Chapter 872

Li Yi took action to save the old Wu Sheng, not watching him die. After all, the two were merely sparring and held no grudges, and since the other party possessed such combat power, he would certainly be a great help in future cross-dimensional battles.

He raised his arm and looked at it.

He saw that the skin on the back of his hand had been ground away, revealing his crystalline silver bones, showing that the other party's peak punch had indeed left a small scar on this divine body.

However, the terrifying aspect of the divine body was not just its strength; its recovery ability was also astonishing.

In just a moment, the wound on the back of Li Yi's hand had healed again.

"Li Yi won."

When the aftermath dissipated, space calmed, and heaven and earth returned to clarity, the many experts who had been watching the battle gathered from all directions. They already knew the result of this fight.

They just hadn't expected Li Yi to win so easily.

A peak strike from an old Wu Sheng couldn't even shake that hundred-foot-tall figure, which resembled a deity. Although it left a small scar on his hand, what use was that scar?

It was no different from a mere scrape.

Moreover, Li Yi had only used his physical strength to throw that punch; he hadn't even taken out his Tianyue Yao Wang weapon or used any spells. This meant that if they were truly fighting to the death, Li Yi would be even more terrifying than the strength he had just displayed.

"Wu Wu Tianji from the Wu Shen Continent has also been defeated. It seems Li Yi's proposed cross-dimensional combat plan must be taken seriously." Sun Sun Boxiu, the Vice Dean, thought to himself. He then looked at Zhao Zhao Yongshan, Xiao Xiao Jianguo, and the others on the side.

Their expressions were solemn, and they had to start thinking about the subsequent matters.

Furthermore, based on the strength Li Yi had just displayed, cross-dimensional combat was indeed feasible. After all, the Golden Academy had already gathered a group of experts; now, they only lacked a sufficiently strong person to lead the way.

"Cough, cough."

Wu Wu Tianji's weak coughing broke the silence after the battle. After being pulled back from the brink of death by the Life Water, he didn't rush to recuperate. Instead, he stared at Li Yi with bright, spirited eyes, while also pondering Li Yi's words from just before.

"Is the physical body not strong enough? That is indeed the case. The mortal body is already finding it hard to bear this power. If I open the acupoints and melt the essence and blood, the burden on the body will only be greater."

He looked at his own body.

The collision just now had left him covered in cracks, while Li Yi's body remained intact, having only lost a layer of skin. Such a terrifying body was what a martial artist should truly pursue.

After all, if the body isn't hard enough, how can one fight enemies head-on? Martial artists aren't like cultivators who can use magic treasures and spells; the only thing they can rely on is their own fists.

"So, to become a Wu Shen, one must not only open acupoints but also temper the body." Wu Wu Tianji muttered to himself, realizing where his own shortcomings lay.

Li Yi's words had also saved him from many detours; at the very least, they pointed out a correct direction. Now, he only needed to continue walking in this direction.

As for how to open acupoints and how to improve physical strength, Li Yi wouldn't tell him; the old Wu Sheng would have to explore that slowly on his own.

Because Li Yi had also explored it himself.

He drew inspiration from the locations where divine blood gathered in deities, planning to open 365 acupoints while becoming a Divine Blood Warrior, possessing a physique like a deity. This was a cultivation method unique to him.

But not everyone could comprehend 365 acupoints, and not everyone could become a Divine Blood Warrior.

Therefore, the path ahead remained arduous.

"Thank you for your guidance. This old man understands what to do next." Wu Wu Tianji struggled to stand up, then bowed solemnly to Li Yi with cupped hands.

This was both out of respect for Li Yi and out of gratitude.

Li Yi nodded slightly and accepted the bow: "Your body is damaged; you should go and recuperate properly now. In the future, once you become a Wu Shen, perhaps we will have the opportunity to discuss martial arts together again."

"Haha, this old man thinks that day won't come too late." Wu Wu Tianji said with a laugh.

