Chapter 217 - 189: Lurking in the Shadows
Ever since he stepped into the fourth layer of Foundation Establishment, Chen Li’s strength had undergone a drastic change.
In particular, when his Phantom Skill underwent a qualitative transformation, he could control phantoms to cast spells, allowing various second-order spells that were relatively slow to cast, to find their application in battle.
With just two phantoms cooperating in combat, defensively he possessed a water barrier comparable to that of a second-grade second-order, while at a range he had the True Fire Skill comparable to an eighth-grade second-order. Combined with the "Basic Swordsmanship" refining his entire body and the Immortal Muscles Jade Bones Skill’s body strengthening, he was without weakness, whether in close-quarters or at a distance.
Even if he was up against a cultivator at the peak of Foundation Establishment, as long as he made thorough battle preparations, he had the power to fight.
But this was still somewhat risky.
For one, that most dangerous man with the square face had unclear strength, lacking intelligence. It was not clear what magic artifacts he possessed or his exact level of cultivation. Rash actions could be dangerous, especially if the opponent had charms or similar treasures.
Secondly, there were three people who had come this time, making a total of four including Lin Qing. At least one more person hadn’t shown up. All this required investigation to ensure there were no fish that slipped through the net. He had to be absolutely certain before he could strike like thunder.
Leave no loose ends!
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Waiting for this group to come out would clearly take some time. While waiting, Chen Li simply took the Evil-Slaying Sword out of his storage bag and began to practice his swordsmanship by the lake. Meanwhile, every so often, he would cast a Phantom Skill.
As soon as the phantom appeared, it would swiftly turn invisible, leave the courtyard quietly, and carefully monitor the neighboring residence.