For Li Yi, it’s an ordinary day. As usual, after eating and drinking his fill, he lay down in his bedroom, and just like that, the day passed. This feeling was simply too good, because without doing anything, his body underwent another step of transformation. If he continues , it won’t take a few months before not only his acupoints are filled, and his Divine Blood thickened, but even he might enter the Chao Yuan Realm, because after his body transformed, he clearly felt that the speed at which he absorbs nature’s spiritual energy has accelerated. This indicates that Li Yi’s cultivation aptitude has also improved. He collects and compresses the Dharma Seal, exercising the Heaven and Earth Qi Collection Technique. The spiritual energy in this Barbaric World is extremely plentiful and unpolluted. Cultivation here is like cultivating in the energy field of a Miracle. With endless spiritual energy rolling in, the mana within his acupoints gradually starts to overflow. He thought he could pass this transformation period safely, eating, sleeping, and cultivating day by day. While Li Yi was cultivating, a spiritual warning arose, seeming to alert him that a danger was approaching. Li Yi abruptly opened his eyes, and his gaze flickered with Divine Light, suddenly illuminating the originally dim bedroom, as silver arcs of electricity unknowingly danced around due to his body’s instinctual alertness. "Danger? How could it be... Besides knowing Merchant Master Xiu Xiang and Nanshan Bo in Beihuai City, I don’t know anyone else, nor have I provoked any foreign enemies. Why is danger approaching?" He was extremely puzzled. If he were cultivating on Earth, he could understand a spiritual warning, considering he had many enemies there, and perhaps someone had targeted him. But in the Barbaric World, Li Yi had no enemies. Perhaps not entirely without enemies; the people near Shoushan Village near the valley where Divine were buried had a grudge against him. However, Shoushan Village had already been obliterated by disaster, even if there were enemies, they’re likely dead. "If it’s not my enemies, then there’s only one possibility, that it’s Merchant Master Xiu Xiang’s enemies." Li Yi then realized this, after all, as a Merchant Master, living in Beihuai City for so many years, having a few enemies is also realistic. However, while he was thinking, the danger intensified again. A purple Divine Light came casting in from outside, straight toward Li Yi. "You really intend to attack me." Li Yi reacted quickly and instantly rushed out of the house to avoid the purple Divine Light. The place where he had just been exploded with a huge sound, the ground shook, houses shattered, and ferocious cracks spread from the ruins to all directions, each crack deep and endless. This strike, albeit not extensive in destruction, carried an unusual power; if inadvertently hit, he might not die but would be seriously injured. "What a fellow, really intends to take me out." Li Yi’s gaze shifted slightly. He performed Cloud Riding, standing in mid-air, then looked toward the direction where the attack came from. The person who attacked him didn’t even attempt to hide, just standing there straight. It was a nearly three-meter-tall, burly man, his muscles bulging like refined iron, under the starlight subtly reflecting a metallic luster, while purple patterns emerged all over his body. These patterns shimmered with light, exhibiting an extraordinary aura, ancient and noble, domineering and powerful, inspiring awe. "A warrior from the Barbaric World?" Li Yi’s eyes narrowed slightly. Undoubtedly, the assailant is an authentic Barbaric World warrior; the fierce, wild aura is something people from other worlds cannot mimic, and those purple marks, like Dao traces interwoven on a Great Demon from the Demon God Realm. Representing a deep bloodline power. Could that be... Divine Blood? Immediately, this speculation popped into Li Yi’s mind. In this world, Divine Blood Warriors exist, as do many descendants of the Divine. These people are naturally powerful, need not cultivate, only growing strong by eating and drinking, and the Divine Bloodline allows them to become formidable. It’s even more comfortable than being a Genetic Warrior. Genetic Warriors need to inject Genetic Potions, while Divine Blood Warriors possess innate strength from the womb. Only in a resource-rich Barbaric World can Divine Blood Warriors exist. "Who are you, and why attack me late at night?" Li Yi suddenly shouted, murderous intent swirling, True Dragon coiling around his body, a fierce tiger beneath his feet soared into the air, showcasing the Dragon and Tiger Power. Though he didn’t know why he was attacked, since the opponent chose to strike, he wouldn’t sit and wait. "My name is Dong Chong, a Divine Blood Warrior, commissioned by Merchant Lord Liehou, to come and oppress you tonight." This nearly three-meter-tall man’s voice echoed like a muffled drum. He strode forward, his eyes fixed steadfastly on Li Yi