Chapter 803 - United States Versus China I

The speculation for the two powerful monsters started happening but the contestants could not do so leisurely. The next round of matches already started with the map chosen being the jungle as the solo match has already started.

Just like what the audience expected, the solo match is between Totem and Hou Yiwei. The two team captains are destined to clash sooner or later but they did not expect that it would be this early into the event.

Totem picked the jungle as he is a druid that specialized in the powers of nature. He knew that he could not afford to be complacent when he is against the player currently sitting at the top of the leaderboards. He might have witnessed Ain defeating Blade, but he cannot expect the same response from Hou Yiwei.

Hou Yiwei also did not expect that the match would be easy and decide to stick with long range attacks. He knows that his opponent is proficient when it comes to melee combat, and he could be defeated if he is not careful.

The jungle that provided cover for Hou Yiwei aided his long-range attacks, but it also proves to aid his opponent more as it provided Totem cover.

"I ask the help of the Guardian of the Forests. Entangle my opponent so that they will no longer be a threat. Call to the Forest Guardian!" Totem stated as he poured his mana into the ground.

A silhouette of what seems like a leshy appeared for a brief second and the branches of the trees shot towards Hou Yiwei. Upon seeing that he could no longer trust the forest, Hou Yiwei spread his wings and took to the skies.

Hou Yiwei thought that he would be safe, but the branches stretched far beyond what they could possibly do. A group of trees is a three-meter radius all shot their extended branches towards him which made him to aerial evasions. The tips of the branches shot like spears that wants to pierce his body into millions of holes.

"Phoenix Shot!" Hou Yiwei stated as his arrow became coated in flames.

Hou Yiwei released the arrow and it exploded into flames in the shape of a bird. The tree branches that aimed for him became ashes when the skill passed through it. The trees below that launched their branches also turned to ash but Hou Yiwei lost vision of his opponent.

"Call of the Wind: Sylphid!" Totem's voice echoed.

A wind elemental then appeared behind Hou Yiwei without him even noticing. The wind elemental created a strong burst of wind that sent the Hou Yiwei crashing down to the ground.

"Spirit of the Mammoth!" Totem stated which made a silhouette of a mammoth appear behind him.

Totem charged at Hou Yiwei with great speed and strength that he left deep foot marks on the ground. Hou Yiwei is still being pushed down by the wind elemental using its magic which meant that he cannot stand up. Hou Yiwei knew that he could potentially die from the chain of attacks that Totem will release if the latter gets close to him.

"Dragon Force!" Hou Yiwei muttered with a slightly breathy tone.

A burst of tyrannical energy is released by Hou Yiwei that slightly pushed back the rampaging Totem. Hou Yiwei arose from the ground as the wind pushing him down is getting burned by the draconic aura that is covering his body.

Hou Yiwei then changed his bow into two blades as Totem continued his charge. The two powerhouses clashed against each other as their auras reached the climax. The one that came out on top was Hou Yiwei as his Dragon Force overpowered the Spirit of the Mammoth.

"That would not be enough to defeat a dragon!" Hou Yiwei stated as he charged towards Totem with his two blades clad in the aura created by the Dragon Force.

"Spirit of the Boar! Spirit of the Tiger!" Totem rushed casting two skills at the same time in order to block the attack.

With an aura that coated his body using a thick hide and claws that extended from his hands, Totem blocked the two swords. Hou Yiwei noticed that Totem could not use the skill that he used to become a giant if he is preoccupied which is why he did not stop the barrage of attacks.

Druids often relied on communing with nature which means they get power from prayers and chants. The longer their prayer or chants then the more powerful their skills would be. The main way to counter druids is to prevent them from using their main way of getting power but that does not mean they are powerless.

Since druids are in tune with nature, so too is their own body which is why some have tattoos in their bodies. Totem is the same as he has yet to utilize the unique markings on his body as he only used the small totems hanging around his neck before.

"Spirits of the Forests! Bless me!" Totem stated as his tattoos suddenly glowed in a bluish white light.

Totem's aura suddenly matched that of the aura released by Hou Yiwei. The rank one player is then reminded why the dragons never liked the druids because they use the natural power around them unlike dragons that relied on their own powers. It is the clash between the Arcane and the Natural magic natures.

The two clashed continuously as the surroundings vibrated due to the sheer force of their energies. The difference started to show as Hou Yiwei started to show tiredness, but Totem took more damage. Hou Yiwei knew that he might lose if Totem pulled another powerful skill. As if he read Totem's mind, the latter started to chant while they are clashing and ignoring the damage that he is getting.

Hou Yiwei knew that he needs to use the skill that he wanted to keep hidden but a win must be needed to cement their position in the finals.

"Dragon Force: Draconic Descent!"