Chapter 33: Chapter 33: Fierce Battle, Thunderous Enemy Breaker
"If you want to settle this, come up and fight me!"
Qin Tian calmly looked at the man with the bushy beard. He felt no regret about the surprise attack that night, and was prepared for him to come seeking payback.
Being in a military base, even if a conflict arises, neither side would dare to deal a fatal blow.
Since no one will die, then why not fight him.
It’s best if I win.
If I lose, I’ll learn from it and fight back next time.
Qin Tian isn’t someone who can’t afford to lose. In his over twenty years of growth, success has been scarce, and failure has been constant.
But he has never backed down in the face of adversity, nor has he ever been defeated by failure.
It was precisely because of this resilience and perseverance that he was able to achieve considerable success in his youth.
"Qin Tian!"
The three members of the Earth Dragon Team suddenly turned their heads to look at Qin Tian, their eyes filled with tension and worry.
The man with the bushy beard was from the elite White Tiger Legion and was a Bauhinia Medal recipient, with strength definitely above Xiao Yunlong.
Although Qin Tian can now defeat Xiao Yunlong, his cultivation time has been short, and against such a seasoned Spiritual Warrior with both experience and strength, he is likely to suffer losses.
"Good kid, you’ve got guts!"
The man with the bushy beard glared, shouting, "Since you agreed decisively, I’ll speak plainly too. After this fight, our grievances will be settled."
With that said, the man with the bushy beard took large strides forward, lightly leaped, and jumped onto the ring where Qin Tian was.
"Brother Dai, give him a good beating."
The bald man shouted loudly, then glanced at Qin Dadi and the others beside him, sneering, "Crack his skull, let my brother vent his anger properly."
Liu Zhaozhao and Xiao Yunlong glared at the bald man, fists clenched, wishing they could beat him up right now. Meanwhile, the members of the 319 Legion beside them were also coldly watching him.
The bald man felt a bit uneasy being stared at, so he immediately shut his mouth and stopped provoking.
If he truly angered everyone, these people might not dare to gang up on Bauhinia Medal recipient Dai Jun, but he wasn’t sure about himself.
Clang~~
Dai Jun grabbed a training sword from the weapon rack, swung it twice, and faced Qin Tian, calmly saying:
"Kid, you’ve got some guts. I like that. Honestly, I had my issues that night too, and taking a blow was well deserved. However, I’ve never been able to swallow a loss since childhood. If I take a loss, I can’t sleep until I pay it back, so you’ll have to bear with it and be ready for a beating."
Qin Tian slightly raised his eyebrows, softly saying:
"So much...nonsense."
Dai Jun’s face stiffened, turning very unpleasant. Good kid, ungrateful for the face given, don’t blame me for being rude.
Whoosh~~~
Crimson Spiritual Energy enveloped the battle sword, like flames, releasing heatwaves outward.
"Die!"
Dai Jun shouted loudly, like a thunderclap in a clear sky, startling everyone around. The Flaming Battle Saber slashed down directly at Qin Tian’s chest.
Qin Tian’s eyes flashed, arm muscles bulged like knotted tree roots. He raised his hand, holding the sword horizontally above his head.
Clang!!!
The two swords collided, a metallic clang ringing, vibrating people’s eardrums, with heatwave pressure sweeping outwards.
The man with the bushy beard took half a step back, eyes showing a hint of shock.
What’s going on?
Without using Spiritual Energy, he actually blocked my strike.
Could he be a Power-type Superpower User?
"A Tier Two Spiritual Warrior, the level should be above Seven Stars, Flame Element Spiritual Energy."
Qin Tian quickly mapped out the combat profile of the man with the bushy beard.
The man with the bushy beard moved as fast as electricity, the long sword in his hand drawing a sharp arc, the air being torn by the blade, producing a sharp howl. The scorching heatwave lashed at Qin Tian’s face, making him squint.
Whoosh~~~
A full-force strike hit the air. Qin Tian, like a Spirit Cat, dodged to the bushy bearded man’s back, with the blade like a dragon emerging from the sea, directly thrusting towards the bushy bearded man’s lower back.
