Chapter Twenty: The Question of a Slap

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Xie Yue glanced at Xu Sheng with some surprise, having expected the latter to refuse decisively. After all, a support-type spirit master had almost no chance against a fierce attacker-type spirit master. Moreover, Yan was a spirit master with two century-old spirit rings! In terms of sheer attack power, he had even surpassed himself!

Seeing that the situation was no longer within her control, Hu Liena sighed helplessly, her voice tinged with a hint of pleading. “Xu Sheng, go easy on him; Yan is also on our team...” Xu Sheng smiled warmly at the concerned Hu Liena. “Don’t worry, we’re all on the same team. I’ll go easy on him.”

Right now, Hu Liena truly cared for others. If it weren’t for the difference in spirit types, she might rival Qian Renxue in elegance.

“Alright, then I leave it to you.” Hu Liena’s clear eyes lingered deeply on Yan before she nodded slightly and stepped aside beside Xie Yue.

Unbeknownst to them, Xie Yue saw this clearly, his eyes flickering with confusion. He glanced at his sister Hu Liena, then propped his chin thoughtfully. “What’s going on? Liena can’t be unaware of the outcome when a fierce attacker duels a support-type spirit master. So why would she tell Xu Sheng to hold back?”

His sister wouldn’t joke in such a serious situation. That meant even she thought Yan wasn’t a match for Xu Sheng...

This Xu Sheng fellow really was wrapped in a mysterious aura...

However, because Hu Liena didn’t lower her voice, every word reached Yan’s ears like a knife piercing his heart...

Could it be that in Hu Liena’s eyes, his combat power was even inferior to a support-type spirit master?

Yan glared furiously at Xu Sheng, his eyes seeming ready to tear him apart at any moment.

“Enough talk, kid! I’m not going to go easy on you just because you’re a support-type!”

Xu Sheng’s calm face didn’t ripple with emotion. Innocently, he extended a hand and said calmly, “Then let’s begin...”

Seeing that Xu Sheng hadn’t even released his spirit beast, clearly looking down on him, Yan sneered coldly, “Hmph! Not even releasing your spirit beast? Arrogant! I’ll teach you a lesson today! Flame Lord!”

As he spoke, a terrifying spirit beast engulfed in blazing flames appeared behind Yan. Two red-spotted horns crowned its head as it howled dominantly...

Two yellow spirit rings hovered beneath its feet...

This aura made Xu Sheng serious. “So this is the Flame Lord? It looks remarkably similar to the Groudon from before the crossing!”

Compared to Xu Sheng’s careful observation, Yan was only thinking about defeating Xu Sheng with a single blow!

The first yellow spirit ring beneath him glowed. “First spirit skill! Beast’s Howl!”

Beast’s Howl: Can exert pressure on the opponent and effectively restrict their movement!

With that, the fiery beast behind Yan slammed its chest fiercely. Sparks flew, and a shockwave-like force rushed toward Xu Sheng at incredible speed...

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After the shockwave touched him, Xu Sheng looked down at his legs, barely feeling a force of the earth quietly binding his limbs...

But unfortunately, with his level 90 spirit power, this spirit skill was nothing but a joke!

Its binding effect on him was negligible!

...

Watching this, Xie Yue silently shook his head, somewhat disappointed by Xu Sheng’s arrogance.

“The outcome seems decided. Even I would have my movement reduced by three tiers after this attack! If Yan uses his second spirit skill, Xu Sheng will have nowhere to retreat!”

Hu Liena smiled and turned her head to Xie Yue with a mysterious smile. “Brother, that’s not necessarily true. Xu Sheng isn’t as simple as you think...”

Xie Yue’s eyes gleamed. Perhaps his sister knew something...

Curious, he asked, “Oh? Liena? Do you know something? Tell me!”

Hu Liena smugly raised her brows and stuck out her adorable tongue, teasing, “I’m not telling you~”

Xie Yue “...”

His sister sometimes seemed mature, other times as cute as a child...

Poor big brother—how frustrating that was.

...

Yan naturally noticed Xu Sheng’s slight downward glance and knew the latter had discovered the effect of his skill!

Brimming with arrogance, he taunted, “Xu Sheng, do you feel trapped now?”

He had thought Xu Sheng was different, but he hadn’t expected him to foolishly endure his first spirit skill head-on!

Well then, he wouldn’t hold back!

Xu Sheng looked at Yan’s irritating expression and scratched his head lightly, unsure how to answer.

The “terrifying” binding effect? If you told Xu Sheng it was just a rubber band tightening his ankles, he’d believe it.

But then he recalled Hu Liena’s earlier plea not to crush this kid’s confidence. Well, for team friendship’s sake, he’d play along.

Xu Sheng quietly replied, “Indeed, my legs feel much heavier!”

Yan clenched his fists, eagerly looking back at Hu Liena.

But all she gave him was a pitiful look...

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Unexpectedly, Yan quickly shook off his earlier gloom and exclaimed brightly, “Kid, see that? Liena even pities you! Hahaha!”

His enthusiasm gradually faded...

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Hu Liena asked, “Brother, do you know what Yan is doing?”

Xie Yue shook his head in denial. “No idea. Maybe he forgot to take his medicine today!”

Hu Liena clasped her hands and closed her eyes, silently praying, “I hope he doesn’t give up treatment...”

...

Yan declared, “You’re already defeated once I bind you with this skill! Now, bear the price of your arrogance! Second spirit skill! Mountain Fire Collapse!”

High heat burst from Yan’s body. Massive flames flickered along his skin as dense patterns appeared across his muscles, making them look extremely solid!

In the next moment, Yan’s body surged violently and charged at Xu Sheng at high speed...

Suddenly, Xie Yue shouted in alarm, “Wait! Remember, Xu Sheng is a support-type spirit master! This move might shatter even his bones!”

Hearing this, the calm Hu Liena couldn’t help but worry...

In a rush, she yelled, “Xu Sheng, dodge!”

But it was too late. In an instant, Yan appeared right in front of Xu Sheng, ready to strike!

Caught off guard, Xu Sheng’s pupils constricted. Instinctively, he extended his palm and forcefully swatted...

“Boom!” The room erupted with a deafening, earth-shattering sound...

Amid the dust haze, a fiery red handprint burned onto Yan’s cheek. He involuntarily spat a mouthful of blood as his eyes narrowed sharply, then he was flung backward...

Yan’s body slammed straight into the wall, leaving a deep dent where he crashed!

In the following seconds, the dust and smoke gradually dissipated...

Xu Sheng looked at his slightly numb right hand with a complex expression. “Could it be I accidentally knocked him out?”

You know, that slap actually felt pretty good!

No wonder Tang Hao liked fighting without releasing his spirit beast—felt amazing...