Immediately afterward, the Holy Fire and Blazing Sun swords in Yue Shen's hands erupted with a long cry like a dragon's roar. As liquid spiritual power streamed from their blades, they transformed into a golden, dragon-shaped wave of light that flew toward the red glow on the ground.
Rising Dragon Strike, the most powerful offensive skill available to a fifth-tier Retribution Knight.
Underground, Bai Xiaoxing's expression became quite a sight when he realized his position had been exposed.
You're a fucking Knight! How the hell is your mental power so high? He had used a clone to create plants and draw his opponent's attention, then used the Qi Concealment Technique to lower the frequency of his spiritual power output. Yet his opponent had still detected him instantly.
The moment he realized he had been locked onto, Bai Xiaoxing shuddered and hurriedly began chanting a spell to summon tough plants.
But Yue Shen's Rising Dragon Strike had already struck the ground, blasting a huge hole in the floor of the Trial Grounds and revealing Bai Xiaoxing, who was huddled inside, clutching his staff and trembling.
At the last instant before Rising Dragon Strike landed, Yue Shen had actually released his lock-on and shifted its point of impact, sparing Bai Xiaoxing's life.
"Yue Shen wins the second match," the referee announced from the sidelines, wiping cold sweat from his forehead.
"I'm still alive?" Bai Xiaoxing felt his dust-covered face. "I'm not dead?"
"Of course." Yue Shen reached down and pulled Bai Xiaoxing out of the pit. "If you really died at my hands, not only would I be disqualified, but your Soul Temple would probably hold me accountable too."
Bai Xiaoxing: "..."
"Still, thank you for sparing my life, Brother Yue Shen." Lingering fear covered Bai Xiaoxing's face. "Otherwise, my little sister