novelraw Chapter 240 233: 3 Flowers
Chapter 240 233: 3 Flowers
The second spirit, Non-Toxic, shatters!
In an instant, as the Non-Toxic spirit—the one responsible for the body's toxin metabolism—crumbled away, Ji Yunzhou's aura, which had already begun to fade, surged once more.
Chris still needed to charge his power, but Ji Yunzhou, having used an unconventional method, did not!
Furthermore, after the eruption of Ice Amber, Chris's own Magnetic Field Power had not yet fully recovered. Under the immense magnetic field Ji Yunzhou generated by shattering one of his spirits, Chris's body was also affected, his physical strength momentarily waning.
As one's power waned, the other's surged. Ji Yunzhou formed his right hand into a blade and brought it down fiercely on Chris's neck.
Seven Spirits Blade—Strike!
If this strike landed, Chris's astounding physique might save him from death, but the impact would instantly occlude his carotid artery, causing him to pass out immediately!
This sudden burst of power and ferocious attack took Chris by surprise, but he reacted instantly, raising his left hand to block his neck.
THUD!!
The hastily raised defense couldn't absorb the full force of the blow. The immense power of the impact sent him staggering, knocking him slightly off balance.
His attack blocked, Ji Yunzhou instantly transitioned from a vertical chop to a horizontal slice, swiping his blade hand across Chris's face.
SLICE!
Though Chris jerked his head aside just in time, he couldn't completely evade the attack. Ji Yunzhou's knuckles tore open the side of his face, and blood gushed out instantly. The flesh was peeled back, creating a gruesome sight.
WHOOSH!!
Having dodged the fatal blow, Chris seized the opportunity to retreat, quickly putting distance between himself and Ji Yunzhou.
DRIP.
Coming to a stop, blood streamed endlessly from the wound on Chris's face, staining half of it red.
UPROAR!!
After a moment of silence, the crowd erupted.
In a single exchange, their own Martial Artist had actually injured and disfigured the seemingly invincible foreigner, leaving him in a sorry state!
'This time, could there actually be a chance to win?'
In a flash, the once-silent arena became boisterous again. That single strike was enough to show signs of reviving their flagging morale.
However, unlike the audience, the expressions on the faces of the members of the Southern Eight Sects were grim.
The others were excited because they didn't understand the situation, but the members of the Southern Eight Sects knew the truth all too well.
To defeat an opponent with the Fallen Soul Secret Technique, the opening exchange offers the best chance of success. The burst of power from the Seven Spirits is short-lived; victory hinges on the element of surprise.
But now that the first strike had failed, their opponent would quickly deduce the nature of the Fallen Soul Secret Technique. Defeating a prepared opponent before the remaining five spirits were consumed would be incredibly difficult.
Chris touched the blood on his cheek, his expression remaining calm. It was only then that he noticed something strange: two of the shadows behind Ji Yunzhou had vanished.
'So that's how it works.'
'A forbidden Secret Technique that damages the body... The Seven Spirits Sect... so now two of the Seven Spirits are gone. Was that what the technique consumed?'
Recalling their brief exchange, everything clicked in Chris's mind in a flash. He now understood exactly what Ji Yunzhou was doing.
'He sacrificed one spirit to block my Ice Amber, and another to launch his own attack.'
'Based on what just happened, the burst from each spirit must last about one second. With a Secret Technique like this, he'll almost certainly be out of commission once all Seven Spirits are gone.'
'He has five spirits left. Since his opening attack didn't secure a decisive victory, he has no chance of winning now.'
Chris's eyes narrowed. Having finished charging his power, he lunged at Ji Yunzhou.
'All I have to do is wear down his remaining five spirits, and victory will be mine for the taking!'
'I'll keep my distance, but stay just within range of my own magnetic field's influence, and then...'
Ice Amber!!
An immense magnetic field once again bore down on Ji Yunzhou.
