The members of the Bull Man Tribe were deeply influenced by Nie Yan. In previous wars, every battle was extremely perilous. Nie Yan always had an indomitable spirit, which significantly impacted the entire Bull Man Tribe.
The Bull Man Tribe was forged through hardship and struggle!
People like Shuise Yantou learned something from Nie Yan—being bold and daring, willing to fight and risk their lives.
“You’d better call Lianyan over. You’re still too green,” said Shuise Yantou. Lianyan was the top warrior of Angel Hegemony, a formidable Orc warrior who once single-handedly slaughtered an elite group of thirty, making a name for himself across the Saturn Empire. Later, he was recruited by Ascended Angel and joined Angel Hegemony. Lianyan was his real target; as for the current Kuanshen, he was still lacking.
Kuanshen’s equipment was indeed slightly better than Shuise Yantou’s, but dueling wasn’t solely about gear—it was about awareness, technique, and willpower!
“We’ll see who’s really stronger!” Kuanshen, enraged by Shuise Yantou’s contemptuous words, let out a low growl and charged forward with a mighty swing of his greatsword.
Shuise Yantou blocked with his sword. With a clang, the two swords collided, and the force pushed Shuise Yantou back a few steps.
Kuanshen’s attack came like a storm, skill after skill unleashed.
The two engaged in fierce combat.
Shuise Yantou calmly defended, steady as a rock, his defense perfectly timed. He never wasted an extra skill, patiently watching for Kuanshen’s openings. When Kuanshen swung his greatsword for a killing blow, Shuise Yantou dodged with a flawless body movement, then suddenly turned his sword to stab straight at Kuanshen’s chest.
Kuanshen, preparing to continue his assault, hastily retreated and blocked Shuise Yantou’s strike.
Although Shuise Yantou’s attack was blocked, his follow-up didn’t stop. He extended his leg and tripped Kuanshen.
Kuanshen, just having blocked the attack, felt Shuise Yantou’s leg in his retreat path, nearly tripped, and quickly assumed a defensive stance.
Shuise Yantou’s trip failed, but Kuanshen’s offense was disrupted, his skills tricked out of him.
Crash!
Shuise Yantou suddenly accelerated and charged, swinging his greatsword downward. The offense and defense between the two instantly shifted.
Their exchange lasted only seconds, but spectators with experience in the arena exclaimed in admiration. They could see the difference between Kuanshen and Shuise Yantou. Kuanshen liked to overwhelm opponents with powerful skills and attacks, while Shuise Yantou conserved his skills, striking precisely with no wasted movements, showing remarkable experience.
If Kuanshen were significantly stronger than Shuise Yantou, he could easily defeat him. But since they were evenly matched, Kuanshen’s offense lacked the continuity and stability that Shuise Yantou displayed.
Kuanshen, unable to break through, grew impatient. Shuise Yantou’s attacks made him feel unable to fully utilize his strength. If he couldn’t defeat Shuise Yantou soon, he’d have to use some of his ultimate skills.
“Still, Shuise is stronger.”
“Shuise’s timing is spot-on. That’s a true warrior—offense and defense balanced, advancing and retreating with purpose. Kuanshen is still too green.”
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The players below whispered their opinions. Suddenly, a loud roar erupted on the battlefield, a powerful aura surging outward. Kuanshen’s muscles bulged, his body growing larger, his skin turning into a stony hue, his eyes blazing with red light.
Berserker’s Rage of the Orc Warrior!
Seeing Kuanshen’s transformation, Shuise Yantou let out a deep shout and activated Bull Strength.
With a thunderous crash, the two titans collided, the battle intensifying. Shockwaves rippled outward, forcing the surrounding spectators to retreat. The sheer power and ferocity of their combat left the audience stunned. This was the true battle of warriors!
“Damn, Kuanshen isn’t weak. Orc berserkers are terrifying when enraged.”
“Bull Strength is pretty strong too. Shuise’s must be at least level three.”
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“Kuanshen’s got some skill, but Shuise should win,” Cui Can Daoguang suddenly remarked, surprising everyone.
“How can you tell, Boss Cui?” Youth Dyed in Desire asked. He owed much of his growth to Cui Can Daoguang, rising from an ordinary expert to a top-tier player in the Bull Man Tribe, holding deep gratitude and respect for him. Cui’s insight was beyond ordinary players.
Cui Can Daoguang smiled but didn’t explain.
As Youth Dyed in Desire pondered, a sudden change occurred on the battlefield.
As Kuanshen, using the Orc Berserker’s Rage, began to tire from his relentless assault, Shuise Yantou suddenly kicked him in the abdomen.
