Chapter 1194: Chapter 98: The Three-Move Agreement_3
Ice Skeleton looked at the vibrant True Qi emanating from Ah Dai’s body, a shock in her heart, she said coldly, "You are from the Tian Gang Sword Sect. What’s your relation to the Sword Saint of the Tian Gang?"
Ah Dai responded indifferently, "The Sword Saint of the Tian Gang is my grandmaster."
Ice Skeleton snorted coldly and said, "You’re just the distant disciple of that old man from Tian Gang, and yet you dare to be so arrogant in front of me. A year ago, were you not the one who humiliated a young man using Fire Battle Aura in Duru Province?"
Ah Dai was startled for a moment, and said, "A young man using Fire Battle Aura?" The image of Tiro couldn’t help but appear in his mind. Shaking his head, he said, "I wouldn’t say I humiliated him, but it’s true we crossed hands." Ice Skeleton’s calling the Sword Saint of the Tian Gang an old fool had ignited a fury within Ah Dai, and the Golden Body in his Dantian lit up under his urging.
Ice Skeleton said, "That was my junior brother. Not only did you humiliate him, but you’ve also humiliated me today. Come on then, let me witness the vibrant Battle Aura of your Tian Gang Sword Sect."
Ah Dai said faintly, "Alright, then let me show you. If I cannot defeat you within three moves, I will take my own life right here." For the honor of the Tian Gang Sword Sect, he could not back down; he had sealed his own escape route. A pale green glow appeared in Ah Dai’s hands, fully entering the third transformation with even greater power into the Solid Battle Aura.
Neither moved, both gathering a stronger aura. Ah Dai’s Vibrant Decision had reached the ninth Realm; his skill was much higher than Ice Skeleton’s. Taking a deep breath and deliberately urging his powers, the white True Qi completely transformed into a pale green Solid Vibrant Battle Aura. He had decided that within three moves, he would overwhelmingly defeat the Ice Skeleton before him with the force of a thunderous mountain.
After mastering her martial arts, Ice Skeleton felt fear for the first time, that overwhelming pressure was something she had only felt from her master, the Northern Sword Saint. The plainly dressed youth before her stood like a towering range of mountains, without a single flaw. As she was about to succumb to the pressure and make the first move, the massive pressure suddenly disappeared, the surging vibrant Battle Aura suddenly turned into a green protective Battle Aura. While it seemed like the pressure had decreased significantly on the surface, Ice Skeleton’s inner fear only deepened. She was acutely aware that this youth with the ordinary appearance possessed unfathomable strength.
Ah Dai still didn’t move, his body wrapped in pale green Battle Aura, proudly standing his ground. The ninth Realm’s True Qi was indeed different; the current Vibrant Change was larger than before, and its intensity was incomparable. Only Ah Dai could clearly feel the Energy contained within. Never before had he been as confident in himself as he was now, nor had he ever craved victory so much. Three moves, within three moves, I must defeat her completely.
Ice Skeleton, already showing signs of fear in her heart, gripped the Extreme Ice Silver Lance in front of her with both hands, clearly knowing the strength of her opponent. In such a passive situation, she was sure to lose, but she thought she could last at least three moves. With this in mind, she took a half-step forward with her right foot, both knees slightly bent, assuming a defensive posture, watching Ah Dai with piercing eyes as blue Battle Aura constantly surged around the tip of her Extreme Ice Silver Lance.
If Ice Skeleton had launched a full-force attack right at the start, preventing Ah Dai from bringing his full advantages to bear and not using the Hades Arrow, it indeed would be very difficult to defeat her within three moves. Unlike Tiro from the previous day, Ice Skeleton was an inducted Disciple of the Northern Sword Saint, having truly received the teachings of the Northern Sword Saint. The Northern Sword Saint had painstakingly trained her and a few other Skeletons; although they were young, their skills had reached a considerably high level, certainly not weaker than the weakest of the second-generation disciples of the Tian Gang Sword Sect, Zhou Wen. Ever since she started her career and formed the Skeleton Mercenary Group, she had always emerged victorious against her enemies. However, Ice Skeleton was already afraid, her inner fear limiting her performance and giving Ah Dai the chance to unleash his full strength.
Ah Dai let out a long, clear cry, its resonant sound piercing the heavens. Everyone watching the battle was involuntarily shaken. Ah Dai’s body bolted towards Ice Skeleton like lightning. Ice Skeleton’s heart tightened; this battle was not just about her own reputation, but also about the contest between her master and the Tian Gang Sword Saint. She could not afford to lose. Instantly, she struck with her full might, her blue Battle Aura, filled with frigid cold, surged tremendously. Ice Skeleton let out a sharp cry, and her Extreme Ice Silver Lance conjured a sky full of blue light specks that rained down on Ah Dai’s figure like a blanket.
Ah Dai was surprised to find that each thrust from Ice Skeleton’s Extreme Ice Silver Lance brought forth a sharp blue Battle Aura. In just the blink of an eye, hundreds of Battle Auras had sealed off all of Ah Dai’s routes of attack, the biting chill closed in. If it had been Ah Dai before his breakthrough to the ninth Realm of the Vibrant Decision, facing such a powerful attack, he could only have dodged to avoid the blades and looked for an opportunity to counterattack. But now, Ah Dai was different. In the face of those sharp blue rays of light, he was not the least bit flustered; his rushing body suddenly halted mid-air.
Ice Skeleton was shocked; Ah Dai’s charge, which seemed to be at full strength, had come to an abrupt stop. How could he stop so suddenly? Her Extreme Ice Silver Lance had been aimed based on the speed of Ah Dai’s charge. Now that Ah Dai’s body had come to a sudden halt, she felt as though she was losing her footing, but her attack was already launched. If she retreated to her previous position, it would inevitably lead to an onslaught from Ah Dai like a fierce storm. Now, she had no choice but to meet him head-on, her teeth gritted, her feet tapping the ground as she leaped towards Ah Dai. However, her previously powerful attack had already weakened. Just as Ice Skeleton took her leap, she suddenly saw a faint smile on Ah Dai’s lips, a smile full of victory and confidence.
