I Pick up a Lost Godhood

Chapter 213 - 211: The Heart of the Strong

Wang Meng, however, was quietly observing the state of the battle, not as anxious or nervous as the others. He understood Hu Jing well; with her personality, she would never be this passive.

Besides, even though she was injured, her willpower would certainly allow her to overcome it in battle. There was no way her movements would become distorted.

If Hu Jing had even a sliver of a chance to win, it would lie in Wangg Qing’s personality.

The more Wangg Qing fought, the more arrogant she became. Women were indeed meticulous, but once overcome with jealousy, they could easily get carried away. Wangg Qing didn’t think she was getting carried away; she just believed she was in complete control of the situation.

Her opponent’s counterattacks grew increasingly chaotic. It wasn’t as easy for Pill Cultivators to land a killing blow as it was for Body Cultivators or Sword Cultivators. Even with a clear advantage, victory required gradual suppression, and besides, this Hu Jing did have some skill.

Wang Meng relaxed. ’Hu Jing is Hu Jing. If she wanted to fight head-on, this would already be over. This means she must have a trick up her sleeve.’ But as for what that trick was, Wang Meng had no idea, and neither, apparently, did anyone else.

Hu Jing was indeed waiting for an opportunity. But she had no trick up her sleeve at all. This was the greatest challenge she had ever faced!

In any battle, an opportunity will present itself, even if it’s just a fleeting one.

Wangg Qing grew increasingly smug, especially when she felt the tide of public opinion turning and saw the adoring gazes from the Immortal Origin Hall disciples. It greatly satisfied her vanity.

As for the ever-boisterous Thunderlight Hall, they were now completely deflated, unable to cheer any longer.

’End it just like this?’

’That would be letting Hu Jing off too easily. More importantly, what’s the point of the Grand Competition?’

’It’s to show off my own skills! Especially in front of my master. This is such a rare opportunity. I know my master well. Even though she made up with Zhou Feng, she definitely still wants me to bring her glory, and even more so, to perform well in front of Ancestor Master Zhou.’

A hasty victory and a magnificent victory were two completely different things.

Wangg Qing’s assault began to slow slightly, and a subtle change occurred in her Elemental Power.

And Hu Jing seized upon this subtle change. ’My opponent is preparing a finishing move.’

Although Pill Cultivators had few finishing moves, they weren’t completely without them. Given Wangg Qing’s current level and her Five Elements Attribute, there was only one possibility!

This was also Hu Jing’s last chance. If she guessed wrong, defeat was certain. She had to bet everything on this one guess!

Wangg Qing was determined to put on a spectacular show. Although she had slowed the pace slightly, the Hu Jing across from her was clearly outmatched and, with her injuries, now lacked any ability to counterattack.

Winning in such an ordinary fashion would be far too damaging to her, Wangg Qing’s, reputation.

SWOOSH! SWOOSH! SWOOSH...

A Fire Talisman, followed by a Poison Lotus Curse, and then a chain of Heart-lock Skill—the Hu Jing opposite her was hit by them all.

Wangg Qing struck a Fairy-like pose and unleashed her Elemental Power. An icy chill instantly radiated outward. Her Five Elements was Master Flame, which contained water. It wasn’t something only Hu Jing could do.

A Talisman radiating a cold aura was activated.

This was no low-level Ice Soul Talisman, but an Ice Burst Talisman!

Pill Cultivators and Technique Cultivators mostly used Fire Talismans as their primary attack; few cultivated more than that. Up to this point, Hu Jing had only used low-level Ice Soul Talismans. Wangg Qing’s move was undoubtedly to show everyone that Hu Jing wasn’t the only one who could cultivate Dual Five Elements magic.

’I can do it too, and I’m even stronger!’

The Ice Burst Talisman was not thrown. An Array Technique appeared at Wangg Qing’s feet, emitting a dense Power of Ice Soul.

Holy Hall Alchemy Technique—Hundred Feet Ice!

This was an extremely difficult Pill Cultivator Magic Technique to master. First, one had to be able to control an Ice Burst Talisman. Second, using the Ice Burst Talisman as a catalyst, one had to simultaneously form a True Essence Eight Trigrams Array. Once they were harmonized, one could unleash the devastatingly powerful Hundred Feet Ice.

Legend had it that Ancestor Master Zhou once used it to spectacular effect, freezing a hundred miles solid!

