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Chapter 4251 Lien Zhan
Chapter 4251 Lien Zhan
"Then, the battle...begins!"
As the masked referee finished speaking, the ratman on the stage, who had been somewhat uneasy, was now as tense as a fully drawn bowstring.
But the next second, it was as if a toggle button had been pressed, and it instantly changed its state.
The rapid heartbeat suddenly calmed down, and all the panic subsided, leaving only calmness and alertness, like a short blade sheathed in its sheath, not flashy, but ready to strike.
Clearly, Angor has replaced the original ratman and entered a state of manipulation.
He looked up at the opposite side and saw the Void Raider's right arm transform into a giant shadow blade scythe taller than its body. Then its body slowly disappeared, as if erased from the air by an eraser.
The moment the Void Raider became invisible, Angor tried to forcibly sense its presence using "Omen of Danger".
But there was no feedback.
Just as Rabbit Girl previously explained, when the Void Raider enters its dormant phase, everything about it will passively disappear, including its malice and murderous intent...
"When they are invisible, they can even briefly escape the gaze of fate."
—These are the words of the bunny girl.
Although the time spent escaping the gaze of fate was short, it was enough to demonstrate how powerful the Void Raiders' talent for invisibility was, truly deserving of the title of invisible calamity.
Only when they appear do they reveal a slight hint of murderous intent.
The moment of confrontation is fleeting.
Since he couldn't sense the Void Raiders, Angor didn't force it, but instead put himself on high alert.
Proactive vigilance also enhances the passive talent effect of "Omen of Danger".
Although Angor didn't know where the Void Raider was, he could vaguely sense that the air on the arena had become stagnant.
Perhaps it's psychological, or perhaps it's some kind of... omen.
nothingness.
Dead silence.
He was now alone on the stage, while the masked referee had flown into the air.
Angor did not act rashly. Although he had practiced the ratmen's body control before, it was more about short-term nerve reactions than long-range movement.
Therefore, try to avoid physical activity and focus all your physical strength and energy on counterattacks during surprise attacks.
He manipulated the ratman to lower his body slightly, with the short sword held horizontally in front of him, every muscle fiber adjusted to its optimal state.
The rabbit girl's words echoed in my mind:
“Generally speaking, a hunter like the Invisible Calamity would flee immediately after a single mistake, but it cannot leave due to the restrictions of the arena. Therefore, it will inevitably learn from its previous mistakes when it reappears.”
"So, barring any unforeseen circumstances, you only have one chance."
Even Saint Seiya wouldn't give an enemy a second chance to unleash the same move, let alone a cunning Void Assassin like the Void Raider.
Therefore, he must seize the opportunity precisely.
Angell kept adjusting his breathing, tensing his body, waiting for the "opportunity" to arrive.
Time flowed slowly through the suffocating standoff.
One second...two seconds...
One minute...two minutes...
Five minutes passed, and the Void Raiders still hadn't made a move; clearly, this was a psychological tactic.
Any powerful weapon is most intimidating before it is used.
The Void Raiders are clearly using the same method to instill fear in their opponents.
However, if the Void Raider's opponent were still that somewhat cowardly ratman, its tactics might be effective; but for Angor, these tricks could not disturb his mind at all.
Just one minute after the standoff in the void with Angell.
suddenly!
Without any warning, the ratman's fur suddenly bristled! A chilling killing intent, like a sharp needle, pierced fiercely from directly above, aiming for its crown!
At this moment, the "ominous signs" shrieked wildly in Angell's mind like an alarm bell!
It is coming!
Angel didn't even have time to look up. Relying solely on his innate early warning and the extreme reflexes of a manipulator, he suddenly rolled to the side and backward!
At the very same instant he made the dodge move—
Above the arena, the light distorted, and the terrifying figure made of solidified darkness suddenly appeared!
Like a swooping owl, its body stretched to its limit, the giant scythe formed from its right arm, accompanied by a soul-tearing howl, slashed down with a speed beyond visual perception!
"Shh-!"
The Shadow Blade Greatscythe grazed the ratman's back as it struck the ground, leaving deep furrows and frost.
And it was in that brief moment of manifesting, pouncing, and wielding the blade that a dark purple stone suddenly appeared in the center of its chest!
This ghostly stone is like a physical manifestation of some kind of negative energy, exuding an aura of death and bursting out with an eerie and dazzling light!
