Wind vs. Ice
Chapter 196 Wind VS Ice "No problem, since you, Hai Bodong, have proposed it, I have no reason to refuse! Perfect, this competition can serve as a bonus before I accept a disciple!"
Hai Bodong, I hope you won't let me down!
Faced with Hai Bodong's challenge, Yun Shan agreed without hesitation.
Of course, he has the right to say that!
After all, Hai Bodong is now the challenger.
This was also the promise Yun Shan made to Hai Bodong.
Decades ago, Yun Shan promised Hai Bodong that if Hai Bodong broke through to the Dou Huang Realm, he could challenge him anytime, anywhere.
This promise has finally been fulfilled today.
However, just as Hai Bodong expressed his desire to see the difference between himself and the strongest in the Jia Ma Empire, Yun Shan subconsciously glanced in the direction where Xiao Lin was.
Thinking back to what happened when he met Xiao Lin not long ago, Yun Shan couldn't help but feel embarrassed.
"The strongest in the Jia Ma Empire? That title seems ridiculous now, especially when applied to me."
Yun Shan silently thought to himself once again.
It's clear from Yun Shan's behavior that his meeting with Xiao Lin not long ago was not just about discussing a deal!
Clearly, Xiao Lin had revealed something else.
After gathering his thoughts, Yun Shan turned his attention back to Hai Bodong, who was brimming with fighting spirit.
"Don't worry, I will do my best!"
Throughout, Hai Bodong's expression remained unusually serious.
In fact, Xiao Lin in this life did not have much contact with Hai Bodong, and even less with Yun Shan.
Unlike Yun Shan, Xiao Lin initially had a high level of goodwill towards Hai Bodong, the angel investor of the Xiao Household family in the Original Work.
However, there has never been a chance to contact the other party.
Even though the Xiao Household and the Mittel Family have some cooperation, Xiao Lin has more contact with Mittel Tengshan.
Although Hai Bodong still holds the title of patriarch of the Mittel Family, he has essentially relinquished power.
If nothing unexpected happens, he should retire within a few years and focus on improving his skills.
The Mittel Family is now somewhat like the Gama Imperial Family. Hai Bodong only needs to act as a guardian, and the Mittel Family can develop on its own.
First Elder Mittel Tengshan is more than capable of managing the family affairs perfectly.
And that is indeed the case.
Hai Bodong has already made his plans. After completing this challenge against Yun Shan, he intends to step down from his position as clan leader and then go out to gain experience for a while.
Well, his first tentative training location was the Tagor Desert, which borders the Jia Ma Empire.
If Xiao Lin knew Hai Bodong's plans at this moment, he could only give him one word: Danger!
Back to the present, after Yun Shan accepted Hai Bodong's challenge, the two quickly left the main hall and arrived at a huge square outside.
Of course, the battle between Dou Huang expert also drew everyone else out.
Sure enough, with the departure of the two Dou Huang expert, the remaining guests all flocked to the plaza outside.
Soon, Yun Shan and Hai Bodong stood facing each other, about thirty meters apart.
The square was already surrounded by enthusiastic guests.
"Hai Bodong, make your move!"
With Yun Shan's words, the battle between the two officially began.
Hai Bodong showed no mercy and immediately took action.
After all, he knew that he was still some distance from Yun Shan.
If he doesn't choose to attack first now, he might not even have a chance to make a move later!
"Ninefold Ice Blades!"
With a wave of his hand, Hai Bodong conjured nine snow-white, circular ice blades, each about half a zhang wide, that appeared out of thin air in front of him. As they spun rapidly, leaving afterimages, they pierced directly toward Yun Shan.
Furthermore, these nine ice blades emitted a series of whistling sounds as they flew.
"Great Wind Handprint!"
Yun Shan did not underestimate Hai Bodong's attack.
As he formed hand seals, an energy handprint nearly several meters high was slammed towards the Ninefold Ice Blades.
"Click"
Without any suspense, the Ninefold Ice Blades was shattered into countless ice fragments by the Great Wind Handprint.
Seeing this, Hai Bodong wasn't too surprised.
Then, Hai Bodong unfurled a pair of pure white Dou Qi Wings and soared into the sky.
Seeing this, Yun Shan chuckled, and with a jolt from behind, a pair of azure Dou Qi Wings unfurled, and he flew into the air.
On the ground, with so many onlookers around, it was difficult for them to make their move.
But once you're in the sky, you don't have that worry anymore.
It could be said that their clash just now was merely a test.
The real battle is only just beginning!
Next, those on the ground truly witnessed what a battle between Dou Huang expert was like!
Hai Bodong was surrounded by ice, while Yun Shan was accompanied by howling winds.
A gust of wind and a blast of ice clashed violently!
However, the several Dou Huang expert present, as well as Xiao Lin, could all see it.
Yun Shan clearly held back in this battle.
Therefore, whenever Hai Bodong launches an attack, he mainly focuses on deflecting it and rarely chooses to take the initiative to attack.
Of course, this is easy to understand.
After all, Yun Shan is Nine-Star Dou Emperor!
If he really launches a full-scale attack, Hai Bodong probably won't be able to hold out for long.
It can be said that in this challenge initiated by Hai Bodong, Yun Shan was more like an experienced person guiding his opponent.
The demeanor of a grandmaster was fully embodied in Yun Shan at this moment!
Yun Shan's reservations were something that Hai Bodong, as his opponent, was certainly aware of.
This angered Hai Bodong, but also made him admire Yun Shan.
The anger stemmed from the fact that Yun Shan hadn't used his full strength in their battle.
The admiration stemmed from Yun Shan's guidance during the battle and his consideration for his feelings.
Thus, in this battle, Hai Bodong basically used all his strength.
However, while resolving the situation in Yun Shan wasn't exactly easy, it wasn't simple either.
It's clear that Hai Bodong put some pressure on Yun Shan.
"Hoo~, Sect Master Yun Shan, this is my strongest attack. If you can withstand it, then this match means I have lost."
Due to the influence of his own ice-attribute Dou Qi, Hai Bodong exhaled only cold air with every breath.
Having fought this far, Hai Bodong is no fool; he's not ungrateful.
If Yun Shan were to act aggressively after already showing restraint, it would make him appear extremely uncouth.
Therefore, after letting the audience below enjoy the intense battle between the Dou Emperor for about the time it takes for an incense stick to burn, Hai Bodong decided to decide the outcome with a single strike.
After all, this was just a challenge for him, not a life-or-death battle!
After competing for so long, he had come to realize the gap between himself and Yun Shan.