Chapter 1283: The Calm before the Storm
Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios
This was the true highly anticipated match.
Initially, Aslan's morale was very high. Their overbearing auras were unsettling. However, Wang Zheng and Saruman Snake had gradually suppressed Aslan with their superb determination. They thrashed the so-called one dynasty, the Aslan Empire, into a pulp. This had made Aslan, who had not tasted defeat for a very long time, feel totally powerless.
Just when the nation of Aslan was in an unknown state of fear, Lin Feng stepped up. With his incomparable battle results, he safe guarded the pride of the Aslan people.
Lin Feng's composure and confidence had awakened the confidence of the Aslan people. Yes! They were the invincible Aslan Empire!
The strongest Earth-rank warrior. This meant that Lin Feng possessed an Earth-rank five strength, or something that was close to it. Furthermore, given his experiences and his possession of the power of the major five elements, he was stronger in every aspect compared to Wang Zheng. Even if Wang Zheng was the miracle man, what could his X standing be? Top one hundred? Or top fifty?
These and the top ten had very decisive differences. Furthermore, everyone knew that one could be not on the list, but those who were in the top ten were all masters with experience in war zones.
Thus, two of the strongest warriors of the younger generation facing off in this battlefield was a blessed thing for all audiences. It might be the same for both of them too.
Wang Zheng was smiling as well. He had been watching the highlights of Lin Feng's X Battle Standings intensely. Truly impressive. He knew very well that one-to-one was a totally different concept from one-to-a thousand. Obviously, Lin Feng was more experienced in battling than him. This was truly the ace that the Aslan Empire had been nurturing. Perhaps Aslan previously had no intention of exposing this so early so as to protect Lin Feng… As he was already so excellent at such a young age, he would definitely become an eyesore to many of the countries.
However, the pressure that Wang Zheng had given Aslan was too great. They needed to fight back.
After this revelation, the situation changed once again. The initial one-sided affair in favour of Wang Zheng had now instantly swung back to Lin Feng. This could not be helped because Bolet and the rest were professionals. As such, they understood what X9 meant. The key was that they knew very well how scary this so-called Grim Reaper was. No wonder they could not find any information about this person no matter how hard they tried. They had suspected that he was a secret weapon that some country had been nurturing. But they did not expect it to be Aslan.
Arbiter was not the only country in this world that valued the practical experience of the talents. So was Aslan. However, compared to Arbiter's showy display of the talents' abilities, Aslan had played the royalty card instead – not showing signs and being pretentious at the very least.
Both of them were now at the stage of mech selection. At their current state, it was impossible to gain any advantage by targeting each other. For them, all they needed to do was bring out their best rhythm and make their opponent give chase.
It was no surprise that Lin Feng chose the Knight of Holy Light. The whole world had to admit that Aslan's Holy Light series would definitely start a round of arms reform and competition. They had also prepared for a long time before making a big bang on the SIG stage. In terms of the promotion of the mech, they had already won the world over.
What would Wang Zheng's choice be?
Everyone was guessing. Atlantis' Rune Warrior? Wang Zheng was really great with the Rune Warrior, eliminating the prince of Atlantis. It was really smashing. Everyone was eager to see the marvellous Rune Warrior once again.
Wang Zheng did not hesitate with his mech selection at all. The Knight of Holy Light!
In terms of confrontation and performance, especially when used to target the battling methods of the opponent, the Knight of Holy Light was the best option.
Both of them were very casual when making their choices of mech, with smiles on their faces. This was a matter concerning two federations, a decisive battle that had captured the attention of countless people. Yet they were both very relaxed.
"This smile really makes you embarrassed. If I was in such an atmosphere, my calf and stomach would be cramping right now!"
"That's why you are destined to be a commentator only!"
"It's obvious that both of them are very confident in this match. Initially, I was more inclined towards Wang Zheng. After all, he has more experience. Those experiences gained from recovering from seemingly impossible situations were usually fatal. But now, it seems that Lin Feng has even more experience. From actual battle, they might be equal, but from personal ability perspective, Lin Feng has the absolute advantage. Rumor has it that he is an expert in all the powers of the major five elements, a true all-rounded warrior. On the other hand, Wang Zheng, to date, seems to be an expert only in the minor five elements. Honestly, I can't think of how he could stand any chance at all."
"You seem to be saying this before every single match. But every single time, you have been slapped in the face by Wang Zheng. Now tell me, how many bowls of sh*t have you owed now?!"
"Geez, since when am I the one who goes back on a bet? Didn't we say that we would settle the score at the end of the finals? If he wins this time, I'll change my name to Brother Eat Sh*t. If he loses, all bets are off."
"Haha. Great. I do have millions of witnesses!"
The commentators from all the countries were using their own ways to tease, to wait. Both Wang Zheng and Lin Feng had entered their mecha and were making adjustments.
The Great Demon King versus the Grim Reaper. What kind of sparks would two rather big people spark?
Marshall did not know, but he was very nervous. "Everyone, I want your full alert!"
"Yes, General!"
"Yes, General!"
After the previous lessons, they knew better too. These two were the most frightening warriors yet. Their crossfire would probably be of biblical proportions.
In the end, everyone inside and outside the arena was very nervous. The two contestants were the most relaxed state however.
This was not a pretense. Both Lin Feng and Wang Zheng were really relaxed.
Huiyin and Aina were holding hands. The young Huiyin could feel the perspiration on her sister's hand. She was nervous.
This was because even Aina did not know that Lin Feng was this strong. Was this the basis of why Kashawen was so confident? Why had she applied so many tricks despite knowing that Lin Feng was so strong?
Kashawen could feel Aina's gaze on her. As if reading the doubts in her eyes, she said, "Never let your opponent guess your cards."
Kashawen was using this SIG to teach Aina a lesson. If Wang Zheng could beat Lin Feng, then her years as prime minister would have been wasted.
If he did win… she would not know how to stop it anymore.
There was a limit to most things. She was not omnipotent. If the opponent held all the aces, she could not overturn fortune too.
Except she would never allow this to happen.
Truthfully, both Aina and Huiyin were at a loss as to who they should cheer for. Of course, deep down inside, they knew.
As for Donger and the rest, they were naturally on Lin Feng's side. The continuous defeats had already given them cause to be worried. Thus, they could only hope that Lin Feng would thrash Wang Zheng heartily. Then overwhelmingly eliminate them in the team battle. However, according to her brother, Lin Feng was invincible in this era. Unless a Heaven-rank master appeared, no one could defeat him.
Besides, as soon as a person reached the peak of Earth-rank, even with a Heaven-rank's complete suppression, they could only fight till the death. Hence, Lin Feng was already in an invincible position.
Chapter 1284: The Major Five Elements Warriors!
Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios
If Wang Zheng lost, everything achieved prior to this would be wasted. Even though the two main members of Saruman Snake had won, it was safe to say that they themselves had suffered some injuries too. From the strengths of the reserves, Sword Shield Rose still had the absolute advantage because Saruman Snake could not even put together a team of five.
Truthfully, there was no retreat for their them. Even a draw was unacceptable for Wang Zheng.
There was only victory!
The two Knights of Holy Light took the stage. They were already drawing endless cheers simply by standing here. The big screens were once again showing the expressions of the two in the mecha.
"Cool" was not enough of a description anymore.
"Bearing countless hopes, today, we will witness the birth of the strongest of the younger generation!" Jondi Lilick's roar signaled the start of the match.
Inside the arena, neither Wang Zheng nor Lin Feng were distracted by what was going on around them. The steadiness of these two monsters was probably comparable to none. Their thought patterns were different from those of the average people.
The only change was the look in their eyes – from calmness to sharpness. The cheers from everyone were stopping soon. How would these two plan to start???
Bang…
The two runic mecha exploded almost simultaneously, devoid of any traces of fiery sense. However, the moment the mech thrusted forward, both the ice and fire Ability Xs had already struck out from Wang Zheng's runic mech. The two powers instantly intertwined around the laser sword! Wang Zheng had clearly become more skilled at using these two repulsive compound powers.
On the other side, Lin Feng was also using the same compound ice and fire powers. This was something that he had used before.
The two mecha had already struck with the powers of ice and fire simultaneously when they were about twenty meters apart.
RUMBLE… Rumbling…
The entire arena shook as a result. Even before anyone could react, the two mecha had already flown up into the sky, with the help of almost similar powers of lightning and wind. The two mecha look like the aurora borealis appearing in the sky.
Boom, boom, boom…
The laser swords struck each other venomously. The energies that covered the sky were shaking so hard that the sky was alternating between brightness and darkness. The two mecha were flashing continuously between the sky and ground. It was almost as if they were teleporting, interchanging their positions continuously.
Only by watching the instant slow-motion replay on the big screens could their actions be fully appreciated.
The two laser swords struck each other furiously. A smile appeared at the corner of Lin Feng's mouth. A white ball of fire appeared in his left hand. Flames of the Blazing Angel!
Wang Zheng did not evade. An icy shield began to form. The two sources of power struck together.
Surging…
The two mecha were thrown apart. But when they were about a dozen meters away from each other, they exploded, the engines roared, and the two mecha disappeared again. The mecha appeared on the ground in the center of the field the next moment and Wang Zheng's laser sword slammed down hard.
