“Ding”
System Notification: You have activated the skill 【BarrierLv-3】, passively increasing defense by 15% for 180 seconds!
……
With timely feedback from the system, Ancient City Fallen Leaves raised an eyebrow and heard a roar. At the same time, a set of shimmering armor appeared around Yi Tianchen. Clearly, the opponent had also activated a passive enhancement skill, but its effects were far more dazzling.
“Ha~ First Person, please!”
Facing Yi Tianchen's identity as First Person, Ancient City Fallen Leaves gestured invitingly while dragging the Heaven-Defying Blade to initiate the first round of Charge.
This was a pure contest of strength...
Being able to wield a great sword, Ancient City Fallen Leaves naturally had a high strength level. In fact, he had just recently changed to a hidden class—Frost Sword Soul, raising his strength level to 10, which was only 2 levels lower than Yi Tianchen's Hell Swordsman.
Moreover, having successfully bid 550,000 for the Heaven-Defying Blade, a level 60 Celestial Artifact, while Yi Tianchen's Dragon's Roar was only level 55, gave him a 5-level advantage... These two significant advantages fueled his desire to challenge the Top Player in the Server, Yi Tianchen.
Additionally, Ancient City Fallen Leaves indeed harbored ambitions of making a remarkable impression.
“Clang~”
In this seemingly ordinary exchange of offense and defense, Ancient City Fallen Leaves was momentarily stunned. With immense force backing him, Yi Tianchen stood completely unmoved; blocking his strike seemed effortless and even appeared rather relaxed.
“Truly worthy of being First Person!"
Thinking this to himself, Ancient City Fallen Leaves continued his assault. The Heaven-Defying Blade danced in dazzling hues of light as he executed horizontal and vertical slashes, engaging in a basic attack duel with Yi Tianchen, causing sparks to fly between their weapons.
"Ha—"
Suddenly, Ancient City Fallen Leaves let out a loud roar, and the Heaven-Defying Blade erupted with a flash of white ice crystals, unleashing a bone-chilling cold as it slashed down fiercely...
Ice Slash Lv-3!
The Frost Sword Soul skill merged with the icy aura, launching a 130% physical attack on a single target and inflicting a freezing slow status that lasted for 5 seconds!
"Block, 80%, -680!"
The damage was not very high due to the 80% block. Immediately after, Ancient City Fallen Leaves unleashed a blue beam of light.
There were two sharp sounds...
"Ding!"
System prompt: Target level exceeds 5, Combat Restraint ineffective!
...
"Ugh—"
Ancient City Fallen Leaves spat out blood, realizing he had forgotten about that.
"Heh heh—experts on the leaderboard are indeed different!" Yi Tianchen smiled slightly, which made Ancient City Fallen Leaves feel bitter. What did he mean by "indeed different"? Was he really boasting about his own strength or mocking the failure of the Combat Restraint skill just now?
"This is just the beginning!"
Ancient City Fallen Leaves's gaze sharpened as he suddenly pivoted and dashed back, creating distance. With a furious roar, Golden Radiance poured forth, a manifestation of the skill attached to the Heaven-Defying Blade—Heaven-Defying Technique, which passively increased attack power by 30%.
At the same time, Yi Tianchen was also enveloped in a glow—Dragon's Roar!
In an instant, Ancient City Fallen Leaves felt a blur before his eyes as Yi Tianchen's figure closed in rapidly. Dragon's Roar shimmered with dazzling golden light as it slashed down from above—
Blade Break Slash Lv-3!
Due to Yi Tianchen's incredible Speed, Ancient City Fallen Leaves didn't even have time to block. The sharp blade struck against his sturdy armor. Although the damage was reduced somewhat, a glaring damage number still floated up—
"-5500!"
With 25% of total Vitality at 22,000+, and around 3,000 defense!
In just one glance, Yi Tianchen had gathered a wealth of information from this strike, feeling a shock within. His level 56 character had a total Vitality of only about 17,000+, yet Ancient City Fallen Leaves at level 50 had over 5,000 more. It was clear that this equipment was well worth the effort!
After the strike, Yi Tianchen swiftly withdrew to the side, evading Ancient City Fallen Leaves's counterattack while sweeping his sword again. He created a sweeping arc that spanned 180 degrees, blocking Ancient City Fallen Leaves's pursuit while simultaneously establishing a safe distance.
Unfolding, Jet Black Halo descended quietly…
Death Entanglement Lv-3!
"Damn—what is this?" Ancient City Fallen Leaves froze momentarily, staring at the strange circle of light spreading beneath his feet, feeling an immediate bitterness in his heart.
A massive sword energy shot forth...
Ice Shatter Lv-3!
This was yet another signature skill of Frost Sword Soul, condensing cold air to deal linear damage to targets within a three-meter range, freezing them completely and preventing movement. It temporarily increased the target's defense by 50%, lasting for three seconds, but the freezing effect would automatically be removed if the target was attacked during that time.
As a blade of icy sword energy surged forward, Yi Tianchen was frozen.
"An opportunity!"
Ancient City Fallen Leaves couldn't help but feel a surge of excitement; such a rare chance would not be easily squandered. As he soared upward, the Heaven-Defying Blade in his hand erupted with dazzling golden light. He leaped into the air, and countless razor-sharp blades rained down like a torrential storm.
"-5020!"
"Hmph..." Emerging from the frozen state, Yi Tianchen couldn't help but smirk. "Razor Slash is indeed impressive, but what a pity—it's an area damage skill!"
"Damn it!"
Ancient City Fallen Leaves roared in frustration. His anger wasn't directed at Yi Tianchen, but rather at the skill itself... While Razor Slash was indeed awe-inspiring, its single-target damage was quite limited. Coupled with the 50% defense boost from being frozen, this strike didn't gain him much advantage.
And what about Yi Tianchen?
With the inherent Earthshatter Slash from Dragon's Roar, which boasted a 300% attack increase, if that hit landed, even if he didn't die, he would surely be left severely injured!
Moreover, in the arena, no potions could be used...
"Next, it's my turn."
With a cold tone, Yi Tianchen finally stopped holding back. In fact, for the level 50 Ancient City Fallen Leaves, a few active skills combined with some passive skills were basically all there was to it; after that, it was just a matter of cycling through those skills.
However...
Yi Tianchen did not go all out. Instead, he used his positioning to continue an evenly matched duel with Ancient City Fallen Leaves.
...
"Although I don't have a good impression of Ancient City Fallen Leaves, I have to admit that in terms of skill, this guy can indeed be a worthy opponent for Tianchen Boss!" In Box 13, after witnessing the ongoing battle, Li Tielong immediately summarized.
"It's just a bit strange why Tianchen Boss would go through all this trouble."
"Yeah! I remember Tianchen Boss isn't someone who likes to show off..." Li Tielong frowned and suddenly jolted. "Wait—this... isn't..."
A group of people stared in shock, as if something had lodged in their throats, unable to utter a word. Suddenly, a voice from one of the boxes rang out with immense astonishment...
"Ethereal Shadow Step?"
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