She … she's ice skating?
A deathly silence filled the arena as everyone stared wide-eyed at the scene before them. As the chilly winds blew past Scarlet's ears, she felt completely different from the pressure she had felt from De Gea's every step. The extreme speed of her ice skating instantly made her feel unrestrained and free.
She had loved ice skating since she was young. This was a very normal hobby for a young girl. Frankly speaking, she had a rather high standard for it. However, after choosing to become a soldier, she could only bury this little hobby of hers. Now that she was back to her old hobby, it felt incomparably wonderful.
Freedom, happiness, relaxation. Naturally, there was also the bursting confidence that came from being in complete control. She never imagined that her childhood hobby would become her life-saving straw.
This world of ice and snow was her home ground.
Scarlet awoke from her momentary immersion, fighting intent overflowing from her eyes.
Her right leg pressed against the ground, while her slender left leg drew a long arc across the surface of the ice, causing her graceful body to draw a semicircle. At the same time, her twin pistols fired once again!
Bang bang bang bang bang …
At this moment, De Gea had already turned around and rushed forward. To a soldier from the northern regions, the slippery surface of the icy ground had absolutely no effect on him. Although he had been startled for a moment, he did not believe that Scarlet would be faster than him just by wearing a pair of ice skates.
However, this thought only lasted for a short few seconds before disappearing without a trace.
To the northern regions, ice skating was something that only brats would do. The majority of soldiers with ideals would not pay attention to it, much less think that it could be used in combat!
Instead of relying on her legs, she relied on her Soul Power and special ability!
The ice blades formed from the ice beneath her feet, propelled by her Soul Power and special ability, caused her speed to be simply too beautiful. Furthermore, not only was her speed fast, she was able to change directions in a dazzling manner, as well as spin and evade. This was completely out of the ordinary way of predicting her path and movement. She was so crafty that she could practically explode the heavens!
Relying on this burst of speed, De Gea's linear movement speed might be able to contend against the sliding Scarlet. However, her spinning and changing directions simply caused De Gea to feel dizzy!
Even though she was charging at him from the front at high speed, she was able to defy the inertia and move left and right in an instant, maintaining the balance of her feet. Her body was able to twist her center of gravity and rotate at various angles. His Sword Style of Gale was a joke in front of such movements. He couldn't even touch his opponent!
Accompanied by the burst of gunfire from the dual pistols, the threat of the shots increased exponentially in this completely unpredictable situation. Gunshots rang out across the entire arena, as the infinitely graceful 360-degree spiralling shots instantly rained down on De Gea, causing him to be battered and exhausted!
This time, De Gea was truly beaten to the point where he could only defend. Although the soldiers of the northern regions were good at everything, they were too inflexible. Their training was also inflexible. He had never encountered such a bold and unconstrained combat style and rhythm before, causing him to be caught unprepared. Scarlet, on the other hand, felt that she was getting more and more proficient. Gliding freely on the surface of the ice, she had entered a completely trance-like state.
In an instant, he was completely suppressed!
The Tianjing fans in the viewing gallery were already on the verge of going crazy with excitement. Originally, they had already given up, as they did not have any expectations for this match. However, never in their wildest dreams did they expect for such a reversal to occur.
There was no way for them to not be excited. How many times had this happened? Every single crucial moment, there would always be someone from Tianjing who would stand up and reverse the situation. In the past, it was Grai and Barran. This time, could it be the turn of this long-legged vice-captain?
This was an unimaginable waltz on ice!
"That girl's godly!" Alasi exclaimed in admiration.
To a ranged soldier, the most important aspect wasn't the might of their attacks. Instead, it was their limitless speed, as well as their enchanting movements. They were able to surpass the speed and movement methods of an assassin, allowing them to establish an invincible position. Coupled with the endless firepower of their ranged soldiers, so what if their attacks were slightly weaker? Even an iron plate would be slowly pierced through!
Karkel was also somewhat dumbfounded by this. His footwork was extremely tyrannical, and could be considered as the most unique amongst the ranged soldiers. Only by daring to accurately calculate the distance between them would he be able to cross hands with a close combat soldier. On the other hand, Scarlet had used her whirling and erratic movements to suppress him.
He was the type that would drag the fight out, while Scarlet was the type that would circle around him.
The only thing that could be said was that she had understood.
"There's still a precondition. The surface of the ice isn't something that can be covered with a single touch. After knowing about this move of hers, her opponents will not give her the opportunity to slowly cover the entire arena with a layer of ice."