Since he had found the direction, breaking through to become a Wu Shen was only a matter of time given his talent. He felt that coming to this Earth was truly the right choice; otherwise, he would still be trapped in a corner, never knowing the vastness of the world outside.

After this brief sparring session ended.

Very quickly, Sun Sun Boxiu, the Vice Dean, flew over and said: "Li Yi, Wu Wu Tianji, it's good that you are both fine. It's better to have fewer such sparring sessions in the future; it's too dangerous. A moment of carelessness and it's easy to lose one's life. You are both among the most important members of the Golden Academy; no matter which one of you is damaged, it would be a very bad thing."

"Moreover, Earth is currently in a troubled time. In many instances, we still need to rely on the two of you to stabilize the overall situation and deter powerful enemies."

He advised them earnestly, not wanting to see a similar situation happen again.

"Dean Sun, you are becoming more and more long-winded. When the Xuanxian Continent invaded Earth and came to the Golden Academy, they set up a fighting ring, and I don't know how many people were hurt; I even almost died in that ring. After experiencing that, you should understand that as cultivators, we should undergo tempering; otherwise, how can we face powerful enemies in the future?"

Li Yi said with a calm expression: "Of course, one must pay attention to moderation. Alright, let's not talk about this for now. Since you are here, I must ask you: have you considered the matter of cross-dimensional combat?"

"This matter is currently under discussion. Although it's a bit untimely to fight now, if you insist, Li Yi, most people will certainly agree." Sun Sun Boxiu said.

"What do you mean 'I insist'? It sounds as if I'm a war maniac. Do you think I like fighting and killing? I just don't want to be beaten to my doorstep one day, with my relatives and friends all eaten by a group of Great Demons."

Li Yi raised an eyebrow: "It seems some people are still not very willing. Don't they even understand the principle of being prepared for danger in times of peace? If anyone has an opinion, let them stand out and talk to me; I believe my fists can convince them."

Hearing this, Sun Sun Boxiu was stunned, and Zhao Zhao Yongshan, Xiao Xiao Jianguo, and the others not far away also revealed a helpless bitter smile at the corners of their mouths.

Even if they had an opinion, who would dare say it to your face?

That punch just now shattered the vacuum; whose head is so hard that they aren't even afraid of a vacuum-shattering punch?

"Don't say so much useless stuff. In three days, make a decision. Either I lead a cross-dimensional battle, or forget it, and everyone can go their own way to avoid wasting everyone's time." Li Yi said.

Three days?

Sun Sun Boxiu nodded slightly. It seemed that although Li Yi was aggressive, he still left them some time to prepare and discuss.

"Li Yi, if we are to engage in cross-dimensional combat, which world do you intend to start with? The Dark World, the Savage World? The Demon God Realm, or our old rival, the Xuanxian Continent... Besides these worlds, we have also mastered connection points to other worlds."

He didn't avoid the issue and asked this directly to his face.

This was both to let everyone hear it and be mentally prepared, and to make Li Yi firm in his resolve. After all, once mobilized, it would be a truly major event; if Li Yi were to change his mind again, it would be a headache.

"Start with the Demon God Realm." Li Yi said directly.

"Li Yi, the Demon God Realm is a major cultivation world with strong combat power. If we invade it comprehensively, many Demon Kings will certainly come together, and the difficulty will be very high. Why not choose the Dark World? Although the evil gods and ancient gods of that world are wicked, their combat power is not considered strong, and the Dark World also has some helpers."

Zhao Zhao Yongshan flew over at this moment, frowning; he was not very optimistic about that world.

"Demons love to eat people." Li Yi said with a hint of coldness.

Once these words were spoken, everyone fell silent.

This was indeed the best reason.

In the Golden Academy's database, there were images of Great Demons eating people—a single mouthful could swallow half a city of people; it was too horrific to look at.

(End of chapter)