The reason for this was, in the end, that his body was simply too weak.
Although the Heaven-Seizing Technique was powerful, the rules of this world and the limitations of a mortal vessel meant that even after plundering Narok's Vitality and Qi and Blood, the increase in power was limited.
The reason he'd been able to instantly snap the hemp ropes and kill the four militiamen was that Hu Qi had forcefully mobilized the Qi and Blood in his body for a short-term burst of power.
This action resulted in widespread sprains and muscle tears.
'Anyone else would have been completely incapacitated.'
Earlier, to project an image of strength, Hu Qi had only healed his external wounds. Significant injuries still remained within his body.
Fortunately, as time went on,
these wounds began to heal, and his capillaries started to mend.
Before long, a clamor arose from Gray Leaf Village in the distance.
Looking closely, he could see a group of people with torches, searching for something.
