si-mexico Chapter 250 A Decisive Battle
Chapter 250 A Decisive Battle
16进8的比赛有的场次反而是没有小组赛和复赛激烈的，就比如第一场是10级三系异能者丁海VS9级力量系异能者叶凯，这一场战斗前后就打了5分钟，丁海就轻松获胜。这还是在丁海留力的情况下，要不然叶凯是连1分钟估计都撑不到。毕竟10级三系的异能者和9级普通异能者之间实力差距还是太大了。
The second match was quite interesting. It featured Nie Xiaoqian, a level 9 wind-elemental ability user, against Han Xiaoling, an level 8 B-rank Wind Chaser Leopard spirit awakener. The audience anticipated a fierce battle, especially given the contrasting beauty of the two women, one tall and one short, which drew considerable attention. Even the two leaders, Zhao Wannian and Chen Guoqiang, were watching intently. Surprisingly, Han Xiaoling easily won within five minutes.
The third match was between You Hao, a level 9 dual-elemental ability user (Power and Earth), and Yang Liu, a level 8 ability user (Wood). Yang Liu went all out from the start, unleashing all her attacks on You Hao, hoping to pull off a surprise victory. However, You Hao had clearly studied Yang Liu's tactics and was well-prepared. Despite Yang Liu's relentless attacks, You Hao remained largely unaffected. After five minutes, seeing no hope of victory, Yang Liu decisively forfeited the match.
The fourth match was the most intense of the four so far, featuring Jiang Xiaohui, a level 9 dual-ability user specializing in both fire and water magic, against Shangguan Jingyun, a level 9 S-rank killer whale spirit awakener. Shangguan Jingyun excelled in water and strength-based skills, possessing inherently high defense, further enhanced by her bound weapon, the Giant Abyss Twin Forks. Therefore, although the battle was fierce, it was relatively short, lasting only about three minutes before Jiang Xiaohui was knocked out of the arena.
Previously, Xu Chu ranked the participating superpowered individuals and awakened individuals by combat strength, placing Yun Lan first, Ding Hai second, and Shangguan Jingyun, Xu Chu, and Li Xue behind him. Now it seems that if Ding Hai were to encounter Shangguan Jingyun, a fierce battle is inevitable.
Four battles in a row, totaling less than 40 minutes, prompted the host to announce a temporary break so staff could repair the arena. Yun Lan was somewhat surprised by Shangguan Jingyun's performance: "As expected of an S-rank Awakened, her strength is indeed formidable. I hope to meet her in the finals and have a good fight." Li Chenglong said, "As long as you're focused, it won't be difficult, but you still need to be careful. Her water-based abilities are very powerful, and her moves are extremely fierce and forceful."
Twenty minutes later, the second half of the round of 16 to 8 began. The first match was between Yun Lan, an SS-level 9th-grade Dragon-Phoenix Body Awakener, and Shangguan Feng, an 8th-grade Wind-type Ability User. The difference in strength between the two was significant. Although Shangguan Feng was the strongest among the three 8th-grade Ability Users who advanced to the top 16, he was still powerless against Yun Lan and was knocked out of the arena in just one minute.
The next match is a highly anticipated showdown: Li Xue, a Level 9 A-rank mermaid spirit awakener, versus Wang Haiyang, a Level 9 dual-ability user specializing in both water and ice magic. This is an internal battle within the Eastern Theater Command. Wang Haiyang is a trusted and beloved general of Sun Qingpeng, having earned numerous military merits under his command. Moreover, this is a duel between an ability user and an awakener of the same attribute. Li Xue excels in water and ice magic and can also use healing abilities, while Wang Haiyang specializes in offensive abilities and is extremely brave in battle.
People in the rest area of Qingshui Base stood up to cheer for Wang Haiyang, while the special forces team from Shuguang City, led by Yang Liu, also cheered for Li Xue. Wang Haiyang was the first to walk to the arena, holding a crystal battle sword. However, this sword was clearly his own; the shape of the guard was different from that of a regular crystal battle sword, and there were some unique patterns drawn on the blade.
