Mythical Three Kingdoms

"These fools truly overestimate themselves!" Zhang Fei flickered and appeared right in front of the immortals he had flung away, then executed a sweeping-through-thousands-of-troops technique, slicing those immortals right in half.

Through consecutive exchanges, Zhang Fei had long noticed that this group possessed terrifying levels of vitality. Some individuals, even after receiving fatal attacks, could reappear simply by transforming into a wisp of white smoke.

However, no matter how formidable their survival abilities were, to Zhang Fei, they were nothing but a joke. No matter how bizarre their appearances were, Zhang Fei felt zero fear.

If he couldn't kill them in one blow, then he'd just deliver one additional strike. And if they remained alive, he'd obliterate them completely. In this world, nothing is unkillable—only unbeatable enemies exist. Take Lyu Bu, for example—a point Zhang Fei firmly believed.

"Hmph, only one left," Zhang Fei muttered to himself while staring up at the sky.

The previously empty sky was forcefully pushed aside by the evil Qi emanating from Zhang Fei's piercing gaze, squeezing out a black-robed Daoist from the void. Zhang Fei had already mastered the control of his evil Qi.

"As expected of Zhang Yide." The black-robed Daoist, forced into appearance by Zhang Fei, wasn't overly startled but merely stared calmly at him.

"Who are you?" Zhang Fei asked warily while sizing up his opponent. He could already feel an oppressive aura subtly radiating from the Daoist; it was clear this individual wasn't weaker than him.

"Who I am is of no concern to you." The Daoist casually waved his hand, and the previously slain Daoists instantly transformed into smoke clouds, returning to the black-robed Daoist's body—a sight that made Zhang Fei extremely cautious.

"Zhang Yide scared? Is that possible?" The Daoist said with a smile.

"Scared?" Zhang Fei sneered coldly. With a thunderous roar, he dashed straight at his opponent like a lightning bolt.

Launching a fierce punch imbued with an overwhelming force, Zhang Fei's strike compressed the air into a funnel-like shape visible to the naked eye. At the center of this vortex was Zhang Fei's clearly defined fist mark.

"Boom!" The Daoist lazily waved his sleeve, easily deflecting Zhang Fei's powerful punch. The fist mark impacted the surface of a nearby lake, causing the entire area to sag deeply before erupting in a violent explosion.

"Let's see just how ruthless you are!" Zhang Fei laughed heartily, charging toward the Daoist again. Both fists swung relentlessly at his opponent's abdomen and chest. With such a brazenness in provocation, Zhang Fei wasn't one to hold back. Whether right or wrong, he would strike first!

More importantly, Zhang Fei was well aware that his opponent was definitely not a good person. Killing them would be an act of serving justice!

The black-robed Daoist shifted his body sideways, skillfully avoiding Zhang Fei's assault. Then, with an ethereal movement, he reappeared dozens of meters away. The moment he deflected Zhang Fei's punch, he already realized that Zhang Fei's brute strength was not something he could withstand directly.

"Hahaha, let me see how strong you really are!" Zhang Fei stomped hard in mid-air, bypassing the Inner Qi Manifestation technique for flight. Instead, he shattered his Inner Qi with a single step to unleash terrifying speed, instantly closing in on the Daoist's position.

Delivering a heavy kick squarely to the Daoist's waist, the impact resounded with a sharp "crack." The Daoist's body unnaturally folded into a straight line. Zhang Fei vanished again, reappearing behind the Daoist, where he unleashed an even more forceful punch. Instantly, the black-robed Daoist exploded into a cloud of blood mist.

"Trash!" Zhang Fei sneered and glanced at the scattered remains on the ground. After wiping his feet twice, he strode away in large steps.

This was Zhang Fei, who had returned to Xuzhou after another defeat at the hands of Lyu Bu. Through prolonged advanced cultivation, he devised techniques specifically to counter Lyu Bu's moves—even if Lyu Bu himself hadn't yet experienced them.

As long as someone remained human, they were bound by physical limits. Zhang Fei meticulously strengthened every single muscle, even performing enhancements at a microscopic level.

While, fundamentally, Zhang Fei's physical form was still comparable to a regular Inner Qi Manifestation military general, activating his secret technique allowed every muscle in his body to instinctively enter a defensive state.

In essence, at this moment, Zhang Fei's capacity to withstand damage far exceeded human limitations.

Of course, such reinforcement came with significant Inner Qi costs. Still, it was undeniable that when Zhang Fei activated this technique, he gained strength and resilience akin to Dian Wei injected with Inner Qi Manifestation. His explosively enhanced physical qualities combined with Inner Qi allowed him to battle even King Xiang head-on.

This was precisely why Zhang Fei chose to provoke his opponent after realizing that they seemed even stronger than himself. Whether it was their invincible cloning abilities or the sheer pressure of their main body, all told Zhang Fei one thing: if he couldn't win quickly, he'd face serious trouble.

Thus, during his leap, Zhang Fei immediately enveloped every muscle in his body with Inner Qi and triggered the secret technique he'd refined for boosting his strength.

Without waiting for his opponent to react, Zhang Fei unleashed his full battle potential. Combining strength beyond imagination, speed nearly at Dian Wei's level during berserk combat, and Inner Qi Manifestation, he smashed through his foe with two swift punches.

[Sure enough, simply wrapping Inner Qi around muscle and bone isn't enough to unleash all my strength without causing harm to myself.]

Zhang Fei clenched the arm he had used to pulverize his opponent. Many muscles were torn in the process. While these injuries meant little for someone with Inner Qi Manifestation—they could heal quickly—such complications implied that he couldn't sustain this power for extended periods.

[After all, unlike Dian Wei, who infuses Inner Qi directly into every part of his body for fundamental physical enhancement, my temporary reinforcement method has significant limitations. Even though it allows momentary bursts of strength capable of overpowering anyone during that period, it's less suitable for dealing with truly formidable opponents...]

Zhang Fei pondered silently. He had earned a reputation for combining brute force with meticulous calculation. In his view, the Daoist he'd recently fought—annihilated with a single punch—didn't qualify as a true expert. While their power rivaled his, their lack of combat experience and awareness rendered them ineffective. Against a regular adversary, they might fare decently; however, in one-on-one combat against someone of his caliber, they wouldn't stand a chance.

[Sigh, improvements take time. But if I were to emulate Dian Wei's permanent body enhancement method, Inner Qi may not suffice to fulfill the requirements. My technique barely reaches that threshold, let alone exceeds it. If I had Dian Wei's body strength alongside my Inner Qi, opponents like that would be obliterated by a single punch from miles away.]

Having witnessed Dian Wei's body's resilience firsthand, Zhang Fei deeply envied those nearly rock-like muscles. And that was before factoring in Inner Qi infusion! With such combined might, there would be no rivals under heaven.

Because of this, Zhang Fei had come to understand the terrifying strength of King Xiang in ancient times—raw power that reigns supreme. Even with just ten percent of his capabilities due to his Heart Spirit's limitations, Xiang Wang could effortlessly dominate the world as a superior military general.

[What if I only enhance my two arms temporarily?] As Zhang Fei contemplated Dian Wei's training methods, a peculiar thought suddenly surfaced in his mind. Who said physical enhancement required comprehensive development…? (To be continued. If you enjoy this work, please visit Qidian.com to vote with recommendations and monthly tickets. Your support is my greatest motivation. Mobile users, please visit m.Qidian.com for reading.)