598: Chapter 587: Who Are You Exactly!
598: Chapter 587: Who Are You Exactly!
Di Baitian had always thought his strength was rare in this world, and there were even fewer who could be his opponents.
But today, after encountering Ning Fan, Di Baitian realized that he had underestimated the people of the world.
With the first and second moves failing consecutively, he no longer dared to underestimate Ning Fan, not even a bit; this level of strength had actually started to frighten him.
Moreover, with such strength, he should not be someone unknown.
At this moment, Di Baitian was eager to know Ning Fan’s true identity.
“Who I am is something you’re not yet qualified to know.
Make your move quickly, you have eight moves left.”
Ning Fan watched Di Baitian with a smile, appearing effortlessly in control.
His seemingly casual smile was particularly irritating to Di Baitian.
Although he didn’t dare underestimate Ning Fan, knowing that his opponent’s strength was no less than his, and possibly even stronger, Di Baitian was not the type to easily lose heart.
Facing the strong, Di Baitian had a belief in his heart to compete with the heavens.
So, even if Ning Fan was stronger than him, it wasn’t entirely impossible to win!
With a serious expression, fighting intent filled Di Baitian’s eyes along with his wariness of Ning Fan.
Immediately after, he moved like a dragon in flight, attacking Ning Fan once more.
But the result was a great disappointment again.
After ten moves, he hadn’t even touched the hem of Ning Fan’s robe.
Now that the ten moves were over, it was Ning Fan’s turn to attack.
“The ten moves are up, it’s my turn now!”
A light flashed in Ning Fan’s eyes, and his aura suddenly changed, a pressure as heavy as Mount Tai bearing down, giving Di Baitian a sense of pressure he had never felt before.
This oppressive feeling, carrying the murderous aura of a sea of blood, made Di Baitian’s face change color.
Facing Ning Fan’s seemingly ordinary punch, he didn’t dare to be careless and immediately positioned himself to receive it.
With a bang, as Ning Fan’s punch landed on Di Baitian’s chest, the latter was sent flying into the wall.
Just a simple punch, and Ning Fan had defeated Di Baitian.
“Cough, cough, cough!”
Clutching his chest, Di Baitian’s face turned red.
The force of Ning Fan’s punch was tremendous, giving him the illusion that his internal organs had shifted.
It took several seconds before the dull pain in his chest began to slowly fade.
Just like that, defeated by Ning Fan in one move, Ouyang Feifei, who was watching the fight, could also see the huge gap in strength between the two.
Now that the victor was clear, Di Baitian had lost; he couldn’t possibly win against Ning Fan.
However, Di Baitian was not content.
Being defeated like this, how could he be reconciled?
The Di Baitian who vowed to stand shoulder to shoulder with the heavens could not easily give up because of this setback.
He looked at Ning Fan with dissatisfaction, raised his fists again, and charged forward.
Seeing that he still refused to give in, Ning Fan also felt admiration for Di Baitian’s indomitable spirit.
Because of this, Ning Fan became even more determined to subdue Di Baitian.
“Your strength is not bad, but you still lack a bit of maturity…”
Ning Fan raised his hand, and a surge of True Qi unexpectedly overflowed directly.
The iron chains at his feet, unmanipulated by anyone, flew up and then struck towards Di Baitian.
“Object-Manipulating Realm!!!”
Di Baitian, shocked, stopped in mid-step and couldn’t even think to defend himself.
As a result, the iron chain struck Di Baitian directly, sending him flying backwards.
With a splash, Di Baitian spat out a mouthful of sour water onto the ground as he struggled, the shock in his eyes lingering for a long time.
His gaze at Ning Fan was inhuman.
Meanwhile, Ning Fan maintained an inscrutable facade, but beneath his bangs, beads of sweat had already formed on his forehead.
Manipulating the iron chain was a risky move for Ning Fan.
Normally, he could only manipulate small objects, but in order to subdue Di Baitian and intimidate him, Ning Fan ultimately chose to use the iron chain on the ground.
It cost him a lot of energy and True Qi, but Ning Fan’s gamble paid off.
The effect was also very impressive.
Seeing Di Baitian’s surprised and speechless expression, he was probably scared by Ning Fan’s Object-Manipulating Realm strength.
“You’ve actually reached the Object-Manipulating Realm!!!”
Originally guessing that Ning Fan had at most the strength of the Peak of the True Qi Realm, Di Baitian was now utterly astonished.
Controlling objects with Qi, such an ability, is something only an ancient martial artist who has reached the Object-Manipulating Realm could achieve.
Di Baitian knew all too well how difficult it was for martial artists to advance in their realms.
After he stepped into the True Qi Realm, he had been stuck in the Intermediate Stage for nearly five years.
In comparison to him, look at Ning Fan, who was around the same age, yet already had the strength of the Object-Manipulating Realm.
The saying “nothing is more discouraging than comparing oneself to others” held true; having an extraordinary talent like Ning Fan standing before him, Di Baitian was simply dumbfounded.
“Yes, I’ve already reached the Object-Manipulating Realm, and you are still in the Intermediate Stage of the True Qi Realm, right?”
Ning Fan casually responded, openly acknowledging his Object-Manipulating Realm strength.
Ouyang Feifei, standing by, also covered her small mouth in shock.
Since returning from the Fang Guild, Ning Fan had actually broken through to the Object-Manipulating Realm, and she had only found out today.
Now looking into Ning Fan’s eyes, waves were stirring within her as well.
“Controlling objects with Qi, the legendary control of objects with Qi, is actually real!”
Considering the strength of the Object-Manipulating Realm, it’s no wonder the opponent seemed to be playing with him in battle.
Such strength was truly terrifying.
Thinking this, Di Baitian couldn’t help but mock himself internally.
Previously, he had looked down upon Ning Fan, but now he had been thoroughly humiliated.
Between realms, there was a gap as vast as the heavens; even the Peak of the True Qi Realm was incomparable to the Early Stage of the Object-Manipulating Realm, as they were entirely different concepts.
Di Baitian finally understood why Ning Fan had allowed him ten moves—it might have indeed been out of fear of accidentally killing him.
The strength of the Object-Manipulating Realm being used against someone in the Intermediate Stage of the True Qi Realm was simply unfair.
The strength that he once took pride in now became Di Baitian’s final fig leaf, and it had been completely lifted.
His expression changed repeatedly as he stared at Ning Fan.
Ning Fan’s arrogance was backed by his capacity, but now by comparison, Di Baitian’s arrogance seemed like a death wish!
With humiliation, Di Baitian bowed his head silently and just stood there, waiting for Ning Fan to decide his fate.
But Ning Fan wasn’t one to hold grudges.
Seeing that Di Baitian had finally lowered his proud head, he slowly approached him and sincerely said, “Follow me and you won’t regret it; your strength won’t stop here!”
With these words, a new light sparked in Di Baitian’s dim eyes.