Chapter 640: The Sudden Yet Inevitable Outcome
‘Sunday’!
When this skill activated, the longsword in Ling Zhan’s hand completely transformed from pure white into endless darkness!
The overwhelming black flames not only covered the sword but also seemed to forge a suit of armor over Ling Zhan’s body.
“It’s here!”
“That familiar black flame!”
“Not only can it suppress healing and buff effects, but it also prevents resurrection!”
As the terrifying, domineering black flames appeared,
The spectators immediately recognized the effect of this technique.
Mainly because this black flame had shown itself too many times and was far too overbearing!!
When players defeated by Ling Zhan in the past mentioned it during interviews, they emphasized its terrifying power!
“It was almost despairing at the time…”
“No healing or buffs worked, and the flames inflicted terrifying burn damage!”
“This skill is practically the bane of support teams!”
Back then, all the reporters had documented this technique in detail.
Today, it reappeared in front of everyone’s eyes!
And it was a duel of fire swords!
A battle of whose fire was more dominant!
“Not only does he dare to confront me with a sword, but he also seeks to contest firepower with me…”
“I must commend you, Ling Zhan, for your courage!”
With a cold tone, Princess Alice felt entirely underestimated by Ling Zhan.
Since that was the case…
She decided to settle things with action!
At this moment.
The Flame Phoenix Princess, clad in fiery attire, raised her dual swords and leapt forward, charging at Ling Zhan from afar!
As a tier-three dual-blade Sword Saint, her charge wasn’t just swift but accompanied by the manifestation of a phoenix and towering fire pillars exploding around her, as if volcanoes were erupting in her wake. Flames shielded her every step.
A natural flame armor adorned her graceful figure.
Humm!!
In the blink of an eye.
Her dual swords emitted even fiercer and more intense flames, seemingly transforming into the Blades of the Fire God!
This further elevated her aura, an oppressive and terrifying presence enveloping Ling Zhan.
In response…
Ling Zhan remained rooted, his piercingly cold black-and-white gaze fixed on the royal princess charging at him.
Fast…
Unbelievably fast!!
One couldn’t deny that despite being a pampered royal, this princess’s strength was undeniably formidable.
Even against saints or saintesses from the evil organizations, she might hold her own.
It was clear that this royal princess was just half a step from reaching level 100.
And just one trial away from her fourth tier.
But no matter how fast…
Under Ling Zhan’s ‘Eyes of Ten Thousand Demons’, her every move was laid bare, each action slowing, her attack paths fully discerned.
Ling Zhan calmly awaited the approaching inferno-clad princess.
Meanwhile, the spectators had grown accustomed to Ling Zhan’s penchant for high-stakes maneuvers.
Ridiculous…
Whether during the Beast Competition or the Deathmatch Tournament…
Ling Zhan often waited for his opponents to strike first, only acting when they were right in his face.
Some criticized this combat style, claiming it would eventually backfire.
Too arrogant, always giving the opponent the first move.
There’s a saying: “Strike first to gain the upper hand; delay, and you’ll lose.”
Giving away the first strike out of arrogance would one day cost him dearly against stronger opponents.
But in truth, Ling Zhan’s approach wasn’t about showing off or seeking thrills.
He simply believed it was the best way to counter his opponents’ moves.
With the talent of ‘Eyes of Ten Thousand Demons’, in this so-called ‘lower realm,’ he could decipher and track the majority of opponents’ movements.
In such scenarios.
Allowing the opponent the first move, only to counter decisively, became the most efficient combat strategy.
Like now…
“She’s about to collide!!”
In the instant spectators cried out in alarm…
The distance between their sword tips closed to two meters!!
Without hesitation.
In that moment.
Ling Zhan finally moved!!
With a casual swing, he brought his black-flame-clad sword sweeping forward!
Whoosh!!
Completely snuffed out!
The suddenness of it all left her utterly unprepared.
Worse yet…
As she desperately tried to summon her phoenix again, she found herself utterly powerless to do so!
And so…
Under the stunned, astonished stares of the audience…
Slash!!
Devoid of her phoenix’s protection, Princess Alice blindly charged straight onto Ling Zhan’s sword.
The black-flame-clad blade pierced through her delicate frame with no resistance.
Striking her heart, a fatal blow.
Even the referee didn’t have time to call a halt.
Wow!!
This scene was shockingly abrupt.
Yet to the crowd, it felt inevitable.
Leading to a wave of hushed exclamations.
“This…”
Meanwhile, Baisol, the captain of Gewot City’s guard, had his smug grin freeze on his face, his wide eyes filled with disbelief as he stared at the princess, skewered by the sword.
Even the high-ranking officials nearby were dumbfounded!!
A single strike!
An authentic one-hit kill!!
The sudden outcome made the entire event feel like a staged drama!
The former champion of the Beast Competition had been completely defeated by this rising star in a single move, skewered through the heart!
How could this not leave everyone stunned!?
Well…
The calmest reactions came from the allied forces’ special squad members.
Hmm...
Among those present, the least surprised were likely the members of the allied forces' reserve teams.
“Look at the expressions on the faces of these high-ranking officials from Gewot City; they’re completely dumbfounded...”
“This outcome was entirely predictable...”
“Honestly, we’ve long grown accustomed to Captain Ling’s ability to challenge and defeat opponents far above his level.”
“I bet even Princess Alice herself is completely stunned right now.”
“...”