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Chapter 498: Fan Jian Gang: I'm Not Pretending Anymore, Let's Lay It All Out (Part 2)
Chapter 498: Fan Jian Gang: I'm Not Pretending Anymore, Let's Lay It All Out (Part 2)
It was impossible to guard against!
Perhaps it was only because his cultivation realm was too low that he couldn't achieve it.
If he were at the same cultivation realm, directly controlling his bones to grow and instantly crushing his heart and pulverizing his brain in an instant...
Would he still have a chance to survive?
At the very least, his Physical Body would be destroyed in that instant.
Even if he survived, his combat strength would be severely weakened.
A true 'Divine Skill'!
"You can't learn this."
Wang Teng shook his head. "This is my innate divine ability."
"Unfortunately, the realm gap is too vast."
"Otherwise, your Physical Body should have been completely destroyed."
He felt a bit of regret.
He had exhausted all his tactics.
Unfortunately, he was still unable to defeat a Thirteenth Stage cultivator.
However...
He had been too greedy.
He couldn't help but chuckle bitterly.
Even Senior Sister and Shi Hao hadn't been able to defeat a Thirteenth Stage cultivator alone, so being able to inflict some minor injuries was already a commendable achievement.
After all, the initial task was merely to find a way to deal with the Heaven-Cleaving Sect's Talented Youth.
As for the task of securing the top rank...
There was also He Anxia and Second Senior Brother.
Even if He Anxia couldn't handle it, Second Senior Brother...
It was hard to say.
He immediately raised his hand. "Referee, I concede."
After conceding, Wang Teng nonchalantly walked off the arena without hesitation.
Fourteenth Prince: "..."
He had wanted to say a few more words, but suddenly felt a chill throughout his body. Looking down, he discovered that the wounds on his body, pierced by the bone spikes, had already healed, but his body was covered in blood, sticky and messy.
At the same time, his clothes, punctured by the bone spikes, were full of holes, resembling a thousand wounds.
With the wind blowing, it felt even chillier.
How could he not feel cold?
"..."
His face slightly changed, and he quickly flashed away from the arena.
...
"I Ai Luo, I know you."
He Anxia stood on the arena, and as the sand spread out, the opponent smiled slightly.
He was a Twelfth Stage cultivator, and his realm wasn't considered too high, but his tactics were also very bizarre.
"Your tactics are very strange, this gourd is quite abnormal, but..."
"It depends on who makes the first move."
Whoosh!
In the blink of an eye, he took out a scarecrow and directly pasted a bizarre black talisman onto it.
He Anxia's face slightly changed, and he quickly controlled the sand to envelop the scarecrow. But before he could command the microbe army to attack, the scarecrow and the black talisman exploded into ashes.
At the same time...
He Anxia felt darkness before his eyes.
His brain throbbed with intense pain! It was as if someone had pulled out his brain and was furiously pounding it with a hammer, intending to smash it to pieces and leave him with no place for burial! He Anxia's various tactics suddenly became ineffective.
Even the gourd and the sand began to fall.
He himself directly fainted and fell towards the ground.
Boom!
At his neck, the protective talisman given by Fan Jian Gang also ignited at this moment...
In the instant the protective talisman burned, He Anxia became lucid.
His face changed, and he quickly said, "I concede!"
At this moment, he felt a deep sense of relief.
If not for the protective talisman given by Second Senior Brother, he might have instantly perished?
A curse technique?
This was truly a terrifying tactic! It was like a natural counter to him.
He smiled bitterly.
Fan Jian Gang also breathed a slight sigh of relief, and the treasure in his hand quietly disappeared.
"This protective talisman is quite powerful."
"We both lost."
Wang Teng muttered, "Second Senior Brother, it's up to you now."
Fan Jian Gang shook his head. "Victory and defeat are common in battle, how can it be up to me? I might lose too."
He shook his head.
At this moment, He Anxia left the arena and transmitted his voice, "Thank you, Second Senior Brother."
