Ancient Strengthening Technique - Chapter 2072

Chapter 2072: 2072
AST 2071 - Collapsed at the First Blow, a Slap in the Face



Once Qing Shui had laid his eyes on those men, it was certain that they were about to run out of luck . Those men’s strengths were nothing compared to Qing Shui and Shen Huang . Although Shen Huang’s strength had been temporarily debuffed before, even Qing Shui was unclear where Shen Huang’s strength was at, now that she had recovered .

Qing Shui’s current strength was nothing to be taken lightly as well . His Heavenly Dao had risen in power . He could exhibit strength that surpassed his usual prowess . For example, with the strength of 1,000 million, normally one could attack for 1,000 million of damage . With the increase in power in Heavenly Dao, he could attack for 2,000 million or even 3,000 million of damage .

This was one of the benefits of the Heavenly Dao Realm, the ability to exert strength that could crush anyone . It was similar to how difficult it was to have water flow upward but leveraging the force from the natural flow of any body of water, the power was incomparably immense .

Just like a car that was traveling slowly on the road, with an enormous tailwind, the car would be traveling much faster .

This was referred to as borrowing power . Even borrowing power scaled on how much the power was borrowed from the moment . Power could even be generated . Borrowing power was a small part of the Heavenly Dao .

Qing Shui was relaxed . He felt completely different from when he first arrived . Seeing the group approaching made him feel as though he was watching a group of clowns . The only problem was that these were not normal clowns but ones with a formidable backing .

The one known as the Third Brother walked forward while staring at Qing Shui and Shen Huang . He was focusing mostly on Shen Huang . He made no effort to hide his expression of lust . This was the difference between those born from powerful houses and commoner houses . Those from the powerful houses were arrogant, even if they appeared humble on the outside .



They were the type of people that believed any beautiful woman belonged to them . This was a view ingrained within their hearts from birth . Heaven was first and they were second . Once they set their sights on a beautiful woman, without care for the circumstances, they would try to contaminate their beauty .

Qing Shui watched that guy’s expression while feeling various impulses to punch him in the face . Qing Shui had already recalled the conversation the two had before . Qing Shui had warned the person named Huo Lei before, but he did not listen . This time, he would surely make him remember .

“Brat, if you apologize on your hands and knees, maybe I will leave your life intact . ” The man smirked as he threatened Qing Shui .

Qing Shui did not pay him any heed . Shen Huang was also very calm . She had seen these types of people before . It was business as usual for her . Those words would have no effect on her . These people had no relations to her and nothing they said could affect her in any way .

“I am Huo Yun of the Fire Manor . I am wondering if the lady would follow me . I will take good care of you in the Fire Manor . You could go anywhere in this Blazing Fire Land,” The man looked at Shen Huang with a vulgar expression .

That smile and expression were from someone filled with arrogance who belonged to a powerful house . That would make any woman who didn’t have many worldly experiences to fall for it but for Shen Huang, he was an existence lower than insects .

“Qing Shui, why do I feel that this guy is an idiot?” Shen Huang asked Qing Shui with a laugh .

“That is because this guy is definitely a giant idiot . ” Qing Shui said seriously .



Qing Shui’s words were too rough, even if they were spot on . She had heard what those two brothers were discussing before . Those two were lower than animals .

Qing Shui laughed, “if I don’t scold them, it won’t feel right . ”

Huo Yun was stunned and immediately became enraged . He had always been the one calling other people idiots . He did not think he’d be called by someone else . Those two had no idea what they were up against . Huo Yun revealed a smile to Qing Shui, his smile filled with killing intent, “Brat, are you trying to get yourself killed?”

“You? An idiot? Killing me? You are just a fool with some garbage martial arts foundation . An idiot who gets praised by some nobody and starts to think big about himself . Who are those two around you? They are just here to protect you . Do you really think you are some big shot? You are just one brick head,” Qing Shui laughed as he spoke .

Huo Yun was angry to the point that he could explode . To be called an idiot, and a brick head at that, he was extremely infuriated . Even though he had a better life than most, without the Fire Manor, he was nothing .

“You are the real idiot around here . Luck is also a part of one’s strength . Being born in a powerful clan is also strength . ” Huo Yun rebutted with disdain .

“Of course . That’s why people say that idiots have dumb luck . ” Qing Shui laughed as he spoke .

“You dare to call me an idiot again?” Huo Yun was about to explode from anger .

“You are not just an idiot . You are a bit better than an idiot, but you are not as fortunate as one since today will be your worst nightmare . ” Qing Shui replied with scorn as he finished the conversation . His expression pissed Huo Yun off .

“I will have you die! Who are you to laugh at me?!”

Huo Yun retrieved a red longsword and thrust it toward Qing Shui .

The speed was fast . It was a Lava Sword, a sword that was forged from fire metal derived from lava . It carried an overwhelming fire elemental . Qing Shui had observed the members of the Fire Manor for a bit before . He knew immediately that the Fire Manor practiced Fire Elemental Martial Arts .

Fire Elemental was the most berserk amongst the Five Elementals with its encompassing attack power .

The red longsword emitted a faint red glow . The tip of the sword was spraying a flaming blaze that was three feet long . With Origin Qi powering the flames, it could reach a melting temperature . The flames had a formidable defense breaker effect .

Qing Shui laughed as he saw his opponent’s attack . To use a fire attack in front of Qing Shui when he could negate 70% of fire damage was laughable . Qing Shui countered with Dragon-capturing Hands .

Seeing Qing Shui use his bare hands to block Huo Yun’s sword, he yelled in anger, “Die!”

Bang!

Then, the unthinkable happened in front of them . Qing Shui had managed to grip Huo Yun’s longsword . With Qing Shui’s current martial realm level, even without Dragon-capturing Hands, he could easily grab onto Huo Yun’s sword . Though Qing Shui could negate 70 percent of the fire damage, he could still feel the heat from the longsword . It was doing no damage to Qing Shui .

Huo Yun was shocked . Qing Shui could grab his longsword without being hurt . He tried to pry his sword out of Qing Shui’s grasp, but it would not move . Qing Shui then struck him with an elbow strike .

With the increase in strength of Heavenly Dao, any attack or ability Qing Shui used would contain immense strength . It carried a power that struck out with an unexplainable feeling . The attack felt perfect, as if it could not be resisted .

Bang!

Huo Yun was sent flying as he spat blood . Qing Shui did not follow up with any attacks . It would be at least half a year before Huo Yun could leave his bed .

This was the difference between their strengths . The words that Huo Yun boasted about the difference of strength between a genius and a commoner echoed in his mind . Without even being able to defend against Qing Shui’s attack, this was irony . This was a direct slap in the face for Huo Yun .