In the blink of an eye, Oda Ai had used [Cicada's Rising Moon — Cold Night], and her saber landed on the right side of Unrestrained Pegasus's abdomen.
Oda Ai had taken advantage of Brony's weakness. Unless Brony used his skills or special effects, there was no way he could have dodged or blocked the attack. However, everyone knew that Unrestrained Pegasus did not have the means to defend himself. Hence, Oda Ai's attack was a sure-kill move.
However, it was under such circumstances that Brother Ma and his opponent ended up with both sides suffering heavy losses.
His strategy was not complicated. Quick Recover, turn around, and counterattack.
When the damage was unavoidable, he would try to minimize it and use the gap between his opponent's attack to counterattack.
It was a simple strategy, but … it was correct and effective.
After the exchange of blows, Oda Ai had managed to cut a bloody wound on Unrestrained Pegasus's abdomen. However, she had also lost a piece of flesh on her right shoulder.
Both of them were bleeding profusely. Of course, in terms of injuries, Oda Ai had the upper hand.
"This bastard … he's doing this again …" Oda Ai was even more furious after this round of attack and defense. This was because she had been defeated by Brony in S2 under similar circumstances. She had clearly used a killing move that was 100% certain to succeed, but her opponent had managed to turn the tables and strike back at her in the face of certain death.
If she wasn't facing Flying Pegasus but any other player, she wouldn't be so angry … But the problem was that she was attacking Brony.
To make an analogy, Unrestrained Pegasus was like a chef who only knew how to cook scrambled eggs with tomatoes in a cooking competition. Most of his competitors had mastered dozens of dishes that spanned across two cuisines. It was fine if you lost to others, but losing to Unrestrained Pegasus would only make you angry.
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"She lost her cool so quickly. Looks like Brony and his team have a chance." At that moment, Feng Bujue, who was watching the livestream in the conference room, revealed a smile. He tilted his head and commented, "By the way … Oda Ai, this little girl, sure is a bit dumb. She has already sparred with Brother Ma once, but she still hasn't realized how clever he is."
"Uh …" The next second, Snow continued with a doubtful look, "To be honest … I can't see how Flying Pegasus is brilliant. I've also watched a lot of his competition videos … Other than the basic changes in physical skills, he usually uses no more than two active skills, and I've never seen him use any strategies or tactics …"
"Ha!" When Brother Jue heard this, he immediately laughed dryly and asked, "Then let me ask you … If it were you, with only two or three skills and no tricks, would you be able to achieve his winning rate in the previous two seasons?"
"That's absolutely impossible …" Snow replied without even thinking about it. But after he said that, his expression changed. "Eh? That's right … How could he beat so many masters under such conditions? "
"Hmm …" Feng Bujue muttered and suddenly asked, "Do you know the term 'craftsman's spirit'?"
"Of course I do," Snow replied.
Feng Bujue nodded and continued, "Flying Pegasus belongs to people who are born with this kind of potential …" He paused and said, "This kind of person's brain circuit is different. They can indulge in 'exploring infinity and limits in a limited field.' But most of us … We won't circle ourselves in a certain field. Our nature makes us more inclined to explore our self-worth in a variety of ways. In the end, it also causes us to waste time in that infinite world and lose ourselves …"
"Actually, you can just say …" Snow followed Brother Jue's train of thought and continued, "Flying Pegasus has already practiced his physical skills and his Pegasus Fist Techniques to the limit … I understand."
"That can't be described by a mere 'limit.'" Feng Bujue said, "What he has done, people like you and me … Even if we can understand it, it's difficult to do it." He lifted his chin and motioned for Snow to continue watching the live broadcast. "For example, Oda Ai … She can't understand what kind of experience it is to fight with only one or two active skills on her. This was because she had never fought under conditions where she had 'almost no choice'. Even in those situations where she failed, until the moment before she was killed, she still had more than one response … Brony, on the other hand, had long been used to fighting under conditions where the average person had no choice … He could already create 'infinity' within 'finitude', that is, rely on his instincts to make 'additional choices that exceed common sense'. "
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At the same time, on the battlefield.
The attack and defense between the two had escalated again. Oda Ai's fighting spirit rose along with her anger, and the little universe of Flying Pegasus also blazed.
At this time, the duration of the [Three Steps] was up, and Kimagawa Masayoshi could not use any other method to intervene in this level of attack and defense because the speed of the two had exceeded his dynamic vision. If he forced himself to intervene, he would only interfere with his teammates or be "accidentally" hit by the enemy.
But the awkward thing was … Kimagawa Masayoshi did not dare to challenge Teacher Chi alone. To him, that was even more stupid than intervening in the battle. It was practically suicide.
Therefore, Kimagawa Masayoshi could only hover near Oda Ai and Brony's battle formation. On one hand, he was helping his teammates to guard against Teacher Chi's movements, and on the other hand, he was waiting for an opportunity to provide support.