'Switching to a war of attrition? Has he seen through my power bursts?'
'It looks like this will have to be my final burst.'
Ji Yunzhou's expression was calm, but a flicker of resolve glinted in his eyes.
He knew this was the final moment that would decide it all.
Shi Gou, Cleaning Filth, Foul Lung, Queyin, Hidden Loss...
The five spirits, perish as one!!
BANG! BANG! BANG! BANG! BANG!
In that instant, the five remaining shadows behind Ji Yunzhou shattered all at once.
Nearly five seconds of burst time!!
VMMMM!!
The immense magnetic field instantly nullified the effects of Chris's Ice Amber before surging toward him. Ji Yunzhou, his palms formed into blades, began to swing them relentlessly.
Soul Extinction Seven Spirits Blade, Sixteen Soul-cutting Techniques!
SWISH! SWISH! SWISH!
Under the arena lights, his arms blurred into a flurry of shadows. Though they were only palm strikes, they carried an unstoppable sharpness.
SLICE! SLICE! SLICE!
Fueled by the resolve of one who had sacrificed all Seven Spirits and the immense power of his final burst, even Chris found himself temporarily suppressed.
Chris swung his arms repeatedly to block as he retreated, but the Qi Blades formed by Ji Yunzhou's slicing palms still found their mark on his arms. Each strike tore through skin and flesh, sending sprays of crimson blood flying. He looked to be in a wretched state.
He attempted to use Ice Amber once during the onslaught, but found it impossible to affect Ji Yunzhou's magnetic field in this state. So, he stopped trying and began to covertly charge his power instead.
Wounds continued to appear on his body, yet Chris's gaze remained placid. He knew his opponent's outburst was temporary. The moment the Secret Technique wore off would be the moment he counterattacked and claimed victory. All he had to do now was survive!
One second.
Two seconds.
...
Chris counted down silently in his mind.
He wasn't the only one; the Martial Artists who understood the situation were also silently counting the seconds.
Three seconds passed in the blink of an eye. Chris was being pushed back step by step, but he showed no sign of faltering.
Once the power from the Seven Spirits faded, Ji Yunzhou was bound to collapse. And by then, there would still be over a second left before the ten-second mark.
'Is the outcome going to be the same?!'
Four seconds!!
A faint smile touched the corners of Chris's icy face. Victory seemed to be within his grasp.
He could hear the roar from the crowd, their shouts reignited by Ji Yunzhou's terrifying burst of power.
'Too bad it's just a flash in the pan.'
'In the next second, I'll silence every last one of you!'
Five seconds!!
Down in the Donghua seating area, the hearts of the Martial Artists clenched.
Yang Guhong's and Su Yi's faces were dark.
'Five seconds are up. All Seven Spirits have been sacrificed, and he still hasn't taken down his opponent. Now, Chris probably won't even have to make a move. Having lost his Seven Spirits, Ji Yunzhou's own chaotic magnetic field will make him collapse.'
Ice Amber!!
A blue light flashed in Chris's pupils as the Magnetic Field Power and Spirit he had been holding in reserve erupted.
Simultaneously, he thrust a palm strike at his opponent's chest.
He would strike him down himself, not let him simply collapse on his own.
HAAH!!
But a thunderous shout rang in his ears, and an enormous palm met his own once again. This time, however, the force behind the strike was even more terrifying than before!
THUMP. THUMP. THUMP.
Chris stumbled back three consecutive steps. This time, his icy composure was gone, replaced by a look of utter shock.
'Five seconds are up! Why hasn't his power faded?!'
Chris snapped his head up to look at Ji Yunzhou.
The shadows behind Ji Yunzhou were completely gone, and his eyes had taken on a blank, vacant look. But at the same time, three brilliant, golden flowers, radiating a serene glow, rose from behind him and slowly converged above his head.
He was bathed in golden light, an auspicious omen made manifest!
The Seven Spirits perish, the Three Souls appear!!