Gao Wu: If this BOSS isn't nerfed, is it even playable?

Chapter 92 Opening the Meridians

Crystallization

[Effect: You can generate a layer of crystalline skin on a small area of ​​any part of your body, increasing your defense.]

Lin Ye's mind stirred.

He raised his left hand and looked at the back of it.

The next moment, a layer of dark purple light seeped out from under the skin and quickly condensed.

A hexagonal, miniature armor, resembling amethyst, quietly covered the center of the back of his hand.

Its magnificent color and smooth, mirror-like texture were no different from the crystal wall that the previous Crystal Spirit Clan larva had used for defense.

Almost the instant the crystallized armor took shape, a distinct feeling of fatigue surged up from both the physical and mental levels.

Lin Ye immediately checked his attribute panel.

Energy and stamina are dropping at a visible rate.

Maintaining this rhomboid-sized crystalline skin for just a few seconds consumed nearly a third of his energy and stamina.

Lin Yesan's crystallization dissipated.

Although he hadn't had time to test the specific defensive capabilities of this skin, he was already quite satisfied with the result.

By sheer chance, at the last moment, he crushed the core of the Crystal Spirit Clan larva in the most primal way.

The most demanding conditions for devouring in the [Gluttony] mechanism have been met.

It even triggered that extremely low probability event, successfully stealing an exclusive skill.

Lin Ye was equally envious of the Crystal Spirit Clan's terrifying mental pressure and their ability to conjure amethyst spears out of thin air.

I wonder if the [Crystallization] skill will evolve into those powerful forms after subsequent enhancements.

The two-and-a-half-hour break passed in the blink of an eye.

With a loud announcement that echoed throughout the entire venue, Lin Ye and Zhang Yuqing both emerged from their respective lounges.

The organizing committee briefly announced the rules for the second round, and after the referees solemnly took their oaths, the competition officially began.

All the contestants who advanced were guided by staff to re-enter the virtual pod.

Online tournaments are extremely efficient, as all matches will be played in complete synchronization.

The organizers also provided all accompanying personnel with lightweight virtual reality headsets, allowing them to choose which battles they wanted to watch from the best possible perspective.

Lin Ye's vision went black.

When his vision cleared again, he was standing on a large arena made of pure white metal.

The arena is a standard 15 meters by 15 meters.

To ensure fairness and to maximize the display of individual player skill, the battle map for the second round will no longer be randomized, and everyone will have the same battlefield.

Just as Lin Ye's figure solidified, another figure appeared on the other side of the arena, amidst flashing lights.

He was a young man who was half a head taller than Lin Ye.

He was tall and handsome, but his eyes held a coldness that kept people at a distance.

He didn't deliberately reveal any emotion, but his calm gaze naturally carried a sense of condescending scrutiny.

It seemed that in his eyes, everything in the world was so simple that it could be directly divided into "strong" or "weak".

Yan Hui.

The ace of Dongjiang Experimental Middle School, the undisputed number one.

The weapon in his hand was a long sword with an ancient design, yet its sharpness was undeniable.

The blade is slightly curved, presenting a powerful arc, and the inscription on the hilt reads "Hundred Refinements".

This longsword, named Hundred Refinements, is the same as Zhang Yuqing's Listening to the Rain sword, both produced by the top-tier weapon-forging workshop in Dongjiang City, and its value is at least five million.

Neither of them spoke.

But the instant their gazes met in the air, an invisible battle intent began to clash.

Lin Ye could clearly sense that this opponent was very strong.

Unlike any of his previous opponents, Yan Hui possessed no ostentatious arrogance, only an absolute and pure confidence in his own strength.

Yan Hui's rank indicator was clearly displayed above his head: LV18.

"Please advise."

The two exchanged a simple bow, following the rules.

Then, the countdown on the virtual screen directly above the arena reached zero!
Go to war!
Lin Ye did not choose to play defensively.

He exerted force with his feet, his figure like a ghost, launching an attack at the first moment.

The spear, like a dragon, pierced straight into Yan Hui's chest; it was a pure test.

Faced with Lin Ye's aggressive attack, Yan Hui's reaction was extremely simple.

He also took a step forward, his hundred-refined longsword drawing a simple and clear arc from bottom to top, meeting Lin Ye's spear tip.

when!
The sound of metal clashing against metal rang out!

Lin Ye felt an immense, completely unreasonable force surging from the tip of the spear!

That force was terrifyingly powerful!
He uncontrollably slid backward three or four steps before barely managing to dissipate the terrifying impact, leaving two glaring white marks on the arena beneath his feet.

In just the first clash of weapons, the difference in skill was immediately apparent.

However, Yan Hui's relentless attacks gave Lin Ye no chance to catch his breath or adjust.

He pressed his advantage relentlessly, taking a step forward and following the blade's movement. The second strike followed closely, the blade generating intense wind pressure as it cleaved down!
Lin Ye's pupils contracted, and his gun stance instantly shifted.

【Dragon Style】!
He abandoned the idea of ​​a direct confrontation, and with a flick of his wrist, the gun transformed into a nimble dragon, entangling Yan Hui's powerful blade. Using softness to overcome hardness, he deflected the domineering strike to the side.

Lin Ye could clearly sense that each of his opponent's attacks was still in the probing stage.

Although he himself was also testing the waters, the difference in their basic attributes and strength was not small.

Outside the ring, in the spectator stands.

When they saw that Lin Ye had managed to deflect more than a dozen of Yan Hui's relentless attacks without being defeated outright, many teachers from other schools showed expressions of surprise.

"This Lin Ye is quite something! He can actually hold his own against Yan Hui?"

"Dongjiang No.1 Middle School has really struck gold this year..."

Only Chen Meng, standing beside Wang Zhengguo, had a face so solemn it looked like it was about to drip water.

To be honest.

He was more nervous than Lin Ye.

Yan Hui, and the neighboring experimental class, are truly like two huge dark clouds hanging over Dongjiang No. 1 Middle School.

"Mengzi, what do you think?"

Wang Zhengguo ignored the opinions of others and simply asked Chen Meng in a low voice.

Chen Meng crossed his arms over his chest.

A hint of understandable regret appeared in his eyes.

"Lin Ye has already fallen into a completely disadvantageous position."

"He was only managing to hold on by relying entirely on his spear technique, which had reached the third level of lethality."

"But this is a gap in skill level that cannot be bridged by skill alone."

"Furthermore, Yan Hui on the other side is definitely at the third level of martial arts, he just hasn't shown it yet."

Chen Meng's words sounded like a precise prophecy.

The moment the words left his mouth, the situation on the arena changed dramatically!
After his repeated attacks failed, Yan Hui suddenly changed tactics.

He changed from holding the knife with one hand to holding it with both hands, raising the long knife above his head.

Lin Ye's hair stood on end in an instant!

His fighting instincts kicked in the most frantic alarm!
This blow is too much for me to handle!

The next moment, Lin Ye saw Yan Hui's seemingly slow slash suddenly increase in speed several times!
The blade sliced ​​through the air, but instead of the sound of wind, it produced a sharp, piercing hiss, as if space itself were being torn apart!
That power also surged suddenly, completely unlike a full-force attack that a regular martial artist could unleash!
An invisible blade of energy, unseen by the naked eye, detached from the blade and slashed down with a speed beyond perception!
　Woke up.

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