By IMERPUS RELUR
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A Core disciple was waiting outside.
Tall. Confident. Qi burned in sharp lines around his frame.
"You're the one killing Foundation ranks?" the disciple asked.
Liang Chen said nothing.
The wind shifted. His blade struck out.
> [Combat Initiated – Core Formation Level 1]
[Warning: Realm Gap Detected]
Bronze Flesh activated. Earth-tier blade swung with Flame Arc Slash.
The Core disciple staggered—his robe tore, flesh burned.
Another strike.
> [Critical Hit – Core Cracked]
He stepped back.
> [Enemy Retreated – Severely Wounded]
[Loot: None]
[Stones: Unchanged]
> "Not ready yet," Liang Chen muttered. "System. Upgrade weapon."
> [Earth → Heaven Tier – Denied: Requires 100 Stones]
> "Upgrade cultivation."
> [Foundation Level 4 → 5 – Denied: Needs 10 Stones]
He turned west.