Chapter 391: The Magic Mirror
"Ladies and gentlemen, we have just received official news that we are about to connect to the live player interviews," said Kuangwu Daren. This is a segment that only occurs in S Tournament matches that reach a certain level of popularity, serving as a secondary perspective alongside the main view.
"Team Leader Depuya, who do you think has a better chance of winning, Fan Liweite or Li Hao?" The beautiful reporter for the S Tournament asked immediately.
Depuya grinned wide—they were the ones who wanted to interview him. "Fan Liweite doesn't know his own limits; he actually dares to play with techniques in front of Second Brother. Just wait for death, Second Brother will definitely win!"
The Moon reporter was a bit awkward. "Player Depuya, Fan Liweite is the defending champion, and Li Hao is just a dark horse..."
"You're the dark one, everything is dark! The championship is worth nothing; Second Brother can take it whenever he wants!" Depuya roared directly, waving his fists. "Tianjing Martial Arts will definitely win!"
Depuya's nickname, "the Troll," is known not only to Earthlings but also to other federations. Once he starts talking, the show's entertainment value hits the ceiling. "Is he your biological brother?" the reporter asked with a dark face.
Depuya rolled his eyes. "I don't have a biological brother, only a Second Brother. Pilots of the world, listen up: your King has returned!" In Tianqi, Depuya is Li Hao's number one "hype man," and the craziest one at that.
"Let's interview the number one person in USE, Team Leader Chao Qinglong. Do you think this match will be a turning point for Eternal Team?" The reporter was still very respectful when facing Chao Qinglong.
"With Second Brother making a move, the match will be over within three strikes," Chao Qinglong said indifferently.
The Moon reporter's expression changed. "Team Leader Chao Qinglong, aren't you underestimating the Heavenly King Fan Liweite? He is the defending champion!" "He is not as good as Romero; Second Brother hasn't even had a reason to draw his blade."
Both the broadcast and the venue showed the small interview window, and it exploded. No one expected an Earth Warrior to give such an assessment, and the Black Night Saber in the arena had been using its scabbard to defend the entire time, never once drawing its blade.
Is this blatant disregard for the defending champion? A dark horse?
Worthy?
"Depuya calls him Second Brother, why does Chao Qinglong also call him Second Brother?"
"Yeah, it's so strange. Logically, they shouldn't have any connection. Are they relatives?"
"Relatives, what relatives? Where would there be so many relatives? I heard Depuya and Chao Qinglong don't get along; their conflict is public. Damn, I feel like there's a different story here. Could Li Hao be more than just an internet celebrity?"
Following that, the reporter's camera turned to Basta of Mars, the absolute number one person on Mars and an S Tournament superstar.
"Lord Basta, what is your take on this match? Are you surprised that Eternal is in such a predicament?" Basta shook his head. "As expected."
The Moon reporter was a bit awkward. "Do you think this will be the turning point of the match?" "No."
"Ahem, which team are you most looking forward to facing?" "Tianjing Martial Arts."
TAS's Giant God Peak team, Gangtaisai Butan.
"Li Ge, you must win! I'm a fan!" Saibutan's side turned directly into a fan support group. TAS doesn't have much bias; the only person who can make them submit is Li Hao.
Until the camera turned to NUP's own team, the Carmela team, which had already advanced to the top eight. "Team Leader Laika, did you anticipate that Tianjing Martial Arts from USE would be so tenacious?"
Laika couldn't help but laugh. "This isn't even a matter of tenacity anymore. If Fan Liweite doesn't bring out something real, Li Ge is going to give him a shutout." "Do you know Li Hao?"
Laika smiled. "You could say that. Li Ge has indeed been my goal for quite some time. I know him, but he probably doesn't remember me." The reporter was stunned. Are top players these days all this humorous?
"Who do you hope your opponent will be in the semi-finals?"
"As long as it's not Tianjing Martial Arts," Laika laughed. Having seen Fan Liweite's encounter, he genuinely didn't want to run into them. When facing a strong team, losing is acceptable, but when facing Tianjing Martial Arts, what can you do? There is clearly a terrifying existence, yet they look so weak. It's frustrating.
Originally, the reporter's live interview was intended to build momentum for the Moon, but unexpectedly, it caused a major incident. It seems that top powerhouses from all major federations
know Li Hao, and even the Moon side doesn't think highly of Fan Liweite.
When did Fan Liweite fall to this point?
Huonan didn't even know how to respond. Are the Moon people stupid? Which side are they on? Beside him, Kuangwu Daren was smiling like a husky. Damn, does he know some inside information?
If Fan Liweite on the battlefield heard this, he would probably vomit three liters of blood, but right now he had to break through the Black Night Saber's defensive net with all his might. Yet, the more he attacked, the more alarmed he became. At this moment, Li Hao was like a Mawang returned; a huge shadow constantly loomed over his heart. He wanted to predict, but it always missed. If he didn't predict, how could he fight?
The more he fought, the more restrained he became; it would be better to just surrender. Calm?
He couldn't be calm. Being down zero to three was already humiliating. How did he fall to this point? He couldn't be suppressed by his momentum; he was no longer the old Fan Liweite. He was the Heavenly King Fan Liweite.
*Zeng... *
The fierce triple strike missed and was pinned again by the scabbard. The next second, a loud explosion rang out, and the Black Night Saber suddenly lunged forward—Mountain Crushing Strike.
The Yinhun immediately took a step back. Fan Liweite had enough confidence in his grasp of distance, but the Black Night Saber slid in a bizarre way. Gravity adjustment, inertia utilization...