in midair. On hearing this, Li Yi’s gaze immediately shifted, glancing toward another direction. Behind the Divine Blood Warrior named Dong Chong was a similar residence. In the courtyard of that residence stood a middle-aged man, who looked similar to Xiu Xiang and was also a Merchant Master of Beihuai City. It seemed the relationship between this Merchant Master and Xiu Xiang was not good. He had kept an eye on me ever since I stayed in Xiu Xiang’s home these days. Realizing this, Li Yi sneered coldly: "I am Da Yi, a guest of Merchant Lord Xiu Xiang. You dare to attack today; be careful not to lose your life here. I’m not easily bullied. Even if you are also a Divine Blood Warrior, killing you is not difficult for me." He has the Treasure Moon Bow and the Black Gold Arrow, requiring only one arrow to take the Divine Blood Warrior’s life. "Da Yi, you have strength; feel free to kill me." The Divine Blood Warrior named Dong Chong looked resolute and unfazed, radiating strong confidence. Apparently, he didn’t think Li Yi could defeat him nor believed Li Yi had the ability to kill him. "Very good. In that case, what are we waiting for? Make a move. I’ll give you a chance to strike." Li Yi didn’t immediately reveal his trump card; he wanted to spar with this Divine Blood Warrior named Dong Chong to see how powerful the Divine Blood Warriors truly were. Upon hearing Li Yi, Dong Chong grinned, and intense battle energy erupted from his body. Truthfully, apart from being entrusted by Merchant Lord Liehou, he personally wanted to fight Li Yi, the Divine Blood Warrior. By engaging different Divine Blood Warriors, he could accumulate combat experience and become stronger. The tense standoff between the two was soon noticed by the other guests and servants of Merchant Lord Xiu Xiang’s family. "It’s the Divine Blood Warrior from Merchant Lord Liehou’s family. He’s targeting Da Yi and plans to fight tonight. This is not a good thing." "Has the lord not returned yet? This is not something our servants can handle." "Damn Liehou, bullying our honored guest while the lord is away; he’s humiliating us. Let’s take up arms and confront that Merchant Lord!" Seeing this, some guards, flushed with anger, drew their blades and gripped axes, prepared to fight Liehou to the death. The issue wasn’t just against Li Yi; it was a humiliation to them and a disregard for their own lord. "Indeed, bullying our lord merits the annihilation of their entire family." Some strong guests shouted and joined the guards to confront Liehou. "Calm down for now; this is a battle between Divine Blood Warriors. Let Da Yi and the opponent decide victory first. If he wins, we will seize the opportunity to eliminate Liehou’s family. If he loses, we will protect the honored guest’s life until the lord returns," advised the elderly servant who previously delivered food to Li Yi. He urged both guards and guests to remain calm. The old servant prioritized Da Yi’s safety over revenge. The honored guest’s life was more important than anything; failing to protect him due to a moment of revenge would be the true disgrace. The guards and guests immediately calmed down significantly. They realized indeed the honored guest’s protection should come first. However, amidst their brief discussion. A thunderous roar shattered the night’s silence again. The Divine Blood Warrior Dong Chong acted. With a powerful push of his feet, his entire body shot out like an arrow, remarkably fast, even without using any Spells or Tao Skills. The air tore apart, creating a series of sonic booms, while the ground beneath his feet sank uniformly, covered in cracks. Imagining the terrifying force erupting from his steel-like body was easy. Almost instantaneously, Dong Chong came before Li Yi. A fierce punch came crashing down, intertwined with purple light. Briefly, Li Yi seemed to see a Divine figure wielding a fist, threatening to destroy the earth and shatter the stars. "Afraid of you?" Li Yi’s eyes slightly opened. His Mana appeared, wrapped in Dragon and Tiger Power, as he countered with a punch infused with silvery thunder. What appeared to be a simple punch actually harnessed the body’s full power. Muscles and bones twisted into a single force. The True Dragon roared, and the fierce tiger howled; under the release of Divine Power, the entire sky was illuminated. The two collided with their fists. Divine Blood meeting Divine Blood. The warrior from the Barbaric World versus Li Yi, the Evolver adept in multiple techniques, began their confrontation. This strike was devoid of skill, purely a contest of strength and physique. If your physique weren’t strong enough, this punch would crush your arm, crack your body. At this moment, the Divine Blood Warrior Dong Chong’s face subtly changed. He sensed the terrifying, no, precisely controlled, strength of the man named Da Yi. That strength seemed to gather into an unyielding spear, aiming to pierce his fist and tear open his body. Suddenly, he even felt he might lose.
