But if it had only been an extra gemstone tumor, the effect should not have been that great. After all, the opponent's power had already been displayed in full, putting him on the same level as Zhao Xuanyi back when he had only one gemstone tumor. I had been able to destroy an opponent like that with ease. How much worse could my disciple possibly be?
As expected, although Jiufang Su was astonished that her opponent could turn the tables at this point, she still steadied her mind and fought with measured precision. The moment her opponent revealed the slightest opening, she seized the chance to injure him!
At this rate, Jiufang Su would definitely win in the end!
"Hehe, Junior Sister's strength is truly extraordinary. Once she gets into the zone, her opponent can barely even fight back." Shen Jinzhao applauded and cheered, but Longqiu You and Shao Zi appeared much calmer. I looked toward the two disciples, nodded, and asked, "You both saw through the opponent's intentions, right?"
"Yes, Master. The opponent isn't seeking victory in this battle. He's merely entangling Junior Sister Jiufang with all sorts of nonsense, while the Form-Splitting Art inherently consumes magical power. On top of that, he's forcing her to follow his rhythm, so the expenditure will be enormous. Their true bid for victory will probably come in the semifinals," Longqiu You said.
Shao Zi said, "Xiangling shouldn't have much trouble winning, but judging by this arrangement, she may end up with the same result as Junior Sister Jiufang. The real focus is still the semifinals."
"Between Xiangling and Su'er, who's stronger?" I asked.
"They're evenly matched, though Xiangling should be slightly stronger. But if the arena were smaller, and Junior Sister Jiufang chose to launch a powerful assault from the start, her