*Boom... *
A single Zhongzheng Fist sent the Yinhun flying back more than ten meters. The atmosphere suddenly froze; everyone could no longer tell if Li Hao was too strong or if Fan Liweite had become weak.
Silver flames boiled up; anger and power were constantly rising. Why? He believed he had a chance of winning. Back at Hailong, they were trading blows evenly; how did such a huge gap suddenly appear? Every move he made felt like it was being completely seen through.
*Roar~*
Fan Liweite, the pride of heaven, the defending champion Fan Liweite, finally reached his limit. His terrifying Phase exploded completely, and a huge silver dragon light image appeared, hovering beside the Yinhun with immense mental pressure.
Flowing Heart Martial Arts—Silver Dragon Soul Essence!
The person involved is confused, while the bystander sees clearly. Perhaps only Aofei truly understood that back at the Hailong Exchange Tournament, regardless of what Fan Liweite was thinking, he forgot one thing: using the same move a second time in front of Second Brother is meaningless. Experts all have analytical abilities; this is relative. In front of Second Brother, Fan Liweite no longer had any secrets. Unless he could bring out even greater power, it really wasn't enough to look at.
Fan Liweite had lost his cool. On his home turf, in front of countless spectators, his Eternal Team had been beaten zero to three—a shameful battle—and he himself was being hung up and hammered. Even now, the Blood Moon hadn't even been drawn.
No one could endure this.
The Yinhun soared into the sky. At this moment, Earth had become the background, and the silver machine bared its fangs, roaring as energy poured out. The Silver Dragon Spear in its hand shone with brilliant light.
The Black Night Saber on the ground slowly lowered its center of gravity, and its right hand finally pressed onto the hilt of the Blood Moon. Baiwu Style—Galaxy Heavenly Meteor Falling Star Spear!
The entire Yinhun transformed into a blinding meteor, crashing directly toward the Black Night Saber. *Clang! *
At this moment, the Blood Moon of the Black Night Saber finally left its sheath, and a golden radiance bloomed the moment it was unsheathed. —Bushi Bazhan!
*Boom-rumble-rumble... *
Light and flames steamed and exploded brilliantly. The next second, the silver mecha pulled away instantly. No one knew what had happened, but a black figure soared into the sky; the Black Night Saber was already in pursuit.
The Blood Moon hung in the sky, with the vast Earth behind it. The long golden blade pointed directly at the Yinhun, and a golden arc swept out. Undying Slash—Hidden Flow Two-Directional Blade!
Fan Liweite knew he couldn't run. The mecha pulled back, barely turning around, and the Silver Dragon Spear blocked in a rush. But inadvertently, the corner of Fan Liweite's mouth finally revealed a hint of triumph; the silver dragon entered his body and instantly wrapped around the Yinhun.
He had been waiting for this moment for a long time.
Using the Silver Dragon Spear as an axis, it spun instantly, and a Silver Light Shield appeared. The golden arc struck the Silver Light Shield and was instantly rebounded, reaching the front of the Black Night Saber in the blink of an eye.
The Black Night Saber's scabbard immediately blocked.
The K23 Titanium Scabbard shattered. Within the golden light was another flash; the Black Night Saber had a crack and was directly blasted down from the sky, smashing into the ground. *Boom-rumble... *
The ground exploded into a crater, dust filling the sky.
This truly shocked everyone from Tianqi; Li Hao's attacks were a problem for everyone, but what if Li Hao were made to experience his own attack? A proud smile finally appeared on Fan Liweite's face, his gaze burning; he was the Heavenly King Fan Liweite!
Yinlonghunben Yinneng—Magic Mirror! Mirror Reflection, rebounding all attacks.
This was why he had taken action at the Hailong Exchange Tournament; otherwise, why would a dignified defending champion like him suck up to Xilian, and why would he take the initiative to challenge Li Hao to a duel? It was to master Li Hao's lethal attacks; by feeling them with his own body, he could master them completely, because his heart, his ambition, and his goal had never ceased!
Everything was for the S Tournament!
The audience, who had been unable to catch their breath and were suffocating in despair, the Moon People finally roared; they had finally sanctioned this internet celebrity! Heavenly King~ Heavenly King, Heavenly King!
"Heavenly King~ Heavenly King," "Heavenly King!"
The entire arena shouted for the high and mighty Fan Liweite, and Huonan in the livestream room, who had been holding it in for a while, waved his arms and roared wildly, as if he were the Roaring Heavenly Venerable, running two laps directly inside the livestream room, "A real man, turning the tide when it's collapsing, propping up a building about to fall; at this moment, the Heavenly King has stood up and sounded the horn of counterattack; finish off Mu Jiang, victory is right before our eyes~~"
For a moment he had been nearly desperate, but Fan Liweite was worthy of being the Heavenly King; he had not failed his expectations; never underestimate the heart of a champion, meh-hahahaha!
A wave of air rippled out, and the Night Fighter drifted out; clearly, Li Hao had not anticipated this accident just now; one could only say that there are no weaklings in Tianqi, and everyone has a unique skill; his Two-Dimensional Blade had truly not held back, and as a result, he had nearly finished himself off; the scabbard exploded, and cracks appeared on the chest of the Night Fighter; the left arm had just blocked horizontally to withstand most of the force, and the entire left arm of the Mecha was now mangled.
The camera cut to Li Hao, and a smile appeared on Li Hao's face as he licked his lips; well, he knew that an old friend would never disappoint him.
End of Chapter