"So what? This is the duel we want! "
"Tianjing wants to turn their backs? Ha! This is going to be interesting! "
"If Scarlet is able to win this duel, all the pressure will fall onto Vasilyevich's side. At that time, Vladimir might have no choice but to face Wang Zhong. This isn't the same as having a 4: 1 victory. If he loses this duel and still wants to release Wang Zhong, that would be telling everyone that he's afraid of Wang Zhong, and will only dare to face Wang Zhong in the group battle phase with a helper."
"Ah. Regardless of how much the Ice Prince cares about his reputation, I'm afraid that the northern regions won't accept him if he admits that he's a coward. This will also deal a huge blow to the morale of their squadron."
"This is getting more and more interesting!"
The boiling stadium and the berserk fans were all shouting the names of Scarlet and Tianjing. At this moment, De Gea had already rapidly calmed down. This was his opponent's trump card. Naturally, he knew the consequences of losing this duel. Just like what those people were discussing, this duel would cause Vasilyevich and boss Vladimir to fall into a completely passive state. If that happened, everything that his captain had done before this duel would have been wasted.
I can't lose! I definitely can't lose!
There was absolutely nothing wrong with De Gea's accomplishments. In times of uncertainty, a stable defence was a must. As for the ice blades, he didn't even attempt to use them. Such a light and nimble weapon wasn't suitable for him. Furthermore, he didn't have any foundation in it. However, a stable defence was something that his opponent wouldn't be able to break!
Scarlet held an extremely advantageous position in this duel, as she maintained a 10 metre radius around the arena. However, De Gea was able to overcome the initial flurry of attacks. Relying on his ice shield and runic sword, he was able to steadily defend against all of Scarlet's attacks.
There was no point in continuing this duel. Once De Gea was able to adapt to Scarlet's attack patterns, Scarlet would be finished in the end. Clearly, some of the experts had already noticed this.
As long as De Gea didn't make any stupid mistakes, it was clear that the soldiers from the northern regions wouldn't do such a thing. Vasilyevich's side had also breathed a sigh of relief. Although this move was indeed frightening, De Gea was extremely stable!
After exchanging blows for over 5 minutes, De Gea had already discovered that the most important aspect of her arcing movements was not the direction of her body or her eyes, but the tip of her feet. There was also inertia when one was gliding. Regardless of how one spun, one had to follow the basic principles. Scarlet wasn't heaven-defying. Compared to Vladimir, she was just child's play.
As De Gea waited for his opponent's trump card, the confidence and judgement within his heart grew stronger.
"Frozen Forest!"
All of a sudden, De Gea roared out. In an instant, the chilling air that pervaded the air around him grew several times denser!
Bang Bang Bang Bang Bang ~ ~
Dozens of ice pillars shot out from the ground like sharp blades, instantly enveloping the 2 fighters. Although Scarlet reacted quickly, everyone could feel that the ice blades weren't there to kill or injure her. Instead, they were there to obstruct Scarlet's movements.
Bang!
Scarlet's advance was instantly obstructed. As she glided, she bumped into an ice pillar that had suddenly shot out from the ground, causing her to nearly collide with it.
At the same time, De Gea had already leapt high into the air. When it came to deciding the victor, the soldiers from the northern regions would never fear a challenge. Only the courageous would win!
Ice Prison Leaping Slash!
Condensing all of his strength, De Gea's judgement of Scarlet's movements. The only thing Scarlet could do was to clash head-on with him. However, even if she were to receive a few shots, he would still be able to kill Scarlet!
Dare to fight!
De Gea's eyes brimmed with madness and the conviction to win.
KILL ~ ~ ~
The bloody aura of the northern regions was indeed overbearing. Coupled with the ice blade formation and the sudden all-out attack from her opponent, it had completely disrupted Scarlet's rhythm. Since when had Tianjing ever encountered such a situation? Subconsciously, Scarlet turned around … and fled …
It's over! It's over!
At this moment, it was basically impossible for her to escape if she wanted to dodge and flee!
Gracefully dodging, the sounds of gunfire and sword rang out at the same time …
BANG …
As the 2 figures staggered apart, both of them appeared to be stumbling slightly …
Many of the Tianjing fans could not help but cover their mouths in shock. In the viewing gallery, old Greene could not help but stand up. Although he could feel that Vasilyevich did not have any malicious intent towards Tianjing, it was unavoidable for casualties to occur in a fight like this.
The 2 people in the arena did not move. Scarlet's face was deathly pale, with not a single trace of blood remaining in it. Her chest was heaving up and down violently. On the other hand, De Gea had a solemn expression on his face, while a stern look appeared in his eyes. Not a single sound could be heard from the entire arena. This duel would directly determine the final outcome of the semifinals.
Pata … pata …
Drops of blood dripped down from De Gea's head, while his originally unmoving body swayed slightly. "Good … marksmanship."
In the next instant, he fell backwards …
What the hell? What the hell? How was this possible???