"Such fast speed."
The bushy-bearded man quickly turned to block, once again shocked by the agility and nimbleness Qin Tian displayed, following his strength.
Clang clang clang~~
The battle reached a fevered pitch, the stage filled with blade shadows, the sound of metal clashing incessant.
The bushy-bearded man’s sword momentum was aggressive like fire, fiercely sharp, not particularly fast, but each strike was explosively powerful, like a continuously erupting volcano. With Spiritual Energy empowerment, each strike was stronger than the last.
Qin Tian did not utilize Spiritual Energy. His thin Spiritual Energy reserve would be nearly useless in a direct clash, better saved for the critical moment.
In the eyes of outsiders, Qin Tian was entirely on the defensive, relying on his extraordinary physical qualities and solid swordsmanship foundation, successfully blocking the bushy bearded man’s attacks.
However, a constant defense would eventually show flaws.
Anyone with eyes could see that as the bushy bearded man gradually intensified his attack, Qin Tian was increasingly struggling. His usually agile and swift body technique was tightly restricted by the experienced veteran.
Clang~
Qin Tian gripped the sword with both hands, blocking a heavy slash from the bushy-bearded man. However, the crimson Spiritual Energy gushed down like scalding hot water, instantly turning his palms bright red, covered in countless blisters.
Pain surged like a tide through Qin Tian’s nerves, nearly causing him to drop the sword.
Luckily, he had [Steel Bones and Iron Flesh] protecting him, with thick skin and flesh, or else it wouldn’t be just blisters.
"Not good!"
Xiao Yunlong nervously clenched his fist, his body extremely tense.
"Qin Tian~"
Liu Zhaozhao bit her lip, looking at Qin Tian’s fiery red palms, both pained and deeply remorseful.
This matter started because of her, yet in the end, Qin Tian was the one suffering for her, unsettling her heart.
Qin Dadi’s eyes were deep; if Qin Tian were seriously injured, even under the pressure of attacking a battle hero, he must avenge his teammate.
...
"This is a true expert."
Qin Tian’s eyes slightly narrowed; compared to Xiao Yunlong, the bushy-bearded man’s combat experience was far richer, frequently using various tricks. It was like in a street fight, poking eyes or kicking crotches, seemingly underhanded but remarkably effective.
In simple terms, Xiao Yunlong’s fighting style was more campus-like, emphasizing fairness, while the bushy-bearded man took a battlefield approach, with practicality and efficiency being the main focus.
Anything that could kill the enemy was a good move.
From the bushy-bearded man, Qin Tian learned many tricks, but he didn’t plan to continue clashing.
Long defense would eventually falter.
He needed to risk it all with the little Spiritual Energy he had left.
"Stay down for me..."
The bushy-bearded man held the battle sword high, the crimson Spiritual Energy shining brilliantly. He then forcefully slashed down, the flames instantly forming into a gigantic fire python, lunging fiercely towards Qin Tian.
"Now is the time!"
Qin Tian’s eyes flashed with purple light, lightning sparking underfoot, erupting with astonishing speed. He pressed low, sweeping the sword to the bushy-bearded man’s chest.
Dark purple Spiritual Energy covered the blade, a mysterious power flowing in, making the sword momentum more fierce, like thunder descending upon the world.
Thunder Flash + Thunder Shadow Assault + Burning Embers Critical Strike
"Not good!"
The bushy-bearded man was shocked. Qin Tian hadn’t used Spiritual Energy before, his physique exceptionally strong. The bushy-bearded man assumed Qin Tian was a body-enhancing Superpower User.
He didn’t expect that at the crucial moment, Qin Tian would use Spiritual Martial Techniques, catching him off guard.
The battle sword was still slashing down; too late to change tactics, the bushy-bearded man could only deploy Spiritual Energy to shield his chest.
Boom!!
Accompanied by a dull, explosive sound, powerful wind pressure swept around.
The next moment, a figure flew off, crossing the edge of the stage, heavily crashing to the ground.