The two returned to the spectator area.
Qin Heng was still eager for more, while Hong Zhen wore a trace of disappointment, inwardly lamenting the pity of it.
From a great distance away, Qin Heng looked toward Hong Zhen. The other man happened to be looking back as well, and the instant their gazes met, each felt something different.
"Sorry," Qin Heng sent through divine sense.
Hong Zhen shook his head. "No need to say that. My skills simply fell short of yours."
Qin Heng said, "You're already very strong. It's just that those weapons aren't like the ones in the real world—they couldn't withstand too much power."
Hong Zhen let it go. "A loss is a loss. You don't need to comfort me. We of War King Manor aren't so weak-willed that a single defeat would break our Dao hearts."
Then he added, "Your physical body really is terrifying. Even the recovery speed of my Invincible Battle Body can't compare to yours. What kind of mystery is that?"
Qin Heng replied, "It's called the Undying Body. Its only trait is fast recovery."
Hong Zhen did not understand. "It doesn't amplify your strength? Then why is your brute force almost on par with mine?"
Qin Heng said, "Because I cultivate the Celestial Body Path cultivation method."
Hong Zhen could not help smiling bitterly. "Then it's no surprise that I lost to you... I suppose you still had some techniques you hadn't used just now?"
Qin Heng replied, "There were indeed moves I didn't use, but when fighting you, the combat frequency was too high and the tempo too fast. I was already at my limit too, so it was hard to find an opportunity to unleash stronger abilities."
That was the truth.
The stronger a move was, the harder it