"If not for the protective talisman you gave me, I might have..."
"Family matters stay within the family."
"I can only say that your fate isn't destined to end."
Fan Jian Gang didn't delve further into this issue.
What's this talk about relying on someone? His purpose for coming here was to provide them with protection.
Otherwise, why would I come? But...
Sigh.
It was a bit of a headache.
Indeed, one shouldn't underestimate the heroes of the world. These Talented Youth might not have a set template, and they might not achieve great things in the end, but their tactics were indeed varied and unpredictable.
There might be someone who could make 'you' capsize in the gutter.
One must be vigilant~!
He definitely couldn't afford to be careless this time.
To win this time...
He really had to exert some effort.
"But I don't know if, after this round..."
"There will be anything left?"
"Wait, that's wrong!"
He almost slapped himself.
What does it mean that there will be anything left? The outcome hasn't been decided yet, and this isn't underestimating the heroes of the world?
He might suffer a huge loss!
This round, it would undoubtedly be filled with crises, and he... would definitely lose!
Mhm.
Undoubtedly, he would lose.
Yes, just like that.
...
The top four emerged.
The highly favored Wang Teng was defeated.
However, since his opponent was the Fourteenth Prince, no one found it problematic.
On the contrary, everyone thought it was reasonable.
Instead, it was 'I Ai Luo' who, relying on his bizarre Magical Treasure, had swept through numerous strong opponents, and most of his opponents didn't dare to fight and directly chose to forfeit.
But he himself was only at the Ninth Stage.
Many people were speculating when he would fall and who would defeat him...
Surely he wouldn’t be able to advance to the semifinals, let alone the finals or even secure the top rank, right?
But no one expected that I Ai Luo’s defeat would be so thorough.
Curse Technique!
People secretly took note of this method.
While curse techniques weren’t considered problematic in the cultivation system, they were somewhat niche.
Not many people practiced them, and even fewer reached a high level in them.
However, from today’s perspective, this curse technique truly proved to be effective.
At least, when facing an opponent of a lower realm, it was almost a killing machine, capable of instantaneous defeat!
If it weren’t for I Ai Luo’s numerous treasures and one-time protective artifacts, he would have certainly died!
This stirred the thoughts of many.
Perhaps, they should find an opportunity to thoroughly study and practice one or two curse techniques.
Who knew when they might come in handy in the future?
And those Twelfth Stage Talented Youths who hadn’t dared to face He Anxia before now mostly sighed in regret.
They secretly regretted it.
Damn, why didn’t I think of learning one or two curse techniques back then?
Otherwise...
I could have done it too!
Wouldn’t the semifinals be within reach?
Alas!
...
"I see that I have many weaknesses."
Night, at the inn.
He Anxia pondered, "Curse techniques, I completely overlooked this aspect."
"Ordinary spells, physical attacks, and divine soul assaults, I have considered all of them. The microbial swarm I’ve cultivated also has some targeted defenses, but I never really considered curse techniques before."
"It’s not just curse techniques; I’ve also neglected to consider other niche yet powerful techniques and lack effective countermeasures."
"There’s no fear if both parties are at similar realms, but if I want to defeat opponents of higher realms, I must consider these issues."
"..."
Seeing He Anxia silent, Fan Jian Gang curiously asked, "What are you thinking about?"
"About curse techniques?"
"Yes." He Anxia nodded, not hiding anything from his comrades.
He immediately shared his thoughts.
Fan Jian Gang, however, smiled.
"So, do you have any ideas on how to deal with curse techniques and other niche methods?"
"None... not yet." He Anxia scratched his head, "I haven’t found any microorganisms with resistance to curse techniques."
"So, it will likely take a lot of time to figure this out."
"Today’s battle will surely spread, and people will talk about it. In the future, when they encounter an opponent like me, they will probably try their best to use curse techniques..."
"So, I think today’s events are a mix of good and bad."
"The good part is that my weaknesses were exposed in the Talented Youth Gathering, allowing me to recognize my shortcomings and find ways to improve."
