'Li Chonglou's' fist, focusing all his attention on his left foot.
*Bang!* Hand and foot collided, but Yu Xu's expression suddenly changed!
Because the scene he had expected – 'Li Chonglou' being kicked flying by him – did not occur!