Bang…
The Flames of the Blazing Angel on Wang Zheng's left hand was burning. However, the area was more aggressive. The raging Flames of the Blazing Angel were violently absorbing the power of the flames in the air. Tit for tat!
The power of ice appeared on Lin Feng's left hand. A mirror-thin defence appeared…
Roar…
Roaring Flames!
A smile appeared at the corner of Lin Feng's mouth – Mirror Reflection!
Wang Zheng's Flames of the Blazing Angel struck the ice shield that was within reach, but it unexpectedly bounced back instantly.
At the same time, Wang Zheng's lashing leg had already kicked out.
Bang…
Once again, the two mecha were thrown apart. They glided elegantly, without losing their center of gravity. Twenty meters apart, the two mecha stood still.
Everyone was quiet as a church mouse. The big screens were showing the expressions of the two pilots. Both seemed to be smiling at the corners of their mouths. They seemed to be enjoying this battle.
The interchanging of the power of the five elements was not an issue for either of them. Wang Zheng was not the only person who knew how to use the compound power of ice and fire. Lin Feng could also use Mirror Reflection and the rest of the powers. On the other hand, confronted with the reverse devouring of the Flames of the Blazing Angel, Wang Zheng's Knight of Holy Light had almost absorbed half of it, and this was using the body to absorb directly. This meant that Wang Zheng's understanding of the Ability X was no less than that of Achilles.
If he had controlled it merely with spiritual power, the counterattack of the Flames of the Blazing Angel alone would have created trouble for Wang Zheng.
These details revealed that these two were superb warriors!
Jondi Lilick and the rest of the Earth-rank warriors were all enthralled simply by watching this battle. The short exchange was sufficient to reveal that the two of them had better comprehension than others.
Lin Feng had initially thought that this Mirror Reflection would embarrass Wang Zheng a little. Little did he know that it would be so easily defused by Wang Zheng. It was getting more and more interesting.
Suddenly, Lin Feng's Knight of Holy Light darkened, as if all the light had been sucked out. The energy of the laser sword had also became darker in an instant.
Gonzales' expression changed dramatically. The darkness of the laser sword had become even deeper and was swaying. Followed closely, the entire mech started to burn in black ripples. At the feet of the Knight of Holy Light, the alloy on the ground started to glow in a strange shade of grey as the black ripples spread out, and this had a surprisingly weathering effect.
Lethal Dark Ripples!
The minor five elements were no longer able to satisfy them. The power of darkness; even the powers of water was unable to erase this aggressive negative power. The power in itself was already very lethal; not only did it combine with the various absorptions, erosions, and other dark powers, it also included other damaging effects on humans. With Lin Feng's level, it directly eroded everything.
Everyone seemed to understand now why Lin Feng had used the nickname Grim Reaper. This killing aura had to be accumulated from numerous battles and the deaths of many people. The power of death.
The few million spectators that were a somewhat closer could feel that killing aura that not even the energy protection wall could block.
Everyone was staring at Wang Zheng. It was at this moment that everyone realized that there was a difference between the two of them. Wang Zheng was facing the X9!
Lin Feng was telling Wang Zheng: what you can do, I can do too; what you cannot, I can too. What you have seen, so have I; what you have not seen, I have seen too!
This was an Aslan person showing his might!
What to do? What to do?
Bang…
A ray of Holy Light shot from Wang Zheng's Knight of Holy Light into the sky. Everyone was blinded by the shaking of the sudden radiance.
Holy Light… attribute???
Everyone was totally stunned. Wang Zheng seemed to be… this…
Achilles and Lie Xin were looking at each other. They were the ones who were most familiar with Wang Zheng. When did he comprehend the power of the Holy Light?
Light and darkness, the two forces were colliding with each other directly. Unexpectedly, a phenomenon of melting ice and snow appeared. When the powers collided, the good and the bad became very distinguishable. An intense, burning phenomenon appeared, except this was a phenomenon of the burning of power.
The next moment, the two mecha struck.
Bang…
The two laser swords struck one another as if they were glued together. These were two of the most mutual promoting and restraining forces, and they surpassed the mutual promotion and restrained forces of the minor five elements.
A yin and yang power light ball was born out of the body of the two mecha. As a result of the special attraction, the two were forced into the most intense stalemate. On one side, there was light, and on the other, darkness. Neither of the two forces were giving way to each other. Thus, they were stuck in a dilemma where they could neither advance nor retreat.
Just then, the left hand of Lin Feng's Knight of Holy Light suddenly radiated brightly. A light ball started to agglomerate in the left hand of the Knight of Holy Light, and there was absolutely no conflict with its own darkness. Furthermore, it seemed that as a result of the darkness itself, the light was even more brilliant.
Chapter 1285: To Perish Together
Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios
The degree of difficulty in controlling both light and darkness simultaneously was much higher than controlling ice and fire compound powers… This was something that the others would not even dare to dream of.
Just then, the Arbiters had strange expressions on their faces. They had always thought that they were stronger than Aslan, or at least on par. The reason why the Arbiter battle team had lost was because of their bad luck, or maybe even because of Aslan's home field advantage. However, when they saw the realm that Lin Feng was at, this was definitely a great blow for them. It was like adding salt to the wounds on the Arbiters' spiritual powers.
For Mars and the rest, their hearts were definitely heavier than their grim expressions. Wang Zheng… if he was given another five years…
But just then, the left arm of Wang Zheng's Knight of Holy Light Knight turned completely into a burning, black flame. A dark, hellish darkness seeped through from his hand.
Space shook momentarily. It was as if there was something wrong with everyone's visions. As a result of the strong control of the major five elements, a force field chaos effect had appeared.
However, the two people in the middle of the field seemed to have completely ignored the situation. Marshall's expression changed. These two b**tards! B**tards, what were they thinking?!
The energy of all the protective walls were surging up madly. With the aid of the G-material itself, it was already easy for the pilots to lose control. But with the talent of these two, were they thinking of blowing the arena up into the sky?! But the problem was that the arena was being protected by the super energy protection wall. For this battle, they had also made sufficient preparations. Marshall was not an idiot. This level of protection was prepared in accordance to the forbidden level.
But what about the pilots?
With the loss of energy control and with the protection shield of the Knight of Holy Light, it could be ignored.
The two people in the middle of the field were not in a hurry to strike. Both parties were simultaneously controlling two very opposing powers, and they were freely allowing these powers to rise. Even the most amateurish people could feel that this was really tempting fate!
If these powers continued to rise wildly, no technical content would remain. Were these two crazy?!
Crazy or not, no one knew. But these two did not seem to have the intention of stopping. Dark and silver lightning bolts were flashing around the the two mecha, colliding continuously. As soon as they collided, they would explode. A tiny electric bomb shot out and hit the energy protection wall, then a loud explosion broke out on the energy protection wall with an area of about five or six meters.
One could imagine how the two felt in the swirl. Was this the rhythm of perishing together?
This was the thought that crossed almost everyone's minds. With Wang Zheng's ruthlessness, he could do it for this battle. He probably knew that Lin Feng's foundation was a little stronger. Forcefully using the powers of the two of them to perish together, he would leave the match to his own teammates. In the eyes of quite a number of people, Saruman Snake was the synonym of madness. Just like the name of their team, the most venomous snake. No one wanted to disturb the hornet's nest!
Finally, the two powers were on the verge of losing control. But the two fighters did not seem to hesitate!
— Judgement of Light!
— Purgatory Punishment!
That darkness seemed to have absorbed all the flames of the light. Like glittering and bright meteors, the two light masses collided, instantly detonating all the powers that had been in a deadlock.
Buzzing…
Instantly, two distinctively different powers of light and darkness collapsed and energy ripples swept out. With a loud crashing sound, the first layer of the energy protection wall shattered to pieces, sending energy ripples into the air. Following closely, the second layer of the energy protection wall could not block the energy ripples as well and exploded to pieces too. The violent energy ripples swept towards the third layer of the energy protection wall like a tsunami.
Everyone had lost the function of their ears and eyes. All five senses had suffered tremendous pressures, and everyone felt that they were losing their consciousness.
The entire process only took a matter of seconds. The third layer of the energy protection wall made an ear-piercing sound. Of course, this was just a feeling deep within their hearts since the people could no longer hear anything. Everything surrounding the arena was beginning to crumble and cracks were appearing in a number of places.
However, the third layer of the energy protection wall finally blocked the onslaught of the energy waves. With nowhere to release, part of the energy shot to the sky, while the rest bounced back. The inside of the arena was like an energy hell.
The violent energy burst lasted for a few minutes.
The interior of the arena was devastated and the exterior was also in a huge mess. Many of the spectators who were watching the live match were speechless…
Who the bloody hell were these monsters???
With the amount of preparation that Aslan had put in, things were still destroyed. If these super warriors were to be let loose, how devastating would their combat power be??
No wonder it was said that an Earth-rank warrior was equivalent to a city's combat force. Then what sort of combat force were Wang Zheng and Lin Feng?
Perhaps just a step away from the forbidden existence.
The energy atomization effect was dispersing gradually. What remained were the wreckages of the mecha. With the rattling sound, the people realized a very serious problem – the mecha would not be able to withstand the devastating energy blasts. The mecha could not withstand it. They had already passed.
