He knew that although he could fight Gu Moxie to a standstill for now, defeating him was out of the question.
Gu Moxie had cultivated in seclusion on Punishment Peak since childhood, receiving the most orthodox teachings and enjoying the richest resources.
Gu Moxie's foundation far surpassed his own. Soul-Seizing Thunder alone was enough to leave him defenseless, to say nothing of whatever other trump cards Gu Moxie might have.
If anyone else heard him think this way, their jaw would probably hit the floor.
A disciple who had joined only three years ago wanted to stand shoulder to shoulder with a True Disciple who had cultivated at Songhe Gate since childhood for over a decade? Wasn't that a pipe dream?
But Li Bufan did not see it that way. He had the Heaven Rewards Diligence fate and opportunities far beyond those of ordinary people. His goal was not to stand shoulder to shoulder with Gu Moxie, but to surpass him!
Soon, Li Bufan found a way.
His realm had previously held him back. Of the Icicle Seven Killings and Six Sun Techniques he had obtained, he had only begun cultivating All Rivers Flow to the Sea and Nine Yang Body Protection.
He had never tried the other secret arts.
Now that he had broken through to the Acupoint Realm, it was the perfect time to cultivate them.
He closed his eyes, sank his mind into his Spirit Sea, and carefully studied the information on the secret arts he had obtained.
Details of the secret arts appeared in his Spirit Sea, turning into countless words and diagrams that unfolded across his mind.
The writing was ancient and profound. Every word and sentence held deep truths.
Li Bufan examined it bit by bit, like a treasure hunter advancing through fog, afraid