Ch 119 - Ultimate Defence Vs Ultimate Agility
Lan Feng actually specialised in speed, with the Agility Physical Jewel.
Alas, as an Ultimate Defense specialist, Lin TianAo's worst enemy was a speed-type Heavenly Jewel Master.
Feeling the worried gazes of his companions, Zhou Weiqing said softly. "Don't worry. Just watch the match. Believe in the Leader. I am confident that he will still be able to snatch victory."
In the instant that Lan Feng released his Consolidated Equipment, Lin TianAo reacted. Retreating swiftly, he moved to place his back at the corner of a stage.
Without a doubt, he had made the best possible decision he could on seeing his opponent's Attributes.
Right at that moment, Lan Feng also took action again, though his body only seemed to waver slightly.
In the next instant, he closed the twenty-yard gap almost in the blink of an eye, the short sword in his hand flickering out like lightning.
Lan Feng's sword strike was not targeted at Lin TianAo, instead struck out at the ground on his feet. Lin TianAo was standing near the edge of the stage, and Lan Feng planned to destroy the ground and cause him to lose his balance.
A loud crash resounded as Lan Feng's short sword struck the ground but at that moment, his short sword was blocked.
Of course, it was not blocked by the bedrock, but by Lin TianAo's heavy shield.
As the dust settled, the audience could see that the bottom of the five-jeweled Assembly Shield Set had bitten savagely into the ground, blocking Lan Feng's attack perfectly.
Even though Lin TianAo had six jewels but the next part needed at least a Zong Stage Consolidating Equipment Master to create the next piece. And despite the Fei Li Empire having such an old master, Lin TianAo could not afford the price of it.
With an upward swing of his sword, Lan Feng brought it across the shield, causing a chain of sparks to fly out with the friction as his entire body seemed to become a cloud of smoke, as he lashed out in a sudden flurry of more than a hundred blows from all different possible angles.
Lin TianAo also displayed that he was truly worthy of his ultimate defense.
Facing such a flurry of crafty attacks from so many different angles, he did not panic.
He might not be as fast as his opponent, but his huge shield only needed to move the slightest bit in order to block his opponent's blows at the right time and place.
As both sides dueled in rapid motion, their Heavenly Energy was being expended at a considerable rate.
Suddenly, Lin TianAo was not able to contain himself any longer. As his shield shoved outwards abruptly, Lin TianAo made a motion as if he were about to charge forward.
His right foot slammed savagely onto the ground, causing a huge ringing sound as the entire stage reverberated with the shockwave, even causing Lan Feng to pause for a split second.
In that split second when Lan Feng was distracted, Lin TianAo seized the chance to strike, lashing out with his shield lightning quick. The shield split instantly into five, striking out from five different directions at Lan Feng, also blocking off any possible escape route.
A look of disdain flashed on Lin Feng's face as he smirked, thinking to himself that Lin TianAo had not been the first to give up.
A swirling green mist appeared from under his feet, immediately blocking off the reverberations from Lin TianAo's stomp, before expanding outwards, causing Lin TianAo's shields to stall momentarily.
In the next moment, Lan Feng moved like a bolt of light, as if he had merged with his sword, striking out at Lin TianAo. His speed was pushed to the maximum, making use of that moment he had created to slip past the shields.
He used Fetters of Wind on Lin TianAo. At the same time, the short sword in Lan Feng's hands had arrived at Lin TianAo's chest.
'I have won!'
That was the only thought in Lan Feng's mind at that point.
But Alas Lin TianAo was ready for him.
Abruptly, an almost invisible shield appeared between the two. It was Lin TianAo's, Illusory Shield!
Lin TianAo had secretly released this skill in between.
That was not the only thing, the thick, heavy rock armor encased Lin TianAo from top to bottom.
In a few moments, the situation changed again. And Lin TianAo actually succeeded in his defense strategy.
All of this had been part of Lin TianAo's calculations.
Holding Lan Feng's arm in place by the wrist, Lin TianAo totally ignored his own injuries, instead exerting his considerable strength and lifting Lan Feng up entirely. Lin TianAo then toppled backward, savagely smashing Lan Feng down to the ground off the stage.
*Thud*
Lan Feng landed on his feet, and in the next moment, he sprang back onto the stage. Just as he was about to continue, the judge's voice rang out.
"Stop. The fight is over."
Lan Feng's body froze, looking confusedly at the judge who had appeared in front of him. Angrily, he cried out. "I have not lost!"
The judge said expressionlessly. "According to the rules of the Tournament, anyone who drops off the stage loses. Fei Li Battle Team versus Dan Dun Battle Team, first fight, Fei Li Battle Team wins."
Lan Feng wanted to continue protesting, but a cold clear voice rang out from the Dan Dun Rest House. "Enough. Come back here Lan Feng, a loss is a loss. When he grabbed your arm earlier, he could have possibly killed you then if he had chosen to."
Even though Lan Feng did not want to accept the loss, and was not satisfied, he could not disobey his leader and got off the stage huffily.
As he did so, he gave Lin TianAo a furious glare.
Releasing the Stoneskin Armour, Lin TianAo's entire right shoulder was quickly soaked red with blood. Using his Heavenly Energy, he sealed the blood vessels around the area, suppressing the wound as he slowly walked down expressionlessly.
The moment Lin TianAo walked off the stage, Zhou Weiqing smiled lightly and muttered under his breath.
"He is worthy of being my follower!"
Lin TianAo walked into the Rest House and sat down immediately, but the look on his face was not relaxed at all. Looking at Zhou Weiqing, he said seriously. "They are truly very strong indeed."
Zhou Weiqing paused and asked. "Are you still able to fight in the top eight?"
Lin TianAo thought for a moment, then replied. "If I do not have to fight again today, five days of rest should be sufficient."
Zhou Weiqing silently nodded his head and stared at the opponent's Rest House.
At this moment, the judge called out. "Both sides, please send your second member onto the stage now."
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