Chen Tian's twin divine pupils kept observing the opponent's sword techniques. As Qing Feng Chang Xiu's sword speed increased, Chen Tian wielded his dual sabers, though he was struggling to keep up with the opponent's rapid attacks. He knew he had to persevere, as a moment of carelessness could be fatal.
His eyes remained fixed on the swordplay, his mind constantly analyzing. There had to be a flaw; such high-speed sword techniques couldn't possibly be sustained indefinitely. Chen Tian tensed, observing the patterns in Qing Feng Chang Xiu's movements, and suddenly understood. With a roar, he switched from defense to offense, his dual sabers slashing out, clashing against Qing Feng Chang Xiu's longsword.
Qing Feng Chang Xiu was stunned by the turn of events. Chen Tian then made a swift move with his sabers, forcing Qing Feng Chang Xiu to retreat.
Qing Feng Chang Xiu plunged his sword into the ground, stopping his retreat. He wiped his forehead, his arms weary from the high-speed sword strikes. He hadn't expected Chen Tian to see through his attack pattern. He then drew his sword and stood before Chen Tian.
He spoke calmly, "You are strong, but I will be the victor this time."
Chen Tian remained impassive. Both their weapons glowed. Chen Tian then struck out with his dual sabers, launching a massive, silver, cross-shaped blade. Qing Feng Chang Xiu countered with his longsword, firing out a blade that was faster and more numerous than Chen Tian's.
Chen Tian found the opponent's speed extremely bothersome. He spun his dual sabers, and a whirlwind carrying blades collided with the rain of sword energy.
Explosions erupted, and both combatants ceased their attacks. Qing Feng Chang Xiu suddenly blurred, charging towards Chen Tian.
Chen Tian met the charge, his dual sabers slashing in unison, creating a massive blade-mark that seemed to tear through space. He then thrust out with his sabers, releasing a giant blade-mark.
An explosion sounded, and Chen Tian and Qing Feng Chang Xiu found themselves back on the stage.
Qing Feng Chang Xiu looked at Chen Tian, incredulous. He had used his professional skills, yet the fight wasn't over. Who was this person?
He then spoke, "Let's decide this with one move."
Qing Feng Chang Xiu didn't want to reveal too much of his strength, especially since they had just entered the Fenglei Secret Realm. He needed to conceal his full capabilities.
Chen Tian nodded, as this was also his intention. He couldn't switch professions at the moment, and with three others watching, he had to rely on his dual-wielding assassin skills.
Chen Tian and Qing Feng Chang Xiu began to charge their attacks. Qing Feng Chang Xiu's longsword glowed with a white light that formed an airflow, spreading behind him. The sword radiated a terrifying sharpness.
Chen Tian gripped his dual sabers, his hands moving in a peculiar, intricate motion. The sabers pulsed with silver light, and silver lines appeared in their trajectory. Both were charging their ultimate moves.
Chen Tian and Qing Feng Chang Xiu opened their eyes simultaneously. Qing Feng Chang Xiu transformed into a streak of white light, charging at Chen Tian. As he moved, the airflow coalesced into a longsword, its tip aimed at Chen Tian.
Chen Tian clapped his dual sabers together. The silver lines merged onto the blades. He then swung his sabers twice, unleashing countless saber energy blades that converged and fused.
The outcome of the battle would be decided by this move.
The silver blade and the white sword tip collided. Instantly, white airflow was pushed backward, and Qing Feng Chang Xiu landed on the stage.
He then laughed and declared, "I lose!"
The scene shifted, returning them to the cave entrance. Chen Tian sheathed his sabers and said, "You fought well, but I'm stronger."
"Kid, if you hadn't used that item, could you have lasted this long?"
"Exactly! Giving such an item to you is a waste!"
The others looked at him with disdain, believing Chen Tian's victory was solely due to the item. Chen Tian's expression turned cold. "If I used an item, you could have too! I didn't stop you. Don't tell me you don't have any!"
"You!"
One of the youths looked furious. Chen Tian's words were a clear taunt, but in the game "Epoch of Time," items were extremely rare, with only a one-in-a-million chance of obtaining them. It was already lucky to get one.
Who would have such a thing?
"Alright, stop arguing. I lost. If he used an item, that's his skill. He earned the item, so why shouldn't he use it? I'm not interested in this item anymore. Goodbye."
Qing Feng Chang Xiu had lost interest in the situation. Regardless of the treasures inside, he had a feeling that something bad would happen if he stayed. This was his sixth sense, and it had never been wrong.
He brushed past Chen Tian and said, "I look forward to our next meeting!"
He then headed into the forest. Chen Tian looked at the remaining three and said, "It's just the three of you left. Who's next? The loser leaves this place!"
"I'll go! Kid, you're too arrogant. I'll teach you a lesson!"
A youth slowly stepped forward to face Chen Tian. He looked at the PK panel and clicked confirm. Chen Tian selected the scene, and the environment changed.
Chen Tian and the youth stood on a vast sea. Lie Tian Yi Long paid no attention to the surroundings, as he considered Chen Tian already dead. Chen Tian opened his divine pupils and observed the player before him, who was over level ninety and whose ID was Lie Tian Yi Long. His profession was Demonic Fist Master.
Chen Tian hadn't heard of this profession among the common ones. He speculated it might be a hidden profession. He was somewhat shocked that his second opponent was a hidden profession player. He wondered how much stronger the other two would be.
Chen Tian was looking forward to it. After all, playing games and dueling against other players was what made it interesting. Only in this way could Chen Tian awaken his fused power source. Combat was a crucial step in his growth.
Chen Tian's divine pupils provided him with information: a level ninety-one player, Demonic Fist Master profession. He understood the basic attributes but found one characteristic particularly troublesome: "Strength Suppression." This trait completely suppressed the opponent during strength clashes.
Chen Tian found this characteristic difficult to deal with. The trait didn't have a numerical annotation, meaning that regardless of whether the numerical values were higher or lower, the opponent would be suppressed during a strength collision.
Chen Tian interpreted this as a trait that bypassed level restrictions. However, the opponent's physique and speed were only a few thousand points, comparable to a level fifty player.
Chen Tian now knew how to win this match.