A mech's defence was still passable against ordinary powers. But these two had used the power of the major five elements of light and darkness. This was basically… Right now, no country would even study such defensive measures, as there were only a handful of people who could use such powers.
The fog was getting thinner. The two mecha were completely broken. It was obvious that it was totally over. If two super warriors had perished because of this battle, where would the hope for Earth go?
What about the future of Aslan?
Kashawen looked extremely grim. If she had known that this would be the outcome, she would never have allowed Lin Feng to go into the battle. This was because a hundred lives of Wang Zheng could not be compared to that of Lin Feng's. Lin Feng was a very important link to the future of Aslan, and they could not afford to lose him.
Aina clenched her teeth, holding on tightly to Huiyin's trembling hand. Huiyin appeared to be unable to hold out any longer. For the young princess, she hoped that the world was a peaceful and wonderful one. Many a time, this was how she found escape. She wanted perfect endings for everything. But a battle like this?
She could understand that this was the honor of the warriors, the honor of the country. But she could not endure it.
Aina held her tightly. She was giving strength to Huiyin. Regardless of the outcome, they had to face it; even if they were afraid, they still had to face it. In life, they were often left with no choice
Regrets?
Aina did not know, but she knew that if Wang Zheng had no regrets, she wouldn't have any regrets either. If Wang Zheng had died in battle for her, she would not live either. She was a human before a princess.
It was because she had such determination that she had such courage!
The energy fog had completely dispersed. The big screens immediately went for a close-up. The two mecha were completely scrapped. It felt like they would collapse if the wind blew.
Dead silence. No one had expected this outcome. No one was willing to accept this outcome. How could this happen?
Achilles and the rest looked grim too. This energy level was totally out of control. Were these two out of their minds? Neither of them even tried to control it. If Wang Zheng had wanted to gamble with his life, what about Lin Feng? Had he gone mad too?!
Chapter 1286: Thousand arrows piercing heart
Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios
Bang…
The sound was not loud, but it shocked everyone. Lin Feng blasted open the cockpit with one punch. The Knight of Holy Light mech turned into scrap metal in an instant, while Lin Feng floated in mid air surrounded by golden lights.
The audience was silent. It looked as though they were trying to control themselves and stay calm, but…
In the next second, all citizens of Aslan present in the arena jumped up, and shouted the loudest they ever had since the start of the competition, violently pounding their chests. They were shouting even if they had no voice.
The shouts could be heard from outside the arena, coming from the spectators in the Aslan Empire. In this moment, every single Aslan citizen was proud of their country.
These were the fighters that defended the Aslan Empire.
The hoarse and passionate voices from the mouths of people of Aslan, this was Aslan's national anthem, the great Aslan, great and free – this was the country of hope for humans.
Rank-A spiritual power!
This was Rank-A spiritual power from a human fighter. This was something the Atlanteans could never compare themselves with.
That radiance, that feeling, the current Lin Feng felt more like the chosen son of God!
For Earth, this blow was a critical one. They were not afraid of failure, but they would never be able to accept Wang Zheng's death. Wang Zheng was Earth's hope; as long as he was alive, all youths on Earth would charge forward, not caring about consequences, but…
The whole world was separated like and light and darkness. On one side was Aslan's cheering, and on the other, it was silent despair.
Bang…
Following the loud bang, Wang Zheng's Knight of Holy Light blew into pieces. Wang Zheng, radiating golden rays, floated and casually swept away the projection device surrounding him.
Those nearing the edge of despair suddenly climbed out from the depths of hell and greedily breathed in fresh air. Suddenly, the whole arena stood up, the cheers filling the skies.
Wang Zheng and Lin Feng did not rush to attack. They could feel that the cheers were for them. In this moment, the whole world was watching them.
This was worthy of the strongest SIG finals in history!
"This can blind titanium eyes. What kind of monster is this!?"
"This is the strongest super soldier, surpassing human limits!"
"Slap me, I must have been hypnotized. Darn it, illusion, must be an illusion!"
"To… fly, are they still human?" Jasper whispered to himself
"You fool, is that the main point!?" Yan Xiaosu kicked Jasper.
This fool, numerous Ability X users were able to float. The issue was, their defensive abilities were stronger than the mecha, and the light surrounding them was clearly not to light up the area around them.
"Warm-up is over please go ahead," said Lin Feng.
Wang Zheng smiled. "I won't hold back then."
Suddenly, everyone felt that their brains were struck by wind. That… was a god d*mn warm up. Were they insulting their intelligence!?
The ones that took the greatest blow were the competitors, and they felt like they were from a world different from the both of them.
It made sense for Lin Feng, as he was hiding his strength, but Wang Zheng… Not many people would have known that when he first entered SIG, Wang Zheng was clearly not this strong. The pace at which this guy grew was incredulous – this was terrifying talent!
Not mentioning other people, even Lin Feng himself thought that his own talent was beyond imagination, and no one in this world could be compared to him. However, after seeing Wang Zheng, even Lin Feng felt slightly jealous. When SIG first began, Wang Zheng's ability would not have allowed him to last more than one minute in this fight, but now, they were of the same footing.
Wang Zheng raised both of his hands. Buzz~~~
Two golden wheels appeared above his hands and expanded to around five meters, forming gigantic, golden wheels.
Suddenly, two golden wheels shot out…
Golden Wheel Battle King???
Were they dreaming?
The two golden wheels violently sliced towards Lin Feng. Their movements were unpredictable. Lin Feng frowned slightly, and in his hand, a golden energy sword appeared. He did not panic, and struck when the golden wheels got near him.
BOOM… BOOM…
The two golden wheels bounced off and flew towards the ground. Rumble…
The alloy floor was severely damaged by both competitors' energies. When the wheels struck the ground, it exploded immediately, and two craters appeared.
The whole arena was quiet. They did not know what to say. As for the people of Manalasuo, they became Wang Zheng's diehard fans. Human form Golden Wheel Battle King, this was god d*mn unbelievable!
Shing, shing…
Two golden wheels appeared and struck towards Lin Feng. At the same time, two more golden wheels appeared from Wang Zheng's hands. With two at the front and two at the back, the four wheels lashed out towards Lin Feng. It was easy for the wheels move fast, but making them go slow, and making the attack unpredictable, was difficult.
Golden wheels attacking from all sides!
Suddenly, the four golden wheels struck at the same time, and it seemed like they would slice Lin Feng.
However, in an instant, Lin Feng attacked with both swords and legs, using four moves in one moment.
Bang…
This time, he did not use the force of the rebound, but his own strength to shatter the four golden wheels.
In terms of understanding of energy, Lin Feng could be said to be stronger than Wang Zheng, and definitely not weaker.
Suddenly, two golden arrows floated around Lin Feng. Shing, shing…
The two arrows attacked Wang Zheng, and he did not dare to carelessly evade them. Spiritual control was used for these kinds of attacks, and maneuvers were part of the basics.
With the energy sword in hand, he struck when the arrows got close.
BOOM, BOOM…
The two arrows exploded.
A smirk appeared on Lin Feng's face. Not bad, it seemed it was worth it for him to display his full strength for the first time in front of everyone.
Looking at Wang Zheng, who was cautiously on guard, Lin Feng could only think "nice gaze and good perseverance" – he had yet to give up on hope.
It was a pity that he did not understand what X9 was, and what it meant to be one of the ten strongest Earth-rank fighters.
Shing… shing… Shing, shing, shing…
Numerous arrows appeared behind Lin Feng, five… ten… fifteen… twenty…
Beyond that, no one wanted to keep count of the arrows anymore. The cheers died down as the arrows filled the area. This was beyond what could be used to describe humans…
Lin Feng was currently displaying the strength of X9. While Wang Zheng's understanding and direction were correct, due to the gap of seven or eight years between them, even with the same talent, the distance between them was undeniably huge. Not to mention, the seven to eight year period was where progress occurred most rapidly.
The current clash between Wang Zheng and Lin Feng was unfair, just like Guan Yu against Qin Qiong – it was not a matter of choice.
Those that cheered for Wang Zheng's spectacular defense were now completely silent. What could he use to defend against the countless arrows???
The biggest difference between them was that Wang Zheng's spiritual power was B upper rank, while Lin Feng's is A-rank.
Jondi Lilick, Ai Zhengyang, Dina Atlas, and the rest knew that if Wang Zheng had A-rank spiritual power, the winner would be hard to determine, but now, with this gap, any effort would be futile.
Thousand arrows piercing heart.
Chapter 1287: The origins of energy
Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios
With the strength of an A-rank fighter, there was so much Lin Feng could do, but he did not attempt to suppress Wang Zheng – he let Wang Zheng do whatever he wanted to try. This showed Lin Feng's strength. The Aslan people had a certain level of pride.
The ability to control the arrows to this extent was something acquired by Lin Feng in the recent two years. As a super soldier, he had to learn various abilities, from focused techniques to wide area techniques, and the technique of Thousand Arrows Piercing Heart came from Lin Feng's no distinction battle strategy.
The moment the technique was used, it blinded everyone. It would be impossible to dodge an attack with so many arrows. This technique, which incorporated both Ability X and physical technique, was enough to defeat all SIG members present.
