novelhk Chapter 238 Crushing Defeat and Hope
Chapter 238 Crushing Defeat and Hope
Chapter 238 Crushing Defeat and Hope (Part 5)
"Captain, isn't that Jing Peng from the Sun and Moon team? Why haven't they sent out Xiao Hongchen or Meng Hongchen even though we've already sent out Da Huabi?" Cao Jinxuan asked cautiously.
"They're wearing us down. Really, their goal is never the individual elimination rounds, but the team matches later on," Ning Tian said, looking at the two players on the field.
Wu Feng looked at Wang Qiu'er and asked, "Why didn't you send me to the field? If Dai Huabin gets injured or is too exhausted, wouldn't we be unable to rely on the powerful Netherworld White Tiger in team battles?"
"You think you're stronger than Dai Huabin?" Wang Qiu'er asked Wu Feng calmly.
Wu Feng was taken aback and silently swallowed the words he was about to say.
"Do you think you can take on all nine of you by yourself like Su Yu did? Or can you do what Su Yu did back then, commanding the Shrek Seven Devils in the inner courtyard to suppress the seven of us, even preventing Dai Huabin and Zhu Lu from using their Netherworld White Tigers?"
Wang Qiu'er had no intention of giving Wu Feng a kind look. Ever since defeating the Tang Clan, the team members had become too arrogant.
She knew very well how strong the captain of the Sun Moon Team was. She had fought Huo Yuhao before, and Huo Yuhao could fight her to a draw when he was at full power, but he couldn't fight her for long.
However, the Tang Sect team once told him that Luo Yu defeated Huo Yuhao in a head-on battle!
Knowing this information, she decided to send Dai Huabin out of the junior ranks as soon as possible during the individual elimination rounds, aiming to win four out of the seven matches.
In the team battles that follow, we can only leave it to fate. The best outcome would be for her to completely suppress Luo Yu and the other main team member with Ning Tian's support. Only in this way can their Netherworld White Tiger, Lan Susu, and Lan Luoluo's martial soul combination skill gain the greatest advantage.
"Both sides, state your names," the referee said slowly.
The soul power fluctuations of the two sides were extremely similar. As a member of the Sun Moon Empire, the referee was also looking forward to this duel, but he would not show favoritism to either side.
"Shrek Academy, Dai Huabin!" Dai Huabin slowly uttered these words, especially emphasizing the words "Shrek Academy," as if to tell the other side, "We were able to defeat you five years ago, and we can defeat you again today!"
Jing Peng looked at Dai Huabin indifferently, a hint of killing intent flashing in his eyes, and said, "Jing Peng, Sun Moon Royal Soul Guidance Academy."
Under the referee's guidance, both sides began to walk to opposite sides of the playing platform.
Looking at the two people on the competition stage, Xiao Hongchen felt a strange sense of familiarity.
Jing Peng, now clad in heavy armor, was like Mi Jia five years ago. Dai Huabin, the proud blond youth on the field today, was like Dai Yueheng five years ago…
"What a fateful showdown! Their match will be very interesting. If Senior Mika were here, I think he would be happy to see this. Five years later, Jingpeng and Dai Huabin, what a coincidence," Xiao Hongchen said with a slight smile.
Meng Hongchen looked at Xiao Hongchen and asked, "Brother, do you think Jingpeng can win?"
"I don't know. You'll have to ask Luo Yu about that. He knows Jing Peng's strength better than we do. Just watch the match..."
On the competition stage, Dai Huabin did not hesitate and immediately activated his Martial Soul. With the Martial Soul possessing him, Dai Huabin's body underwent a noticeable beast-like transformation.
Beneath Jing Peng's feet, the rings of spirit finally lit up.
Two yellow, two purple, and one black.
Dai Huabin's spirit rings lit up as well: two yellow, two purple, and one black.
If Dai Huabin hadn't received less attention in his training compared to the Shrek Seven Devils, he would now be a six-ring Soul Emperor!
Dai Huabin's strength is beyond doubt. Among his peers, aside from the freak Su Yu and Huo Gua, he is the strongest. Even now, Xiao Xiao and Jiang Nannan would still be no match for Dai Huabin in a one-on-one situation.
As the son of the White Tiger Duke, Dai Huabin's talent is beyond doubt. As the previous generation of Shrek Seven Devils, Dai Yueheng naturally has more resources than Dai Huabin.
Upon meeting, without the slightest hesitation, Jing Peng swiftly drew his Soul Guidance Heavy Sword, and the Soul Guidance Propulsion Device on his back activated rapidly, propelling him toward Dai Huabin with lightning speed.
As Jing Peng moved, Dai Huabin's first spirit ring lit up quickly, revealing his first spirit skill: White Tiger Protective Barrier!
