The cheers lingered in the circular stands for Jiujiu.
On the second floor, in the VIP section, Yu Xiaogang released his hand from the stone railing and took a deep breath.
His facial muscles twitched twice. He straightened his robe, sat back in the wooden chair, picked up the warm tea on the table, and took a sip.
"That Tie Lie is such a waste of talent!"
Upon hearing this, Tang San, Dai Mubai, Ma Hongjun, and the others all turned their heads.
Yu Xiaogang shook his head.
"Among heavy Tool Martial Soul, the Mixed-Iron Mountain-Shaking Hammer is considered outstanding. It's a pity that Tie Lie only knows how to swing the hammer with brute force and doesn't understand how to utilize the advantages of his Martial Soul!"
He raised his chin as he said this.
"His first attack was blocked, so he should adjust his tactics!"
But he deliberately focused all his remaining Soul Power on his Fourth Soul Skill, resulting in an overly concentrated power and a lack of variation in his attacks!
Once Black Bamboo finds the right moment to break through this attack, he will have no chance to defend himself!
"Having such a powerful Martial Soul, yet using it so clumsily—ultimately, it's due to a lack of proper guidance!"
Ning Rongrong blinked.
Just now, Yu Xiaogang clearly said that bamboo spears could not withstand the blunt force of heavy weapons. Now the spear has not broken, but it is Tie Lie who has fallen, and he is blaming the user again.
Seeing Yu Xiaogang's expression, she remained silent.
Dai Mubai and Oscar exchanged a glance, both somewhat skeptical.
Tang San, standing beside his teacher, noticed the awkward atmosphere and immediately took over the conversation.
"The teacher is right. Tie Lie launched two consecutive head-on attacks, and his attack patterns had already been figured out. If he had been able to change his tactics in time, he wouldn't have been defeated so quickly."
Dai Mubai nodded in agreement.
"That last move was definitely too rushed."
The others chimed in with a couple of comments, but didn't press the matter further.
Yu Xiaogang's expression finally softened.
Flender, however, had no interest in listening to their discussion about tactics.
"Hehe, I finally made the right bet this time!"
He pushed up his black-rimmed glasses, grinning from ear to ear.
"Whether it's bamboo or a hammer, as long as it helps me win money, it's a good player!"
Flender rubbed his hands together, unable to sit still any longer.
" Xiaogang, you two take your time with your tea and your discussion. I'll go collect the money first, and we'll place another bet next time!"
Before he could finish speaking, he strode down the corridor toward the betting counter.
Yu Xiaogang watched his retreating figure, frowned, and snorted.
The rubble on the arena was quickly cleared away.
The following one-on-one duels failed to capture the audience's interest. Yawns filled the stands, and cheers were sparse.
About half an hour later, the spotlights at the four corners of the dome started rotating again.
Ladies and gentlemen!
The host's voice echoed throughout the venue.
"The second key match of the day in Court 7 is about to begin!"
"Let's welcome back the dark horse with five consecutive wins— Black Bamboo!"
The cheers from the stands suddenly rose to a fever pitch.
Wearing a black iron mask and carrying a blue-green spear, Xiao Xuan steadily walked onto the obsidian arena.
The east side passage was then opened.
A burly man strode out. He was shirtless, with thick chest hair, broad shoulders and back, and arms thicker than an average person's thighs.
His opponent was a level 47 Power Attack System Soul Ancestor, codenamed ' Mountain-Shaking Wild Bull' — Man Ben!
Man Ben to the center of the stage without immediately issuing a challenge.
His gaze swept over the tip of Xiao Xuan's spear, then slowly moved along the shaft, finally settling on Xiao Xuan's right hand holding the spear.
Xiao Xuan raised an eyebrow slightly.
This person's focus was different from the previous ones.
On the second floor, Zhao Wuji glanced at Man Ben times.
"This guy has a stable lower body and is also skilled in hand techniques."
Yu Xiaogang nodded slightly.
"Knowing to observe the weapon and grip first shows more composure than Tie Lie."
He didn't rush to judge the outcome, but instead focused his attention on Man Ben.
Just then, Flender returned with the newly replaced betting slip.