However, Wang Zheng smiled.
Facing the countless arrows, he did not dodge.
RUMBLE… Rumbling…
Nearly a fifth of the arrows blasted near him, causing the area around him to be filled with explosions. Even the pride of Aslan's engineers was shattered to smithereens.
Instead of caring about the stage, they were more concerned about Wang Zheng.
Lin Feng was curious as well. Even though the attack couldn't be evaded, since this attack was also meant to be a method to show off, it was impossible for Wang Zheng to just stand there.
Suddenly, the whole arena stirred… Countless expressions of shock could be heard.
The huge screen showed a close-up of Wang Zheng, and on his face was a smile. "Lin Feng, aren't you underestimating me too much? A wide area attack like this, other than aesthetics, it's not much of a use."
The golden aura was radiating from Wang Zheng, and the attack by the arrows seemed to be useless.
What was different was that on the stage of finals, against an A-rank ability user, Wang Zheng had arrogance of the likes that was never seen before.
Lin Feng was stunned, and could not believe what he was hearing. He was being looked down on… and by a B-rank fighter…
Wang Zheng flew up. They locked gazes and sparks flew. Indeed, Lin Feng was very, very proud. An unrivaled genius with limitless resources, the effort that he had put in, experiencing countless challenges to obtain the strength he had today, the pride that he had was indescribable.
Wang Zheng was the same. Taking one step at a time to reach the point he was at today, the price he had to pay was far greater than Lin Feng's. He never gave up and never admitted defeat. He could die standing, but never cower to live. The pride he had did not lose to Lin Feng's.
Growling… Growling… Shing…
Wang Zheng vanished, then a golden ray lashed out and came in front of Lin Feng,
A punch lashed out, and Wang Zheng returned it with another punch.
Boom~~~~~~
Boom, boom, boom…
In mid air, both of them clashed, and each clash was explosive. The energy waves were felt everywhere. Both of them had the ability to use both Ability X and physical techniques together, and the golden aura was clearly the Five Elements, an even stronger energy. It was clear that Wang Zheng's strong suit was physical techniques, but Lin Feng did not lose to him, and his aura was much more aggressive, and it felt that it could overwhelm Wang Zheng any time. However, for some reason, this did not happen.
Jondi Lilick was transfixed on the match, and a number of people were like him as they were not far from the two competitors. And what they were trying to pursue was to reach the current level of Wang Zheng and Lin Feng. What they would see from the both of them would allow Jondi Lilick and the rest to reach that level much faster.
Even Lear was transfixed on them. It has to be said that he was a meticulous person, as well as observant and able to bear patiently. Even though he looked down on them, after each match, he would closely analyze the match. Even after the matches were over, he would not rest easy, and as one of the losers, he was the only one that did not give up training and trying. He was indeed a strong person, and he had found peace in the past few days as well.
Lear did not feel that he had no talent. There had to be a difference between him and Wang Zheng, not to mention Lin Feng, who had the best resources, something which only Aslan could provide.
How about Wang Zheng?
The biggest difference could be the type of technique. Physical techniques were commonly found, and Wang Zheng must have had a miraculous encounter. To find out whether that was the truth was not possible. The Wang Zheng today was different from the Wang Zheng of the past. This made Lear realize something: the Ares Art that he had inherited is not strong enough!
This was the biggest problem. Lear was confident in his abilities and perseverance, but it seemed like he would have to seek out the Saints as they must have stronger techniques!
Finally, including Lear, a few people realized the problem. Lin Feng was not trying to be nice, as an A-rank would definitely overwhelm a B-rank. If Lin Feng was trying to test the waters, he would definitely not remain this nice after Wang Zheng's counter. There was only one possibility: Lin Feng's spiritual power was unable to suppress Wang Zheng.
Wang Zheng was now one with his spiritual power, with no vulnerabilities. The strength of spiritual power could only harass him, and was useless against Wang Zheng now. A-rank Ability X could allow for stronger attacks, such as Thousand Arrows Piercing Heart. It was a pity because, like Wang Zheng had said, this kind of attack had no effect on him. Wang Zheng's physical techniques had surpassed everyone's, but currently, it was not possible to know his level in physical techniques.
Lin Feng beat Wang Zheng in terms of spiritual power, but Wang Zheng's mastery of physical techniques surpassed Lin Feng's. This could not be observed but simply watching his moves, as they are merely the forms of the attacks. The true understanding of physical techniques wais on the inside, which referred to the understanding of the inner universe.
Wang Zheng had displayed this in his previous fights. Thanks to the fight with Dina Atlas, Wang Zheng was enlightened, and together with Charcoal's teachings, it could be said that Wang Zheng was a different person. The improvements, however, were not obvious, as the rise of physical techniques occured in the past few years. From technology's perspective, there was no method to measure its strength, and they relied on the judgment of Ability X.
Lin Feng remained confident as he believed in his vision and the resources possessed by the Aslan Empire. While Wang Zheng's strength came from Charcoal's judgment. He believed that while Charcoal may not have any strength, Charcoal was definitely not a liar, and his understanding and eye for physical techniques was definitely correct.
At the beginning, when changing the Primordial Regression Technique, Wang Zheng was still cautious about believing him, but now, as he understood the inner universe, he gained a better understanding about the origins of energy. He trusted that Charcoal was a good teacher, even though he may not be humble.
Bang…
Lin Feng's strong spiritual explosions had some effect. Lin Feng was extremely smart – he had not used it before this, then he suddenly went all-out in one strike, and the difference made Wang Zheng's entire body shudder and pause for a moment. Meanwhile, Lin Feng would definitely not miss out on this opportunity – he hit Wang Zheng's chest with a clean strike. The attack shook the heavens and could be heard clearly by everyone. Wang Zheng's body violently flew backwards, seeming like it would fly out of the arena.
Chapter 1288: Taking a beating
Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios
Lin Feng's left hand stopped, forcefully using the gravitational field to drag Wang Zheng, pulling his whole body up… Boom, boom, boom, boom…
The violent attacks trapped Wang Zheng. As attacks by all limbs surrounded him, Wang Zheng could defend against the attacks at the beginning, but towards the end, he gave up defending. Lin Feng's attacks gave him no opportunity to retaliate.
Bang…
An uppercut threw Wang Zheng into the sky, and in the next moment, Lin Feng appeared above Wang Zheng and smashed him using both fists!
Bang…
Wang Zheng crashed into the ground like an asteroid, Lin Feng raised both his hands and a giant, golden energy ball formed, endlessly taking in the energy around them. A strong body and unrivaled spiritual power were enough to let Lin Feng to do whatever he wanted.
The strong energy disturbed the whole arena, when too much energy is concentrated at a single point, it would result in spatial imbalance.
Growling… Growling… Shing…
The ball of energy crashed towards Lin Feng.
Buzz~~
Bang…
The ground of the arena was completely destroyed. As the attack went into the depths of the arena, even the energy shield wall had no effect, revealing the underground foundations. No one knew how deep the crater was.
The whole arena was silent. Looking at Lin Feng, who was in the air, humanity's top Earth-rank fighter had always been a legend. It could be said that to most people, they were a mysterious existence, and only the leaders of various countries would have seen them. As the news about such people were sealed, there were many rumours, and this is the first time such strength was showcased in front of the public in a competition.
After warming up, Lin Feng felt good as there are not many opponents who could withstand his warm up.
Everyone did not know what to say about the crater caused by human hands. The commentators from various countries were silent as well. Wang Zheng… it seemed like it was a complete hit… Did this mean he was blown to smithereens?
At this time, a ray of light appeared from the crater, a golden ball of light charged up into the sky and charged towards Lin Feng.
Lin Feng subconsciously evaded it, but a figure appeared next to him. Wang Zheng!
A punch struck Lin Feng's face. Lin Feng flew away, hitting the energy shield wall.
The clothes on Wang Zheng's body were in tatters, but his condition seemed to be well, and Lin Feng was fine as well. When he wiped his mouth with his right thumb, there was some blood.
It seemed like it has been a long time since he last saw his own blood. It had always been the blood of his enemies.
Wang Zheng smiled, and it was such a radiant smile. This was the first time he faced an opponent that caused him so much despair, and he could feel the monstrous energy coming from his opponent. Even the Primordial Regression Technique was excited.
His opponent had hit him over a hundred times, and he had only retaliated once. Being at the losing end was definitely not his style!
Lin Feng flew in front of Wang Zheng. He could see that while Wang Zheng seemed to be beaten badly, his attacks did not have any real effect. This proved one thing: his opponent understood the inner universe.
This was a milestone. It meant nothing to reach rank A, what was more important was to understand the inner universe. Once understood, it meant that he was one step into the domain of the Heaven-rank. Only through understanding the inner universe could humans truly get rid of their fragile bodies.
In recent years, it was thought that it would be Lin Feng and only him, but now Wang Zheng, who was younger than him, had appeared.
After understanding the inner universe, victory was not determined simply by the mere difference of class in spiritual power.
Wang Zheng knew as well that the punch he had thrown could have been evaded by Lin Feng, but he did not do so, and took the attack head on. This meant that he wanted to test how strong the attack would be. With this in mind, it would seem that the Lin Feng's understanding was not far from his.
