"Releasing a clone takes time. Other people's attacks might only give you a few seconds. By the time you form a clone, then simultaneously release Flame Vortex and use Psychic Power, leaving aside whether you can even pull it off, objectively speaking, their attack may have already arrived before you can use this aerial version of Counterattack Shield." Zheng Baolong wore a foolish grin as he spoke seriously.
Qiao Sang fell into thought. When she had first come up with this aerial version, she had only considered defense and protecting Ya Bao's fur. She had not considered anything else at all.
However, Zheng Baolong's words had reminded her of something.
If she merely used the aerial version of Counterattack Shield, there would not be much of a problem. But when it came to its practicality in battle competitions, the problems were enormous.
First was the issue of timing between attack and defense, just as Zheng Baolong had said.
The opponent only needed to gather energy and release their attack, while Ya Bao had to make sure he was in the air and had a clone beside him before he could possibly defend within the window of the opponent's attack.
Second, the energy consumption was far too great.
The opponent might only use something like Water Pillar, but Ya Bao would need to create a clone while simultaneously using Flame Vortex and Psychic Power. The energy expenditure would be several times greater than the opponent's. It was completely unequal.
Then there was the fact that the clone was absolutely a massive weak point.
If the clone was not beside the main body during a battle competition and was not protected by Counterattack Shield, then when she used this move for the first time, her opponent might lack experience and fail to