Douluo Continent, Huo Yuhao who returned from Sekiro

Chapter 319 Mistake (Daily 10,000 words)

The metal sheet is circular and emits a soft golden halo.

This is a trigger-activated defensive soul tool. Place it on your chest, and it will automatically conform to your body, absorbing your soul power and becoming one with it. It can be activated by injecting soul power.

A golden light enveloped Tang Xiaolei's body, but a hint of regret appeared in Tang Xiaolei's eyes.

The defensive soul tool was activated too early!

In a battle of attrition, Tang Xiaolei, with his defensive soul tool, would naturally have the upper hand. His attack power was in no way inferior to that of a high-level Soul Emperor. If Chen Zifeng dared to take the hit head-on, he would be the one to gain!

That's why Chen Zifeng took back his Soul-Chasing Sword; he wouldn't do a losing deal.

He stared intently at the arrow that Tang Xiaolei had shot at him. The arrow was like a streak of light, and in an instant it shot toward Chen Zifeng's face.

Fast, too fast.

Chen Zifeng's palms were even sweating. The closer he got to Tang Xiaolei, the easier it was for Chen Zifeng to launch an attack, but conversely, the less time he had to react.

"Clang!"

Chen Zifeng gripped his sword with both hands, his body in a defensive stance, and deflected the opponent's arrow. However, the explosion from the arrowhead engulfed Chen Zifeng's vision.

I've seen this trick used by Yuhao before, don't try to fool me!

Amidst the flames, Chen Zifeng could only close his eyes; otherwise, the fire waves from the explosion would scorch them. Even so, Chen Zifeng slightly turned the blade of his sword, and the blade swung diagonally upwards, deflecting the arrows he had fired in succession.

When Chen Zifeng fired this arrow, the audience below the stage was stunned, and Tang Xiaolei on the stage was also stunned.

You used your agility to evade my judgment and dodge the first arrow, which I tolerated. You used some unknown technique to deflect the second arrow I shot at you, which I also tolerated. But damn it, you lost your vision, so how did you deflect my third arrow?!

Including the arrow that shot down Wang Dong earlier, he only has one last strike left!

As Tang Xiaolei drew back the arrow, he hesitated for the first time. He had seen many masters who could dodge his arrows with their agility, but he had never seen an opponent who could deflect his arrowheads with the tip of his sword in an instant.

It's the last arrow. Can he really win this match?

Tang Xiaolei drew the bowstring with his right hand, but hesitated to draw the bow. He was in doubt, and for the first time, he questioned his own judgment.

Chen Zifeng opened his eyes at this moment. "I know your next move: three short arrows and one long arrow in mid-air!"

Thinking to himself, Chen Zifeng once again assumed the stance in his hand, and suddenly swung the sword upwards at an angle. This time, however, the subtle sensation of easily deflecting the arrow with its infinite sharpness and brute force did not come from the blade.

"Why?"

Chen Zifeng was stunned. This wasn't right. Shouldn't it be three short and one long?

Huo Yuhao, sitting in the audience, clutched his head in pain.

My dear senior Chen, you need to be more careful! You're not facing me, and you're certainly not that simpleton Genichiro who only knows how to memorize martial arts techniques and has no flexibility whatsoever!

Tang Xiaolei was also dumbfounded. He hadn't even drawn his bow yet, so what were you doing shaking that broken sword around like that?

The arrow in his hand loosened unconsciously and shot accurately at Chen Zifeng. Chen Zifeng wanted to block it, but if he wanted to block Tang Xiaolei's arrow, he had to be ready in the instant before the other party made the move, otherwise he would not be able to react at all.

Swish!

The arrow's speed could only be described as lightning fast. It instantly passed Chen Zifeng's Soul-Chasing Sword, pierced through the broken arrow—the spiral arrow—into the imitation Eight Treasures Ruyi Soft Armor with its threads already ripped apart, and stabbed into Chen Zifeng's chest.

After firing the arrow, Tang Xiaolei collapsed to his knees, completely exhausted. All five of his spirit rings had vanished, and his body was utterly drained.

The power of this arrow was originally insufficient because he subconsciously activated the defensive soul tool. If he didn't put all his physical energy into the arrow, he wouldn't be able to fire the last arrow.

That's why Tang Xiaolei was so exhausted when he fired his last arrow that he knelt on the ground.

Beside Chen Zifeng, the referee had already quietly appeared and grabbed the arrow that was about to pierce Chen Zifeng's muscles and crush his heart.

"We still lost."

Chen Zifeng's tone was filled with desolation. In this battle of souls, both sides made mistakes. Tang Xiaolei subconsciously activated his defensive soul tool, but did not withstand any attacks. Although he perfectly deflected Tang Xiaolei's first few arrows, he failed to deflect Tang Xiaolei's last arrow.

"You timed your last arrow perfectly."

Chen Zifeng looked at Tang Xiaolei with a complicated tone and said.

Tang Xiaolei knelt on the ground, panting for a long time before regaining some strength. Then, he shook his head weakly.

"No, it wasn't that I timed it well. I didn't hold the last arrow properly. My hand trembled and it was released. I thought I had enough stamina to draw the bow to its fullest extent and release the last arrow, but my hand trembled and the arrow was released."

"You are really amazing. In our academy, no one has ever been able to deflect my arrows, let alone three in a row, one of which was deflected when there was no vision."

Chen Zifeng didn't know what to say at this point. He shook his head regretfully, hugged his opponent, and walked off the stage with some disappointment.

After the referee announced the winner, the audience fell silent.

I don't know who started clapping first.

Applause gradually rose.

At first, the applause was sparse, but as more and more people joined in, it gradually became more and more enthusiastic.

Finally, the applause merged into a thunderous roar.

The applause was for Zhengtian Academy, which had broken Shrek Academy's undefeated record, and also for Shrek Academy.

Both teams gave it their all in this small arena. Wang Dong's Goddess of Light Butterfly pierced through the sea of ​​fire, and with a Butterfly God Slash, he blasted a Soul Master who was fourteen levels higher than him off the stage. At the same time, it forced Tang Xiaolei to fire a precious arrow at Wang Dong.

As for Chen Zifeng, it goes without saying that Tang Xiaolei's arrow was truly as fast as lightning. Among all the matches these viewers had watched, only Huo Yuhao's speed when he unleashed the secret technique "One Heart" could rival it. Such an incredible speed would have turned any close-combat Soul King into a pincushion!

Chen Zifeng deftly deflected three of the arrows, one of which bounced off while he was out of sight. This skill made almost all the spectators swallow hard, including Xiao Hongchen.

He was already proud enough, but if asked to flick Tang Xiaolei's arrows, which were faster than lightning, he had absolutely no confidence.

(End of this chapter)