Chapter 802 - 795: Counterattack

Chapter 802: Chapter 795: Counterattack

From the very beginning of the match, Qingling had held an overwhelming advantage. His dazzling, torrential barrage of attacks had left his opponent completely powerless to counterattack. But now, things seemed to have changed.

Qingling, who had maintained the initiative the entire time, suddenly retreated under Zhou Yuanjue’s attack. This was the very first time he had stepped back in this duel! His dazzling attacks suddenly seemed entirely ineffective against Zhou Yuanjue.

"Did you guys just see that? Zhou Yuanjue blocked all of Qingling’s attacks with a single finger, and he hasn’t suffered any further injuries. What exactly is going on?" Anjina asked in a low voice.

"I’m not sure. Logically speaking, this shouldn’t be happening," Bodante said, a trace of confusion flickering in his eyes. "Qingling’s attacks are definitely not something anyone beneath the first layer Transformation Boundary could withstand with their physical body alone, let alone with just a single finger. That’s practically a miracle."

"It wasn’t just his finger. Didn’t you all notice?" Irene said solemnly. "He appeared to block the strikes head-on with a finger, but in reality, he integrated his Body Technique, Traction Technique, and other Techniques to maximally neutralize the power of his opponent’s attacks. Blocking with a finger was merely a facade. It looks more like he has already completely figured out the characteristics of Qingling’s abilities and his attack patterns."

"That’s impossible, isn’t it? The Hundred Weapons Sacred Lotus is renowned for its endless transformations; there is simply no pattern to it at all," Dorobaku said, shaking his head. "At least in the fight just now, I couldn’t spot any rhythm to Qingling’s strikes. The combination of so many weapon forms with his Techniques was simply dazzling."

"The Hundred Weapons Sacred Lotus is indeed incredibly powerful, unpredictable, and elusive, but this ability is not invincible; it still has its limitations. In fact, according to the intelligence I’ve gathered from within my family, the true power of the Hundred Weapons Sacred Lotus lies in how its weapon forms coordinate with changes in the Technique Domain.

"Therefore, only a descendant of the Divine Profound Race who has comprehended a Technique Domain can truly be said to have mastered the ’Hundred Weapons Sacred Lotus.’ Moreover, there is a massive difference between someone who has just grasped it and an entity who has been immersed in it for a long time. The mutual coordination between every single weapon and the Technique Domain requires time to practice and hone, demanding unimaginable Talent and comprehension. Otherwise, without mastering a vast array of weapon forms, the power of the Hundred Weapons Sacred Lotus isn’t much greater than that of other weapon-type abilities.

"Under the exact same realm, the difference in power between mastering a single weapon form’s transformation and mastering dozens of them can vary by two to three times.

"Based on my observations and the intelligence I possess, I suspect that although Qingling’s strength is immense, he has truly mastered no more than ten weapon forms capable of triggering changes in his Domain. If Zhou Yuanjue managed to thoroughly analyze the conditions and shifting characteristics of these weapon forms, while also seeing through Qingling’s combat traits, and managed to alter his own Technique Domain accordingly, then it is entirely possible for him to pull off what we just witnessed," Irene explained.

To analyze the specific details of an opponent’s abilities without knowing any prior intelligence.

To decipher their combat traits and methods right in the middle of a battle.

To alter the form of one’s own Technique Domain to maximally adapt to the shifts in the opponent’s abilities.

And finally, to put all of this into physical practice, avoiding the opponent’s attacks almost flawlessly...

"Why does it feel more and more impossible the more you talk about it?" Dorobaku murmured, opening his mouth slightly. The looks of disbelief on the others’ faces also grew even heavier.

It had to be known that this was not a simulated battlefield designed to prepare for some major tournament, but a genuine, real-time battle. To execute all of those aforementioned maneuvers in actual combat simply did not seem like something humanly possible.

"So this guy chose an uncharacteristically defensive posture just to completely analyze his opponent’s attack patterns and figure out a way to counter them?" the Sacred Lotus member muttered softly to himself, finally realizing the reason behind Zhou Yuanjue’s unusual behavior.

"Is this... truly something that can be done in a real-time battle? Especially when facing an ability as endlessly shifting as that of the Divine Profound Race?" the Evil Dragon Life asked, also sounding somewhat uncertain.

"Didn’t I mention this earlier? He’s the type who continuously and rapidly grows during combat. It seems he’s made another massive leap in progress during this battle," the Sacred Lotus member said.

"If that’s true, then that is... absolutely terrifying," the Evil Dragon Life said. This was the very first time he had ever used the word "terrifying" to describe a newcomer—an entity whose Energy realm hadn’t even surpassed the first layer Transformation Boundary.

"It seems the real match is only officially beginning now," the Sacred Lotus member said with a smile. No matter who won, he would be ecstatic, because both fighters were affiliated with their Sacred Lotus Civilization.

Back on the battlefield, Qingling abruptly took two steps back, his eyes trembling. However, Zhou Yuanjue did not capitalize on this opening to press his attack, much like how Qingling had previously refrained from attacking when Zhou Yuanjue needed a moment to catch his breath.

This was Zhou Yuanjue returning the favor.

"Now, the match truly begins. Are you ready?" Zhou Yuanjue said mildly.

As soon as he spoke, he took a step forward and charged straight at Qingling. For the very first time in the entire battle, Zhou Yuanjue was taking the initiative to attack!

"He saw through my abilities and attacks?" Qingling narrowed his eyes slightly. The shock in his gaze vanished completely, replaced by a look of indifference and calm. His Spirit was resolute, as immovable as a mountain.

He knew deep down that in the face of formidable enemies and overwhelming trouble, all panic and shock were useless. Only by maintaining a pure state of mind could he unleash his utmost power.

"Come! Let me see if you really have seen through everything!" he thought.

"HAAH!" With a fierce shout, he slammed the Giant Shield in his hands into the ground.

BOOM!

The ground trembled violently as he activated the Giant Shield’s gravitational manipulation ability, unleashing irregular gravitational fluctuations! He did this to restrict his opponent’s precise maneuvers. Under his control, the extreme high and low shifts of these gravitational waves were even more dramatic than those in the Overweight Sea.

However, against the current Zhou Yuanjue, it was completely useless!

His Technique Domain vibrated in tandem, executing the changes with microscopic precision. Neutralizing the gravity, he drove straight in and struck out with a palm!

"Ineffective?!" Qingling thought. He abruptly raised both hands, and the Giant Shield in his grasp instantly transformed into two massive Warhammers, smashing toward Zhou Yuanjue’s palm. Intense vibrations were concealed within the blow. A grazing strike would cripple, and a direct hit would kill!

The palm Zhou Yuanjue struck out with instantly softened—tempered steel melting into yielding silk. He scooped, pulled, and pushed.

Redirecting the vibrations, he used his opponent’s strength against him!

Dual streams of Power erupted in an instant!

The heavy hammers Qingling smashed down were pulled by Zhou Yuanjue, dragging his body inevitably in the direction Zhou Yuanjue had anticipated.

SCREECH!

The piercing cry of a falcon rang out!

A sharp, dazzling light thrust directly toward Qingling’s chest—completely unavoidable!

How incredibly similar this scene was to the time when Abyssal Artifact Nirut was defeated by Zhou Yuanjue!