Chapter 174: The Blood Sword Dancer (Goblin)
Chapter 174: The Blood Sword Dancer (Goblin)
The scene rewinds ten minutes earlier, around the time when a few spectators with weak bladders headed to the bathroom.
The Little Devil, 002's starting summoner, and the Goblin, 042's summoner, take the stage.
Their respective summoners, Lin Jianying from Team 042 and an unnamed summoner from Team 002, also take their positions.
The unnamed summoner, despite lacking an introduction, exudes confidence. He doesn't even glance at Lin Jianying, nor does he show any intention of provocation. In his eyes, Lin Jianying and the Goblin are hardly worthy opponents.
At most, they are mere warm-up props before the real contest begins.
So, who has ever seen a competitor taunt their warm-up prop?
"Begin the match!" the referee declares.
"Match ended!" a nearby extra from Team 002 casually chimes in.
At that moment, the Little Devil springs into action, hurling two black energy orbs with a wave of its bat-like wings.
It dashes forward like a phantom, followed by the two orbs, aiming for the Goblin.
With a one-two attack, the Little Devil intends to end the battle in an instant.
At this point, Lin Jianying should be issuing commands, but he remains frozen, trembling, as if in a daze. He stands there, having summoned a single Goblin onto the arena.
Fortunately, the Goblin proves its worth, displaying a fierce demeanor.
Wielding a longsword crafted from high-quality materials by Lu Wu, the Goblin slashes through the air, cleaving the two energy orbs in a single stroke.
It then raises its right foot, using the momentum to dodge the oncoming Little Devil and swiftly stands up, spinning to assume a defensive stance, surviving the initial round.
This unexpected resilience surprises both the audience and the extras from Team 002.
"Didn't finish it? Seems like they've made some progress, but that's all they've got! Vision Deprivation!"
As the words leave his mouth, the Little Devil's serpentine eyes narrow, and its negative spell activates, instantly blinding the Goblin.
Seizing the opportunity, the Little Devil charges forward, its menacing claws reaching for the Goblin's head.
Lin Jianying clenches his fists nervously, mouth agape, but he still fails to issue any commands, resembling a lifeless puppet.
Meanwhile, in the audience...
As the Little Devil's claws strike, the spectators nonchalantly declare the match over in their minds.
However, to their surprise, the Goblin, despite being visually impaired, somehow blocks the attack with its longsword.
"How is that possible? It's impossible!"
"They know everything about our summoned beast, so this Goblin must have been specifically trained to counter the Little Devil," Fang Bai remarks, not overly surprised.
"Counter the Little Devil with just a Goblin? They're dreaming!
Little Devil, increase your speed and finish off that Goblin!"
To conserve the Little Devil's energy, Team 002 opts for close-range attacks.
The Little Devil's bat-like wings flutter, and it bursts into action, its phantom-like form relentlessly attacking from various angles around the Goblin.
Initially, the Goblin manages to block a few strikes, but soon, its defense crumbles under the Little Devil's onslaught.
The Little Devil's claws tear into the Goblin, leaving gashes all over its body.
Bloodied and battered, the Goblin remains standing, refusing to fall.
Fang Bai frowns upon seeing this.
"Stop playing around and finish off that trash!"
The extra from Team 002 sighs in exasperation, "I'm not playing around!"
The Little Devil is genuinely giving its all, not intentionally toying with the Goblin.
The Goblin, despite its pitiful appearance, has some tricks up its sleeve. Though it looks badly injured, most of the wounds are superficial, and it has managed to dodge the more severe attacks.
Additionally, the status effect the Goblin has inflicted on them, coupled with Lin Jianying's continued silence, heightens the sense of unease.
"We can't drag this out any longer. Little Devil, unleash the Demon Flame!"
At Team 002's command, the Little Devil steps back, raises its claws above its head, and forms a basketball-sized black flame, hurling it forward as soon as it materializes.
Sensing the approaching Demon Flame, the Goblin instinctively slashes at it with its longsword.
A thunderous "Boom!" echoes as the black flame collides with the sword, erupting into a dark inferno that engulfs the bloodied Goblin.
The audience realizes that this time, it's truly over.
However, they aren't overly disappointed.
They had never placed high hopes on the Goblin, so there was no room for disappointment. In fact, they secretly admire the Goblin's valiant effort.
Compared to Team 003's performance earlier, the Goblin's demise seems more heroic.
If the Goblin's story ended here, they could accept it.
But while they can accept it, Lin Jianying is utterly devastated.
From the moment he stepped onto the stage, his emotions have been a complex mix.
Although Lu Wu had tried to boost his confidence earlier, self-doubt now consumes him.
It's not that he doesn't trust Lu Wu; it's that he doesn't trust himself.
