Divine Shield Block Wasn't So Appealing Anymore

Clang, clang, clang...

Dense sounds of weapons colliding, accompanied by sacred light energy, rang continuously through the training grounds. The magic arrays surrounding the grounds completely sealed off both the sound and the aura, leaving those outside unable to sense what was happening within.

At that moment, a man and a woman were clashing in the training grounds, and the battle was deadlocked.

With a low shout, pale golden light flared. The woman viciously drove the sword in her right hand into the ground, and intense golden light rose from the earth, forming a golden curtain before her.

Ascension Formation, a Third-Rank Retribution Knight skill!

Just as the golden curtain rose, a blade of light slammed into it. The golden curtain shattered instantly, and the light blade dispersed as well.

After breaking the woman's Ascension Formation, the man did not press his advantage. Instead, he stood where he was and assumed a defensive stance, waiting for the woman to make her move. He was clearly yielding to her on purpose.

"Good. At least you know what's good for you."

The woman speaking was Li Xin, while the man opposite her was undoubtedly Long Haochen.

Li Xin swung the sword in her right hand fiercely toward Long Haochen. A golden blade of light tore through the air with a piercing whistle as it shot toward him.

Light Slash Sword, a Third-Rank Knight skill!

Long Haochen did not immediately launch a skill to counterattack. He only moved when the golden light blade was less than a meter away from him.

Long Haochen stomped hard, and a resounding dragon roar erupted. His entire body was enveloped in golden light, as though he had donned a suit of dazzling golden armor.

The next moment, the golden light blade arrived.

Yet no sound came from the collision between the light blade and the golden radiance. The instant they met, the blade seemed to melt into the golden light and vanished like a clay ox sinking into the sea.

"What skill was that?"

Li Xin had seen Divine Shield Block before. This was clearly not it.

"Big Sis, try hitting me twice more with Lightning Thrust."

The golden light around Long Haochen had yet to completely fade. Though much dimmer now, it still clung to the surface of his body.

Li Xin nodded, leaping forward to close the distance between them. She then lowered her body slightly and thrust her sword at the gleaming Long Haochen like lightning.

Naturally, Long Haochen could not use his bare body to withstand Li Xin's Lightning Thrust. Even with the defensive enhancement of Golden Dragon Battle Form, his body was still far from impervious to blades and weapons. Besides, Li Xin was a Seventh-level Knight, not someone to be taken lightly.

Pouring golden light into the sword in his right hand, Long Haochen continuously swung his heavy Knight sword to block Li Xin's Lightning Thrusts, producing a rapid series of metallic clangs.

Long Haochen did not use any other skills. He merely blocked by instinct, and all the sharp force of Lightning Thrust was warded off by the golden light around him. This was the defensive enhancement of Golden Dragon Battle Form at work.

"I'm done, I'm done."

Seeing that her attacks could not harm Long Haochen in the slightest, Li Xin immediately lost heart.

Long Haochen put away his sword and stood silently where he was, deep in thought.

Through that test, Long Haochen had gained a preliminary understanding of Golden Dragon Battle Form's effects.

On the surface, Golden Dragon Battle Form looked very similar to Divine Shield Block, but in truth, it was undoubtedly much more practical.

First, one could not move at the instant Divine Shield Block was activated, making it highly dependent on the user's judgment.

Golden Dragon Battle Form, however, could be used while moving.

Second, Divine Shield Block was only effective against physical attacks and could not fully ward off magical attacks. Golden Dragon Battle Form was different: it could fully block both physical and magical attacks.

Furthermore, Divine Shield Block's growth potential was far inferior to that of Golden Dragon Battle Form. Even when cultivated to its limit, Divine Shield Block could only convert part of an opponent's attack power into one's own strength to unleash Revenge of Light.

But if Golden Dragon Battle Form were cultivated to its limit—when Long Haochen reached the Ninth Tier, for example—its immunity duration would last as long as six seconds.

In a life-and-death battle, let alone six seconds, even a single second could often decide who lived and who died. Just imagine it: someone immune to all attacks for six seconds. How terrifying would that be?

Golden Dragon Battle Form's only drawback was its enormous spiritual energy consumption, but that was not a difficult problem to solve. As Long Haochen's spiritual energy increased, the small amount needed to activate Golden Dragon Battle Form would become insignificant. Once he possessed one hundred thousand spiritual energy and broke through to the Ninth Tier, that expenditure would be a mere drop in the bucket.

Having thought it through, Long Haochen suddenly felt that Divine Shield Block was no longer so appealing.

"Haochen, what skill was that just now? How come I've never seen it before?"

Li Xin's question immediately interrupted Long Haochen's thoughts. He came back to himself, looked at the curious Li Xin, and sighed softly to himself.

"Big Sis, my father taught me this self-created skill. It's called Golden Dragon Battle Form, and I only learned it a few days ago."

Long Haochen obediently shifted the blame onto Long Xingyu.

"A self-created skill!" Li Xin covered her cherry-red lips in surprise.

Although Nalan Shu had always been extremely evasive about Long Haochen's background, Li Xin had spent so many years around Nalan Shu that she had more or less noticed some clues.

After seeing Long Haochen's Golden Dragon Battle Form today, Li Xin became even more certain that the father he spoke of had to be an unparalleled expert in the Knight Temple, perhaps even a Ninth Tier powerhouse.

"Big Sis, I'd like to ask you to keep this secret for now. Please don't mention this skill to anyone."

Li Xin affectionately pinched Long Haochen's cheek. "Don't worry. I won't tell outsiders anything about our training together."

Long Haochen grabbed that wicked hand of hers and gently kissed the back of it.

"Ah—"

Li Xin quickly pulled her hand back, utterly embarrassed. She pouted coquettishly. "Haochen, when did you become so naughty? You've even learned to take liberties with girls now."

Long Haochen did not feel embarrassed at all. He smiled faintly. "Big Sis, you were the one who took liberties with me first. I was only retaliating appropriately."

Li Xin gave a light spit, her jade-like cheeks flushed crimson. Though she had a straightforward personality and was known throughout the martial world as the Hell Rose, she was still an inexperienced young maiden. After being teased by Long Haochen like that, she immediately revealed a girlish side.

"Big Sis, let's continue. Try attacking me with the Astonishing Dragon Fist I taught you. I want to see just how much Golden Dragon Battle Form enhances my defense."

"Alright," Li Xin replied softly.

Soon afterward, the sounds of combat rang through the training grounds once more.

By evening, after finally finishing a full day of training, Long Haochen brought Li Xin back to his Monastic Quarters. The two shared a dinner reeking of romance.

"Big Sis, it's getting late." Seeing that Li Xin showed no sign of leaving, Long Haochen reminded her.

Li Xin pouted in displeasure and leaned her head close to Long Haochen. Her breath was fragrant as orchids as she said, "Do you really want me to leave that badly? It's not like I'm going to eat you."

The scent of roses filled his nose, and desire flared in Long Haochen's heart.

Woman, you're playing with fire!

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