Wang Zheng himself had a miraculous encounter, and he always felt that his luck was decent, until he met Lin Feng. It was the first time he felt that someone could be of the same level as him, or even stronger.
Wang Zheng did not dislike it – he liked this feeling. Hut here and now, he would definitely not give up. No matter how strong the opponent may, he would definitely win.
Lin Feng smiled as well. Was it jealousy? That was wrong. At Lin Feng's level, it was more of a mutual appreciation. It was lonely to be an expert. The higher they climbed, the more lonely it would get. It seemed like everything they desired could be easily obtained, and he no longer had any other pursuits other than the challenge of helping Aslan rule over humans. However, after seeing Wang Zheng, it awakened the part of him that relentlessly pursued after strength.
Buzzing…
Lin Feng's hands were radiating light, and it was the same for Wang Zheng. Energy gathered on both of their palms. It was the kind of strength that made people tremble, and both of them signified the limits that everyone aimed to achieve.
Dina Atlas' expression was calm. This was a restriction that Atlantis was helpless against. While they possessed spiritual power and weapons, they had grown further and further away from true strength. What Wang Zheng and Lin Feng had achieved was true strength.
However, there was a difference between what Lin Feng and Wang Zheng had achieved.
In the next second, both of them attacked. Wang Zheng led with a punch, hitting Lin Feng. Lin Feng's handsome face became distorted, but he did not avoid the attack. He returned the attack with a punch on Wang Zheng's chin.
In the next moment, the two of them went insane and gave up on defense, directly attacking the opponent, each strike exploding upon contact.
Bang…
Both of them got hit at the same time and dropped from the sky. The next second, they attacked each other at the same time again. Boom…
With the earth-shaking explosion, ravines formed beneath their feet. It resulted in slight recoil, and no one took a step back.
Bang, bang, bang, bang… Bang, bang, bang, bang… Bang, bang, bang, bang… Bubble, bubble…
The golden rays burst out and energy ripples exploded around them. The whole world was silent. It was impossible to explain this. The whole arena was silent as these were attacks that they had never seen before… physical attacks of this level.
Even the mecha could not take hits from these energy ripples, so how could their bodies withstand them???
Biological technology? Modification techniques?
No matter what technique it may be, there was no way to withstand it!
Was this Aslan's true power? The ultimate understanding of human limits?
How about… Wang Zheng?
Abandoning the mecha, it seemed like they had gone back in time, back to the roots of humanity.
Bang…
As both of their palms met each other, a golden barrier surrounded both of them. Two different golden rays collided with each other, and golden energy ripples constantly exploded near them. Streams of energy shot out and destroyed the last energy shield wall.
Marshall's expression was solemn. The energy shield was prepared for even Heaven-rank, and at the same time could defend against some forbidden weapons. The problem was that the current energy shown in the match was not enough to go against Heaven-rank energy, and could be controlled by a Heaven-rank. Although the two on the field possessed strength nearing Heaven-rank, they have no idea how to control it, and now he could only pray as it was too late to evacuate the crowd.
Bolet and Sarabujal looked at each other and saw the look in each other's eyes. The two of them were doing it on purpose. They knew that the arena was unable to defend against energy, so they chose the method of mutual harm, to exhaust their opponent and at the same time to test out a basic skill of a fighter —— to take a beating!
Chapter 1289: Aslan's King!
Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios
To possess such strength, and to be able to see the big picture, this was no longer a super soldier, but a general!
One of them was from Aslan. Bolet and Sarabujal could only be envious. But the other was from Earth!
At this highest moment, there was an Earthling.
Bang…
The golden balls of light would lose some energy each time they expanded. Wang Zheng and Lin Feng's expressions would become more serious each time as this is a clash between their energies.
It was a barehanded battle!
Kashawen frowned. A battle at this stage was no longer something she could control. Kashawen was now curious. For Lin Feng to reach this level, he had used up resources accumulated by the Aslan Empire over the years, together with the right conditions, but how about Wang Zheng?
This guy was only slightly above twenty, and younger than Lin Feng by a few years. How had he managed to do it?
It would have been fine to not have thought about it, but now that she thought about it, it sent a chill down her spine. If he was being backed by an organization, the strength of the organization would have to be immense, but if there was no backing, his talent and luck…
Regardless of which it may be, Kashawen felt pressured.
Kashawen saw the focus and admiration in Aina's eyes, and suddenly, Kashawen realized that she had missed an opportunity. If she had known that Wang Zheng was this strong, and had recruited him earlier, Aslan would have acquired a forbidden weapon with unlimited potential.
However, it was far too late, and Lin Feng would not have allowed her to. What Wang Zheng wanted, and hoped to have, was something Kashawen and Lin Feng would object to. If the Aslan Empire were to fall to the stage where it had to sell out its princess to recruit talents, Aslan would not be far from its demise. This was a matter of pride and the bottom line.
Hence, Lin Feng would never back away, and today only one person would be left standing!
Bang…
The golden rays were constantly exploding as Wang Zheng and Lin Feng flew out, smashing against the energy shield wall, with blood flowing from the corners of their mouths.
No matter how strong their bodies may be, they were made of flesh, and deep down, they were both insane, living with their own beliefs, doing what they wanted without caring about the future.
Actually, only those who made full use of the present would have a future!
After a battle of attrition, both of them were in a bad condition. Wang Zheng knew that his condition was slightly worse as the age of twenty-one was not the peak for a fighter.
After the exchange of blows, they could get a grasp of each other's strength and condition. When it came to their fighting abilities, even in a barehanded fight, ordinary Ability X or physical techniques could not defeat them. It would either be a battle to the death where one of them to tire would himself out, or through the use of a sure-kill technique.
Wang Zheng had a trump card. Even though it was against Lin Feng, he had the confidence – Atomic Blasting!
The final battle, a battle with no regrets!
The moment Wang Zheng's eyes became filled with killing intent, Lin Feng adopted a defensive stance.
Even an average person could sense the smell of death. This was the first time Lin Feng had adopted a defensive stance in a battle.
The hearts of the leaders that survived the qualifiers skipped a beat. They were reminded of Wang Zheng's one shot kill against Qiqin Nacchai. Undoubtedly, Wang Zheng was now stronger than before, and they could not defend against Wang Zheng's attack in the past. Lin Feng… could he do it?
Jondi Lilick found himself to be nervous; his hands were trembling. How could such a thing happen? He was Jondi Lilick, but at this moment… he could not control his emotions.
It felt as if time had stopped. Wang Zheng's attack was his last resort. To reach this stage, it could be said that his mastery played a key role. Up till now, no one was able to defend against it, be it Qiqin Nacchai, Aragorn, or Dina Atlas. But now, Wang Zheng is facing against Lin Feng.
Against Wang Zheng's sure-kill ability, Lin Feng did not attempt any attacks. What did this mean?
Was it confidence?
No one knew.
Wang Zheng took a deep breath, and the world around him felt like it disappeared. With himself at the center, it was like a spinning universe, with each atom filled with enormous energy, and Wang Zheng was in total control!
In this moment, disruptions in spiritual power could not be felt, but the strange thing was, immense pressure spread beyond the arena, and those who were slightly weaker felt breathless.
In the arena, a violent storm of energy blew Lin Feng's hair. This was caused by the energy field. The problem was that Wang Zheng had yet to launch his attack, and simply his aura had caused such violent results.
Lin Feng's face showed a crazed smile and excitement. It had been such a long time since he felt like this – this was the smell of death!
Atomic Blasting!
Inner universe technique!
Ho~~~~~~~~~
Golden rays blasted out from Lin Feng's body and violent energy erupted from his insides. Not enough, it needed to be stronger, even stronger!
On Wang Zheng's side, it was filled with golden rays. Stronger, even stronger, it had to be able to kill his opponent!
In this moment, everyone in the arena subconsciously stood up. This was the moment where victory would be decided!
Who was the strongest?
Wang Zheng or Lin Feng?
Wang Zheng raised his left hand. It was a simple motion, but it felt like the arena was floating, it felt like an illusion for everyone – it was spatial reversal.
Lin Feng licked his lips. He could feel the pressure, and felt threatened. His current energy was not enough – it needed to be stronger, even stronger. Currently, he was not able to defend against it. An A-rank fighter would not be able to, he needed to be even stronger!
The prelude to the storm. Even though he was weaker in terms of spiritual power, and had constantly been overwhelmed, Wang Zheng had energy which filled the entire arena.
González and the rest could not help but shudder. This was an attack from nightmares, and definitely a nightmare for the whole of SIG. How many people would survive such an attack was simply up to luck now.
This was reason for Wang Zheng's title!
Great Demon King.
All around Wang Zheng, the "color" of space began to darken. This was due to spatial collapse. The Wang Zheng now was different from the one at the qualifiers. Against Lin Feng, he did not want to strike twice, and he had to make the attack even stronger, even if it meant forsaking his arm.
Lin Feng extended both of his arms and closed his eyes. There was no point in using any flashy moves to dodge such an attack. Be it illusory or spatial techniques, it would be useless as an attack like this would strike through space, and trying to dodge it would mean seeking death.
"Wang Zheng!"