Ning Rongrong turned to look at him.
"Dean, who are you betting on to win this time?"
"Is that even a question?"
Flender pushed up his glasses and laughed, " Black Bamboo has won five games in a row, of course I'm still betting on him!"
After he finished speaking, he glanced at Yu Xiaogang.
" Xiaogang, what do you have to say this time?"
Yu Xiaogang picked up his teacup.
"We haven't even fought yet, what's the rush?"
Flender breathed a sigh of relief and sat back down in his chair.
"That's good. I bet five hundred Gold Soul Coin this time."
"Five hundred?"
Ma Hongjun couldn't help but lean over.
Flender tucked the voucher into his pocket.
"Watch the game!"
At that moment, the gong on the arena rang.
"Start!"
With Man Ben low roar, Manben unleashed four Soul Ring— two yellow and two purple—from beneath his feet.
His body suddenly grew taller, his arms were covered with a thick layer of dark brown hooves, and two dark golden bull horns sprouted from his forehead.
Martial Soul Possession - Mountain-Shaking Wild Bull!
Xiao Xuan held the gun in one hand, the tip pointing diagonally in front of him, but still did not activate the Soul Ring.
But Man Ben didn't charge straight up with its horns on its head.
He could see Tie Lie's match clearly from the waiting area.
Even Mixed-Iron Mountain-Shaking Hammer couldn't subdue this spear; trying to meet its tip with a bull's horn would be asking for trouble.
A sharp gun tip doesn't mean the gun body can withstand pressure!
Man Ben lowered his center of gravity, slammed his feet off the table, and charged toward Xiao Xuan.
Xiao Xuan raised his wrist, and his spear aimed straight at Xiao Xuan's chest.
As the spearhead drew near, Man Ben lunged to the side, dodging the spear tip. His left arm, covered in hoof armor, supported the spear from below, while his right arm pressed down immediately afterward!
clang!
Two thick hooves, one above the other, locked the bamboo spear in place.
Without stopping, Man Ben forward, following the shaft of the spear to Xiao Xuan's side, lowered his shoulders and turned his waist, pressing the spear horizontally to his side!
"Got you!"
Xiao Xuan's right hand, gripping the gun, sank slightly, while his left hand rested on the butt of the gun to stabilize it.
A gasp of surprise erupted from the stands.
"He clipped the gun!"
" Black Bamboo, draw your gun!"
On the second floor, Yu Xiaogang put down his teacup, his eyes suddenly lighting up.
"Good!"
Dai Mubai and the others all looked at him.
Yu Xiaogang took half a step forward, staring intently at Man Ben on the stage.
"He had no intention of directly confronting the spearhead! He first dodged the spear tip from the side, then locked onto the shaft, using the strength of his shoulder and back to crush it downwards—this was a bamboo spear, Martial Soul of Black Bamboo, intended to destroy it!"
Tang San looked towards the arena.
Man Ben braced his left arm against the gun barrel, while his right arm pressed down. With the force of his waist and back, a piercing friction sound rang out between his two hooves.
"So this was his plan from the very beginning..."
Yu Xiaogang nodded, and confidence returned to his face.
" Tie Lie only knows how to smash from the front, but Man Ben knows how to change the point of force. After locking the gun, Black Bamboo's strongest edge has nowhere to be used."
"If he wants to draw his gun, he must first break free from his grip. But Man Ben won't give him that chance!"
Flender felt a tightness in his chest and couldn't help but touch the certificate in his pocket.
" Xiaogang, that gun just blocked a heavy hammer..."
"How can frontal defense and lateral crushing be confused?"
Yu Xiaogang shook his head.
"Even though the bamboo spear has mutated, it still has its limits. With its Man Ben positioning and the enhanced power of its Beast Martial Soul, this attack is enough to break it!"
As he spoke, he looked at Tang San.
" Xiao San, look carefully. To deal with Tool Martial Soul, you don't necessarily have to take its attack head-on. Finding the weapon's weakness is often more effective than brute force."
Tang San nodded solemnly.
"Disciple understands."
Flender's face paled slightly.
Five hundred Gold Soul Coin!
I just got my money back from the last game, am I going to lose it all in the blink of an eye?