"This home-field advantage is way too strong …"
Lou Cheng couldn't help but mutter to himself when he heard the referee's announcement.
If not for that, Zhi Hai's Vairocana Body wouldn't have lasted that long. The full version of the Six Syllables Sanskrit Mantra wouldn't have had such ridiculous effects either.
More importantly, the pagoda where the relics were placed was outside the arena. With the protection of the eminent monks, the Martial Artist in the away match wouldn't have been able to destroy it. He could only hope that his opponent would exhaust him.
Amidst these thoughts, Lou Cheng took a deep breath and suppressed the resentment and unwillingness in his heart.
It wasn't the attitude of a true Martial Artist to blame the environment and other factors for his failure instead of finding fault with himself.
Besides, it was a tradition for top-tier professional matches to have home-field advantage. Didn't he take advantage of this when he defeated God-Slaying Saber Lu Yongyuan in the previous round?
The Pagoda Sarira at Daxing Temple wasn't added at the last minute. It had been there for many years. It was his own fault for not being able to see through the phenomenon and deduce the possible anomalies from the videos and experiences.
Phew … Lou Cheng exhaled and saluted the Wisdom King, Zhi Hai, who had retracted his fists and legs.
At that moment, his heart skipped a beat as he recalled Zhi Hai's Thoughtsteal.
Even though it's only at Initial Mastery, I didn't try to hide it. Could he have heard my thoughts?
Sh * t, will he think I'm a sore loser …
This is so f * cking embarrassing!
Lou Cheng lifted his gaze and looked into Zhi Hai's eyes. He tried to analyze if Zhi Hai had heard his thoughts through the window of his soul.
His eyes were as pure as a child's. There wasn't the slightest bit of distraction in them.
It seems like he won't use Thoughtsteal unless it's a battle … Lou Cheng heaved a sigh of relief. He turned around and walked to the edge of the Limestone Square. Zhi Hai seized the opportunity to absorb the remaining luster, recovering as much as he could.
Step by step, Lou Cheng couldn't help but replay the battle. He had a deeper understanding of why Zhi Hai was able to obtain the King and Supreme Class titles.
Long-range attacks were useless against him, and neither was close-range combat!
If he had formed Five Flames and used his advantage as a cannon to attack from afar, Zhi Hai wouldn't have had to dodge. All he had to do was block his Achilles' heel and use Unshaken Body of the Wisdom King. At the very least, he would have to combine Three Flames into One to hurt him. However, Zhi Hai wasn't blind and didn't have mental senses. How could he not avoid such a situation? No matter how strong Lou Cheng was, he couldn't keep using Three Flames into One and Five Flames's attacks.
In close-range combat, Thoughtsteal would be able to counter the combination of Enemy Heart Freezing Move and All-Seeing God. Other than his ability to sense danger, Lou Cheng was at a disadvantage in terms of prediction. His evasive maneuvers could be easily seen through. As for strength, speed, defense, and tolerance to negative effects, they were Zhi Hai's forte. Zhi Hai could use brute force to win, but Lou Cheng had to be cautious.
A simplified form of Physical Invulnerability, Internal Explosion, had to be hit at an important spot to cause some damage after penetrating the opponent's body. The more advanced version, Golden Godly Flames, was more effective, but it required more preparation. Zhi Hai wasn't a wooden block waiting to be hit. He could sense it with Thoughtsteal and make the right response. For example, he could hide the Buddha's Light to dispel the flames that had entered his body.
It's close to impossible to counter … Lou Cheng sighed. He knew that there was only one most effective way to deal with Wisdom King.
That was to use a combination of close-range and long-range attacks. First, he would widen the distance and look for an opportunity. Then, he would come up with a plan and turn it into an instinctive reaction. Next, he would close in and launch a round of frenzied attacks.
If he didn't succeed, he would repeat the process and patiently wear him down until the end of time.
Of course, this was the best method for normal Physical Invulnerability experts, but not for perverts. The Dragon King had used the penetrative attack of the Golden Godly Flames and his own terrifying strength to push the Fire-like Invasion Technique forward. He didn't give Zhi Hai the chance to use the Six-Syllable Sanskrit Mantra. Even if Zhi Hai could "hear" it, he wouldn't be able to escape. He wouldn't be able to find a way to counterattack and would be forced to "die".
However, at the Dragon King's level, Thoughtsteal of Lesser Mastery shouldn't have much of an effect.
It's a pity I haven't reached that level yet … Lou Cheng shook his head slightly. He stepped out of the Limestone Square and saw Lu Yan walking towards him.