"But at the same time, my weaknesses are now exposed."
"If I can’t fix them in the future, even if the opponents don’t know my true identity, they will likely try using curse techniques against me first."
"So, solving this problem is urgent."
"Unfortunately, I have no leads."
Fan Jian Gang nodded, then shook his head.
"Second Master, what does it mean when you nod and then shake your head?" Wang Teng was surprised.
"Just nodding and shaking my head, what else?" Fan Jian Gang shrugged, "To be precise, it means it’s right, but also not right."
He smacked his lips.
The Master is not here.
And me...
Being the leader of this trip, I have to use my brain more.
Fan Jian Gang smiled, "I think this is good, not bad."
"Exposing your weaknesses allows you to recognize your shortcomings and find ways to improve them."
"What if the enemies know what to do?"
"So what if they do? We can’t rely on them being fools. Instead, it’s more likely that we can improve our own weaknesses."
"Moreover, once you improve, you can even use it as a trap."
"For example, pretend to fall for their tricks, but in reality, find an opportunity to counterattack."
"But..."
"I have no leads." He Anxia agreed with Fan Jian Gang’s words, but not having leads was still a problem.
Improving weaknesses is good, but what if I can’t?
"What are you saying?"
Fan Jian Gang laughed, "You just recognized your weakness and want to fix it immediately? Even Senior Sister, Ya Ya, and Shi Hao wouldn’t dare say that."
"Even the Master might not be able to do it."
"You still have time to think about it."
"Also, I think you’ve fallen into a misconception!"
Fan Jian Gang raised a finger, his expression gradually becoming serious.
"Misconception?"
"Yes, a misconception."
"Do you think that the biological master system, or the microorganisms you control, is the strongest system in the world, the all-powerful system that can solve all problems?"
Hearing this, He Anxia was taken aback.
Then he pondered, "This..."
"How could I have such a thought?"
"Only that the biological master system is indeed very strong."
"Exactly."
Fan Jian Gang shrugged, "Since it’s not the strongest system and can’t solve all problems, why limit your perspective to just microorganisms and biological master techniques?"
"You’re troubled now because you haven’t found any microorganisms with curse resistance."
"But why must the microorganisms have curse resistance?"
"Why can’t you do it yourself?"
"You can practice some secret techniques to stabilize your divine soul, thus resisting curse techniques and other niche methods."
"Even relying on external objects could work."
"Earn some money and get a few medium-grade or even high-grade Immortal Artifacts. The higher your strength, the higher the quality of the Immortal Artifacts, and you can solve this weakness."
"I don't think it's wise to solely rely on microorganisms as a defense. In my opinion, that's just foolish."
Fan Jian Gang spoke bluntly, "Aside from the misconception that it's a dead end, even if you do manage to find them, do you really intend to place all your hopes on microorganisms?"
"What about encountering other unconventional secret techniques?"
"Isn't that just another dead end?"
"Microorganisms are powerful, but you can't be a fragile summoner."
"You need to strengthen yourself as well!"
"Ranged attacks, microorganisms can sweep through everything."
"And for close combat..."
"You should be able to roll up your sleeves and fight head-on."
"Being versatile in both literary and martial arts, handling various situations and opponents, even without microorganisms, you should be able to stand on your own. That's the kind of summoner I envision."
"After all, humans are also a form of 'life' in their own right."
"You yourself are human."
"And the system you cultivate is called a Biologist, not a Microorganism Summoner."
"Even..."
"I'll give you some more guidance."
Fan Jian Gang smiled, "If you're lucky enough to acquire a Divine Beast like the White Zebra as your spiritual pet, what's there to fear from curse techniques?"
"Think about it, isn't that the case?"
He Anxia froze for a moment, then suddenly had an epiphany.
Countless thoughts bubbled up in his mind, and he felt a deep sense of foreboding.
If that's the case, he was just a step away from going astray! Damn! How terrifying!
Wang Teng, on the other hand, was staring wide-eyed, deep in thought.