Angor wasn't relieved to have dodged the attack; he was completely focused on observing the changes in the Void Raider. The moment he saw the Ghost Stone appear, Angor knew...
It's now!
However, the Void Raider clearly knew that the Ghost Stone—the Howling Soul Stone—was its weakness, so it had already changed tactics before it even revealed itself.
The Shadow Blade Giant Scythe's two-stage combo!
The first slash was aimed at the ratmen, while the second slash was an upward arcing cut. It was not meant to be used against the enemy, but rather to prevent the ratmen from seizing the opportunity to counterattack with the Howling Soul Stone.
Clearly, the Void Raider is not stupid; it knows exactly what it is doing and what it should do.
At this moment, Angell was once again relieved. If he had chosen to "let it go," the ratmen might have retreated at this point, because the ominous signs of danger were already frantically warning them.
But this time, he's the one in control!
He couldn't possibly miss this opportunity to fight back! Even though his talent kept urging him to back down and try again next time, it was impossible; there would be no next time!
This is the first and only time!
Ingres's thoughts were transformed into the most concise instructions in a hundredth of a second.
Instead of avoiding the approaching curved blade, he completely shattered the last remaining balance of the ratman after his roll, when his old strength was exhausted and no new strength had been generated!
Forcibly twisting the body!
Against the warning signs of danger, he integrated his entire body weight with the short sword, not to block, not to retreat, but to go against the current!
"boom--"
The rusty short sword transformed into a resolute backlight, piercing the wildly pulsating purple core with unparalleled precision!
Almost at the same moment, the tip of the Shadow Blade touched the ratman's fur, the icy touch freezing his very soul.
Time seemed to stand still at this moment.
Although the shadow blade didn't seem to penetrate the ratman's fur, blood still gushed out... because the air blast generated when the shadow blade was swung to cut through the flesh.
The rat-man still suffered considerable injuries.
but.
Conversely, the dagger pierced through the hilt.
"Crack... bang!"
The Howling Soul Stone let out a shattering wail as it shattered under the strain, instantly exploding into countless scattered purple specks of light.
The Void Raider looked at the ratman in disbelief, even though the ratman was covered in blood gushing from its wounds, its eyes were incredibly bright.
It traded serious injury for its only chance!
"Impossible..." The Void Raider still couldn't believe that he could be defeated by a nobody who couldn't even set foot in the void.
But the fact has already happened; it can feel its body dissolving.
When the shadowy form crumbled like a shattered ink bottle, its emotions were not despair or sorrow, but rather astonishment and disbelief...
The black ash that filled the sky vanished silently under the light of the arena.
Angel also felt that the ratman's body seemed to have reached its limit.
Just then, a beam of white light descended from the sky, instantly healing the wound on the ratman's neck.
Immediately afterwards, the masked referee slowly descended from the sky, the wisp of white light in his hand still connected to the ratman's wound.
It moved silently to the sidelines, its white ceramic mask revealing no expression, only a calm declaration echoing in the silence:
"The victory has been decided."
"The winner of this lopsided arena is... the Valley Stealer Ratman!"
As the announcement fell, Angor felt the mental threads connecting him to the ratmen snap, and a strong sense of dizziness washed over him, but he took a deep breath and stood firmly.
He looked up and saw that the ratman's eyes had regained their sight.
It seemed somewhat surprised by the situation before it.
She suddenly turned to look at Angell, her eyes brimming with joy and gratitude.
Angell simply nodded slightly.
The rat-man nodded in return, then his figure turned into white light and returned to the light screen in mid-air.
……
The first battle has ended.
Angel contacted the rabbit girl and immediately heard congratulations.
"Very beautiful! In a close encounter, the brave will prevail!"
"Moreover, the timing of the battle was extremely precise!" The rabbit girl said, "Even if it were my original self, I probably could only achieve this level at most."
Angell's lips curled into a smug smile. He was about to say something modest, but before he could speak, he heard the masked referee's cold, indifferent voice: "Your opponent for the next match has already appeared."
"Now, you can choose who will take the stage."
Angell and the rabbit girl stopped talking at the same time. One turned to look at the arena, and the other looked up at the "live broadcast room" on the light disc.
At this moment, the opponent for the second match has appeared on the stage.
A giant tortoise carrying a small mountain on its back... no, a giant bear?
