The Light Shield man instantly gathered his energy. He wasn't lacking in combat experience - this was pure instinct.
But the mont he tried to block, he sensed sothing was terribly wrong. Without hesitation, he pushed all his shields forward while retreating backward.
His bad premonition was correct.
Crack!
Amid the violent explosion, the axe strike seed utterly ordinary yet shattered all the light shields before him completely - even more effectively than Hell's Roar had earlier.
Watching his defenses explode instantly, he froze montarily before hastily continuing his retreat. More light shields ford and pushed forward as he focused entirely on defense, having no strength left for counterattacks.
Swinging his Extre Path Battle-Axe, Lu Ce gave his opponent no breathing room. The axe whistled through the air like a hurricane, driving the man into continuous retreat.
Within just a few exchanges, their battle had turned into a chase - one pursuing, one fleeing.
The axe's gale-force winds rely brushed against surrounding bricks and stones, yet tore them up like peeling skin. During his frantic retreat, the opponent accidentally bumped into sothing resembling a water valve by the roadside.
The residual force from their collision snapped the thigh-thick tal pipe clean in half, drenching the Light Shield user in water and nearly making him fall. If he actually fell now, it would an certain death.
The scene was almost too pitiful to watch. From a distance, Long Jiu couldn't help but facepalm.
Tsk... If you're this weak, why were you acting so tough earlier?
He didn't recognize this guy... Probably wasn't even top-tier back in the day. So why all the big talk?
With skills like these, you shouldn't be boasting about being part of the underwater forces, should you?
......
Boom!
Another earth-shaking impact. The golden great axe smashed through thirty layers of light shields. Lu Ce relied solely on his own strength and the axe's power, growing fiercer with each strike.
But his opponent's light shields belonged to the "mage" category - the more one used them, the weaker they beca. Now the shields were forming slower and dimr, clearly nearing their limit.
The light green mask that had initially shown excitent now revealed disappointnt.
"Heh."
"Seems you're not the big fish I was looking for."
As the great axe rose again, genuine terror and the sense of impending death flashed in his opponent's eyes. The man suddenly shouted:
"This man's gone mad! Corrupted by the ga's power!"
"Everyone, help !"
This desperate plea completely contradicted his earlier bravado - after all his big talk, he was now begging for assistance.
His behavior drew contempt. Even his own allies in the crowd hesitated, uncertain whether to intervene. But having co this far, there was no turning back.
Monts later, consensus was reached through their earpieces.
It seed this person could only be treated as an enemy now!
Unnoticed by most, several formidable auras began erging from the crowd. Though not nurous, veteran players could imdiately tell - these were unfamiliar faces.
Simultaneously, many who had crossed the ocean together had their eyes turn gold before standing up to form a semicircular encirclent. Among them were mbers of opposing factions who had also co for the East Sea Debate event.
"The strongest in na aren't truly the strongest."
"The hidden powers of this world will gradually reveal themselves to all."
"This world hasn't reached the point where one man can do as he pleases."
"We bear the mission of protecting the world from the shadows. At critical monts, it's our duty to stop those who act recklessly - like now."
These newly erged "veteran players" with formidable auras began lecturing. They now wore voluminous robes concealing their faces. Though speaking Chinese, their accents sounded awkward at tis.
Their words seed directed not just at Lu Ce, but at everyone present.
Being no ordinary people, the island's attendees didn't descend into panic or chaos. But frowns appeared everywhere as people sensed sothing amiss.
"This world..."
"HAHAHAHA!" Just as everyone watched coldly, unsure of the situation, roaring laughter interrupted the speakers.
Sun rose from his chair, his flaming armor blazing intensely as he regarded these strange newcors he didn't recognize.
"What fucking 'in na' and 'in shadow' nonsense."
"Whoever invented this stupid rhetoric - that the visible powers are all weak while the truly powerful hide in shadows - must be ntally deficient."
"He may not be the absolute strongest, but you relics dug up from who-knows-which coffin - isn't your sweeping generalization a bit much?"
"Who's strong, who's weak - need we debate?"
"How convenient... since everyone's already here!"
"The East Sea Debate - you think I ca here today for fucking sightseeing?!"
By the end, the three-ter-tall fla giant was bellowing, clearly ready for battle. Scorching heat waves began rolling across the beach.
The newcors froze - this reaction was unexpected!
Wait, how's this your business? Wasn't this supposed to be everyone ganging up on "Sin"?
And logically, given "Sin's" reputation, shouldn't everyone want to see him besieged?
But clearly, soone like Sun was beyond their predictions. Their condescending speech, ant to promote their faction, had clearly offended him.
Before they could react, another stood up - Perfect Life, who said with a smile:
"Indeed, what an honor to witness so many hidden masters in this world."
"Underwater experts... heh."
"Why stay underwater? How about letting experience your skills today?"
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