At this moment, all sorts of discussions were going on online.
"There's still a gap. It seems impossible for Lou Cheng to get a title in two years."
"That's the gap between him and the title holders. I'm referring to the experts who have won titles in recent years, not including the half-crippled Warrior Sage or the God-Slaying Saber who has a habit of failing miserably."
"Poison Milk Hierarch thinks Lou Cheng will get a title in two or three years … What a poison milk …"
"Can't he reflect curses?"
"How can we explain metaphysics?"
"Hands up. I don't think the gap is big."
"Yeah. Usually, the Wisdom King's Vairocana Body wouldn't be able to last that long. It would be more exhausting too. He has a clear home-field advantage!"
"But Elder Tang had a match with Empress Luo before, even if she was at her lowest."
"Then we're even. Lou Cheng didn't lose that easily, right? He almost drained the Wisdom King. There's a gap between them, but it's definitely not that big! "
"Words aren't proof. Neither can convince the other with just the keyboard. Let's wait for them to fight one-on-one. The new Warrior Sage Battle's official competition is in May!"
"Hmm, I'm racking my brains to think of a title for Lou Cheng. Looks like I don't have to rush."
…
Amidst the commotion, the fourth match began. Lu Yan took advantage of the fact that the Wisdom King, Zhi Hai, was at the end of his rope to imitate the Dragon King.
However, Zhi Hai's Unshaken Body of the Wisdom King once again refreshed everyone's understanding of him. Despite being at a disadvantage in many aspects, he held on for more than three minutes. During that time, he took five Golden Godly Flames and sixteen Internal Explosions before collapsing to the ground. He even managed to injure Lu Yan, which made many people exclaim, "So f * cking tough."
"As expected of a Supreme-Class expert …" Lou Cheng exclaimed as he held his phone.
In the fifth match, Lu Yan faced the Living Buddha, Shi Shan. Their battle seemed ordinary, but Lou Cheng knew that their mental battle would be exceptionally exciting. Unfortunately, less than a tenth of the audience was able to see it, with only a few special effects.
During this process, Lu Yan was at a disadvantage a few times. He showed signs of turning the tables several times, but in the end, he was defeated.
In terms of experience, the Living Buddha, who had inherited the wisdom of countless lifetimes, wasn't targeting anyone.
The competition came to an end. The Longhu Club, who attempted to defend their title as the World's Number One, lost in the second round.
In front of the TV screen, the Dragon King, Chen Qitao, who had already left the hospital and returned home, put down the remote control with a straight face.
…
After returning to the club, Lou Cheng calmed himself down and focused on training again.
The next day, he went to the conference room after breakfast. He planned to review the battle at Daxing Temple with Empress Luo, the coach, and Guo Jie. He wanted to sum up his experience and find his own flaws.
Before he entered, he felt the air was heavy and solemn. There was a certain pressure that shook his soul.
Sss … Lou Cheng took a deep breath and entered. He saw the Dragon King, whom he hadn't seen in a long time, standing at the head of the conference room. He was dressed in navy blue and had an intimidating aura.
At this moment, other than the Dragon King, only Lou Cheng and Guo Jie were present.
Chen Qitao nodded with his hands behind his back.
He said calmly, "You guys still need more training."
"Ugh …" Lou Cheng suddenly felt a stinging sensation at the corner of his mouth.
…
After Chen Qitao's comeback, the Longhu Club won consecutive victories. Lu Yan was no longer the main force, which gave Lou Cheng more opportunities to play.
At the end of March and beginning of April, the finals of the Battle of the Kings began as scheduled. This time, the Dragon King successfully defended his title.
Other than that, there weren't many professional matches in April. The focus was on the final round of the National University Martial Arts Competitions, which was held in Songcheng this year.
The organizers planned to invite the team that had climbed out of the bottom of the valley and won the championship. It was also the team that could best represent Songcheng's image to attend the opening ceremony as a guest. Lou Cheng received a call about this.
"How infuriating! Why can't it coincide with spring break?" Yan Zheke said, "Cheng, you're representing three people now."
"Huh?" Lou Cheng sent a confused expression. "What do you mean by three people?"
Did I buy fake products during spring break?
"You're representing yourself, me, and my brother." Yan Zheke replied, "You're representing yourself."
"Your brother isn't going?" Lou Cheng wiped his forehead.
"I don't think he likes such lively activities … I didn't ask. Why don't you go and verify?" Yan Zheke suddenly felt unconfident.
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