My gorgeous wife Chapter 2240 - 2208: River of Blood in the Starry Sky (Part 1)

Take a shortcut!

This saying is quite intriguing.

This saying was heard by Li Chen from Suan Tian, and Li Chen subsequently told Ning Wangyang and others.

The True Realm is merely a shortcut, although it seems wonderful, once you embark on this path, it will only become more difficult in the future.

In the Holy Realm, there are many existences of the True Realm, but even there, a Palm Realm is considered a rare strong warrior.

Without mentioning the Holy Realm, even in the Starry Universe, there are many True Realms active. But why do the people of the Era-Ancient Civilization turn a blind eye to them?

Indeed, it’s because they are taking a shortcut.

Initially, this shortcut seems easy to walk, but as one reaches the later stage of the True Realm, cultivation becomes increasingly difficult, even to the point of being unable to ever break through to the Palm Realm.

Many people have despaired at the Palm Realm; that’s why they chose to break through to the True Realm. Yet in the end, their cultivation stops there for their entire lives. More people think it’s a shortcut to the Palm Realm, coveting the seemingly more powerful strength of the True Realm compared to the Palm Realm, which is why they choose to enter the True Realm.

However, the true top-tier experts of the Starry Universe always step directly from the Soul Realm to the Palm Realm.

Especially during the Seven Realms Era, the concept of the True Realm simply did not exist.

For instance, Suan Tian, during the Late Ancient Era, directly stepped from the Soul Realm into the Palm Realm.

Although his combat power in the Palm Realm was absolutely weak, he could easily annihilate a True Realm in the flick of a finger.

This is the fundamental difference.

Similarly, this is the main reason why Li Chen held back for so many years, refusing to take that step he could easily take at any time.

Moreover, looking at Li Chen’s current strength, even most True Realms are just a joke in front of him, so why should he take a long route when there’s a shortcut?

Over the centuries, Ning Wangyang has been continually accumulating, following Li Chen’s advice, not attempting to break through to the True Realm, while the people around Li Chen, under his guidance, solidly build their foundation step by step, completely unconcerned with advancements in cultivation.

Even in this Banquet Era, where countless newcomers have already surpassed them, under Li Chen’s advice, they remain entirely unhurried.

What does a high level of cultivation matter?

The Ninth Order Soul Realm flaunting its power in Tianyu City was also beaten to a pulp by the Netherworld, who was still slowly progressing at the peak of the Eighth Rank.

Of course, this cannot be entirely attributed to Suan Tian. Li Chen himself also noticed the flaws in the True Realm.

Especially the World Seed concept; although stronger than the Domain Realm, it looks more like a malformed cosmic prototype compared to the Blood Clan youth Cain, whom Li Chen once briefly encountered. It was entirely not on the same level.

Cain’s ability showed Li Chen what world-creating with a wave of the hand meant.

Although it’s just a small, insignificant world as a battlefield for the two, it is far more powerful than a so-called World Seed.

Therefore, Ning Wangyang didn’t care much about this unexpectedly appearing True Realm.

True Realm? It’s not like he hasn’t dealt with them before.

Even Li Chen was unaware that in recent centuries, Ning Wangyang secretly ventured deep into the universe and found some True Realms that had once challenged Li Chen, challenging them one by one again!

"Come on, let me see what methods your True Realm has." Ning Wangyang unsheathed his longsword, looking coldly at the True Realm in the sky.

Li Chen glanced at Behemoth and his companion: "I have no objections."

Behemoth frowned and looked at the pale man beside him, finally nodding: "Hawke, is there no problem?"

The pale man, referred to as Hawke, nodded and gave Ning Wangyang a sinister glance: "I may not face the Red Dust Heavenly Sovereign, but a boastful lackey, I’m still able to handle."

"Good." Behemoth nodded: "Go ahead."

Hawke bowed and, with Ning Wangyang, flew out of the area, soaring toward the vast sky, clearly intending to duel in the air.

At this point, Li Chen subtly turned his head, looking at Bruce, who was not far behind him: "A word of advice, if you don’t want to die, retreat a little further."

Li Chen didn’t mention the consequences, but Bruce, hiding secretly nearby, felt a chill in his heart.

He finally realized that this might be a Palm Realm level battle!

He is just a small Seventh Rank Abyssal Lord; even a slight aftermath could potentially take his life!

Behemoth didn’t suddenly intervene or interrupt Li Chen but casually smiled: "Have you made your final arrangements?"

"I was about to ask you the same question." Li Chen grinned.

In the next moment, both vanished simultaneously.

They did not disappear, but rather both entered a spatial rift simultaneously.

This is an unspoken understanding.

With their current strength, if they weren’t in the Starry Sky, they could only go to a spatial rift to fight; otherwise, not just the surrounding ground, even the entire space might be collapsed by them.

In an instant, Behemoth and Li Chen, who had entered the spatial rift simultaneously, engaged in a fierce battle.

No more words are needed, as both know the other is a sworn enemy. If you don’t kill the other, then you’re the one who’ll die.

"Sky-Extinguishing Air Combat Technique!"

Behemoth adjusted his body to a normal size, not revealing his true form but instead engaged in a fierce battle with Li Chen in this human-sized form.

At this realm, body size no longer matters; the most suitable state is the most powerful state.

Sky-Extinguishing Air Combat Technique, a combat technique Behemoth developed after acquiring numerous Mortal Martial Arts Secret Techniques. Though not as powerful as some Divine Skills in terms of might, this combat technique excels in close combat. Once stuck, you’ll be thoroughly entangled, passively bearing the seemingly endless assault of fists and kicks.

Even Li Chen, when this combat technique was deployed, could only focus on defense.

While defending, Li Chen began seriously searching for Behemoth’s vulnerabilities.

"Crack!"

"Rip!"

From Li Chen’s body, sounds of bones snapping and muscles tearing occasionally emanated, but Li Chen ignored them entirely, focusing on defense and continuously observing Behemoth.

"Boom!!"

Behemoth raised his hand, forming a claw, and struck toward Li Chen, nearly seizing the chance to tear off one of Li Chen’s arms!

"Indeed, quite strong," Li Chen sighed inwardly and frowned slightly: "But always defending isn’t a solution."

Glancing at his blood-covered body, Li Chen decisively cut off his sense of pain.

"I must find a way to break his combat technique; otherwise, I can’t even use my hands and feet." With this thought, Li Chen’s eyes suddenly lit up.