Bloodthirsty Technique Activated Instantly

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"You managed to achieve a Breakthrough in battle. You truly are a battle-born genius, exactly the kind the sect likes best. Unfortunately, you did something you never should have done and sought your own death." On the Duel Platform, Zhao Feiyun stood before Zhuge Xiang, looking at him as though he were already dead, as if everything were firmly in his grasp.

It was no wonder he was so confident. With Qi Cultivation Realm Second Layer cultivation, a pair of One-Star Artifact Boots, and two One-Star Artifact daggers, Zhao Feiyun had confidence in reaching the top five. Naturally, he did not think Zhuge Xiang, who had only comprehended Qi Energy half a month ago, could be his opponent. That was only reasonable.

But could Zhuge Xiang, who possessed the Super Game System, truly be judged by common sense?

Zhao Feiyun's indifferent tone and air of total control instinctively provoked disgust. Yet Zhuge Xiang did not get angry at his words. He slowly took the Blood Refinement Saber from his back and said calmly, "Did you bring the Blood Spirit Fruit?"

The Blood Spirit Fruit was the stake of their duel. There was no declaration of certain victory, yet Zhuge Xiang's words carried even more confidence than Zhao Feiyun's. His calm tone made it seem as though the Blood Spirit Fruit were already in his pocket.

"The Blood Spirit Fruit is here. What corresponding stake can you offer?" Zhao Feiyun reached into his robes, took out a thumb-sized fruit, and stared at Zhuge Xiang as he asked.

"No need to say more. You cannot win..." Seeing that Zhao Feiyun had brought the Blood Spirit Fruit, Zhuge Xiang had no intention of wasting more time. He swung the Blood Refinement Saber in his hand. Empowered by the Artifact Boots, a scarlet blade light cleaved directly down. Even an audience of nearly two hundred thousand could not disturb his state of mind.

"Arrogant!" Zhao Feiyun's face darkened in anger as he watched Zhuge Xiang charge at him. He raised his daggers to meet the attack. With his Qi Cultivation Realm Second Layer cultivation, did he really believe he would lose in a contest of strength?

The daggers collided with the Blood Refinement Saber. Though both were at Qi Cultivation Realm Second Layer, Zhao Feiyun had only just achieved a Breakthrough, while Zhuge Xiang needed only five hundred more experience points to advance to Qi Cultivation Realm Third Layer. Moreover, between the daggers and the Blood Refinement Saber, which had the greater attack power was beyond doubt.

In the direct clash, Zhao Feiyun felt an immense force surge toward him. His body involuntarily staggered back two steps, and the web between his thumb and forefinger went numb from gripping the daggers. His eyes widened, filled with disbelief.

Impossible! This guy had only comprehended Qi Energy half a month ago. How could his attack power and combat experience surpass mine at Qi Cultivation Realm Second Layer? Could the weapon in his hand be an Artifact of two stars or higher?

No matter what, that exchange had made Zhao Feiyun realize in shock that, despite being at Qi Cultivation Realm Second Layer, he had lost to Zhuge Xiang in sheer strength. It was hard to accept, but it was an undeniable fact.

Seeing Zhao Feiyun knocked back and unable to control his body for the moment, Zhuge Xiang pushed off with his feet and tried to press his advantage. However, Zhao Feiyun cultivated Ghost Step. His agility far surpassed that of ordinary people, and he also possessed Boots that increased his movement speed. Once Ghost Step unfolded, he was like a slick loach, easily slipping away from beneath Zhuge Xiang's blade.

"Though I do not know why your attack power is so fierce, I cultivate Ghost Step and possess Artifact Boots that increase movement speed. You cannot even touch the corner of my clothes. You are doomed to lose."

With Ghost Step in motion, Zhao Feiyun's feet shifted repeatedly as he retreated three to five zhang. He stared intently at Zhuge Xiang. Though Zhuge Xiang's attack power had startled him, Zhao Feiyun remained full of confidence in his victory.

Without a word, Zhuge Xiang pressed his lips together, seemingly acknowledging Zhao Feiyun's words. Yet he did not give up. Holding the Blood Refinement Saber aloft, he continued slashing. But with Zhao Feiyun's Ghost Step, Zhuge Xiang truly could not touch even the corner of his clothes.

Among all Martial Arts under heaven, only speed could not be broken. Though Zhuge Xiang's attack power surpassed Zhao Feiyun's, no matter how high it was, it would be wasted if he could not hit him.

Though Zhao Feiyun's attack power was somewhat inferior, Qi Cultivation Realm cultivators were not much more resistant to blows than ordinary people. Judging from the current situation, Zhuge Xiang was clearly at a disadvantage.

No matter what, Zhuge Xiang's duel still drew the attention of most people. Qi Cultivation Realm Second Layer cultivation was already quite impressive, and with both men possessing two Artifacts, the combat strength they unleashed exceeded that of the other Duel Platforms.

Zhuge Xiang and Zhao Feiyun represented two distinct strengths: one possessed high attack power, the other great speed. Each had his own advantages. Yet at the Qi Cultivation Realm, in a duel, high attack power was not as useful as high speed.

"Did Zhuge Xiang really only comprehend Qi Energy half a month ago? How could he become this strong in such a short time? He even knocked back Zhao Feiyun, who has two Artifacts?" Many disciples below the stage who had comprehended Qi Energy were drawn to their duel. Though Zhuge Xiang appeared to be at a disadvantage, his combat strength still made the other disciples look at him anew.

