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Chapter 39: As Everyone Knows, Commentaries Don't Count in the Timer
Chapter 39: As Everyone Knows, Commentaries Don’t Count in the Timer
The audience was in an uproar.
The preliminary rounds were usually uneventful, and the four participants in this match were no exception. The Beast Tamer and the acrobatic young man who used a flexible leg technique had only managed to get past the rope by cheating. As for Lu Ke, being from Dragon Tiger Mountain, it was natural for him to make it past the rope. Initially, they had guessed that the strongest among them would be the Quanzhen Taoist, Huang Ming.
Not many people were in the audience for this match. Those who did come felt that the high-level battles were too complex to understand, so they preferred to watch the lower-tier matches, where they could still voice their opinions and feel relevant.
But no one expected the situation to change so drastically in less than ten seconds.
"What just happened? How did the opponent just fall over?"
"Wait, people can still be alive after falling, but save the eagle! That old guy’s fall doesn’t look good."
"Idiot, the Beast Tamer’s eagle, trained with qi, doesn’t need your worry. The real question is what technique did that Taoist Lu Ke use!"
"By logic, a disciple of the Celestial Master’s Mansion should primarily specialize in the Golden Light Spell. What kind of technique was that? It’s completely different and very strange."
At this moment, a tall figure in the corner, wearing a round hat and a mask, spoke with a voice that, though somewhat aged, was still robust.
"That is ‘Momentum’."
"Momentum?" A few young adepts nearby perked up, clustering around him like they had found a mentor. "Old Master, can you explain what you mean?"
The old man sighed, "The world of adepts isn’t as turbulent as it used to be; it’s relatively peaceful now. With fewer conflicts, you young ones naturally don’t understand ‘Momentum’."
"Have you heard of the concept of ‘cultivating momentum through battles’? When an adept challenges another of similar strength, they often engage in battles with other adepts beforehand to build up their fighting spirit and confidence."
"Each victory smooths the flow and regulation of qi within their body. A part of this qi unconsciously emanates around them, carrying the belief of certain victory. This qi exerts both physiological and psychological pressure on the opponent, subtly affecting the battle."
The young adepts stared blankly, as if their minds were wandering.
For some reason, as soon as the old man started explaining, a wave of drowsiness washed over them, making them feel like they were back in a classroom, either zoning out or falling asleep.
The old man, who looked like he was made of steel, noticed this and grunted.
This world of adepts is truly degenerating with each generation!
"The simplest example is ‘Ding Shuian’ from the Two Heroes."
The name "Ding Shuian" immediately caught the attention of the young adepts, who suddenly perked up.
The Two Heroes were a concept known to all adepts.
The Celestial Master was too old, and those who admired him were mostly middle-aged and elderly adepts who had been convinced by his prowess. The younger generation, while respectful, didn’t feel as close to him.
The Two Heroes were different. Compared to the Supreme, they were more active and more popular among the younger adepts. Many of them hoped that one of the Two Heroes would eventually surpass the Supreme, proving that a new era had arrived!
Especially Ding Shuian, many young adepts believed that this battle maniac would one day challenge and defeat the Supreme!
Seeing the young adepts’ interest rise, the old man continued, "Before Ding Shuian challenges a stronger opponent, he usually defeats several other opponents to build up his ‘Momentum’."
A particularly curious young adept, scratching his head, asked, "But that Taoist Lu Ke didn’t seem to have built up any ‘Momentum’ beforehand. And according to what you said, ‘Momentum’ just buffs the user and debuffs the enemy. It shouldn’t have been enough to directly stun the opponent like that."
Although the old man didn't understand the young foreigner's terms "buff" and "debuff," he could guess what he meant. "Why are you in such a hurry? I haven't finished speaking yet."
"Usually, the 'aura' wouldn't have the effect that Lu Ke, that little rascal, displayed. The 'aura' is just a small amount of qi that leaks out unintentionally. Unless there's a vast difference in cultivation, this small amount of qi pressure wouldn't be enough to knock someone out."
"Lu Ke must have a method to directly channel the qi within his body, converting it into pure pressure. That's the only way he could knock out his opponents. One is intentional, the other unintentional; the difference is significant."
The young foreigner pondered for a moment. "So, this Master Lu Ke isn't as strong as I thought. He just has a technique to overwhelm others with his aura?"
The old man didn't bother to explain further. He sighed inwardly, thinking how the young minds these days were so slow!
Even with a technique to overwhelm others with his aura, if Lu Ke's cultivation wasn't sufficient, how could he possibly knock someone out? Not to mention, Lu Ke looked so relaxed, clearly not using his full strength.
This brat, who used to be so ordinary, how did he improve so much? The old man glared at Lu Ke, who was acting so carefree in the arena, and his face turned dark.
...
In the stands, Huang Ming's face was filled with hesitation.
Should he continue the match?
Just from Lu Ke's casual handling of the two opponents, it was clear there was a significant gap in their strength.
Huang Ming gritted his teeth. Surrendering now would be the best choice, but as the only participant from the Quanzhen Sect at the Lu Tian Da Jiao, exiting in the preliminary round would be a disgrace to his sect.
So, the answer was clear.
He took a deep breath, his gaze determined. He still had one last card to play.
Master Lu Ke came from Dragon Tiger Mountain and should have practiced the Golden Light Spell, which hones the body and spirit. However, he used a secret technique that Huang Ming had never heard of, which seemed more like the ability of a natural-born adept.
Typically, natural-born adepts have special abilities that develop from their innate qi, making it difficult for them to excel in other techniques. Since Lu Ke didn't use the Golden Light Spell...
He could boldly assume that Lu Ke was a natural-born adept! And if he hadn't practiced the Golden Light Spell, his body and spirit might not be as resilient, giving Huang Ming a chance to win.
With this determination, Daoist Huang Ming warned, "Master Lu Ke, be careful. I'm going to use my last resort!"
Lu Ke raised an eyebrow. Announcing his move before using it was indeed very gentlemanly. Out of respect for this, he didn't stop Daoist Huang Ming from displaying his abilities.
Suddenly, Huang Ming's body relaxed, and a transparent figure emerged from the top of his head. It was an exact replica of him, but it appeared somewhat translucent.
This strange phenomenon caused the audience to gasp in surprise.
Compared to Lu Ke's mysterious techniques, Huang Ming's display was more visually impressive and attention-grabbing.
"What is this? Is it a ghost?" The young foreigners were dumbfounded.
"Do you know?"
"I don't know. Do you?"
"I don't know either."
After a few rounds of questions, their eyes naturally turned to the old man, who was dressed in a way that concealed his identity.
The old man: ...
He was here to watch the competition, not to be a commentator!
...
The old man didn't have any drafts saved, and he was sad (﹏)
This chapter was written on the spot, and he still had to write the next one.
Today, he had two rambunctious kids around the house, making things very difficult.
(End of Chapter)
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