The Energy Shield is surprisingly useful, but its price is quite steep at 500 coins each. It can only withstand three hits, and as long as the attack falls within the trigger range of the Energy Shield, it will activate regardless of the type of attack.
For instance, if someone pulls Lin's hair or playfully kicks him, it won't trigger the Energy Shield. However, if a forceful blow that could injure him is delivered, then it will activate.
The term "low-level damage" is too broad to be precisely controlled, making it impossible to selectively activate the Energy Shield based on one's own awareness.
Thus, a low-level Energy Shield is somewhat impractical; who would only throw three punches in a fight?
Once a fight breaks out, it would surely be a storm of attacks, and a low-level Energy Shield cannot filter the range of attacks it can withstand, making it quite difficult to use effectively.
It is only in these regulated bouts that such unexpected effects can be achieved.
Lin felt that spending 500 Hero Coins was still a bit expensive, but given the situation, preventing Fatty from getting hurt was worth it.
When it comes to Fatty's safety, the price of the Energy Shield doesn't matter; their bond is priceless.
…
Seeing Lu Liang looking dejected, Lin Xin felt a surge of pride. The feeling of overpowering someone in martial arts was truly exhilarating!
It turns out that competitions are such an enjoyable experience; they are not much different from cooking!
As his thoughts wandered, Lin seemed to discover another joy. He had come to enjoy this competitive feeling. Although he hadn't defeated Lu Liang, effortlessly neutralizing his attacks was enough to bring Lin joy.
…
The surroundings suddenly became lively as onlookers began discussing Lin and Lu Liang.
"Wow, today has really opened my eyes. I didn't know we had such promising talent in our city."
"How come you don't recognize him? Do you see that tall guy? That's Lu Liang, known as the future star of our city. He always makes a splash at competitions every year!"
"Oh! So this is Lu Liang! I've heard of him. But who is the person next to him?"
"This... I don't know. He looks young, but he’s clearly much stronger than Lu Liang. There's no reason he shouldn't be famous..."
For a moment, people around began to speculate, curious about Lin's identity, but no one knew his background. Lin appeared abruptly like a shooting star, astonishing everyone.
Unbeaten Azure made his entrance by challenging the top hundred in the interstellar rankings.
And Lin Ye emerged in front of everyone as if he were stepping on the shoulders of Azure Planet's future star, quickly rising to the top tier of Azure Planet.
Of course, this might be an exaggeration; rumors could elevate him to a pedestal due to Lin's mystery and his deliberately powerful demeanor.
Perhaps Lin had the potential to surpass Lu Liang, but that would be a long way off. To truly defeat Lu Liang, Lin still had a long road ahead.
...
The commentary from those around him buzzed in Lu Liang's ears like annoying insects. Ever since he stepped onto the pedestal, he had never felt this embarrassed.
"I let you take two moves; one was decent. Well, never mind, we're leaving."
Lin casually tugged at his collar and turned away gracefully, dragging along the dazed Fatty beside him.
"Wait! Those two moves weren't my strongest! Take another move from me!"
Lin's departure snapped Lu Liang back to reality. His handsome, sunny face twisted in frustration, baring his teeth like an injured beast.
The blow he received today was too great for Lu Liang; he couldn't shift his mindset out of this dead end and showed signs of becoming obsessed.
"Impossible! We're even now, why should I take this?"
Lin turned his head away and said calmly. The way he looked at Lu Liang was as if he were looking at a passerby, leaving Lu Liang momentarily stunned.
"Yeah! We're busy, we still have to go shopping later. Who has time to mess around with you!"
Fatty also snapped out of his daze, wearing a pleased smile, as if it was he who had effortlessly countered Lu Liang's attack just moments ago.
Although he didn't know how Lin managed to block Lu Liang's offensive, seeing Lu Liang at a disadvantage made Fatty very happy, releasing years of pent-up frustration.
"Let's go, bro, we're leaving!"
Now it was Fatty pulling Lin forward, not forgetting to glance back at Lu Meimei and give her a very arrogant look!
"Damn it! That dead Fatty! He’s getting carried away!"
Lu Meimei was infuriated by that look, glaring fiercely at Fatty's retreating figure while flipping him off. But she also failed to realize that it wasn't just Fatty who was getting carried away; she had done the same thing just moments ago.
In terms of behavior, they were pretty much the same…
Lin and Fatty staggered out without looking back at what Lu Liang was like.
For them, once the fight was over, there was nothing more to it.
But Lu Liang thought differently. He took Lin's rejection and parting glance as a sign of contempt. A person like Lu Liang could not tolerate such humiliation.
The red light in Lu Liang's eyes grew more intense, and his face twisted into a frenzied expression.
"Lin! You must take this move today!"
The crazy roar of Lu Liang erupted from behind the forest, like a thunderclap, filled with endless fury and power.
What kind of rage must one possess to unleash such a shout that it could release Inner Strength?
Hearing this roar, Lin Xin felt a sudden tightening in his chest, his brows knitting together. Was this shout a sign that he was ready to fight desperately?
Just as Lin turned around, he saw Lu Liang charging at him like a mad rhinoceros.
"Get out of the way!"
Lin Yi pushed Fatty aside.
Caught off guard, Fatty stumbled and fell flat on the ground. Instead of looking at Lin, he widened his eyes and shouted towards Lu Liang, "Brother! Xin! Run!"
Fatty understood that Lin had used some strange method to block Lu Liang just moments ago, but in this situation, if it came to blows, Lin would not be able to match Lu Liang's strength.
After shouting that phrase, Fatty's heart sank as he realized: This is bad! Brother can't escape!
Lu Liang was moving at an incredible speed, fully unleashing his power, turning into a Phantom Shadow as he charged towards Lin!
Lu Liang's strength was above level 10 in the interstellar ranking; he was the only student in the entire school who had broken through the Warrior Apprentice stage and stepped into the realm of a junior warrior.
He could fully exert the power of a warrior, and for ordinary people, his attacks would be catastrophic!
Moving like the wind, Lu Liang's speed shocked everyone present. No one expected that the first two moves were heavy punches; Lu Liang was actually a speed-oriented warrior!
"Take this! Leaf Piercing Blossom!"
Lu Liang's voice exploded in front of Lin. With his current reaction speed, all Lin could see was Lu Liang's twisted face before a shadow enveloped him completely!
Lin barely had time to extend his left arm, instinctively using the Bone-Softening Palm.
In mid-air, Lu Liang leaped up, over two meters high, with his foot aimed at Lin's head.
Lu Liang's foot transformed into a green Phantom Shadow, fluttering like leaves in the wind, spinning like a top as it attacked above Lin's shoulder!
In one second, he unleashed one hundred and eight kicks; this was Lu Liang's limit and his most powerful move.
Leaf Piercing Blossom utilized the martial artist's speed advantage to strike in an extremely short time. Each kick delivered damage with the force of the toes, like a relentless torrent of water, overwhelming the enemy's defenses. Any slight negligence would result in a storm of attacks.
This flashy yet powerful Martial Arts technique exploded before Lin Mian, with the green energy from his toes enveloping Lin's head, leaving him no escape.
One second—so fast!
The Phantom Shadow vanished, and Lin calmly stood in front of Lu Liang, completely unharmed. His outstretched arm moved slowly, as if performing Tai Chi.
To outsiders, that extravagant Leaf Piercing Blossom seemed to have been blocked without Lin Lian even adopting a defensive stance.
But only Lin heard the System's upgrade notification.
"Ding! Your consumable item Qi Shield (Low-Level) has shattered!"
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