Chapter 42 - Battle Spear Begins.

The Immortals we're still in a state of shock.

"Did that just happen?" Long Hei asked.

"Yes it did," Star Phoenix said. There was an unholy amount of glee in his voice.

"Why do you sound so happy?" Matchstick asked.

"Her chance of winning against EverHill is even higher than her chance against Lotus and Xian!"

"What did you say!" EverHill asked.

Star Phoenix shrugged. "She already is immune to your precious Rynheart."

EverHill scowled. His mind kept repeating the fights that he just saw. She had the advantage of being a fast learner but he believed his understanding of the game should give him an edge.

He, unlike the others, could see SelaXiu's approach to the game. He had been that person in the beginning.

Cautious, and unwilling to die.

He could also see that she had a rudimentary understanding of fighting, so even if she was in an unforeseen situation, her mind would be looking for an opening to escape.

And that was her flaw. She didn't want to fight. She wanted to escape.

If he could use that mentality of hers against herself, he would be able to win.

Inside the golden dome, SelaXiu appeared in a streak of light in the clearing.

Her white martial robe and her long, luscious hair fluttered in the wind.

"Damn it! Why does she look so epic?" Long Hei asked.

"Brother Long, shut up!" Yue said in anger.

Long Hei backed away.

He had forgotten how much the girl loved her brothers. She must be seething at the moment.

EverHill took a deep breath and walked forward.

Throughout the world, the display screens came back on.

Yaksha, Luther and Diana stood a few steps away from the clearing, watching the proceedings.

Yue looked in their direction.

'What did you do to him?' Yue's voice echoed in Yaksha's head.

Yaksha smiled. 'You think too much, little sister. I did nothing. Big brother lost because he did not see her as the formidable opponent that SelaXiu is'

Yue nodded. 'Brother complained that you pitted him up to fail.'

'And you believe him over me?'

'Yes,' Yue thought. 'Because if it means you can achieve your goal, you won't hesitate to hurt big brother.'

'Only because I know he can survive!'

Yue took a long breath and sighed. 'What are you planning, Brother Xing?'

'Haven't you always wanted to know what I looked like in this world? I thought I will reveal it to you!'

'Liar.'

She heard him chuckle. 'When can I know?'

'Who knows!'

[Ding!]

[World Announcement: Grandmaster's Arena Battle 3

Match: SelaXiu Veritas VS EverHill

The battle begins!]

Cheng Xiu smiled. "I have to ask, can you quit the game so I can go home and rest?"

EverHill took out an ornate blue spear. "No. I want to see how well I do against genius people!"

Cheng Xiu grinned. "I might not have much of an experience as you but I'm not weak, senior!"

EverHill nodded. "I know. I won't be foolish enough to think so."

[Ding!]

[No Ailments to the Physical body detected.

Avatar is at 100% efficiency]

[Battle Countdown

3

2

1

Go!]

Cheng Xiu removed her sword from its scabbard.

EverHill raised his spear and ran towards her, leaping into the air when he got near her.

Cheng Xiu slanted the sword and used it to block his blow.

He pushed forwards.

Cheng Xiu bent backwards at the force of his momentum and tried to push back.

His footing backtracked.

He spun around, using her moment of u awareness to get behind her and tried to stab her in the back.

Cheng Xiu twisted her body away at the last moment and the head of his spear grazed the length of her arm, creating a long wound on it.

Cheng Xiu grimaced.

EverHill tried to stab her in the heart.

Cheng Xiu slapped the spearhead away from her body with the blade of her sword, creating a click and a scraping sound.

She dodged to the side at his next thrust and rushed forward from the side, her sword aimed at his guts.

EverHill summoned a second shorter spear in his other hand and tried to stab her through from below his outstretched hand.

Cheng Xiu sidestepped the attack and EverHill used this chance to step back and create space for him to manoeuvre his spears in.

Cheng Xiu smiled. "Your good."

"Thank you."

His second spear disappeared into his storage space.

"Isn't that cheating?"

"I have a storage space specifically for my weapons. They are allowed."

Cheng Xiu nodded in understanding.

EverHill jumped up and bowed his body back words to create tension and brought the spear down.

Cheng Xiu stepped away.

EverHill smirked. He changed the trajectory of his blow and released the spear from his hand.

The spear flew towards Cheng Xiu at a high speed.

Cheng Xiu slashed the spear away from her.

EverHill used this time to create a second spear and thrust towards her just behind the thrown spear.

Not seeing the attack coming, Cheng Xiu barely missed getting hit in the neck.

The spear pierced through her shoulder.

Cheng Xiu blinked away the tears the pain caused and used this opening to stab EverHill in the guts.

The attack opened a large gash right under his rib cage.

"You always go for the Critical parts huh?" EverHill asked between pants.

Cheng Xiu grinned at him. "So do you."

EverHill laughed. "Touche."

"Let's continue!" Cheng Xiu said in childish excitement.

EverHill chuckled and nodded.. "Let's."