A protective barrier quickly surrounded him, and as Dai Huabin leaped toward Jing Peng, his tiger claws also reached for Jing Peng's chest.
"Clang! Clang!"
Two tiger claws suddenly struck out, grabbing the soul-guided heavy sword. A tremendous force surged through them upon contact. Jing Peng, clad in soul-guided heavy armor, was forcefully forced back by Dai Huabin. In their first exchange, the difference in their strength was immediately apparent.
Dai Huabin, without using any offensive soul skills, managed to repel Jing Peng. Having landed a successful blow, Dai Huabin brought his palms together, and a blinding wave of light condensed before him. A resounding tiger's roar erupted from his mouth—White Tiger Blazing Light Wave!
Jing Peng, who was knocked back, watched as Dai Huabin's second soul ring lit up. At the same time, a faint blue light appeared on his soul-guided heavy sword. The heavy sword trembled, and a blue light flowed on the heavy sword - Hua Guang Slash!
Instantly, the dazzling golden light converged into a golden wave, heading straight for Jing Peng's sword light.
"boom--"
A deafening roar echoed across the arena, followed by a burst of light. The Radiant Slash was instantly shattered, and the remaining White Tiger Blazing Light Wave exploded around Jing Peng. The violent shock only knocked Jing Peng back a few steps, but did not cause him any harm.
Jing Peng raised his heavy sword again and brought it down heavily to meet Dai Huabin's tiger claw. The heavy sword vibrated, the sound of impact echoed, and the metallic tremors reverberated.
After more than ten exchanges, both men were forced back. A cold expression appeared on Dai Huabin's face, and his third spirit ring quickly lit up behind him. Dai Huabin's eyes instantly turned blood red, and the air around his body began to distort as he used his spirit skill.
Third Soul Skill: White Tiger Vajra Transformation!
Dai Huabin, whose body had been swollen from the possession of his martial spirit, became even more robust, and his skin turned into black and white stripes. If it weren't for the fact that he had no hair, he would now look exactly like a half-orc.
Those sharp tiger claws grew larger again, and the claws of the previous leader turned silver, like sharp blades. At this moment, Dai Huabin was bathed in golden light, and the humanity in his eyes was gradually replaced by bloodthirsty bestiality.
Looking at the beast-like Dai Huabin, Jing Peng's face was serious. He gripped the Soul Guidance Heavy Sword in his hand tightly, circulating his soul power and continuously inputting it into the sword. In just a few breaths, a strong blue glow appeared on the Soul Guidance Heavy Sword.
The moment the blue heavy sword appeared, three sword shadows slowly coalesced. When Jing Peng swung his sword towards the spot where Dai Huabin had fallen, the three sword shadows merged into the heavy sword, and in an instant, a brilliant light shone forth.
At the same time, Dai Huabin's fifth spirit ring lit up again, his already burly body was strengthened once more, and his aura was rising steadily.
At this moment, Dai Huabin is a humanoid evil-eyed white tiger!
Fifth Soul Skill: White Tiger Demon God Transformation!
"A dazzling light breaks through the clouds!"
The two figures collided once again in a violently aesthetic manner, tiger claws clashing with heavy swords, the sound of metal striking metal deafening.
clang!
Dai Huabin stomped his foot heavily, and an invisible wave of energy spread out, causing Jing Peng, who was already struggling to stay upright, to sway.
beep, beep...
A pair of tiger claws swept out heavily, and Jing Peng raised his heavy sword to barely block it, but the enormous recoil force made him stagger back more than ten steps.
The hard arena floor left marks as Jing Peng retreated.
One step at a time!
"roar!"
With a roar, Dai Huabin gave Jing Peng no chance. The tiger's claws slammed down again, the sharp claws slicing through the soul-guided heavy armor, leaving five shallow marks.
Neither of the two fighters backed down. The greatsword clashed with the tiger claw, and every strike was extremely explosive!
In a battle at their level, once you start defending, you'll be trapped in endless suppression.
At this moment, the best defense is offense!
"Boom!"
A blue light was crushed by the tiger's claws. Jing Peng was knocked back by Dai Huabin's punch, his soul skill was broken, and Jing Peng also suffered some backlash.
Amidst their frenzied attacks, Jing Peng's soul-guided heavy armor was constantly being damaged by Dai Huabin, and even his level-seven soul-guided heavy sword was riddled with wounds.
If he continues fighting like this, he will undoubtedly lose, but his opponent is too strong...
Boom——
A crisp sound came from the arena. Jing Peng knelt on one knee, his Soul Guidance Heavy Sword flying high into the air before finally piercing the arena and landing steadily in front of Dai Huabin.
