Zhao Wuji couldn't help but feel a twinge of danger emanating from Wang Feng. It seemed as if Wang Feng had become significantly more formidable.
"Boy, what kind of soul skill is this?" Zhao Wuji demanded, sensing the emerging threat from Wang Feng.
"You're about to find out!" Wang Feng replied with a grin. And in the next moment, he vanished from his position leaving golden lightning crackling at his place!
Like a whirlwind, Wang Feng's rapid movements left everyone unable to react. In an instant, he launched a series of attacks that unleashed lightning and thunderbolts, creating an awe-inspiring spectacle. Even Tang San, with his Purple Demon eye, found it difficult to track Wang Feng's movements clearly now.
Then, in a blink of an eye, Wang Feng appeared beside Zhao Wuji, ready to strike.
"Motionless Bright King Body!" Zhao Wuji roared as he activated his first soul ring skill at full power. His body assumed an appearance of hardened steel covered by bronze colored aura as a phantom figure of him seemed to overlap him, exuding an aura of invincibility.
"Take my punch!" Wang Feng's voice seemed to come from nowhere as he delivered a mighty blow directly at Zhao Wuji's chest.
Ding!
It resounded like a massive wooden post striking an ancient bell. Zhao Wuji felt an intense force, several times more powerful than before, crash into his chest, causing him to experience excruciating pain. His body also began to grow numb and his chest felt strangely disconnected and painful.
"It's the lightning surrounding that kid! What in the world is it?" Zhao Wuji astonishment was palpable. In his current state, the Motionless Bright King Body had been activated, making him impervious to most forms of damage. Yet, Wang Feng managed to inflict significant pain and numbness, a feat that was truly baffling for anyone below Soul Saint stage.
The immense force pushed Zhao Wuji backward. As he staggered, a succession of impacts traced his body, leaving behind multiple indents and bruises. Wang Feng's lightning-fast attacks, coupled with their incredible power, made it impossible for Zhao Wuji, even in the [Motionless Bright King Body] state, to react.
In less than a second, Wang Feng had launched several attacks against Zhao Wuji. To Tang San and the others, it appeared as if a golden streak surrounded Zhao Wuji, striking him from every angle. With each assault, Zhao Wuji's expression grew graver and his movements less stable. His body seemed to sway like a grass in the wind.
Even Zhao Wuji found himself breathing more heavily, his speed rapidly declining. The immovability that his [Motionless Bright King Body] normally granted him seemed to be wavering.
"The speed is too incredible! Even teacher Zhao can't react in time!" Tang San murmured.
"Moreover, brother Feng's strength has increased. Even teacher Zhao, in the [Motionless Bright King Body] state, is suffering some damage. It seems that brother Feng's attacks also seems to induce a paralyzing effect."
Everyone was stunned. Zhao Wuji in this state possessed an astronomical level of defensive power. To harm him was no simple task, one would require an attack of immense strength.
"But now, brother Feng is actually outpacing teacher Zhao with both speed and strength," Tang San continued.
"Furthermore, his attacks are hitting the toughest areas of teacher Zhao's body, such as the chest and back, which boast nearly impenetrable defenses. And with each successive hit, Zhao Wuji's body appears to be swelling a little."
The situation had quickly spiraled out of everyone's expectations.
From a distance, it seemed as though Zhao Wuji was caught in a storm of golden lightning created by Wang Feng's blistering speed, struggling to maintain his defense.
Yet, Zhao Wuji was no ordinary opponent, he was a bonafide gigchad. After nearly a minute, he called out.
"[Gravity Increase]!" His third thousand-year soul ring ignited, creating a dense, oppressive atmosphere as the gravity around him increased significantly.
Wang Feng's movements instantly slowed down, granting Zhao Wuji a glimpse of his adversary.
"Fourth Soul Skill, [Position Trace]!"
Zhao Wuji knew he couldn't pull off the same move he used on Tang San just now. This kid's speed was off the charts and the window of opportunity was closing fast. If he didn't act swiftly, he'd be toast!
His fifth soul ability also activated.
"Gravity Crush!"
Zhao Wuji seized this brief moment of advantage and yelled, causing everything within hundreds of meters to constrict and get attracted toward a purple vortex that formed just above his head. It was like a mini black hole has been opened and poor Wang Feng found himself caught in it.
Once tracked, Zhao Wuji could keep up, leveling the playing field. The gravitational crush left Wang Feng with no escape route.
"This is a combo like no other! Teacher Zhao is a real pro! I bet if he used the same combo at Titled Douluo level, few would be able to escape him unscathed. " Wang Feng couldn't help but marvel at sheer power and abilities Zhao Wuji possessed.
When he fought Tang San earlier, Zhao Wuji had used his soul abilities one at a time, allowing Tang San room to maneuver and unleash hidden weapon attacks.
Now, it was different - a barrage of abilities, all at once. Zhao Wuji's soul rings all lit up like fireworks on the eve of new year.
It was like watching a skilled gamer executing a perfect sequence of abilities to annihilate his opponent, leaving no room for counterattacks. This was the real Zhao Wuji in action and why Wang Feng regards him as a true gigachad.
