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Chapter 159 You're a monster too, but you're nowhere near as bad as that arrogant guy! [Bonus Chapter for Monthly Tickets]

However, his slash unexpectedly missed Yu Chen.

Because before the big guy could strike, he stepped in front of Yu Chen and blocked the fatal blow for him.

clang!
Amidst the crisp clang of metal clashing, the 'Shattered Star' that Heavenly Dao should have landed on Yu Chen's shoulder ultimately struck a golden body gleaming with a cold, hard luster.

Tick ​​tock, tick tock.
Yu Chen looked up at what was in front of him, his pupils suddenly contracting in surprise.

Suddenly, Liu Ma broke through the stellar energy blockade of the Heavenly Dao and stood alone in front of him.

The 'shattered star' that should have landed on him was now deeply embedded in Liu Ma's crossed arms, causing blood to flow freely.

"Squinty-eyed, you now owe me a life."

Seeing Liu Ma enduring the pain, Yu Chen didn't know what to say for a moment.

He never expected that this person, whom he had only met a few times, would choose to save him at this moment.

Unexpectedly, he was able to withstand the terrifying stellar energy pressure of 'Ink Painting' with his physical body and willpower, and regain his freedom.

"Liu Ma, I let you off the hook once before, but that doesn't mean I'll let you off the hook a second time."

"Even if you have a natural disaster as your backer, it's the same."

He heard the words of Heaven.

Liu Ma's face, contorted with pain, broke into a dazzling, sunny smile.

"Well, I never intended for you to let me go anyway."

"because."

To the surprise of the viewers from other dimensions.

Liu Ma, who was completely powerless against 'Shuimo' a month ago.

At this moment, he actually used his arms to forcefully push away the sword in Tiandao's hand that was flashing with a deep black light.

At the same time, the stellar energy within his body began to surge wildly, and a golden halo emanated from around his body.

"You're a monster too, but compared to that arrogant guy, you're still a long way off!"

boom!
Liu Ma's complete outburst not only briefly shook back the Heavenly Dao.

At the same time, the dazzling golden star energy around him tore through the star energy abyss laid out by the Heavenly Dao like a sharp sword.

The moment it landed on Yu Chen, it also allowed him to immediately break free from the stellar energy restraint of the Heavenly Dao.

They did not waste the valuable opportunity that Liu Ma had created for them.

Yu Chen staggered away from the oppressive aura of the Heavenly Dao immediately, gasping for breath while supporting his knees.

A moment later, he looked up at the Heavenly Dao, which was shrouded in black energy, not far away. His eyes, which were usually half-closed, suddenly opened, filled with fear.

He was clearly still shaken by what had just happened.

On the other side, Liu Ma, who had completely 'exploded', had transformed into a unique form with his upper body as a golden demonic bull and his lower body as a four-hoofed warhorse of hellfire.

Originally 2.2 meters tall, he instantly grew to an exaggerated 2.67 meters with the help of the four hooves and horse body.

His mere presence made him seem like a moving mountain, radiating an overwhelming sense of oppression.

This is precisely the result of Liu Ma combining the 'Star Source Netherworld Warhorse' and the 'Star Core Golden Demon Bull' together.

It is a special form that he can use after he completed the perfect awakening of 'Star Origin·Netherworld Warhorse' a week ago.

Perhaps it's because of my strong self-confidence at this moment.

Liu Ma, gazing at the expressionless Shui Mo in the distance, dared to utter a sarcastic remark.

"Shuimo, although the boss has always warned me not to mess with you, I have never taken it seriously."

"Having witnessed true monsters, I know very well what kind of people I truly cannot afford to provoke."

Liu Ma paused for a moment, then said in a relaxed tone, "But Shui Mo, your words aren't enough to make me tremble just from hearing your name."

Although Liu Ma's expression at this moment revealed a different kind of ruthlessness.

However, for viewers who watched the first season, his words were filled with a strange sense of humor.