"His attack power must come from the Artifact saber in his hand, right? I refuse to believe that he could achieve another Breakthrough to Qi Cultivation Realm Second Layer in only half a month." Some people thought so, and many nearby nodded in agreement. Indeed, compared to believing Zhuge Xiang could achieve another Breakthrough within half a month, they would rather believe that he possessed an Artifact capable of greatly increasing attack power.

"He really did comprehend Qi Energy half a month ago. That should be correct. Haven't you noticed? Up to now, Zhuge Xiang has not used a single Martial Art. Clearly, half a month was not enough for him to master one. Cultivation can be raised through spiritual medicine, but there are no shortcuts in Martial Arts." Others sharply noticed that Zhuge Xiang's fighting consisted entirely of straightforward slashes, without any Martial Art being used.

"Hahaha, Zhuge Xiang, you cannot even touch the corner of my clothes. What use is high attack power? But my speed gives me the right to cut you down!" Empowered by his Artifact Boots, Zhao Feiyun's Ghost Step became even more ghostly. He laughed triumphantly, for among Qi Cultivation Realm cultivators, speed was a tremendous advantage. This was also why Ghost Step was the most popular Martial Art in the Martial Arts Pavilion.

As Zhao Feiyun laughed wildly and smugly, Zhuge Xiang said nothing. Despite relying on the speed bonus of his Artifact Boots to avoid vital strikes each time against the ghostly speed of Ghost Step, after their prolonged exchange, six or seven wounds had already appeared on Zhuge Xiang's body. He seemed truly unable to escape Zhao Feiyun, making Zhao Feiyun even more wildly pleased with himself.

"Zhuge Xiang..." Niu Geng clenched his hands tightly, his face filled with anxiety, as though he wished he could rush up and help.

"The outcome has been decided..." Seeing Zhao Feiyun carried away by triumph, the anticipation in Lu Yuling's eyes gradually faded. She had originally hoped Zhao Feiyun could probe out Zhuge Xiang's limits, but now she clearly understood that the outcome of this duel had already been settled.

As the saying went, one who defended for too long would surely make a mistake. Though Zhuge Xiang had repeatedly avoided fatal points, the gap between his speed and Zhao Feiyun's was too great to overcome. Ghost Step circled around Zhuge Xiang, and Zhao Feiyun finally discovered a fatal opening.

Seizing the opportunity, Zhao Feiyun thrust one of his daggers toward Zhuge Xiang's back like a venomous snake flicking its tongue. The cold blade carried the aura of death. The opening was enormous. Having already figured out Zhuge Xiang's speed, Zhao Feiyun knew he could not possibly dodge this strike. He had won.

It was not only Zhao Feiyun who thought so. Even those watching beneath the Duel Platform believed the same. Zhuge Xiang's speed limit was obvious. Against this strike, with his speed, he absolutely could not react in time. Zhao Feiyun's victory was certain...

But would the ending truly be like this? Obviously not. Setting Blood Thunder Slash aside, even if there was not enough time to gather Qi, Zhuge Xiang had yet to use his Bloodthirsty Technique. Once the Bloodthirsty Technique, which increased all attributes by fifty percent, was activated, Zhuge Xiang's overall combat strength would at least double or triple.

Bloodthirsty Technique!

With a low shout in his heart, at the critical moment Zhuge Xiang activated his Bloodthirsty Technique. Red Qi Energy emerged from every pore, several degrees denser than before. Within the scarlet Qi Energy, one could faintly see sinister Ghost Faces formed from blood-colored Qi Energy—faces of pain, savagery, and madness...

Though the masks formed from scarlet Qi Energy possessed no offensive power, they looked exceptionally strange and frightening at first glance. As the Bloodthirsty Technique activated, Zhuge Xiang felt as if he possessed inexhaustible strength. A fifty-percent increase to all attributes was no joke.

"Die!" Zhuge Xiang's speed, attack speed, and attack power all rose by fifty percent. At that hair's-breadth moment, the Blood Refinement Saber in his hand seemed to vanish abruptly. The sudden eruption of speed and might startled everyone.

Their bodies crossed. Zhuge Xiang became a blood-red shadow that flashed past, appearing behind Zhao Feiyun. The scarlet Qi Energy disappeared, and the Blood Refinement Saber was slowly lowered. What had just happened seemed like nothing more than an illusion.

Yet amid a miserable scream, a terrifying saber wound appeared on Zhao Feiyun's face, running from the top of his head to his neck. Bright red blood mixed with something white. Zhao Feiyun's eyes were wide open, and the smug, arrogant expression on his face froze as his body collapsed like a golden mountain toppling and a jade pillar falling...

Everyone beneath the Duel Platform widened their eyes. The instant eruption had startled them all. They had thought Zhuge Xiang was certainly dead, yet in an instant, life and death had reversed. The shift was far too unexpected.

If there was anyone among the nearly two hundred thousand people present who was not surprised, it was perhaps Lu Yuling alone. Watching Zhuge Xiang erupt and kill Zhao Feiyun in an instant, she did not find it surprising. Yet she could not hide the strange gleam in her eyes. Scarlet Qi Energy, Ghost Faces emerging—this seemed to be a phenomenon that only appeared when Bloodthirsty Technique reached the Proficient Level...