De Gea, who had the absolute advantage, had actually fallen! Even if he had been attacked, Scarlet's attack definitely could not have been fatal! Why?
The entire arena was deathly silent, as no one knew what had happened. However, some of the experts had already discovered that the positions of the 2 didn't seem right. Although De Gea had chased after Scarlet, if he had managed to land an attack on her, how did she end up behind De Gea?
The large screens replayed the final scene of the duel.
Just as De Gea's attack was about to land, a chilling aura had already started to freeze Scarlet's hair. At this moment, Scarlet was still trying to escape. She had raised her pistols in front of her, yet she could only hit air …
However, in the next instant, Scarlet had disappeared. In the next instant, she had appeared behind De Gea. At this moment, all of De Gea's Soul Power and strength were focused in front of him. There was not a single shred of defence behind him, which meant that he was completely defenseless. The shot that had struck the back of his head was no different from a headshot.
If a soldier was completely defenseless, they would be no better off than an ordinary person.
In that instant, everyone could see the pair of shoes on Scarlet's feet. Those strange shoes were actually runic shoes! A golden runic array had allowed her to teleport over a short distance, allowing her to teleport even faster than a Dimensional combat technique.
It was like a flash of light.
At this moment, Scarlet's feet were bare. Those runic shoes had been painstakingly created by Wang Zhong, Grai and the old Potter. They were the first pair of runic shoes in the Federation, and were engraved with a spatial teleportation runic array. Although they might not be of much use to Grai and the others, for someone of her level, if she used them well, she would be able to turn the tides of the battle.
She had done it.
Her opponent had completely relaxed upon seeing her fleeing. Never in his wildest dreams would he have imagined that this would be a fatal blow.
3rd duel, Scarlet's victory!
Hu … hu … hu … standing on the stage, Scarlet could clearly hear her own breathing. Everything around her seemed to have disappeared. Was this real?
In fact, she knew that there was no way for her to fight against Tianjing in terms of strength, as they were on a completely different level. The runic shoes were just the first product of the old Potter's experiments. Truthfully speaking, the results of his experiments weren't that great, as they were extremely unstable. There were times when they wouldn't move in the direction that she wanted them to. However, at this moment, she could only choose to take a gamble. This was the situation that Tianjing was facing. Every time she tried to move, she would feel dizzy and disoriented. However, this time, she was incomparably clear. In fact, she even felt that she was moving extremely "slowly".
I've done it! I've really done it!
In the semifinals, she had once again played a crucial role, not letting down the title of vice-captain. Thinking back, the only contribution she had made as a vice-captain was to help everyone fill in a few registration forms. Admittedly, the squadron needed people to do such things, and Scarlet was more than happy to help everyone with such trifling matters. However, as a soldier, the greatest value could only be displayed on the battlefield!
What was true glory?
To some people, it might be to follow behind someone else's butt and enter the finals, obtaining the championship without doing anything, before proudly announcing to the camera that "I'm also the champion".
However, to another group of people, true glory wasn't the result, but the process, the brilliance, the self-transcendence, and the embodiment of one's value.
It was the countless number of people cheering for your performance, and all of your squadron members benefiting from your hard work. Being able to prove yourself on a stage like the semifinals was truly … too good!
Scarlet's breathing gradually calmed down, as she placed her beloved pistol back on her waist.
Raising her head, she straightened her back. With a faint smile on her face, she raised her left fist above her head, before giving a powerful wave!
This was the charm of Tianjing. Although they might not be the most talented, they were always able to rely on their intelligence and conviction to create miracles.
Tears filled old Greene's eyes. At this moment, without any unnecessary thoughts, a feeling known as pride had filled old Greene's heart, causing it to be stuffed to the brim. What could be more touching than seeing his most beloved granddaughter becoming successful, and seeing the glory and confidence in her gaze?
Muttering words squirmed out from his mouth, yet he was unable to say a single word. Instead, he could only clap his hands with all his might, to the point that they were about to swell up.
Explosive cheers rang out across the entire stadium. Some people were genuinely happy, while others were excited to see a classic showdown. Regardless of anything, this was an opportunity brought about by Scarlet.
The Tianjing fans were about to go crazy. From despair to hope, the underdog's counterattack, a miracle had been born right before their eyes. Life was just that crazy! The miraculous Tianjing, the miraculous Scarlet, and the miraculous Waltz on Ice!
Crazed shouts, roars and shrieks rang out from the viewing gallery. Under the lead of Qian Duoduo, the Tianjing representative group had gone crazy, with numerous people hugging each other emotionally, jumping and shouting at the same time.
That's right! This was merely Tianjing's first victory. However, this victory was already more than enough to turn the entire situation around!
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