Elemental Control

Xie Xie had never expected that single Light Dragon Blade to decide the match.

So, the moment the yellow blade of light flew out, he followed right behind it.

This was the rhythm he knew best.

He used a Soul Skill to force his opponent to move, then relied on his true speed to exploit the opening left by their dodge. As long as Gu Yue took a single step, his next strike could follow immediately.

And Gu Yue did move.

The step she took forward seemed intended only to evade the Light Dragon Blade that had suddenly changed direction. But the instant she stepped out, Xie Xie cut in from another angle.

He chose his landing spot precisely.

He was barely a meter behind her and to one side.

That distance let him strike without committing himself too closely. Advance, and he could attack; retreat, and he could disengage at once. This was the sense of distance he had forced himself to develop, little by little, through several bouts with Tang Wulin.

Standing to one side, Wu Changkong saw it clearly.

This move from Xie Xie was no longer merely fast.

It was beginning to show the true hallmarks of an Agility Attack System Soul Master.

Not far away, Tang Wulin was still running.

With a double load of Iron Garments weighing on his shoulders, his stride remained steady, though his breathing had deepened. Even so, he kept part of his attention on the fight.

The more clearly he watched, the more keenly he felt the gap between himself and Xie Xie.

His first victory had come because Xie Xie underestimated him. The second had relied even more on the sudden, unexpected transformation in his body. In terms of actual combat techniques and experience, Xie Xie was indeed far