As soon as the Human Emperor Banner came out, I became the Lord of the Old Ones

Chapter 186 Shocking every step of the way
Xu Yan had calculated that Xiong Tieshan's flying knee strike would not be fully effective in order to achieve concealment and surprise. In addition, Xu Yan took the initiative to counterattack, further shortening the distance between them and minimizing the destructive power of the flying knee strike.

Moreover, the skull is one of the hardest parts of the human body, even harder than the kneecap.

If the two collide, he would at most suffer a concussion, but Xiong Tieshan could lose a knee and lose most of his mobility.

The price was worth it.

Xu Yan has great confidence in his mental resilience.

I believe that even with a severe concussion, I can grit my teeth and persevere, seizing the fleeting opening after the opponent's knee is crippled.

Faced with his unexpected toughness, Xiong Tieshan let out a soft "Eh," and his eyes once again revealed intense interest.

He was already airborne, with nothing to hold onto.

But like a fish in a rapid current, it turns easily and freely, following the direction of the undercurrent.

His knees and Xu Yan's forehead, as hard as iron, crossed each other by the width of a hair.

The previously curled-up calves suddenly shot out like folding knives, tearing through the air and emitting a shrill whistle loud enough to rip eardrums.

Xu Yan had anticipated his change long ago. Without even blinking, he crossed his arms and pressed down, completely blocking Xiong Tieshan's sweeping kick.

Xiong Tieshan's joints seemed to be able to move 360 ​​degrees. Although his knees were blocked, his lower legs cut into Xu Yan's arms from a very strange angle with the joints reversed. His toes were pointed straight, like a cold, gleaming armor-piercing cone, stabbing straight into Xu Yan's heart.

Xu Yan suddenly felt a sharp pain in his heart.

However, what surprised him even more than the piercing pain that seemed to penetrate his heart was the fear of unknown danger that surfaced deep within his mind.

At this moment, in Xu Yan's mind, on the "Island of Beasts," which symbolizes primal instincts and the desire to kill, all the vicious birds and beasts huddled together, trembling under the shadow of an inexplicable sense of crisis.

"not good!"

Xu Yan finally realized that the series of fierce attacks he had just launched were all feints!

With no time to react, he could only close his eyes tightly and twist his body sharply to the left with a movement that nearly broke his spine.

"Shh-"

In an instant, Xiong Tieshan's toe, which was aimed at Xu Yan's heart like an armor-piercing spike, suddenly emitted a high-frequency flashing, extremely dazzling ball of light.

The ball of light expanded instantly, engulfing the entire training room.

Like a flashbang, it exploded violently at his toes, right in front of Xu Yan.

It's a flash card called "Firefly" made from a modified lighting card!
Xiong Tieshan truly deserves his reputation as a seasoned expert in cardless data transfer.

After watching just a few match videos, he grasped the essence of Xu Yan's tactics and figured out a way to activate the sealed card without a card reader.

Furthermore, by taking advantage of the fact that the feet of a master of the no-card style are more agile than their hands, they actually concealed dazzling skills within a continuous barrage of low attacks.

If Xu Yan had just widened his eyes and focused all his attention on the trajectory of his sweeping kick, even trying to lock onto his toes...

They've definitely been hit right now, probably covering their burned eyes, crying their eyes out, and rolling around on the ground in agony.

Even after closing his eyes in time, Xu Yan's retina still felt like it was being scraped by a steel brush, and tears gushed out uncontrollably.

The hasty twist and turn could not completely dispel Xiong Tieshan's attack; it merely shifted the kick aimed at his heart to his ribs.

Xu Yan felt as if someone had stabbed him in the left rib.

No, it was more like being bitten hard by a ferocious beast with its gaping maw dripping with acid. Even though he had been using the secret techniques of the Myriad Souls Sect to forge his body into an incredibly strong and resilient skeleton for the past few months.

The illusion of having one's ribs wide open and internal organs pouring out like a flood still persisted.

Xu Yan still did not back down.

He knew that against a martial arts expert like Xiong Tieshan, any retreat would only give the opponent a continuous stream of opportunities to unleash deadly moves.

Xiong Tieshan was, after all, just recovering from a serious illness.

Furthermore, forcibly activating the sealed card without using a card reader will inevitably come at a price.

Therefore, this is both his weakest moment and Xiong Tieshan's weakest moment!
Despite the excruciating pain, Xu Yan remained silent and rammed forward violently.

The arms that were originally interlaced in blocking now coiled around Xiong Tieshan's right leg like a python, attempting to use joint locks to break the opponent's knee and ankle.

Xiong Tieshan never expected Xu Yan to be so fierce.

Every move they make is a lose-lose situation.

He was getting on in years and didn't dare to "compete" with Xu Yan, a vibrant young man.

A strange tremor ran through the muscles of his right leg, and he slipped out of Xu Yan's arms like an eel. Xiong Tieshan took seven or eight steps back in one breath.

Xu Yan wanted to give chase.

The excruciating pain under his ribs intensified, forcing him to kneel on one knee, clutch his left rib, and gasp for breath.

Xiong Tieshan grinned and reactivated the sealing card he had hidden behind his back, using the method Xu Yan had taught the Xiong brothers.

This time, it's "Phantom Butterfly"!
"Phantom Butterfly" is an audio-visual card that is full of sensory stimulation and makes people feel like they are there.

Not only can it record thrilling battles with three-dimensional images that are indistinguishable from reality, but it can also stimulate human sensory nerves, producing multiple experiences in terms of sight, hearing, touch, smell, and taste.

Therefore, it is also very suitable for distorting perceptions and confusing people.

Xu Yan barely managed to open his red, swollen, and sore eyes.

Then I saw highlights of the two days' matches appearing around me.

Before their eyes once again unfolded a thrilling contest between the Xiong brothers and their opponents.

The sounds of fists landing and shouts of passion filled his ears.

The swift movements of both competitors, the surreal lights above the virtual arena, and the powerful dive slams all interfered with his vision.

He could hardly tell where Xiong Tieshan was hiding.

It's... to the left rear!

Xu Yan caught a glimpse of a black shadow rushing towards him from his left rear.

The two simulated players in the "Phantom Butterfly" are in front of me, and the referee is standing to my right. There shouldn't be anyone behind me on my left.

Wait, something's not right.
It's breathing!
The dark figure rushing towards him from the left rear was completely lifeless, feeling cold and stiff, just like the corpses he encountered daily in the Myriad Souls Sect. It floated over in an incredibly eerie manner, with its toes dangling in the air!
"It's... 'Illusion Jellyfish'!"

Xu Yan immediately realized what trick Xiong Tieshan was playing.

While activating the "Phantom Butterfly", he also activated a "Phantom Jellyfish" and simulated its own appearance!
(End of this chapter)