'What do you mean by "I tremble just hearing the name"? Lao Niu, what's with that arrogant yet cowardly talk? Hahaha!'

"It's widely known that the children of the stars share a common trait—fear of the heavens."

'I've noticed that if these guys don't mention the Heavenly Dao in every three sentences, they're practically mute.'

"Congratulations, you've found the blind spot."

'I suggest renaming it "Tiandao and His Fans" (laughs)' And it wasn't just the anime viewers on 13 stations who couldn't hold back.

As the real 'monster' Liu Ma mentioned, Tiandao was also somewhat embarrassed at this moment and briefly stopped his attack.

After all, he felt good being praised so earnestly.

But there was also a certain amount of unspeakable shame.

In short, the hype is a bit excessive; if it were toned down a bit, the balance would be just right.

But then again, how come he never noticed before that Liu Ma had a pretty good eye for people?

Very well, I was originally thinking of teaching you a lesson and making you remember it.

But since you're so good at talking, I'll go easy on you a little.

With this in mind, Heaven's Dao did not show much change on the surface.

However, the star energy that had been gathered within his body had quietly diminished somewhat.

After all, he had just secretly planned to use vector control to give Liu Ma a memorable experience.

Speaking of which, since he started using the alias 'Ink Painting', he has only used 'Ink Coffin' once, against the Silver Knight of the Gear Church.

For the rest of the time, he basically didn't use his Star Source Vector Control.

The so-called 'ink-and-water manipulation' was nothing more than an effect simulated by him using level two perfect star energy.

Therefore, strictly speaking, he has always been using basic stats to suppress the enemy, without using star cores or star sources at all.

If I had to make an analogy, it would be like fighting someone with your hands and feet tied.

Even so, relying on his six 'S+' basic attributes.

He could still dominate most of the characters in the second season.

This is not some kind of extraordinary talent, but the result of hard work and struggle in accordance with the will of Heaven!

After all, he wanted to maintain 'all S-rank attributes' throughout the entire storyline and all stages.

However, from the first season onwards, a lot of popularity points were invested in basic attributes, and this continued even in the second season.

The hardships and sweat involved are something that no one but Heaven itself can know.

Thinking of this, Tiandao couldn't help but sigh inwardly.

Everyone thinks he's the production team's favorite son, and that he's only gotten to where he is today because of the production team's "favoritism".

But actually?
There has never been any favoritism!
Everything Tiandao has achieved today is the result of his persistent efforts to build popularity!
It is his 'struggle' that has shaped him into the 'pinnacle of stars' he is today!
There is no such thing as success without effort in this world.

The secret to reaching the summit has always been just two things: 'diligence' and 'effort'.

In this respect, Heaven believes it has always done a good job and will continue to do so.

After all, a genius as diligent as him is a rare find.
Thinking of this, a certain diligent genius raised the shattered star in his hand.

He then said something that surprised both the anime audience and Liu Ma.

"Although I don't want to say it, besides my achievements in astral energy spells and astral energy control."

"I also have some knowledge of swordsmanship."

"Liu Ma, in response to your high fighting spirit, I will fight you a little more seriously from now on."

"After all, if I continue to treat this so lightly, it would be a great humiliation to a qualified martial arts fighter."

After saying that, the aura emanating from Tiandao suddenly changed.

The inky stellar energy tide became even deeper.

Is it a mockery of the pinnacle of the stars?

Liu Ma, you're something else!
Seeing the change in Tiandao's aura, Liu Ma, who had been mocking him a moment ago, froze with a smile and looked ugly the next second.

In other words, he has already made those harsh remarks.

Otherwise, he really wanted to say something to Heaven.

You don't need to take it too seriously, things are fine as they are now.

Unfortunately, Liu Ma couldn't say such things at this moment.

Because Heaven simply doesn't give Liu Ma such an opportunity!

(End of this chapter)