Besides the athlete affectionately nicknamed the Dayun Knight" by netizens, there is another very outstanding athlete.
His armor resembled the onion doll from Dark Souls. Although it was full armor, it was completely smooth and looked very unusual. However, this was not his main striking feature. After all, there were quite a few people cosplaying in armor during the main event. His onion doll design was at most considered ugly in a unique way.
The main problem is that his weapons are really quite an eyesore.
Most people use traditional weapons, but his weapon is quite different.
First, there's the handle. Compared to typical polearms, its handle is only about half a meter long, just enough for both hands to grip. From one end of the handle, five long branches extend out, stretching diagonally forward in five directions. At the top of each branch, a long chain is attached. Along these chains, spiked balls grow at intervals. The chains drag on the ground for a full 2-3 meters.
This weapon is strangely shaped; rather than a weapon, it's more like an iron willow branch.
On the field, this weapon immediately creates a strong sense of pressure on the opponent. What makes it different from ordinary weapons is that once it's deployed, no weapon can block it.
It can withstand one or two attacks, but can it withstand so many?
It's very difficult, to say the least.
This weapon is not meant for human use; no one can use it properly. It can only harm both the user and others.
But using it in the ring is a different story. It's not good for actual combat, but it's perfect for ring fighting. With one sweep of this weapon, half of the entire Earthly Capital be cut off, and his opponent will have a hard time dealing with it.
In particular, the chain has tiny barbs; if you get scratched by one, it will lock you into place like a chain, making it impossible to break free.
No wonder he wore that onion-head armor; not only is it rounded, but it also reduces the chances of him getting bound.
His opponent, coincidentally, was that player in full armor with sharp, angular features, who looked like Demon Clan from some game.
When the two of them face off, it's quite a spectacle.
The stranger the weapon, the faster you die; but it has to be said, people are more interested in these strange things.
Willow Knight vs. Demon Knight – such a match would be quite fantastical in this martial arts tournament.
The moment the weapon was drawn, the Demon Knight was already at a disadvantage. The weapon had a wide area of effect and a large range, and his armor was full of sharp edges. If he got caught in it, he would be done for. So no matter what, he had to strike first and not let the weapon get used.
So the instant the match began, he made a decision and, before his opponent could even make a move, threw his weapon at the Willow Knight's large head.
After throwing his weapon, he charged at the Willow Knight with explosive speed, trying to get close enough to prevent him from swinging his weapon before he could make a move.
Despite the long-handled weapon being thrown at him, the Willow Knight remained calm. He was confident in his armor, and this small movement couldn't faze him.
Without dodging or reaching out to block, he simply exerted force with both hands, and the willow branch in his hands swept horizontally, dancing wildly.
The weapon that was about to hit him on the head was stopped by the willow branch in his hand.
The Demon Knight had no chance to dodge. Faced with such a wide-area attack, he could only raise his hand to slightly shield his face before being bound by several chains. The barbs on the chains hooked onto the spikes on his armor, and as they wrapped around him, the chains intertwined with each other, like a spider web launched from the Willow Knight's hand, binding him completely.
Although they were stronger than ordinary people to have made it to this official competition, they weren't strong enough to break iron and stone. The more they struggled, the tighter the willow branches bound them. Fortunately, their armor was of decent quality and protected their bodies well, which is why they weren't injured by this strange weapon.
The Willow Knight's next move was simple: he simply dragged the bound and immobile Demon Knight off the arena like a trophy, thus securing victory.
After watching this match, many viewers felt as if their imaginations had been forcibly unleashed.
Yes, this is a ring competition, so there are no restrictions on armor, but that doesn't mean that weapons and armor from traditional battlefields are necessarily effective.
As I said before, the battlefield is a complex and multifaceted environment. The fact that these armors and weapons have survived for so many years only shows that they can handle most situations and are extremely versatile.
There's nothing wrong with using it for a ring match, but the problem is that the rules of the ring match are already clearly defined.
Bizarre weapons like the Willow Knight, which are practically unusable in reality, are exceptionally useful in this arena. They were designed specifically for this arena. Compared to general armored weapons, they may not be adaptable to all environments and have extremely poor versatility, but in this competition, they are simply better than anything else.
Aside from the battles between these strange armored fighters, another group of people's battles were particularly eye-catching: those few unarmored individuals.
These unarmored individuals are naturally the cultivators from Divine Land who have come to participate in the competition. From the very beginning of the main competition, they will be showcasing their cultivation methods.
Once their cultivation methods were revealed, the competition naturally ended quickly.
Lin Yinxuan was facing a traditional Song Dynasty swordsman using the Mo Dao (陌刀) style. His solution was very simple: while his opponent was still charging with his sword, he cast a Blood Coagulation Spell on his opponent's leg.
This Blood Coagulation Spell is a basic medical magic that can be used to stop bleeding very quickly. However, it is also a good choice for attacking, as it can directly stop the blood flow to a designated area and give the target an immediate general anesthesia.
The spell was remarkably effective; it took effect immediately upon being cast. The Song Jia contestant had only taken two steps when his legs buckled and he collapsed to the ground, unable to move. He dropped his knife and fell to the ground.
The spell itself can be cast silently and without color, but in order for the audience and the opponent to see that the spell has taken effect, he has made some special tricks in the spell's special effects.
All the onlookers could see was Lin Yinxuan pointing with one hand, a ball of light flying out from his hand and striking his opponent's leg directly, causing his opponent to collapse to the ground.
The camera was very close; everyone could see that his hands were empty, so it couldn't have been from a firearm.
As his opponent fell, Lin Yinxuan did not hesitate. He stepped forward and hooked his foot, lifting his opponent, along with his armor and stomach, a total weight of 200-300 pounds, above his head.
Then, with a single hand, he sent the man off the stage.
"Holy crap, that's superhuman!"
"What was that flash of light he just saw? Was it magic?"
The audience was completely bewildered; this battle was even more outrageous than the previous demons and monsters.
"Our contestant Lin Yinxuan just used a Blood Coagulation Spell. His opponent was clearly unprepared for this spell and was eliminated immediately."
While the audience at the scene was bewildered, those watching the live stream weren't much better off.
It's true that there's commentary on the live stream, but listen to how they're speaking! What do you mean by "using a Blood Coagulation Spell "?
When did magic exist in the real world? How come they don't know about it?