Luu Yun approved inwardly. ’This child is not only clever, but she also knows how to curry favor with the Ancestral Master. She’s a bit of a schemer, but on the path of cultivation, who isn’t?’

Seeing Wangg Qing about to use the Hundred Feet Ice Magic Technique, the Immortal Origin Hall disciples cheered in unison. Liangyuan, however, frowned. ’We still have Lingyin Hall to face. This Wangg Qing loves to show off too much.’ As the Direct Disciple of Elder Luu Yun, Wangg Qing was a real headache for Liangyuan. ’I’m the Senior of Immortal Origin Hall, yet she loves to overstep her bounds on so many matters. I had clearly set the tempo for this battle, but she just had to break it.’

Just as everyone was stunned by the Hundred Feet Ice that Wangg Qing was preparing to unleash, Hu Jing, who had been beaten to the point of being unable to fight back, suddenly erupted with the most powerful Elemental Power she had shown in the entire battle.

The Fire Talismans in her hands had long been ready, and she instantly hurled them forward.

But what was the use of throwing two pathetic Fire Talismans at a time like this?

Wangg Qing was also stunned, not even bothering to deal with them. But then, a thought suddenly struck her, and a chill ran down her spine. She hastily tried to act.

But simultaneously controlling the Ice Burst Talisman and the True Essence Eight Trigrams Array was already a great mental strain on her. It wasn’t so easy to react quickly at this moment.

And Hu Jing, at this moment, looked nothing like an injured person. A brilliant light erupted from her eyes.

—Ice-Fire Melting Break!

’Using her opponent’s Ice Burst Talisman to execute an Ice-Fire Melting Break?’

’How is that possible?’

A confident light gleamed in Hu Jing’s eyes. She was risking it all!

Ever since she had witnessed Wang Meng use the power of a Fire Talisman to cast the Fire Dragon Technique, she had been wondering if she could do it too...

A desperate attempt, regardless of the consequences.

To find life from the jaws of death!

For a split second, the same thought flashed through Wangg Qing’s mind, but in the next instant, she dismissed it. ’How is that possible?’

’This is my Ice Burst Talisman! How can she possibly control it?’

But the Ice Burst Talisman in her hand uncontrollably moved to meet the Fire Talismans.

In truth, Hu Jing was certainly not yet at a level where she could control her opponent’s Talismans. She had simply, imperceptibly, used the Power of Laws. The Ice-Fire Melting Break itself was based on a profound understanding of the principle that water and fire are incompatible. When this repulsion was suppressed to a certain degree, it created a terrifying attraction, which in turn produced an incredibly powerful attack.

To put it simply, water can extinguish fire, but sometimes, water can also fuel the flames.

Wangg Qing stared, dumbfounded, as her Ice Burst Talisman broke free from the influence of her own True Essence Eight Trigrams Array and was affected by Hu Jing’s Fire Talismans.

A melting array exploded on the ground. Hu Jing slammed her hands together—"Explode!"

A white light erupted, shaking the heavens and the earth...

In that instant, Wangg Qing felt an irresistible force wash over and engulf her frail body.

BOOM...

The Ice-Fire Melting Break, once again!

After a long while, the power of the Ice-Fire Melting Break finally subsided. Wangg Qing was nowhere to be found on the Dueling Platform.

Chaos erupted in the distance. The disciples of Immortal Origin Hall clumsily helped Wangg Qing up. She had already fainted, and her body was battered and her clothes in tatters from the explosion.

On the Dueling Platform, Hu Jing’s slightly pale face was flushed with a crimson hue. It was the color of joy. She had succeeded.

Hu Jing’s comprehension was nothing short of extraordinary. Of course, with Wang Meng’s example to follow, she had a basis for her thoughts and her attempts.

But in the end, her victory was won through her own courage.

Hu Jing looked toward Wang Meng, made a victory sign, and gave him a brilliant smile.

Luu Yun was stunned. It took her a moment to react before she hastily announced Thunderlight Hall’s victory and hurried off to check on Wangg Qing.

Liangyuan was the one who was truly furious. ’Idiot! An absolute idiot! Why did she have to pull such a fancy stunt!’

’But this is fine too. The final match will be decided between me and Wang Meng. I will be the one to shatter Wang Meng’s miraculous facade.’

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