NOVEL NEXT Chapter 77: A Flash of Light, The Final Showdown!
Chapter 77: A Flash of Light, The Final Showdown!
"A dangerous aura... retreat!"
Yang Heng belatedly sensed the threat and hastily issued a command.
The Ninja Shadow Ape, utilizing its spatial power, swiftly maneuvered backward.
In theory, the Ninja Shadow Ape's teleportation is incredibly fast, capable of evading most attacks.
In an instant, a shadow appeared before the Ninja Shadow Ape.
Usually expressionless, the Ninja Shadow Ape, always indifferent even in the face of danger, now showed astonishment and fear.
The host, unable to contain his excitement, shouted hoarsely.
"An unbelievable scene has unfolded on the field!"
"The speed of the Holy Light Angel Beast, like a stream of light, can actually catch up with the Ninja Shadow Ape's teleportation!"
Facing the enemy's sudden close-range assault, the Ninja Shadow Ape attempted to use its spatial power again to distance itself from the Holy Light Angel Beast.
Bang!
The light burst forth, and people saw nothing but heard a muffled sound.
The live broadcast screen shook slightly.
The stage fell silent, with the trio from White Tiger Academy standing dumbfounded, watching as the Ninja Shadow Ape's body traced a graceful arc through the air...
Boom~
"The Ninja Shadow Ape has been knocked out of the arena!"
The host shouted loudly.
Surrounding the stage is the boiling, blood-red lake.
The Ninja Shadow Ape didn't fall into the lake but was flung beyond the confines of Falling Dragon Lake, crashing into the mountain rocks, raising a cloud of dust.
"Heavens, what just happened?"
"I didn't see it clearly."
"Neither did I, just a flash of light, and then the Ninja Shadow Ape was airborne."
There were many onlookers by the lakeside, all watching with wide eyes, yet none saw the moment clearly.
The Holy Light Angel Beast hovered mid-air, maintaining a knee-raised kicking stance.
The host, at a loss, called to the staff.
"Slow it down!"
"No, still unclear, slow it even further!"
When the replay was slowed down by 1000 times, people finally caught a glimpse of the scene.
The Holy Light Angel Beast had kicked the Ninja Shadow Ape, a swift and clean move, purely showcasing the beauty of raw power.
Even slowed down by 1000 times, the kick from the Holy Light Angel Beast remained blurry, filled with afterimages!
"Viewers, just now, the Ninja Shadow Ape was kicked away by the Holy Light Angel Beast!"
"Even slowed down by 1000 times, the speed of this kick is too fast for the human eye to capture!"
"This is a battle skill we've never seen before, a kick that embodies the spirit of Azure Dragon Academy!"
Seeing the slow-motion replay, people felt a chill run down their spines.
"Xiao Xingyu, what kind of skill is this, a light-speed kick?"
Murong Yangshuo asked online.
"This skill is called [A Flash of Light]."
In the compendium of light-type beast skills, such a mysterious skill is not recorded.
A Flash of Light is a reward from the system, usable only by the Holy Light Angel Beast.
"Yang Heng, with the Ninja Shadow Ape off the stage, what should we do next?"
The Ninja Shadow Ape, a mature-stage beast, was kicked by the initial-stage Holy Light Angel Beast. Although not gravely injured, it was out of the match due to leaving the stage.
According to the rules, a beast that leaves the arena cannot return to combat.
In the forest, the Ninja Shadow Ape climbed back up, clutching its chest coughing, trying to return to the stage, only to be recalled by Yang Heng into the beast emblem.
Thus, only the Rock Giant remained by Yang Heng's side.
"This guy is truly formidable..."
Yang Heng broke out in a cold sweat, finally understanding the true meaning behind Xiao Xingyu's earlier words.
"Yang Heng, has your beast ever been kicked at light speed?"
Xiao Xingyu's sentence went viral during the match, hailed as the best boastful line of the year.
And yet, the statement, seemingly boastful, held no exaggeration.
After all, the Holy Light Angel Beast can indeed perform a "light-speed kick"!
As the Holy Light Angel Beast levels up, it could send enemies miles away with a single kick, ending battles in the blink of an eye.
"Everyone, don't panic, we still have a chance!"
Zhou Ye stepped up to steady the team's morale, and Yang Heng regained his confidence.
Lin Tianci, already having lost to Xiao Xingyu once, was willing to bet everything for his dignity not to lose a second time.
Both sides had reasons they couldn't afford to lose.
"The battle continues!"
"The fight is heating up!"
"Every beast is pulling out all the stops!"
The host's rapid-fire commentary was like a Gatling gun, missing none of the exciting moments.
The contestants on this stage are the elite of the younger generation.
Initially, both sides executed their strategies with perfect coordination, but as time went on, their spiritual power neared depletion.
After another explosion, the battle neared its end.
On the stage, the trio from White Tiger Academy looked disheveled, their clothes drenched in sweat.
In contrast, the trio from Azure Dragon Academy remained calm and composed, maintaining control effortlessly.
"This truly is an incredible match, regardless of the outcome, these six contestants are the future pillars of our Dragon Nation!"
"From the current situation, Azure Dragon Academy holds a decisive advantage."
"The time left for White Tiger Academy is running out..."
Zhou Ye patted Yang Heng on the shoulder.
"Old Yang, my spiritual power is almost depleted."
Lin Tianci, panting heavily, had white lips.
"I'm nearing my limit too, I only have enough spiritual power for one last beast skill."
Yang Heng bit his lip, making a decision.
"Brothers, let's use that ultimate move, it's our last chance to turn the tide."
The three exchanged glances, facing the formidable enemy without retreating, boldly welcoming the final combat round.
Murong Xinxin recalled the Bone-Winged Bat Beast circling in the sky, observing the expressions of the three opponents and making a guess.
"Their spiritual power is running low, they'll probably go all out for a comeback next."
"Six Jin, Brother Yangshuo, it's the final combat round, let's show them our strongest ultimate moves."
Both sides simultaneously gathered strength for the final strike.
As the battle reached its climax, the live broadcast screen split into six frames, each giving a close-up of the contestants' faces.
"Dear viewers, the final battle is about to commence!"
"Will Azure Dragon Academy claim victory, avenging last year's loss?"
"Or will White Tiger Academy turn the tables, defending their honor once more?"
"Keep your eyes on the screen, don't blink!"
Yang Heng shouted, "Enlarge!"
The Rock Giant, responding to its master's command, began to expand, its height surging from ten to twenty meters.
Lin Tianci channeled his remaining spiritual power.
The Sand Burial Red Python let out a hiss, its massive body transforming into a cloud of yellow sand.
The airborne sand merged with the Rock Giant, mutating into a Sandstone Giant, with tougher skin and greater strength.
Zhou Ye whispered, "Pupil Technique: Illusion!"
The Fiend-Eyed Blue Wolf shuddered, howling to the sky, its crimson eyes shooting two beams of essence.
Beside the Sandstone Giant, another Sandstone Giant appeared.
Then, one after another, more Sandstone Giants rose from the ground!
Twelve Sandstone Giant clones, plus the original, formed a total of thirteen twenty-meter-tall monsters. They stood at the edge of the stage, enclosing it tightly.
Xiao Xingyu and his team seemed trapped in a massive cage of sand and stone.
Looking up, they could see nothing but faces assembled from sand and rock!
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