Lin Feng roared. The heavens shook as he opened his eyes, and it seemed like Wang Zheng had awakened from his deep slumber as well.
The gaze pierced through the air!
In Wang Zheng's eyes, the universe seemed to exist, and his right hand casually pointed.
The movement was slow, but it had nothing to do with space or time.
Hong… Hong, hong, hong, hong…
The layers of space began to collapse, devouring everything like a great beast. Lin Feng's face became white, but as the leader of Aslan, his eyes were sharp.
A circular shield formed in front of his hands.
A complicated energy shield formed. In the center was light and darkness, and surrounding it was the minor five elements.
——Heaven and Earth Axis Formless Formation!
This was the strongest five elements defense developed by the Aslan Empire. It could be deemed as "absolute defense"!
The two streams of energy finally collided, and in an instant, everyone lost consciousness. Time froze – it was as if the tape was jammed, unable to move forward, unable to breathe, and unable to move.
The only ones who could move were the two of them, Wang Zheng was using everything he could to push Atomic Blasting forward. This was the first time that his attack was blocked and he could not move it forward!
Lin Feng gritted his teeth. Blood was flowing from his mouth, ears, and nose, making him appear exceptionally crazy.
Not a step back!
This step signified Aslan's future, the empire's pride. This meant more to him than his life; it was the reason he was alive.
"Feng, remember this symbol. This is Aslan's crest. You must fight for her, she is the only the Lin family has."
"Don't cry, your mother is very happy, even though you might not see it. Even in heaven, I would be proud of my son. You must defend Aslan like a mountain."
Everyone had their own purpose for living. For some, it was money, fame, or women, but in Lin Feng's world, he lived for the pride of Aslan.
Roar… Roar~~
The clothes on Lin Feng's body were blasted away, his hair messy. The Heaven and Earth Axis Formation was crazily running, forming a small universe of its own. No one could hope to break through Aslan's defense!
That body… full of wounds, countless wounds. Was this Aslan's prince…
What kinds of battles would leave wounds such as these…
Bang…
The release of energy caused the whole arena to be flooded with violent, golden energy.
After an unknown amount of time, everyone felt like they could breathe normally again. Finally…
Wang Zheng… Lin Feng… were both still there…
The only thing was that both bodies were badly beaten. It did not feel that they were in dire straits, and instead the aura of a true battlefield could be felt from both of them.
Wang Zheng could no longer raise his right hand. Meanwhile, Lin Feng raised his head.
This was the first time he had felt that the sky was so blue.
Roar…
Following Lin Feng's roar, the people of Aslan went completely crazy. Everyone knew that Wang Zheng's final resort had been blocked…
Chapter 1290: Winning Over the Men of Aslan!
Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios
Atomic Blasting was blocked!
The Great Demon King's skill that had dominated SIG was finally blocked by the Grim Reaper!
Lin Feng… Lin Feng… Lin Feng… Lin Feng… Lin Feng…
The people of Aslan inside and outside the arena lost their senses. Never had there been a victory which made them as excited as this. The people of Aslan, who had self control and were conscious of their image, were now cheering crazily, pointing middle fingers towards the cameras. There was no victory that they desired as much as this.
Kashawen heaved a sigh of relief. It was finally over. Atomic Blasting was his last resort. The battle analysis before the match determined that if the move was blocked, they would win the match.
Huiyin could feel her cousin's hand growing cold. Aina wanted to prevent this match as she knew that Wang Zheng would never admit defeat, and Lin Feng intended to kill.
To the Aslan Empire, it would be best for Wang Zheng to disappear from this world.
Bang…
Wang Zheng flew up, but Lin Feng kicked towards him. When Wang Zheng wanted to dodge it, he realized that he could no longer move. The Primordial Regression Technique's energy was completely distorted, and he flew out.
Wang Zheng knew that he could admit defeat at this moment, and if he did not, Lin Feng would continue attacking.
It was not cruel, as this time, SIG used the military style of fighting, not caring about life and death. Wang Zheng could choose to give up, and if he did not, he would have to accept death as an outcome.
BOOM, BOOM, BOOM…
As Wang Zheng flew, Lin Feng floated in mid air. It cost less to defend. Moreover, as an A-rank fighter, Lin Feng was stronger in various aspects.
Energy gathered in Lin Feng's hand. Perhaps he would never meet an opponent like this ever again. Out of respect for Wang Zheng, he chose to use his greatest strength to finish this fight.
A huge, golden sword gathered in Lin Feng's hand. His current condition was where A-rank spiritual power shined. Spatial energy gathered in Lin Feng's hand as well.
With a spectacular attack as a conclusion. This would form Lin Feng's legend, and at the same time push up the status of the Aslan Empire. It was undeniable that after this match, Aslan would reach its highest peak since Kashawen took over.
The fame belonged to Aslan, and in the next ten years, who could rival them?
Everyone stared at Wang Zheng as he lay on the ground and could no longer stand.
This time, he had reached the end. Even Atomic Blasting was blocked, and this made Wang Zheng helpless. He did not want to die, and yet he did not fear death, but Lin Feng was stronger than him by just a bit.
There were a lot of things he wanted to do – to visit the school with Zhang Shan, to tour Aslan together with Aina…
The expressions of Achilles and the rest were as bad as they could get. For the past battles, they believed that Wang Zheng could turn the situation around, but this time, they felt a sense of despair. Lin Feng should not have appeared here. How could the strongest Earth-rank participate in SIG held for schools, this…
Surrender? Admit defeat?
Wang Zheng would never; even Achilles and Lie Xin would not do so. Be it reckless or foolish, they clearly understood, just like Aragorn, who did not have to die. But he wanted to try, as it was a path of no return for warriors.
This was a moment that belonged to Aslan.
The camera showed Aslan's audience. They definitely showed Kashawen and… Aina…
The screen showed Aina, who was filled with tears.
Wang Zheng saw this scene. "Don't cry… "
The moment he met Aina, it was the greatest joy in his life. He was merely a poor boy who had nothing.
He was unwilling to let it be, he promised!
The energy from the Primordial Regression Technique was going out of control, and not only that, Wang Zheng had cultivated two different versions of the Primordial Regression Technique. Under normal circumstances, the original energy would have vanished, but when the body loses control, the original energy, which was suppressed, would emerge. The two different energies went on a rampage in his body, and felt like it was splitting him apart.
From the outside, Lin Feng could feel energy leaking out, and it was from… Wang Zheng…
Wang Zheng's body… How could it be???
Why was there such terrifying energy!?!
Neither of the energies was something Lin Feng wanted to face. It was clear that it was a sign of Wang Zheng going berserk.
He could not wait any longer!
The giant golden sword struck straight down!
Bang…
Boom, boom, boom…
The violent attack crazily attacked the ground, and smashed it.
Aina grit her teeth. She had to stay strong, as she knew that Wang Zheng would not want to see her crying.
Yan Xiaosu was currently running towards the stage but was held back by Jasper and Gabre. He could not go there, he would die!
This time, no one could help him. This was like a gamble. The luck would not continue to be this good. This time, they had lost everything, but Jasper and Gabre did not regret it. To live in this world, and to have such an experience, there were no regrets.
Regardless, Yan Xiaosu was their big brother.
In the air, Lin Feng was gasping for air. This was the first time he felt so exhausted and excited at the same time. This was an opponent that he would have difficulty against.
However, it had ended, and the victory belonged to the Aslan Empire!
What awaited him was not cheers, but expressions of shock…
Wang Zheng managed to stand up. He could feel the energy inside him. The Primordial Regression Technique from Bonehead and Charcoal fused together, to form a 256 degrees Primordial Regression Technique!
The energy from minor five elements and major five elements connected.
No aura could be felt from Wang Zheng, but Lin Feng could feel his limbs turning cold. This feeling…
He had seen it before…
Wang Zheng looked at Lin Feng, who was in the air, and pointed with a finger from his right hand. He finally realized what was lacking in Atomic Blasting. As a 128 degrees technique was unable to handle an attack of this level, it was no wonder he had fractures every single time.
Bang, bang, bang …..Bang, bang, bang …..Rumble, rumble, rumble…
A ray of golden light shot past Lin Feng.
Bang…
The energy shield wall behind Lin Feng, which was said to be able to defend against all forms of attacks, shattered, and the golden ray shot through the skies.
Lin Feng turned his head to look behind him, and looked back at Wang Zheng… He had not killed him… and he…
Lin Feng sighed heavily and lowered his head. If he could turn back time, he would have taken the attack head-on.
As a person from Aslan, he could be weak, but not shameless.
"I… lost."
In that moment, Lin Feng felt as if the whole world had collapsed.
The Knights of the Light arena remained silent; even the whole Milky Way Alliance was silent. It easy to win, and to kill someone, but difficult for an opponent to admit defeat.
Today and here, a warrior called Wang Zheng had won over the Aslan Empire!
Wang Zheng slowly raised his hand and pointed to the skies. He… had finally done it!
This moment, and this figure, would be recorded in history!
"Wang Zheng, we will be graduating tomorrow." Yan Xiaosu was biting on a blade of grass with a beer can in his hand.
"From tomorrow onwards, we will conquer the universe together!"
