Chapter 290: A Good Show

Chapter 290: A Good Show

Level 23 Paladin skill, Unhinged Shield Spirit: Paralyses two nearest enemies within range.

While the skill could paralyse the enemy, it wasnt particularly useful because of its range. Handsome Scholar displayed precognition that rivalled Firefly and timed the skill perfectly to strike her during her advance. The invisible wave spread from the ground, freezing her right within range.

Handsome Scholar seized the opening and charged in. The ensuing battle was decided from that moment; despite having superb precognition, Fireflys combat techniques were far from that of Handsome Scholar who had trained in the army.

Her combat style leaned more on defending and counter-attacking. She heavily invested in Consecrate because it suited her style of striking the enemy by surprise. But now, Handsome Scholar wasnt giving her the chance to shine by engaging in melee combat.

Tower shields were clearly better in team fights due to their larger area, but it was somewhat bulky in a duel. Contrarily, Handsome Scholars round shield was way more flexible and could be used in all sorts of manoeuvres.

Firefly sidestepped and retreated, clearly under a lot of pressure. She felt like a tiny yacht in a raging ocean that could tumble and sink at any moment. Handsome Scholar advanced one step every time she took a step back, almost like they were having a synchronised dance. Fireflys attempts at casting skills were all interrupted by either a shield bash or basic attack.

Handsome Scholars tactic was to strike the enemys weakness with his strength. Apart from Mask, he had never lost to anyone in melee combat.

Suddenly, Handsome Scholar ceased attacking. Firefly retreated five steps back before she noticed the suffocating pressure on her was already gone. She focused her mind and saw Handsome Scholar greeting her.

I admit defeat, he said, then turned around and left for Empyreal Alliances seats.

You Stand right there! Firefly flushed red in rage. Whats the meaning of this? Pitying me?

Handsome Scholar shook his head. Theres no bad blood between us. Its just a friendly spar, does victory and defeat really matter? From the moment you invited me, youre already focusing too much on something that didnt matter. You wont make it far with that mindset. I truly hope to see your growth, not with me as your goal but rather, yourself. Your greatest enemy is none other than yourself.

Firefly shuddered and stood immobilised on the spot. After a long stare at Handsome Scholar, she returned to her seat as well.

Handsome Scholar glanced at Mask who sat calmly in his seathe had learnt those words he just said to Firefly from that masked man.

Thank you, alliance master. Ko Chun walked over to Drako Yau with a sly look as he rubbed his hands.

No, lets not bet this time. Ko Chun shook his head.

What? The gambling addict isnt going to take bets?

Even Goemon and Judge Chui were bewildered, which was a sight to behold. Not that it mattered to Ko Chun as he replied, I dont bet on things Im not confident at.

The crowd jeered at him while Drako Yau was deep in thought beneath his mask.

Looks like this guy isnt as simple as he appears to be.

InheritanceDivine Dragon Subduing Style

Description: A legendary style passed down by Kiu Fung of Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils, written by the legendary author Gum Yung (or Jin Yong).

Skill type: Divine Dragon Subduing Style is divided into three inheritances, namely: Dragon Subduing Arts, Traceless Soaring Dragon, Dragon Capturing Hand.

Dragon Subduing Arts: Consume internal powers to deliver a dragon subduing palm strike. A lift of an arm or a kick of a leg can all be triggers to forming a Dragon Subduing Chi. It contains devastating power, but if the successor isnt skilful enough, the successor will only turn out mediocre.

Traceless Soaring Dragon: The core footwork of the Divine Dragon Subduing Style which mainly focuses on short-range movements. Its essence is Soar like a dragon, land tracelessly like the wind.

Dragon Capturing Hand: An exceedingly rare art that is considered lost. Legends have it that when cultivated to its zenith, the practitioner can fire off dragon-shaped auras to seize items or take away lives from thousands of miles away. It is Kiu Fungs most treasured art apart from the Eighteen Dragon Subduing Palms.

Requirements: Has the Starter class.

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