Black Qi

Black Qi: "A variable in the balance of heaven and earth?"

Chen Duan laughed, his laughter laced with mockery and disdain.

He leaned back in his chair and tapped the armrest twice with his fingers.

"I must be quite formidable. I only just arrived here, yet I've already become a variable of heaven and earth. I'll take it as Brother Yu flattering me."

Yu Shenzhao's expression did not change. He remained as calm as still water, his gaze resting on Chen Duan as though an elder were watching a child who had yet to learn better.

"This variable is not that variable. How this world develops depends entirely on a single thought of yours."

"Can't you speak plainly?" Chen Duan's brow furrowed slightly.

"Some things are not convenient to say. Only when Your Excellency sees them with your own eyes and experiences them firsthand will you truly understand the principles within." Yu Shenzhao shook his head.

"After all, there is only so much that words can convey."

"And if I insist that you explain yourself?"

Chen Duan shed his previous attitude, and the aura around him surged violently.

An abyssal pressure poured from his burly frame, crashing down with the force of an overwhelming sky.

The tea set on the stone table trembled faintly beneath the impact of his aura, ripples spreading across the tea in the cups.

A powerful pressure immediately descended upon Yu Shenzhao, weighing down on his shoulders.

Yet Yu Shenzhao remained utterly unruffled.

He did not even raise his eyes. He merely reached out, lifted the teapot, poured himself a cup of tea, and took a gentle sip.

The next instant, a blast of true qi shot from Chen Duan's fingertip, flying straight at Yu Shenzhao.

The true qi pierced straight through Yu Shenzhao's chest.

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