Yunlan whispered some advice to Li Xue, who nodded and smiled as she walked onto the arena. As she walked, she summoned her bound weapon, the Azure Staff, a magnificent, light blue staff longer than her own height, appearing in her hand. Those who hadn't seen Li Xue use a staff before were somewhat surprised, as they had never actually seen a support-type ability user wielding a staff.
Shangguan Jingyun smiled and asked her cousin Shangguan Feng, "Who do you think will win this group? Will it be a tough battle or an easy fight?" Shangguan Feng observed for 30 seconds and slowly said, "I can't be sure, but Li Xue should have a better chance of winning. That staff looks very powerful, and after using the staff, her temperament is obviously different, although I can't quite put my finger on it."
Shangguan Jingyun sighed and said, "What a strong young girl! She's the strongest support-type ability user or awakened individual I've ever seen. If Black Gold City had Li Xue, I feel we could have saved at least 20 to 30 percent of our ability users in the last battle." Shangguan Feng's pupils widened slightly: "Is it really that amazing?" Shangguan Jingyun said confidently, "Yes, you'll see after you watch this battle."
Looking at the tall, imposing warrior opposite him, whose crystal battle sword reflected the sunlight, Feng Tian said with some concern, "I'm afraid Wang Haiyang will insist on close combat. Li Xue's weapon is too long; it definitely won't be as easy for her to use as the crystal battle sword." No sooner had he finished speaking than the two began their battle.
Li Xue first used Heroic Hymn, and now that she's level 9, Heroic Hymn has also leveled up to level 2. Its coverage area has a radius of 500 meters, increasing the attributes of friendly ability users and awakened individuals by 15% and reducing the probability of them falling into negative status effects for 10 minutes. Li Xue, being an awakened individual, already had slightly higher attributes than Wang Haiyang at the same level; now, with Heroic Hymn, her attributes are even higher.
Since the platform and the rest areas of each base were all within this area, all the ability users received the Hero's Song buff, except for Wang Haiyang, who was temporarily on the opposing side. The other ability users were also quite surprised. Although there were many support ability users, they mainly provided purification or healing, but this kind of buff was something they had never seen before.
With the help of the Azure Staff, Li Xue's speed and accuracy in casting skills were greatly improved. Three ice arrows immediately shot towards Wang Haiyang, who quickly erected four ice shields to block them. He tried to move, but several more ice shields descended from above, trapping him. In desperation, Wang Haiyang used a water shockwave to break through one of the ice shields and escape. The instant he escaped, a powerful stream of water rushed into the ice shield.
Wang Haiyang broke out in a cold sweat. Thankfully, he had escaped; otherwise, he would have been defeated by Li Xue in that attack. He regrouped, preparing to close the distance and fight Li Xue at close range. However, to his surprise, Li Xue didn't stop him; instead, she allowed him to get close without any trouble. The two then engaged in a fierce battle, and everyone was astonished to discover that Li Xue not only used her skills with great proficiency, but her close-combat abilities were also quite formidable.
Taking advantage of her current high attributes, Li Xue gradually gained the upper hand in close combat. After knocking Wang Haiyang back with a single staff strike, before he could react, a torrent of energy shot out from the tip of the staff, sending the still-recovering Wang Haiyang flying out of the arena. The referee then took off his newly donned cotton coat and loudly announced, "Li Xue wins this match!" Wang Haiyang walked dejectedly to the rest area at the Qingshui Base. Sun Qingpeng smiled and said, "Li Xue's strength ranks in the top 5 in Dawn City. Losing to her isn't shameful; just try harder next time."
The next two matches were also very quick. Yan Song, a level 9 wood, water, and earth elemental ability user, and Xu Chu, a level 10 lightning and wood elemental ability user, both defeated their opponents swiftly and advanced to the top 8. At this point, the top 8 have been determined: Yun Lan, Li Xue, Han Xiaoling, Ding Hai, Shangguan Jingyun, Xu Chu, Yan Song, and You Hao.