At that time, Wang Zheng had the same pose, with one finger pointing towards the skies…
Chapter 1291: We Are Champions
Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios
The whole world had their eyes on one person. The figure was fixed, and it would not be forgotten, no matter how many years would pass.
After the silence, only cheers and applause remained throughout the arena. It was easy to go crazy after a victory. In this moment, every member of Aslan gave their applause to Wang Zheng. It has to be said that the character and tolerance of the people of Aslan was not something most countries could compare themselves with.
However, today's stars were Wang Zheng and his Saruman Snake battle team!
Achilles, Lie Xin, Snow Li, and the rest rushed up and threw Wang Zheng in the air. The two battle teams from the Solar System rushed towards him as well.
On everyone's faces was uncontrollable fervor and excitement. This was a dream-like journey!
Yan Xiaosu roared towards the sky, waving his plump fists. Wang Zheng had finally done it, his brother had done it. Jasper and Gabre were excited like three-year-old kids. They had never experienced such excitement before in their lives – even the great Aslan had to admit defeat to them.
Ai Xiaolu did not go up, but instead stayed next to Zhang Shan, and Zhang Shan, who was usually the noisiest and the most excited, was exceptionally calm.
"He finally did it." A satisfied smile was seen on Ai Xiaolu's face. To live meant to have something to chase after, but when she was young, she did not know what to pursue. When would she experience the joy from hard work and struggles? Today, she felt it. "Your reaction is slightly off."
Zhang Shan closed his eyes and did not say anything.
Ai Xiaolu nudged Zhang Shan. "If you feel like crying, just cry. No one will judge you for it."
Zhang Shan could no longer bear it, but this guy had to take care of his image. He used his hand to block his face. He had no idea how he had survived these past few years it, and it seemed like all of his emotions had a vent for release.
Looking at Zhang Shan, who was crying at times and smiling at others, Ai Xiaolu smiled until tears flowed down her face.
"That b*stard did not lie to me. Haha, we are the champions!"
At some point, a group of people rushed down to carry Zhang Shan up the stage. Ai Xiaolu and Luo Er were pushed up as well. Everyone who was connected was pushed up the stage.
Wang Zheng carried Zhang Shan on his shoulders, and everyone shouted towards the sky: We are champions~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
The strongest generation in the history of SIG. After the elites from various countries fought for more than two months, a final victor emerged.
Yes, the true Greatest King——Saruman Snake!
While the name of Great Demon King spread throughout the world and the various military schools, Wang Zheng's name was no longer unknown, and it would be remembered by countless people. At the same time, countless people would use him as a role model, and countless people would see him as their goal.
This was the fate of the Greatest King!
This was a day for celebration!
No matter who won, there would be celebration. Even though Aslan was defeated, this battle demonstrated the strength of the Aslan Empire. The taste of defeat was not a good taste, but Saruman Snake's supporters were the majority as everyone other than the people from Aslan were on the side of Saruman Snake.
Wang Zheng's charisma had won over too many fighters.
Jondi Lilick had an array of emotions. "Being able to participate in this SIG may be the greatest pride in my life. Although I lost to Wang Zheng, at least I have a reason now."
Jondi Lilick's words made the whole arena laugh. "But I am broad-minded, and hope that one day I will be able to fight alongside Wang Zheng. Once again, congratulations to Wang Zheng and the Saruman Snake battle team. They are deserving of the title of Greatest King!"
Following Jondi Lilick's words, everyone went into a frenzy once again. Countless flashing lights illuminated the whole world.
On the distant Earth, and on the streets of Beijing, people could be seen cheering crazily everywhere. Everyone was singing loudly, waving their arms. A victory parade formed naturally.
This honor belonged to Wang Zheng and Saruman Snake, as well as Ares College, Beijing, and Earth!
Xiao Fei turned off the livestream. A knowing smile appeared on her face. That kid had finally done it. Although this world had lost a great physicist, it had gained a great leader. He may have just started, but the future was just beginning, and he would definitely go far!
"Doctor, did something good happen?"
Xiao Fei smiled. "My student just won SIG."
"SIG, ah, wasn't it Aslan? Aslan lost?"
"What are you saying? The Saruman Snake battle team won a sweeping victory against the Sword Shield Rose battle team with a score of three to zero. Did you think that a student of mine would be useless!?" Xiao Fei's aura was through the roof.
Everyone knew that Dr. Xiao Fei's temper was rather "violent", but someone whispered, "Don't you teach physics?"
Everyone laughed. Even the outsiders could tell that this was a miraculous battle.
On Titatitan Star, they went totally crazy with their celebrations. The moment Wang Zheng won, the whole planet was excited. The giants respected and saluted their Ada. Since the beginning, they believed that their Ada would emerge victorious. As a messenger of the Titan God, he would never lose.
Wang Zheng's victory brought about not only a record, but it awakened the hope and strength in countless people. The greatest fear in humans was to lose hope and to have no future. The strength of humans came from the hope to create miracles, and unleash strength beyond their imagination.
The Wang Zheng now had gone beyond the image of an idol on Earth. He had become their spiritual faith, and a god in the hearts of countless military academy students.
He did something only a "god" could do, and he was not a lonely god – he had brothers!
If one day they could catch up to their seniors and become members of Wang Zheng's team, that would undoubtedly be the best thing to happen in their lives.
Ares College would have a drastic change in both the scores and standards required to enter. In the past, people would have to check out the school before deciding, but now, it would be different. Even if this school was considered average in the Milky Way Alliance, it would attract countless outstanding students.
The moment a trend started, it was unstoppable.
The Solar System was not a fool. They used the Federation's resources to help provide Ares College with better conditions and teaching resources. Xiao Fei clearly had a huge influence as well. At the same time, Ares College wanted to open branch schools on the Moon and Mars. This was unprecedented, and they gained the support of both the Moon and Mars. This was the first time the three planets were able to agree on something.
Kashawen and the rest silently left the arena. This was the first defeat she had faced since she took over, and it was a complete loss. Facing countless challenges, Kashawen felt that she did not miss out on anything, but they were thoroughly defeated. She did not stop Aina from doing anything, as she did not need to do anything.
Chapter 1292: The Greatest King and the princess
Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios
Wang Zheng ended up being merciful. Otherwise, Lin Feng would not have been part of this world any longer. This favor made Kashawen feel pressured. Lin Feng played an important role in Aslan's future, and nothing could happen to him, but… Kashawen was now in a mess. All along, she was logical. However, now she had no idea what to do and felt extremely tired.
Huiyin was elated, but it did not feel right for the little princess to be jumping around with joy, as Aslan had lost. Hence, the people of Aslan could only clap for Saruman Snake, mainly due to Wang Zheng's last attack, as it had the dominating aura of winning without killing. To give others leeway was to give some to yourself. Meanwhile, for Lin Feng, the stress was much greater, and perhaps death would have been a better ending, but as a loser who lived, he had to endure all of this.
This night belonged to Saruman Snake.
On Aina's face was a smile. She knew that Wang Zheng had tried not to make things difficult for her, and had done the best he could. She wanted to smile, and not hide it, as she was truly happy for Wang Zheng.
"Huiyin, is my hair messy?" Aina suddenly asked.
"Nope, Sister is always the prettiest," Huiyin replied. The little princess was excited and troubled. It seemed like the other side was more fun, and she wanted to go there.
"Just bear with it, just for a while," Aina suddenly said.
"It may be a pity, but we have to congratulate Wang Zheng and the Saruman Snake battle team. They are definitely deserving of the title of champions. The committee has prepared a spectacular event, but before that, we will be having the awards presentation ceremony," said Si Jiali. To be honest, as someone from Aslan, it was really a pity, but she was not sad, as Wang Zheng had demonstrated exceptional leadership and charisma. And while it was not easy to win, he had managed to do so. Even the people from Aslan found it hard to hate him, as they had watched Wang Zheng's journey, and how he had managed to reach the stage today. If there was no team from Aslan competing, they would all have supported Saruman Snake.
The temporary stage had been set up. Wang Zheng, Achilles, Lie Xin, Mu Zhen, Snow Li, Zhang Shan, Ao Ziwei, Takumi, Ai Xiaolu.
These were the members of Saruman Snake, from captain to members, the moment of glory belonged to everyone.
The award presenters from Aslan were Aina Aslan and Lin Huiyin Aslan, the two princesses.
Her Highness Huiyin presented to the rest of the members of the winning team. Zhang Shan bit into the gold medal. Yep, it was indeed made of pure gold. This would fetch a good price. However, looking at Mu Zhen's medal, he became happy. Was this the benefit of being big? Aslan was indeed meticulous, and had prepared a huge, gold medal for him, unless it was only gold plated.
Achilles and Lie Xin were truly proud. While the awards were being presented, Jondi Lilick and Si Jiali were busy. The Milky Way Alliance was one, and there were only victors when there were opponents. In this moment, they had to cheer for all SIG participants, as this was what made humans strong.
Finally, it was the moment everyone had been waiting for, the moment which grabbed everyone's attention.
"Now, we will have Her Highness Aina present the trophy and gold medal to the undisputed king of SIG, Saruman Snake's leader, Wang Zheng. Let us give our applause to the Great Demon King!"
