Chapter 42: Cultivation Gap
As the fight began, Li Lang’s opponent Pei Fong simply stood there with a smirk.
“Come now, Junior. Attack me, I won’t move. Or do you not dare?”
Instead of falling for the provocation, Li Lang slowly circled around him. His experience fighting Qi beasts told him charging straight in when he didn’t have the upper hand in speed usually meant he would open himself up to counterattacks.
Pei Fong was a cultivator in the fifth stage of Energy Gathering, which meant anyone could tell he was superior to Li Lang in every aspect.
However, the more knowledgeable cultivators wouldn’t dare to write off the match yet. People in the Energy Gathering realm were still considered mortals who had yet to really reach the starting line of cultivation.
They had good reason to say that, as Energy Gatherers still shared many similarities with normal humans. They were only physically stronger, and while they could employ some tricks with Qi, they weren’t that powerful.
The higher the cultivation realm, the greater the gulf between minor stages. Energy Gatherers were simply too vulnerable regardless of stage. It was because of this that many experts knew the fight could go either way.
“What’s wrong, Junior? I promise I will properly take your first attack. If you don’t come soon, then I might—”
It was at this moment, while Pei Fong shouted out words of provocation, that Li Lang decided to act.
Li Lang had developed a devious plan as soon as he witnessed his opponent’s confident demeanor. It sealed the deal when Pei Fong offered to take his first attack.
He charged in as fast as he could and prepared to throw out a punch. However, when he entered within range to unleash his attack, he sidestepped away.
Pei Fong smirked at the pathetic attempt at a feint. He simply reoriented himself to be facing Li Lang at all times. When he saw Li Lang about to unleash another punch at him, he quickly concentrated his Qi there to receive the blow, following wherever his fist may go.