"Why? Why can't I win? Why can't I win against this poor guy with poor fighting skills?! " As time went by, Oda Ai became more and more anxious. She clearly had the upper hand in terms of raw strength, but now, she was powerless in the field of "close combat" — the field she was most confident in — against an opponent who had his hands and feet tied. The mental blow was self-evident.
"Calm down!" Finally, Kimagawa Masayoshi could not stand it anymore. He yelled at his teammates, "As long as the two of us work together, that guy can be easily defeated!"
Oda Ai, who had gradually lost her momentum, regained some of her rationality after being yelled at by Kimagawa Masayoshi.
"That's right … Why do I have to use this method to determine the winner? Players like Soaring Pegasus … As long as we work together, even two members of Team Two can defeat him. " Oda Ai thought to herself, "But … I don't want to give up … We've already fought to this point. If I go around and ask my teammates to join the battle, won't it be the same as admitting that I lost to him in a one-on-one duel?"
"You seem to be troubled by something." Just as Oda Ai was hesitating, Soaring Pegasus suddenly opened his mouth and asked her a question.
"Huh?" Oda Ai did not have a good attitude toward Brony. She immediately used the tone of a delinquent girl and replied, "What are you talking about?"
While the two of them were talking, the exchange of fists and katana did not stop. The sound of combat energy clashing against each other was still incessant.
"The hesitation in your mind will be reflected in your actions …" After a few more punches, Brony continued, "It's because your katana has slowed down. That's why I'm asking you."
"Cut the crap!" His words made Oda Ai even more unhappy. "If you want to die so slowly, I can speed up and fulfill your wish!"
Unexpectedly, just as Oda Ai was about to say this …
"No, you don't have that chance anymore …" Soaring Pegasus' left hand firmly grasped Oda Ai's wrist that was holding the katana.
"What?!" Oda Ai's face turned pale with fright. For a master of her level, this kind of situation would only happen when she exposed a huge flaw or when her speed was overwhelmed by her opponent.
"You're very strong …" Soaring Pegasus said in his heroic tone, "You've pushed me to my limits since the beginning. I didn't expect to be able to hold on until now …" As he spoke, he had already twisted Oda Ai's wrist and turned her body around. Then, he took half a step and moved behind Oda Ai. He changed his posture and put his hands under her armpits to clamp her shoulders. "If it weren't for your momentary distraction, I wouldn't even have the slightest chance …"
"What … are … you … doing?!" Oda Ai was so angry that she almost broke her teeth from clenching them. However, she could only vent her anger. There was no way she could break free from Soaring Pegasus' grip.
Fortunately, she still had her teammates.
Imagawa Masayoshi, who was more than ten meters away from the two of them, saw that they had stopped their high-speed attack and entered a stalemate. He immediately dashed behind Soaring Pegasus and threw out two shurikens.
* Poof! * Poof! * Poof! * The two shurikens successfully penetrated Soaring Pegasus's Holy Robe and stabbed into his back, causing blood to splatter everywhere.
However, this was not enough to kill Soaring Pegasus.
"Argh!" Not only did he fail to kill Soaring Pegasus, but he also took the opportunity to provoke him into yelling. "I'll leave the rest to you! "Old man!"
Before he finished yelling, a piece of music started to play on the battlefield. This melody was also very popular. It was a famous anime song from the last century — the pure music version of "Pegasus's Fantasy."
…
"What the hell?"
"Hey, hey … Even the background music is coming out …"
"There's such a thing?"
"Could it be added by the broadcaster?"
"It doesn't look like it. I think it's … a skill?"
"The skill with the 'lights off' effect in the previous match was already so powerful. I'm afraid this skill with the 'ignition song' is going to destroy the world."
The reactions and speculations of the audience were mostly correct …
At this moment, Sky Horse in the Sky did use his ultimate skill. He didn't use [Sky Horse Meteor Punch] or [Sky Horse Comet Punch]. Instead, he used the second stage of his Soul Eye, which was based on his Soul Eye, "Little Universe".
…
In the blink of an eye!
Before Imagawa Masayoshi's follow-up attack arrived, Mr. Ma had already lifted his legs and clamped Oda Ai's legs. Both of them suddenly fell to the ground … Looking from the side, their bodies formed a tire ring.
"Take this!" Immediately after, Brony straightforwardly announced the move that he had created and named himself, "Pegasus Whirlpool, Invincible Windfire Wheel!"
Unlike the Invincible Firestorm Wheels, this move didn't need to be used on steps. It could be used on flat ground.
This move combined the high-speed rotating force of [Pegasus Whirlpool, Crushing Punch], the huge energy generated by the Little Universe, and the shocking movement of [Invincible Firestorm Wheels]. Its destructive power was even greater than [Beating the Loser], and it was not something that could be blocked by humans.
It could be said that … when Xiao Ma dragged Oda Ai and began to "roll" around, the two of them were destined to perish together.
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