Was Fan Jian Gang guiding He Anxia?
It was more like he was criticizing him indirectly.
Fan Jian Gang was a Biologist, and I was an Elemental Master.
Although I was also strong, I...
Can I withstand curse techniques?
Currently, it doesn't seem so.
Unless I can cultivate the Black Hole Domain to the point where I can 'devour causality,' even swallowing the cause and effect itself, then I can naturally ignore curse techniques.
But...
Can the Black Hole Domain be cultivated to such an extent? I've been too focused on the Elemental Master system, neglecting other means.
That's not right.
After returning, I need to...
Both of them had a realization, and Fan Jian Gang smiled, then poured himself a drink, feeling content.
How should I put it...
Both the Biologist and Elemental Master systems are indeed astonishing and have immense potential.
But this is a 'super comprehensive world.'
The means are diverse and unique, and relying solely on one system, even to the point of 'superstition,' is clearly a disadvantage.
I need to be versatile!
And I need means to protect myself.
As a cultivator, how can I not prioritize self-preservation?
A fragile cultivator...
Are you kidding me?
White Zebra, the legendary Divine Beast.
In a sense, it can be equated with a Divine Beast.
The White Zebra is called a Divine Beast because it possesses a unique auspicious power, and wherever it resides, it can 'immunize' itself against various 'bizarre and venomous' attacks.
Curse techniques are one of them.
...
Three days later.
The semifinals began.
"You..."
"You really know how to get by."
Fan Jian Gang stood on the arena, facing the Twelfth Stage Talented Youth with a smile, "But it's good that you made it this far. If I defeat you, I'll be the runner-up of this Talented Youth Gathering."
The Twelfth Stage Talented Youth laughed, "Before this, I didn't even dare to imagine I could reach the second place."
"I thought making it to the top four would already be impressive."
"I never expected my luck to be this good."
Fan Jian Gang nodded, "Your luck is indeed remarkable."
"You also think so?" The Twelfth Stage Talented Youth smiled, "So, you have a good understanding of yourself."
"Why not just admit defeat?"
"It'll spare you from potential injuries or even death."
"Wouldn't that be great?"
But Fan Jian Gang sighed, "Sorry, you might have misunderstood me."
"What I mean is, your luck is indeed excellent. You've managed to get this far, and even making it to the top four is impressive, let alone reaching the semifinals."
The opponent, "???"
"You..."
He was almost amused by anger.
Damn!
You, a Tenth Stage cultivator, have managed to stumble and struggle your way to the semifinals, and you have the audacity to say my luck is good? You're mocking me?
I thought you had some tricks up your sleeve, but you're just ridiculing me?
"Have some shame!"
His face darkened, "If that's the case, don't blame me for being ruthless. I never warned you."
"No, don't misunderstand."
Fan Jian Gang raised a finger, "It's not that you should blame me for not warning you, but rather, you should blame yourself for not warning me."
"Ridiculous!" The opponent scoffed.
But Fan Jian Gang spoke seriously, "Is it really ridiculous?"
"Sigh."
"Never mind."
"I originally wanted to interact with you as an ordinary person, but you insisted on pushing me to this point, so now I have no choice."
"Since I have no choice, I'll just make my choice."
He spread his hands, "I won't pretend anymore, I'll lay my cards on the table."
"Actually..."
"I'm an Array Master."
Continue hiding my true abilities, pretending to be weak, and waiting for the right moment to strike?
If possible, that would be the best option, but it's not suitable now.
I can't treat everyone as fools, can I?
It's come to this point, and I'm still relying on 'coincidences' and 'inexplicable' cross-realm victories?
Even...
I've defeated a Thirteenth Stage opponent and secured the top rank?
Always relying on 'luck'?
It's better to expose myself than have others guess.
At least, I won't be completely exposed.
However, upon hearing this, all the spectators couldn't help but chuckle.
The opponent couldn't help but laugh out loud, "You... an Array Master?"
"Hahahaha!"
(End of Chapter)
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