Jiang Che and the Ancient Heavenly Nether Empress stopped at the same time. They looked at one another, then smiled, their mutual understanding unspoken. The Ancient Heavenly Nether Empress slowly exhaled a breath of Turbid Air, a smile appearing on her face.
"I didn't expect that even though we're both in the Earth Immortal Realm, I still wouldn't be your match."
"After all, I stepped ahead of you first. My foundation is bound to be somewhat deeper than yours." Jiang Che waved a hand and smiled calmly. This battle had not only satisfied the Ancient Heavenly Nether Empress.
He had felt the same.
Of course, her strength was ultimately still no match for his. She could not give him a truly exhilarating battle, much less force out his limits. The gap between them was plain to see.
And that was precisely what set Jiang Che apart from the ordinary.
Many opponents who had once stood toe-to-toe with him would often be left behind once they entered the same realm as him. The strength gained through sacrifice might appear insubstantial, but what it matched was always the very peak among those of the same realm.
Moreover, Jiang Che cultivated both law and body, while his rules had merged together. His combat strength was terrifying beyond measure. Within the same realm, unless one truly possessed the bearing of an Immortal King's Dao, no one could possibly be his opponent.
Although the Ancient Heavenly Nether Empress was formidable, she was ultimately still far from possessing the aptitude of an Immortal King's Dao.
"Enough, you needn't comfort me. You only advanced a few months before me, yet the gap between us is even more terrifying than before. I truly don't know how you cultivate."
Thinking back on the past, the Ancient Heavenly Nether Empress