The standing ovation from the arena could be heard through the heavens. There was no question that Wang Zheng and his Saruman Snake had given everyone an unforgettable memory, fully demonstrating the strength of humans and the ability to create miracles.
The trophy and the gold medal had been prepared. When Aina appeared on stage, countless camera lights flashed. Her Highness Aina was as beautiful as always, but… Aina did not seem to have the intention of presenting the award, and was staring at Wang Zheng.
Was Her Highness dissatisfied?
The whole world watched the both of them, one being the Greatest King, and the other Aslan's Princess.
Aina spoke into the microphone. "Five years ago… "
The whole arena quietened down. This was a livestream. What was Her Highness Aina trying to say at this point in time?
Mitchell looked at Kashawen, and Kashawen shook her head and sighed.
"When I first visited Earth, I was playful and secretly sneaked out. I was penniless and in a bad situation, until I met him. He said that he liked me, no matter who I may be. Today, he said that he would win the championship for me, but I would like to say, it doesn't if he wins, I still like him, and I have never regretted a moment since the day I met him."
The whole world was shocked. This was as shocking as Saruman Snake becoming champions.
"Wang Zheng." Aina slowly walked over, one step at a time. The whole world was watching her every step. She lightly kissed him. "My forever champion."
The whole world was in complete shock. This was explosive news. This the ideal romance in the eyes of countless youths.
A youth from Earth, and an Aslan Princess, an encounter five years ago. And today, one of them became the Greatest King.
Countless people began filling in the gaps. All along, people were curious. Where did Wang Zheng get his strength from? Was it simply the desire to become the champion, or was it the desire to win?
It felt that something was lacking.
Today, everyone understood.
It has to be said, to many people, it was "shocking news"!
But to Wang Zheng and Aina, everything else was no longer important. As pandora's box had been opened, it did not matter how they expressed their love. Life was short, and they would do what they desired. As for what would happen to the outside world, it no longer had anything to do with them.
This was destined to be a sleepless night.
From the end of the competition to the next day, the whole Aslan Empire was in a crazed state. The same applied for the other countries involved.
The two news occupied the headlines of the whole world.
The descent of the true Demon King——A sweeping victory of three to zero by Saruman Snake!
Unprecedented miraculous comeback by Wang Zheng against the Aslan Empire!
Today Aslan was conquered!
Shocking romance——Princess Aina's other half!
Wang Zheng and Aina, a new generation of warrior and princess?!
…..
The publicity department of the Aslan Empire was considered to be relatively strong. They tried to downplay the news, stating it to be simply mutual attraction between two youths. The Aslan Empire was very liberal and free, and even the royalty had the freedom to love. They were both youths, this meant that it was normal to fall in love, and nothing more…
There was no choice. In the previous IG, they had prevented any comments, and at that point, no one believed Wang Zheng's words. However, now it was different. A youth from Earth, for his princess, had overcome numerous obstacles to become the Greatest King, which sounded like a myth… it really did.
Regardless of how they tried to control it, Wang Zheng and Aina immediately became the hottest search topic, creating a new record for the past ten years.
It was completely normal, a Greatest King and an Aslan Princess, and at such a sensitive time. Most importantly, it happened five years ago. Five years ago… Wang Zheng was probably an unknown student from the academy, and the Aslan Princess was still a princess. The both of them…
Just thinking about it would excite those who liked to gossip, and countless people were looking for any other possible clues. If anyone was in possession of such information, they would become the center of attention on any magazine and television station.
Ares College, other than creating gods of battle, became the holy ground for love…
Chapter 1293: Missing
Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios
Tabloid reporters and the entertainment channels felt that they were blessed and their talents exploded.
However, there was not much they could do in Aslan. Even though it was revealed, Aslan demonstrated their power. They at least the controlled what happened within Aslan. As for the outside, there was little they could do. In order to reduce the attention on news of the strongest romance in history, they strongly advertised SIG, with little effect.
The reactions within the Aslan Empire were intense as well. The love life of Her Highness had been of everyone's concern. As for Wang Zheng, some supported him, while others did not, with everyone having various opinions.
For this kind of situation, it was not the first time it happened in the Aslan Empire. Be it princes or princesses, if the conditions were not right, the royal family would strongly reject it. However, this time, it was special. Maybe because Wang Zheng's aura was too strong for them to handle, the royal family was unusually quiet. While they tried to dilute the effects of the news, they did not outright object to it.
It was especially surprising for the media outside of Aslan. While Aslan was liberal and free, the royal family was completely different, being conservative and heartless. Her Highness would normally not be allowed to fall in love with someone not from Aslan. Even so, their status would have to match. Even though Wang Zheng's performance was exceptional, he was still far from fulfilling such conditions.
As the winning team, Saruman Snake did not leave immediately, as they had to be interviewed by the media from various countries, but Wang Zheng was missing.
Relatively willful!
Handling the media was done by Achilles, Zhang Shan, and the rest. They did not mind. However, this made the excited reporters helpless. Be it SIG or the love story, they needed the main star of the show, but this star was missing.
Wang Zheng was not foolish. He was after the glory of a warrior, not compliments. He had underestimated Aina's guts, and he knew about Kashawen's power.
At the same time Wang Zheng was "missing", Aina vanished as well, and no one knew exactly where she was. Even try to find out would be hard in Aslan's territory, as it was dangerous to invade the privacy of the royal family.
"While that kid and the Princess are enjoying themselves, we are suffering here. How can he bully us like this?!" Zhang Shan complained.
"It must be that they didn't bring you, but it seems like you are enjoying yourself!" Lie Xin snapped back.
"Haha, Beauty Lie, you see, you are single, and so am I. Why don't we go talk about life?" Even though Zhang Shan was on a wheelchair, he was still cheeky.
"If you want to remain on the wheelchair forever, I would gladly accompany you."
"Ah, what nice weather."
Achilles smiled. "Lie Xin, what are your plans?"
Lie Xin sighed. "Just like you, there is nothing much I can do. My family is summoning me back. This is the best time to grasp an opportunity."
Achilles slightly nodded his head. "Yes, I did not expect us to split up so soon."
"Why, do you like me? If it's you, I will consider it." Lie Xin smiled charmingly, teasing him.
Achilles smiled as well. "I know you too well, there's not many feelings."
"Quickly finish up your business, Wang Zheng is still waiting for us!" Ai Xiaolu whispered. This was definitely a grand party.
Although it did not feel good, this was the best ending. While she did not feel like things would end well for the both of them,at this age, they should not be thinking about things too far away. At this stage, this was the best, as both of them were happy.
Oracle Star.
Before the wristbands were removed, Meng Tian and the rest did not feel that the Holy City was a city. There were no signs of the living, and it felt as if there were enemies everywhere.
The desolate, antique stone brick buildings, with no flying cars from the interstellar age, and the endless stream of humans did not exist. It felt more like a refugee camp. The truth was that it was like a concentration camp, and the wristbands were like handcuffs.
But in this moment, with their handcuffs removed, Meng Tian and rest stood in front of the Holy City daydreaming. It has to be said that it was not just about it being life-threatening, but the shackles on their souls were removed as well. This was the reason Xie Yuxin had insisted on removing the shackles.
The inside of the Holy City merged modern technology, Atlantean runic technology, as well numerous extraterrestrial civilizations, which was more incredible than Roland Garros.
Huo Dong rubbed his fingers. This was a habit he had since young. Whenever he was nervous, he could not control it. This was a bad habit, but this time, there was a reason for him to be this nervous. A faint sky wall covered the skies above the city.
Sky wall.
While the Milky Way Alliance's Roland Garros was still at the initial stages of development, it was now completely developed and shown in perfect form in front of everyone.
With one wall, it hid the true Holy City from the outside.
"Seems interesting." Mengha's voice was faint. The layer of sky wall had some effect against Earth-rank spiritual power. If he did not focus, even at close range, he would not realize that behind the camouflage was a huge city.
Yuan Jing rubbed his chin. "Hehe, Brother Xie, this is such a good place. Why didn't you tell us earlier, haha."
Meng Tian sighed slightly. Although he knew the Saints had the ability to go against the Milky Way Alliance, seeing the part of its strength was a completely different reality.
When they entered the lower layers of the Holy City, it was evening, and the number of people on the streets grew. There were a significant number of direct disciples from the Saint. Over here, they were no different from normal people. They ate, drank, laughed, and cried. Children filled the streets, playing, and their mothers called them back home. From what it looked like, it was merely a difference in faith.
Down in the lower levels of the Holy City was like a harmonious scene, torn by time, with blood lust. Like the shadows of the wings of the devil, shrouding the spirits of everyone.
Through the cold hall, a young lady wearing a Saint robe approached them. "Welcome back. May I ask if you need help with anything?"
Xie Yuxin nodded. "I want to submit a mission. In addition, please arrange for the exchange of items. This is the list."
"Understood, please wait over here."
The Saint maintained the standard smile and invited them to a separate resting area.
After removing the wristbands, the team of six had received two separate missions in the span of a few days. While they were minor ones, they could feel that, be it strength or compatibility, they had improved since they first entered the Thorn Forest.
Mengha and Yuan Jing had begun to recognize Xie Yuxin, not only due to Meng Tian's trust in him, but Xie Yuxin's judgment towards missions. He had helped them improve.