"Jingpeng, that's enough..." Luo Yu looked at Jingpeng and slowly said.
Hearing Luo Yu's words, Jing Peng smiled with relief and said, "I lost."
Upon hearing this, Dai Huabin breathed a sigh of relief. If he continued fighting Jing Peng like this, his soul power would be exhausted. If Jing Peng really used that kind of desperate attack tactic, even if Dai Huabin won, the consumption of his soul power would be an astonishing figure.
As soon as Jing Peng finished speaking, the tall figure collapsed with a crash. Just as he was about to hit the ground, Luo Yu silently appeared behind Jing Peng.
Seeing Jing Peng's weak appearance, Luo Yu said, "That's enough. You've done enough. Now you can rest."
With Jing Peng helped off the competition stage, Sheng Hongyun woke up when Jing Peng returned to the waiting area.
"Jingpeng, you haven't disgraced our Sun Moon Empire, I, Sheng Hongyun, admire you!" Sheng Hongyun helped Jingpeng sit down and comforted him.
"Captain, I lost..." Jing Peng looked at Luo Yu with some shame.
Luo Yu smiled and patted Jing Peng on the shoulder, saying, "It's not your fault. With Dai Huabin's strength, the result would have been the same whether it was you or anyone else. You've done enough. Don't worry, leave the rest to us."
Having received Luo Yu's affirmation, Jing Peng nodded heavily and said nothing more.
"Fang Wei, you're up for the third match."
"Please bring your players onto the field!" the referee urged.
Urged on by the referee, Fang Wei leaped up and landed steadily on the ring.
"Both sides, state your names," the referee said slowly.
"Shrek Academy, Dai Huabin." Dai Huabin looked at the young man in front of him, sizing him up.
"Sun Moon Royal Soul Guidance Academy, Fang Wei."
Dai Huabin's strength is comparable to Wang Qiu'er's in terms of individual power, but he cannot withstand the combined attack of two opponents. Moreover, his soul power is insufficient to sustain the battle. The most likely outcome is a draw, or Dai Huabin may win by virtue of his injury preventing him from playing in the team match.
However, Fang Wei knew that Dai Huabin was not stupid and would not give up the team competition in the later stages for the sake of this victory, because Shrek's lineup was a double-edged sword, unlike Tang Sect's Trident which was outstanding enough.
Once the Netherworld White Tiger becomes unusable, Shrek Academy's fighting power will be halved. Dai Huabin will not disregard the overall situation for the sake of a single victory.
Because Shrek can't afford to lose anymore!
"Captain, do you think Dai Huabin can win?" Zhou Sichen asked, looking at the panting Dai Huabin.
Wang Qiu'er shook her head. "If Dai Huabin gets injured, our team match will also be affected. The best outcome would be for Dai Huabin to draw. If he loses this match, I'll have to take matters into my own hands."
"Dai Huabin shouldn't be that easily injured, but his soul power might be exhausted by his opponent. Jing Peng in the last match consumed too much of Dai Huabin's soul power. If Fang Wei does the same in this match, then Dai Huabin won't be able to hold on for long," Ning Tian analyzed, looking at Dai Huabin.
"I hope so..." Wang Qiu'er said calmly.
Fang Wei's fighting style is similar to Dai Huabin's, but his defense relies entirely on his soul guide shield. Fang Wei's martial soul is a long spear called the Thousand-Pound Gale Spear.
"Our match won't be easy either..." Looking at the Sun Moon Team and Shrek Team on the field, BeiBei felt a deep headache.
Why did things keep changing, completely unrelated to his plans?
Ever since losing to the academy team, Beibei has felt that things have become increasingly complicated.
In the team competition, Huo Yuhao was suppressed by Wang Qiu'er after Ning Tian fully empowered him, while the Netherworld White Tiger completely suppressed Bei Bei and Xu Sanshi.
As for He Caitou, Jiang Nannan, Xiao Xiao, and Wang Dong'er, although they defeated Lan Susu, Lan Luoluo, and Cao Jinxuan, Huo Yuhao was ultimately eliminated by Wang Qiu'er and the Netherworld White Tiger working together. The others who followed were also eliminated by Wang Qiu'er and the Netherworld White Tiger in succession.
Originally, the Tang Sect team still had a chance to win, but Cao Jinxuan caused Huo Yuhao's soul skill to be reversed at a crucial moment. Therefore, after losing Huo Yuhao, the Tang Sect team fell into a one-sided situation.
This bizarre time-reversal technique is simply impossible to defend against...
That's why the Tang Sect suffered a crushing defeat at the hands of Shrek Academy.
I'm experiencing writer's block. That's why I'm a little late...
(End of this chapter)