novelraw Chapter 610 - 607: Three Factions
Chapter 610 - 607: Three Factions
Bai Pu experienced a moment of haze in front of his eyes, but no concrete illusions appeared, and he quickly returned to normal.
The Additional Skill of the triggered Firm Will, granting immunity to the Spirit Control of the Soul Shock skill!
Bai Pu snapped back to reality from his daze, seeing the black mist roiling around the Wild Ghost, with Iron Armor Ghost Shadows barely visible, bows drawn, ready to attack.
Bai Pu did not question anything, as the Celestial Human Title Match is inherently treacherous, and no one is worthy of absolute trust.
Facing the Wild Ghost’s attack, Bai Pu directly raised his hand and retaliated with a Mystical Arts skill: Suppression!
This skill effect derived from Lasso Strike, was comprehended by Bai Pu as a Mystical Arts skill after cultivating Mountain Shattering Mystical Arts to the Master Level, similar to the Wild Ghost’s , both are long-range Spiritual Control.
A phantom of a collapsing mountain appeared before the Wild Ghost, instantly seizing his spirit.
However, with a flash of black light, the Wild Ghost broke free from the control of Suppression; deep within his mind, a black bead exuding ghostly aura with seven holes emitted black light, absorbing the control effect, and one of the holes temporarily disappeared.
Ghost Infant Secret Technique System, Passive Skill: Ghost’s Seven Orifices!
The Wild Ghost endured this Suppression, though the consequence was having a slight phantom of a mountain appear in his vision for the next 49 seconds, much like wearing a filthy pair of glasses, slightly uncomfortable but not affecting combat.
Bai Pu followed up with a Lasso Strike!
Originally, Suppression was an Additional Skill effect attached to Lasso Strike, which can be used as a standalone skill.
While the Suppression skill was in its 2-minute cooldown, Bai Pu could still use Lasso Strike, similarly triggering the Suppression effect! This essentially equates to gaining an extra Mind Control skill, which is significant.
Of course, for the Wild Ghost, it’s just an additional control effect absorbed by "Ghost’s Seven Orifices," not a big impact.
The colorful lasso suddenly hooks the Wild Ghost, exerting force to drag him.
It’s worth mentioning that the Wild Ghost’s Power value surprisingly reaches 120 points, but Bai Pu’s Power Attributes are superior, with a determination value that exceeds by seventy or eighty points, successfully dragging him.
In mid-air, a jade pendant on the Wild Ghost emitted a scorching white light, and the binding of the Lasso Strike shattered inch by inch!
This was the Wild Ghost utilizing accessories to break free from physical control.
An Awakened of the Wild Ghost’s caliber, having reached the pinnacle for countless years, naturally wouldn’t leave himself with an obvious weakness.
To counter Spiritual Control abilities, he cultivated the Passive Mystical Arts: Ghost’s Seven Orifices.
To counter Physical Control abilities, he possesses Silver Named Relic accessories , with the Rabbit Escape skill that is sufficient to counteract it.
Iron Armor Ghost Shadow Array, rusted arrows rain down, shooting at Bai Pu.
Ghost Infant Secret Technique System—Ghost Child Army!
Bai Pu snorted, his right hand operated the Prismatic Demon Fighting Qi (Wind), simultaneously operating Gang Wind Mystical Arts, whipping up several fierce winds, disorienting the incoming arrows, while several Leader Level Iron Armor Ghost Shadows’ Strong Bow and Crossbow shots were blocked by Bai Pu’s Shield.
While resisting the arrows, Bai Pu executed Gang Step, rapidly assaulting!
Meanwhile, the Wild Ghost transformed into a ghostly shadow, flashing like Instant Teleportation within the Ghostly Mist area, evading even Bai Pu’s Prismatic Domain!
The two sides became deadlocked, engaged in a war of attrition.
Bai Pu was not flustered, as his Prismatic Demon Fighting Qi had a total of 2200 points, even more powerful Energy. Despite the Wild Ghost being a Level 10 Awakened, he may not be able to catch up to Bai Pu.
Besides, Bai Pu also has ways to reduce Professional Energy Loss, like the Iron Wall Knee Guards.
However, the Wild Ghost’s next statement made Bai Pu anxious.
The Wild Ghost shouted loudly, "Cyan Vault, I am convinced that what you said is true, Gangxin indeed possesses King-level Purple Weapon Accessories, which is our greatest threat. My Ghost Child Army has tangled him up, won’t you strike?"
"On my way."
Cyan Vault appeared gracefully, a layer of ghostly mist quietly dissipating from his body.
Bai Pu’s heart sank at this sight, as his hidden worry became reality.
He had witnessed this layer of ghostly mist before, which was another Mystical Arts skill of the Wild Ghost—Ghost Spirit Curtain, capable of obscuring perception. What does this imply?
It implies that Cyan Vault and the Wild Ghost had already formed an offensive-defensive alliance!
Most likely Cyan Vault shared the matter of King-level Purple Weapon Accessories with the Wild Ghost, making him wary and agreeing to probe Bai Pu’s depth.
With Bai Pu’s Perception, he did not detect Cyan Vault’s presence, but he speculated through reasoning that Cyan Vault might be lurking around, thus exercising caution in the battle with the Wild Ghost, not immediately launching a strong attack.
Now facing the joint attack from Cyan Vault and the Wild Ghost, the pressure is immense, Bai Pu is already seeking a way to retreat.
Unexpectedly, Bai Pu’s ear received Cyan Vault’s voice.
"Gangxin, restrain the Wild Ghost’s actions, I can handle him first. Once he is eliminated, we can then settle the score, what do you say?"
Bai Pu was slightly taken aback, looking up at the Wild Ghost.
The Wild Ghost seemed oblivious, continuing to drive the Ghost Child Army to attack.
Apparently, Cyan Vault used some form of transmission method; top-notch Awakened individuals are indeed formidable. Celestial Human Title Match forbids the use of any items, so this transmission was likely Cyan Vault’s own ability, perhaps some Mystical Arts skill.
Why did Cyan Vault choose to attack the Wild Ghost first and reach the final circle with Bai Pu, is there any trick in this?
Bai Pu quickly pondered.
From Cyan Vault’s perspective, choosing this approach isn’t surprising.
After all, Bai Pu has only been awakened for two years, belonging to the same generation as Cyan Vault’s nephew "Haotian," who had scuffles with previously. Although he is stronger than Haotian, it is limited.
The King-level Purple Weapon Accessories probably was just a stroke of extraordinary luck.
From Cyan Vault’s viewpoint, Bai Pu is strong but controllable, like a clear spring with visible depths.
Conversely, the Wild Ghost, this creature that emerged from some unknown corner, with profound strength and endless means, akin to a murky deep pool! Naturally, Cyan Vault feels more apprehension towards him.
Whether Cyan Vault harbors deceit is now beside the point, the current strategy is to take a chance.
Bai Pu originally had various control methods, but in the Celestial Human War, usable ones are scarce. For instance, the wide-ranging web of the Dark Gold Shield, and Alcuron Summoning to summon Spider Demon abilities, can only be used in ground battles.
Bai Pu still has one move, which is the innate skill "Activated Thorns" from the Dark Gold Equipment ! But he does not intend to use it at this moment.
Revealing Bai Pu’s hidden trump card to Cyan Vault might provoke other intentions.
Therefore, after glancing at Cyan Vault and signaling "Acknowledged" with his eyes, Bai Pu stoically waited for more than a minute before launching another Lasso Strike against the Wild Ghost!