Lu Wu had been so afraid of speaking during the match, afraid to give commands, fearing that his instructions would worsen the situation and lead to the Goblin's defeat.
But at this moment, when he saw the Goblin enveloped in black flames, he couldn't hold back any longer.
His eyes burning with rage, he roared at the Goblin in the arena.
"Hold on! Goblin, hold on for me! I beg you, don't give up!"
"I don't want to lose like this, I don't want you to lose like this!"
"Lu Wu told me you can do it, you can defeat this Little Devil. So please, don't fall, please help me!"
"I really don't want to be a burden to him anymore!"
At this moment, Lin Jianying's emotions crumbled again, and he couldn't help but burst into tears.
His behavior caused those from Team 002 to sneer and show disdain.
Even some of the audience found Lin Jianying's behavior overly embarrassing.
"Pathetic, disgraceful!"
"If you can't beat them, what's the point of crying?"
"Be a man, it's just a competition. Don't make such a scene!"
Amidst these discordant voices, a loud 'Boom' stood out, instantly grabbing the audience's attention back to the arena.
In that instant, everyone was stunned.
The Goblin, who was supposed to fall in the demon flames, not only stood firm but also underwent a significant transformation.
Its entire body was engulfed in blood-red flames, and even the longsword in its hand turned crimson.
The Goblin, like a blood-soaked war god, struck fear into onlookers.
Seeing this, Lu Wu's lips curved upward.
"You held it in well, enduring until now."
Apparently, Lu Wu had been aware of the Goblin's condition and anticipated its breakthrough in this match. He had been monitoring the Goblin's state for days, mentally prepared for this moment.
But while Lu Wu was ready, the audience and Team 002 were completely caught off guard.
Team 002, in particular, wore even more troubled expressions.
The battle was almost over, but this unexpected twist caught them by surprise. Could the summoned beast lose? Could a summoner's tears make it stronger?
However, this wasn't the time to ponder such questions.
Team 002 quickly reacted.
"Little Devil, attack..."
Before their command could be fully issued, the Goblin's blood-red aura flashed, and in an instant, it was right in front of the Little Devil. Its blood-red longsword slashed toward the devil.
The Little Devil's wings on its back trembled, and it evaded the attack like a ghost. But the Goblin's speed matched its own, keeping up with relentless pursuit.
The rhythm of the battle shifted in that moment, now dictated by the Goblin.
The Little Devil, who had almost overwhelmed the Goblin, was now completely suppressed, unable to lift its head.
Those who had left to use the bathroom, watch dramas, or take a break returned to witness this dramatic transformation.
Seeing the Goblin's sudden change and its dominance over the Little Devil, those who had missed the evolution were filled with questions.
They couldn't help but ask the nearby spectators, but no one paid them any attention.
Their focus was entirely on the arena, on that blood-red figure.
Lin Jianying, standing by the arena, stared at the Goblin in disbelief.
Lu Wu approached from behind, gently patting his shoulder.
"Issue the command. It's waiting for you! Waiting for your command to end the fight!"
Lin Jianying froze, then turned to see the Goblin, who had been holding back from defeating the Little Devil. His eyes welled up with tears once more.
At that moment, he issued the command the Goblin had been waiting for.
"Goblin, end the fight!"
At Lin Jianying's command, the Goblin on the arena hesitated, its anger and murderous intent softening. Yet, in that instant, its power erupted.
The Goblin's blood-red aura flashed, and it appeared before the Little Devil in a flash.
The longsword in its hand unleashed a series of slashes across the Little Devil's body, finishing with a kick that sent the devil flying out of the arena, securing victory.
In that victorious moment, the Goblin extinguished its blood-red flames and rushed into Lin Jianying's arms, embracing him.
Lu Wu seized the opportunity to pat the Goblin.
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Name: Blood Sword Dancer (Goblin) (Second Evolution)
Strength: 3-Star (Elite)
Quality: Ordinary (Enhanced)
Attribute: Blood
Status: Happy (Master finally returned, and the Goblin is delighted, though it was touched by a weirdo again)
Weakness: Light
Basic Skills: Sword Dance (Mastered), Charge (Mastered), Block (Mastered)...
Advanced Skills: Deadly Sword (Unleashed) (A powerful skill)
Talent: Sword Skill Enhancement (Intermediate)
Blood Sword Form (Active): Activates Blood Sword Form, increasing strength by one star. Cooldown: 1 day.
Upon activation, the user becomes weakened.
Companion Equipment: Blood Longsword
Description: Why do you need to touch it to see its attributes? You can already see them without touching!
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Name: Blood Longsword
Quality: Black Iron
Attribute: Blood
Skill: Blood Drain (Basic) (Restores the user's health by draining the opponent's blood)
Description: A fairly ordinary companion equipment, far inferior to your Little Skeleton's!
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(End of Chapter)
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