Chapter 1013: Chapter 969: Misfortune May Bring Blessing

Zhang Zhongjing was completely unaware of the dark expression on Sunx Ce’s face outside the wall upon hearing these words. He just sighed with great melancholy and prepared to leave, as he still had many more to save. As for Zhou Tai, he would study him at another time, anyway, Zhang Zhongjing had already confirmed that Zhou’s body was as resilient as steel, so he left him unattended.

“Bofu, what’s wrong?” Zhou Yu asked as he looked at Sunx Ce, who had suddenly stopped.

“Youping!” Sunx Ce punched the wall, directly smashing through it, and then walked into Zhou Tai’s inner courtyard while Zhang Zhongjing was startled.

“Dr. Zhang, how exactly is Youping?” Sunx Ce stared at Zhang Zhongjing with blazing eyes, angrily shouting.

“…” Zhang Zhongjing hesitated a little, knowing Zhou Tai’s importance to Sunx Ce. If he spoke casually, it might turn out very badly.

“Tell the truth!” Sunx Ce roared in anger, reaching to grab Zhang Zhongjing’s lapel, but Zhou Yu stopped him. Zhou Yu’s face was also cold, but at least he remained rational, knowing Zhang Zhongjing was extremely important to them.

“General Zhou’s body has no problems at all; it’s even healthier than before.” Zhang Zhongjing slowly said, causing Sunx Ce’s expression to soften significantly.

Seeing Sunx Ce’s expression ease, Zhou Yu held Sunx Ce still, and Zhang Zhongjing quickly spoke all the facts like a machine gun.

“But General Zhou Youping’s injury is not physical but spiritual. His spirit is completely depleted. If not for Gongjin’s zither sound inciting his desire to survive, he would have already died. The current issue is his lack of spirit, and for all physicians worldwide, the spirit is a forbidden area.” Zhang Zhongjing spoke very quickly, then turned around and ran, fearing Sunx Ce’s anger.

After hearing Zhang Zhongjing’s diagnosis, Sunx Ce’s face turned ashen, and he stood there dazed, not even reacting as Zhang Zhongjing ran away. Though Zhou Tai wasn’t dead, he was as good as dead.

“Bofu, do not despair. Dr. Zhang’s judgment is not final. Youping is a blessed man who will have heaven’s help, and besides, if Dr. Zhang cannot save him, it doesn’t mean others can’t.” Zhou Yu had already formed his own judgment but did his best to comfort Sunx Ce.

“I know, besides Zhang Zhongjing, there’s still Divine Doctor Hua, right?” Sunx Ce managed a difficult smile, but in his heart, he had already made his judgment. The spirit, after all, was the forbidden zone for all physicians.

“Yes, there is also Divine Doctor Hua,” Zhou Yu said quietly. He was already prepared to accompany Sunx Ce to Mount Tai, regardless of the danger or not. With only so few people, it would be hard for anyone to stop them from leaving.

On the other side, Ma Chao began to work hard to familiarize himself with the new power he had gained. He was not someone who would complain about the heavens.

Although he lost more than half of his Inner Qi, since he dared to challenge Lyu Bu, he must be prepared for serious injury or even death.

And now, having lost more than half of his Inner Qi, what couldn’t be accepted? Comparatively, it wasn’t too heavy of a loss.

“Bang~” With a slight sound, a wisp of Lightning Glow burst from Ma Chao’s hand and directly shattered the teacup into powder.

“Such formidable power,” a trace of bewilderment flashed in Ma Chao’s eyes. His previous Inner Qi destructiveness was never this exaggerated. Just a tiny wisp of Inner Qi had pulverized the teacup.

“Seems like it wasn’t without benefit. Fortune and misfortune depend on each other, hahaha!” Ma Chao laughed heartily and immediately immersed himself in mastering the new power. With such immense power, this was exactly the strength he needed most!

Thus, during the month he spent recovering, Ma Chao continuously familiarized himself with his power, eventually fully mastering lightning.

“Buzz!” Ma Chao instantly appeared a hundred meters away, with a trace of pride appearing on his face.

This was not Ma Chao’s limit. Using lightning’s stimulation, he could go faster, and his reaction speed, already at the Ultimate Inner Qi Manifestation level, had increased. His overall strength even surpassed his state when desperately fighting Lyu Bu; only now, Ma Chao had lost his ability for prolonged combat.

It wasn’t that he couldn’t fight continuously but couldn’t battle peak masters for extended periods. If Ma Chao now faced Lyu Bu, who hadn’t gone all out before, his strength in the first thirty moves could even match Lyu Bu’s, but after that level of burst, Ma Chao would be on par with Hua Xiong…

In these circumstances, whether Ma Chao’s strength had increased or decreased was hard to say. The powerful force by the lightning granted Ma Chao tremendous explosive power but drastically weakened his sustained combat ability. Whether it was good or bad, a fight was required to know.

Learning the real situation about Zhou Tai, Sunx Ce wore a dark face for quite a long time, visiting Zhou Tai regularly. Each time he saw Zhou’s still strong body lying there, with no sign of awakening.

Sunx Ce even resorted to violent methods to thoroughly check Zhou Tai’s body, finding no issues at all, and even experiencing a significant improvement in physical quality, but awakening was still distant.

Even so, Sunx Ce still visited regularly, hoping for a miracle to occur. In reality, unless a miracle happened, Zhou Tai might never wake up in his lifetime. Though already an Ultimate Master of Inner Qi Manifestation, unable to wake meant remaining like that forever.

“Sun Bofu, let’s fight! I have recovered!” Just as Sunx Ce quietly watched Zhou Tai, Ma Chao’s loud shout resounded throughout the courtyard. Ma Chao had delayed long enough and needed to prove he was still the strongest of his age group.

“So much time has passed, yet Youping, you still haven’t awakened. Indeed, it was my weakness that required you to fight so desperately.” Sunx Ce silently watched the still resolute face of Zhou Tai, even in endless slumber, and slowly said, “I will become stronger and never need anyone’s protection again.”

After speaking, Sunx Ce strode swiftly towards the door. Ma Chao wanted to fight him, and he equally wished to battle Ma Chao!

After fully understanding Zhou Tai’s condition, Sunx Ce had been holding in rage for too long, having wanted to find someone to fight fiercely. There just wasn’t a suitable opponent, and while Ma Chao was mastering the roots of his new power, Sunx Ce had no good opponent to unleash his fury on.

“Follow me,” Sunx Ce said, taking up his spear, shouting loudly, and instantly transforming into a Golden Light flying towards the Eastern direction. His battle with Ma Chao could only occur in an open space, and Sunx Ce didn’t have a matchless steed like Lifeisha; an aerial battle was the most suitable combat style for both of them. (To be continued. If you enjoyed this work, you’re welcome to recommend it at Qidian (wuxiaworld.site). Your support is my greatest motivation. Mobile users, please visit m.wuxiaworld.site to read.)