Angel couldn't tell whether it was a tortoise or a bear for a moment, because it looked like a bear, but it had short, thick limbs and moved while crouching, with a small hill on its back, making it completely tortoise-shaped.
Angel sighed helplessly; it was another unfamiliar creature.
Just then, the rabbit girl's voice came from beside him: "This is the Rock-Supported Bear Turtle, a divine creation made by a wild god in the Wilderness."
"God created a monster?"
The rabbit girl nodded: "The power of that wild god seems to be related to the fusion of creatures, but whether that's true or not is unknown; because this wild god has been dead for thousands of years..."
After a pause, the rabbit girl said softly, "However, I heard that there is a wizard in the Southern Region named Dongla who once received His blessings."
Upon hearing the familiar name, Angell appeared calm on the surface, but his heart was in turmoil.
That grafting maniac actually received the blessings of the wild gods of the desolate realm?
Although shocked, Angor regained his composure after careful consideration... The Wild Gods weren't exactly powerful beings; many had received various Wild Gods' blessings. Moreover, wizards themselves loved exploration. Even if he disliked Dongla, the fact that she could become a member of the Research Institute meant that her talent and luck were top-notch.
Having such an experience is quite normal.
The rabbit girl was unaware of the connection between Dongla and Angel, so she briefly mentioned it before starting to talk about the Rock-Seat Tortoise.
This is a demon that once possessed divine favor, but with the disappearance of the wild god, its divine favor has slowly vanished.
Even so, it is a very powerful being, with mature physical abilities reaching the level of a formal wizard.
And this one in front of us... is not yet mature, because the mature one is much larger, and the mountain it carries will grow wondrous plants.
Even if it's not a mature form, it's already very close.
Calling him a half-step wizard wouldn't be an exaggeration.
"The special talents of the Rock-Sided Bear Turtle are usually determined after it matures by the plants that grow on its body. But this one is not yet mature, so we don't need to consider its special talents; we only need to consider its regular talents..."
"Its regular talents are twofold: absolute defense and earth control. Absolute defense gives it high physical and energy defense, while earth control allows it to manipulate the earth to vibrate."
"If it were in the wild, it would definitely be a tough guy."
"But on the arena, it is actually easier to deal with than the previous invisible natural disaster, because its weakness is obvious. There are strange roots it has buried on the mountain, and that is its weakness."
"Find it, eliminate it, and you can kill it."
After explaining the situation of the Rock-Sat Tortoise, the rabbit girl immediately began selecting a performer who could handle the Rock-Sat Tortoise.
"To defeat the Rock-Sat Bear Turtle, you must possess three abilities simultaneously."
"It can fly."
Only by being able to fly can one avoid the earthquake and fly onto its back.
"You can hide."
Only by being able to dodge and possessing high evasion and agility can one avoid encountering various Geo-elemental attacks on its back mountain.
"Yes, we can find one."
Only those with high sensitivity can find its roots embedded in the mountain.
Soon, the bunny girl found a candidate who perfectly met all three criteria...
……
In the second battle, Angel chose to let things go.
This wasn't Angell's decision; it was the rabbit girl's suggestion.
Because "Thorn Dancers" are born for battle, they are naturally calm and unaffected by any external emotions. Even in the most dangerous and desperate situations, they can still dodge attacks with their agile bodies and superb postures.
It's like dancing on a knife's edge.
That's why they are given the suffix "dancer".
As for the prefix "thorns", it's because they are thorny creatures, a kind of "plant fairy".
They can turn thorns into wings, possess the agile talent of "dancers," and as "plant fairies," they can also sense the roots hidden in the mountains.
It almost perfectly matches the second battle.
And indeed, after the masked referee announced the start, the Thorn Dancer began to dance gracefully, weaving swiftly among the various spiked rock pillars, as agile as a butterfly.
Not only was her dodging ability astonishing to Angell, but she also dodged beautifully, perfectly befitting the title of "dancer".
In a few swift movements, the Thorn Dancer flew to the back of the Rock-Supported Tortoise.
Continue advancing while dodging rock pillars and ground fissures.
Just two minutes later, Angell saw the Thorn Dancer pull a root that was glowing red from some ravine.
And then the next second.
The rock-mounted bear-turtle collapsed with a crash.
The moment the masked referee declared victory, the thorn dancer, like a dancer finishing a performance, gracefully lifted her thorny skirt, giving a near-perfect final bow…