The timing was perfect. Kuanshen’s wave of attacks had just ended, and he never expected Shuise Yantou to attack with a kick! Kick was usually used against mages, interrupting their spells mid-cast. But many players overlooked the stunning effect of the kick.
The kick caused a brief pause in Kuanshen’s movements, a minor effect most players ignored or used poorly.
But in Shuise Yantou’s hands, the skill came alive.
Below the arena, Tuoluo watched intently. Seeing Shuise Yantou use the kick, he realized the danger and tried to warn Kuanshen via private message, but it was too late.
Shuise Yantou’s kick landed on Kuanshen’s midsection, causing him to grunt and stagger slightly. In that brief pause, Shuise Yantou used Cripple.
Kuanshen’s body became paralyzed.
Flame Slash!
Cleave!
…
Shuise Yantou unleashed a series of skills, creating a devastating combo. The dazzling swordplay left the audience in awe—so powerful!
As the three skills concluded, Kuanshen recovered from paralysis but had no time to act. Shuise Yantou struck again with Shockwave, sending Kuanshen into a daze. Within seven seconds, Kuanshen was blasted backward, crashing heavily to the ground.
The battle ended, and Cui Can Daoguang’s prediction proved spot-on!
A cheer erupted from the crowd. Shuise Yantou’s kick followed by Cripple was absolutely classic! Different players had different interpretations of skills. Shuise Yantou demonstrated what true skill was—even a simple kick could be deadly if used well. Because it was ordinary and overlooked, it became lethal!
Shuise Yantou sheathed his greatsword and checked his skills. He had used only a small portion of them.
After a while, Kuanshen respawned, looking dejected. He still had many skills unused, but the defeat had come too suddenly for him to utilize them.
“Hand over your pauldrons,” Shuise Yantou said. That was his prize. He could tell Kuanshen’s pauldrons were an item of sub-legendary quality.
Examining Kuanshen’s gear, Shuise Yantou noted three sub-legendary items. This kid must be loaded, he thought.
Kuanshen reluctantly removed his pauldrons.
Shuise Yantou suddenly stopped him. “Kid, wanna try again? I’ll send another guy. If you win, I’ll return these pauldrons. If you lose, hand over another piece of gear.”
Kuanshen, about to hand over the pauldrons, paused at Shuise Yantou’s words. His eyes gleamed with a beast-like hunger as he looked at Shuise Yantou.
“You sure?” Kuanshen asked gravely.
“I’m sure. You can keep these pauldrons for now, so no one says I’m taking advantage of you missing a piece of gear,” Shuise Yantou said, glancing at Kuanshen’s equipment.
Kuanshen hesitated. He was reluctant to hand over the pauldrons, but the duel was officially recorded by the system, so he couldn’t back out unless he could win them back. Yet, if he lost again, he’d have to give up another piece of gear. If Shuise Yantou was just stronger, that was one thing, but could the Bull Man Tribe really have another player stronger than him?
Kuanshen considered himself among the top ten in Angel Hegemony. Only a few in his guild—Lianyan, Ascended Angel, and a few others—could consistently beat him. Angel Hegemony was the dominant force in the Saturn Empire. What was the Bull Man Tribe compared to them?
Hearing Shuise Yantou’s words, Cui Can Daoguang smiled and said in the team chat, “Shuise has his eyes on Kuanshen’s gear. Looks like that kid’s in for a rough time!”
Below the arena, Tuoluo realized the danger and urgently warned Kuanshen via voice chat, “Kuanshen, step down! Losing one piece of gear isn’t that bad. Don’t lose another!”
Kuanshen, eyes bloodshot, growled, “I don’t believe it! The Bull Man Tribe can’t possibly have so many strong players. Let them come!”
Kuanshen was all in.
“Fine! I’m in!” Kuanshen glared at Shuise Yantou coldly.
“Good,” Shuise Yantou smiled slightly, then looked at the seven Bull Man Tribe members below and asked, “Who’s next?”
His gaze fell on Cui Can Daoguang.
“Let me do it,” Cui Can Daoguang chuckled, leaping onto the arena. Winning against Kuanshen meant acquiring two sub-legendary items, so he was the safest choice.
Seeing Cui Can Daoguang step up, Shuise Yantou relaxed. Kuanshen was in for another rough time. Even he himself wouldn’t dare fight Cui Can Daoguang in full gear—1800 defense, 6000 HP, no joke. In duels, he could barely land a hit on Cui Can Daoguang. He said, “Counting on you.”
“Leave it to me,” Cui Can Daoguang smiled. Defeating him would be extremely difficult for any melee opponent.
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