Normal, but firm.
Lu Ping had said that he might not be able to win, but when he said he wanted to fight, he did not hesitate at all.
If he couldn't win, he could only fight.
This was clearly a desperate situation, but Lu Ping and Su Tang's tone did not make people feel any sense of danger. Their tone was normal, as if they were talking about something they were familiar with and had experienced often.
How could two little brats from the academy have experienced so many desperate situations?
Zong Zhenghao did not believe it, but after eliminating this possibility, there was another possibility that was even scarier to him.
This meant that the situation was not desperate for the two of them. They were confident, so they could act normally.
What was it?
Zong Zhenghao did not want to wait any longer. He decided to use a safe method to test the waters.
As Zong Zhenghao continued to walk, his right hand, which was hanging by his side, seemed to be enveloped in a layer of light. The light kept expanding outwards, and it was only when one looked closely that it was not light, but Zong Zhenghao's right fist. Layers of ice slowly formed, emitting a bone-chilling coldness.
Dew Ice!
This was the skill that Zong Zhenghao had mastered through the Core and Force Double Breakthrough. Controlling the temperature of the surface of the skin, directly absorbing the moisture contained in the air and freezing it into ice. This ice would become the ultimate weapon used by cultivators. It could be used for long-range attacks, close-range attacks, and even for defense. It was ever-changing. The main reason why it hadn't reached level five was because the quality of the ice was still relatively fragile.
But this was only relative. In a situation where the opponent did not have enough defense, the damage was enough.
Zong Zhenghao's right hand was covered in layers and layers of ice. Since he had decided to attack, he would be well prepared. It was very likely that the battle would completely unfold through this probing attack of his.
Lu Ping, who was walking in front, felt the flow of soul power behind him. He turned around and saw that Zong Zhenghao's right hand was covered in three layers of ice.
Zong Zhenghao still did not attack. If possible, he would rather Lu Ping attack first, and he would be in a position to gain the upper hand. There were too many unknowns about Lu Ping. Zong Zhenghao did not have absolute confidence before he understood everything. This was where he was different from many people. He was too rational and needed convincing facts.
However, Lu Ping did not make a move. He only looked back at Zong Zhenghao from time to time.
This was clearly a confrontation that was bound to take place, but due to various reasons, they had maintained this state of being on the verge of breaking out for a long time.
Zong Zhenghao hoped for a better opportunity.
Where was Lu Ping? In fact, it was what they had said in their previous conversation: If he delayed, Su Tang could also accumulate some strength. Unfortunately, Zong Zhenghao completely ignored this content.
In the end, Zong Zhenghao was the one who could not take it anymore.
There were five layers of ice dew on his right hand. This was his limit, so he had to attack.
And so, he made his move.
He did not get the chance to gain the upper hand, nor did he get an invitation from his opponent. He was forced to attack because of his limit.
The layer of ice on his right hand shattered immediately. Not long after, the ice crystals flew towards Lu Ping. Some of them were big, some were hidden, and some were as thin as a cow's hair.
But even if they were as thin as a cow's hair, with such coldness, it was enough to defeat the opponent if it hit a vital spot.
Zong Zhenghao wanted to test the waters first, but he was forced to make a move. He didn't hold back at all. This was clearly an attack that could crush a low-level cultivator.
It's coming!
The attack was coming. Lu Ping also felt it.
The attack covered a large area, and there were countless traps. Lu Ping heard them all.
It did not matter how big or small it was. As long as there was a flow of soul power, Lu Ping could hear it all.
"It's coming," he immediately said to Su Tang.
Su Tang turned around and got closer to Lu Ping so that Lu Ping could take care of him.
The cold ice crystals quickly reached the two of them. Lu Ping and Su Tang dodged together, advancing and retreating, left and right. Zong Zhenghao did not follow up with another attack. He watched carefully. Zong Zhenghao was the user of his extraordinary ability, and he knew clearly the distribution of all the attacks. He knew that those large and conspicuous attacks would be aimed at him. Zong Zhenghao didn't have any expectations for them. Lu Ping's movements were too nimble, and he dodged them accurately.
He placed his hopes on the two ice needles that were as thin as a cow's hair hidden within. It would take a lot more effort to control the ice into such a shape. Zong Zhenghao could only make two needles in this wave of attacks.
Now, one was flying towards Lu Ping's heart, and the other towards Su Tang's.
Could he dodge these two needles?
Zong Zhenghao had high hopes for these two needles. Just as they were about to hit, Lu Ping suddenly took another step forward.
How lucky!
Zong Zhenghao was helpless. With this step, Lu Ping dodged the needle that was flying towards him.
But the other needle was still there, flying towards Su Tang. At this moment, Lu Ping, who had just dodged the needle, suddenly flicked his finger like lightning.
The ice needles, which were as thin as a cow's hair, shattered without a sound.
Zong Zhenghao was shocked.
From the looks of it, Lu Ping's step forward to dodge was not luck. He was trying to dodge the needle that was flying towards him.
The first wave was a test, but it was actually an all-out attack. Yet, Lu Ping neutralized it just like that.
Whether it was a kill or a test, Zong Zhenghao's goal was not achieved.
To be able to accurately detect the ice needles, was it eyesight? Or was it perception?
Zong Zhenghao could only guess. His perception did not help him confirm anything.
There were still four layers of ice dew on his right hand. This required Zong Zhenghao to continuously use his soul power to maintain it. Of course, he did not want to waste it pointlessly. Zong Zhenghao attacked again. After the two layers of ice crystals shattered, it formed an even denser ice crystal attack. But this time, Su Tang did not try to get closer to Lu Ping. Instead, he let go of Lu Ping.
Lu Ping rushed forward. One step, two steps, three steps.
He took three steps forward and flicked his finger countless times. The ice crystals that were flying towards him shattered even more. They scattered around Lu Ping and slowly floated down.
"He doesn't seem that hard to fight!" Lu Ping suddenly said. "His attack style is so weak."
He was talking to Su Tang, but Zong Zhenghao heard it even more clearly than Su Tang.
No matter how calm he was, Zong Zhenghao's suppressed anger finally exploded when he was looked down upon by this youth.
"A lad who doesn't know the immensity of heaven and earth!" he shouted. Lu Ping would always get similar comments.
"Do you think my ability is only at this level?" Zong Zhenghao said. He clenched his right hand that still had two layers of ice crystals. The ice crystals shattered. It was not an attack, but it was easily wasted by Zong Zhenghao.
Normally, he would not be so impulsive.
But today, this little bit of impulsive waste would not affect him too much. Zong Zhenghao was not muddle-headed from anger.
He casually grabbed his right hand that had given up on the two layers of ice crystals. Immediately, his hand was filled with ice.
Ice dew, the ability to freeze water into ice.
But today, the water in the air was not the only thing.
"Nice rain," Zong Zhenghao said as he held the ice in his hand.
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