Had Zhao Wuji fought Tang San using this strategy, Tang San wouldn't have stood a chance to use those hidden weapons and would have been defeated instantly.
"Second Soul Skill, [Vigorous Vajra Palm]!"
Zhao Wuji continued his onslaught, pulling Wang Feng closer, setting up the finisher move to end this at once and for all.
It was as if he had gone from casual jabs to a full-blown combo in a video game, leaving Wang Feng gasping for breath.
"Mr. Zhao is incredibly strong!" Xiao Wu whispered, "Maybe he was just toying with us earlier?"
Silence fell over the onlookers. Even Tang San couldn't help but feel grateful that Zhao Wuji had held back earlier, not showing his true skill and power.
If Zhao had unleashed his full fury earlier, releasing four soul abilities in rapid succession, Tang San would've had no chance.
With enhanced gravity and position tracking, Zhao closed the gap in an instant. And then, with a mighty blow, he delivered the final strike using the "[Vigorous Vajra Palm]."
In that short span of two or three seconds, Zhao Wuji's series of moves had the crowd on the edge of their seats. The fluidity and coordination of his soul abilities were nothing short of breathtaking, completely entrapping his opponent.
And just like that, in the blink of an eye, the tide of the battle had turned once again in the favor of Zhao Wuji.
"Well! Let's end this with a bang." Wang Feng's eyes glinted with golden light.
In the blink of an eye, Zhao Wuji movements appeared to slow down significantly in Wang Feng's perception.
These past five years have been a relentless journey for Wang Feng. He dedicated himself to continuous day-and-night training and faced numerous encounters with formidable soul beasts and occasionally enigmatic soul masters. In terms of sheer combat experience, his experiences far surpassed those of Tang San and Xiao Wu!
Through these intense five years of battles, Wang Feng had at times tapped into a mysterious state. Within this state, his perception was heightened and he could effortlessly wield skills that were typically challenging to master. He could predict his opponent's every attack trajectory and his soul became acutely attuned, capable of detecting the faintest rustle of leaves to evade imminent threats.
Much like the present moment.
In the span of just two seconds, Zhao Wuji employed his extensive combat knowledge to execute a flawless combination of soul skills/abilities, leaving Wang Feng with no opportunity to react. Not only Wang Feng but even a fellow Soul Saint would have found it impossible to counter such a swift onslaught.
Yet, the culmination of Wang Feng's five years of combat experience had birthed this unique state, one he referred to as the "Slow World."
When he entered this state, everything around him seemed to disappear and his attributes and spiritual perception were significantly amplified, leaving him with a feeling of unparalleled speed and stregth.
To put it simply, it was akin to a momentary burst of potential but even more potent. However, this state did come with a heightened consumption of soul power. Given Wang Feng's current soul power, it could only be sustained for a few minutes at most.
But right now, that was more than sufficient for him.
It wouldn't even take a few minutes.
Once he entered this ethereal state, Wang Feng's body felt weightless and a palm that was just inches away from his nose seemed to pass by in slow motion. With a delicate touch, he sensed an immense power concealed in Zhao Wuji's elbow. It was evident that this palm carried an incredible force.
However, a wry smile curled on Wang Feng's lips. With a graceful maneuver, while still in the air world state, he subtly altered the trajectory of Zhao Wuji strike, redirecting it towards his own face.
The result?
A resounding smack echoed through the air.
Zhao Wuji found himself suddenly whirling in place, spinning around several times before crashing to the ground.
Wang Feng remained composed, his stance reminiscent of Tang Hao's renowned technique, the Disorder Splitting Wind Hammer from the Holy Soul Village. Over time, Wang Feng had refined and adapted it beyond its original iron-hammering purpose, making it versatile in various combat scenarios.
This distinct combat technique, Wang Feng named it the "Reversal."
It drew inspiration from a martial art depicted in an ancient martial arts novel - the "Dou Zhuan Xing Yi."
In the 'Slow World' state, with heightened mental perception and superior body control, Wang Feng wielded this technique with unparalleled mastery. It felt as if he can effortlessly do anything complex.
'Reversal', the art of reversing the attack back to the sender, stood as Wang Feng's most significant achievement in these past five years. He realized that conventional meditation was too slow and so he relied on countless battles to reach his current 30th level. These battles also led him to discover the 'Slow World' and ultimately master the 'Reversal'.
Being a modern-day individual, Wang Feng understood that he couldn't solely depend on his soul skills. He lacked a concealed weapon akin to Tang San's [Mysterious Heaven Treasured Record], which meant he had to make do and gradually develop his own unique approach.
Wang Feng was fully aware that competing head-on with Zhao Wuji, who had displayed his true power, would be futile even with his 76th-level soul power at only 70% capacity.
In the eyes of the spectators, they could only watch in amazement as Zhao Wuji's hand seemingly followed its original course but then abruptly changed direction to strike himself squarely on the face.
Astonishment swept through the onlookers.
After a brief moment, Zhao Wuji's voice quivered as he asked, "Brat! How did you do what you did and what's it called?"
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