Chapter 218.
But the matter of the fact is that Wang Feng had only practiced archery for a few days, mastering the technique of seven arrows was out sheer luck and dedication, and maybe he was just a genius.
With no prior experience in archery, he could only manage three consecutive arrows simultaneously. But just practicing for a few days had increased it to releasing seven arrows at a time.
As the two Swallow Bird Soul Masters fell to the ground, the dissipating clouds revealed only Feng Xiaotian still flying and Jiu Yikai, the sole remaining combatants on the field. Despite sweating profusely, Feng Xiaotian was resolute. He realized that the opponent's soul bone could only condense a finite number of arrows.
In just a few seconds, Jiu Yikai had already expended sixty to seventy arrows, leaving him with limited ammunition. With his evasion skills, Feng Xiaotian could easily dodge until the opponent depleted his supply. However, he pondered, should he aim to win after ten seconds? Why set such a limit?
His expression darkened slightly. Sustaining flight required soul power, and utilizing the wind blades also drained his soul power.
Though only one opponent remained, executing his final blow required him to be in optimal condition.
Presently, if he were to unleash it, the effectiveness would be greatly diminished.
"You won't be able to shoot me Jiu Yikai," Feng Xiaotian declared firmly.
Feng Xiaotian's expression twisted. "You have one second left. You haven't defeated our Godwind Academy within ten seconds," he remarked sharply. "Your soul bones arrows are also running out, aren't they? I doubt you can still condense arrows." His face flushed slightly as he uttered the words. The audience was taken aback. Why did his words sound so peculiar? Since when did victory hinge on surpassing ten seconds in front of the Jiu Yikai? Could one win simply by outlasting ten seconds promised by Jiu Yikai?
Yet, it seemed that ten seconds had indeed elapsed since the commencement of the battle. The ten-second rule of Jiu Yikai has been broken! Countless onlookers fell into silence. Despite the oddity of Feng Xiaotian's statement, the reality remained—ten seconds had passed.
And in the next moment...
Everyone watched as Jiu Yikai pulled his black bow into a full moon shape once more, swiftly gathering a single black arrow.
With a sharp sound piercing the air, the jet-black projectile streaked towards Feng Xiaotian! Feng Xiaotian, fully focused, concentrated his entire body, fixing his gaze on the jet-black streak as he narrowly dodged sideways. Another wave of cold sweat washed over him.
"It's futile! Despite your arrows' speed, I'm no slouch myself! My third soul ability, Stormwind Wolf Transformation, boosts my body's speed by 100%! Your arrows can't touch me!" Feng Xiaotian chuckled.
"Unless your arrows can change direction mid-air..." At that moment, a sudden sound rang out! Feng Xiaotian felt a chill down his spine as the arrow unexpectedly turned and shot back at him!
An arrow pierced right through his light wings and struck him directly in the back! "Puff!"
Despite the arrow's blunt tip, Feng Xiaotian felt the impact of an immense force hitting him from behind!
This force contained a special strength that could bypass his physical defenses, instantly causing him to plummet from the air!
"How is this possible? How can his arrows change direction mid-air?" Feng Xiaotian's mind raced with questions. And he wasn't alone! The entire audience erupted into chaos! The last arrow's unexpected turn left everyone baffled!
It defied comprehension—how could arrows alter their trajectory mid-flight? Several individuals at the VIP table stood up in disbelief.
Bang!
Feng Xiaotian crashed to the ground, unable to rise.
Even the referee was at a loss, hesitating to declare the victory! The question lingered in everyone's minds, including Tang San's.
How did the arrow change direction mid-air? Moreover, it wasn't a slight deviation—it was a full 180-degree turn! Even mechanical devices couldn't achieve such precision! However, the next moment, an action by Jiu Yikai provided clarity to many.
Jiu Yikai shifted his body slightly, and the countless black arrows scattered across the ring seemed to possess a will of their own, converging towards Jiu Yikai before transforming into black lights and disappearing into his sleeves.
"I understand!"
Tang San suddenly realized, "We've all been misunderstanding! Those bows and arrows weren't shot by him at all... they were propelled by the use of his soul power! In other words, he was controlling them all along! He deceived us!"
"Those are all soul bones! Soul bones require soul power to control them!"
"He didn't reveal his true intentions until the end!" As Tang San explained, the others snapped out of their daze, comprehending the situation. Many viewers also began to grasp the truth. Feng Xiaotian, too, understood. However, Wang Feng harbored a secret smile. He wasn't as potent as Tang San claimed, the arrows were indeed shot out, and soul power alone couldn't imbue them with such speed and strength.
Yet, these arrows were still under his command! Every Armored Black Thorn was infused with his soul power, allowing him to finely control the arrows' trajectory as he wished. This was why he could unleash seven arrows all at once! Wang Feng had practiced for only a few days and hadn't mastered the technique of releasing seven arrows at once. However, with soul power imbuing the arrows, he could exercise –precise control over them!
"It's not impossible to achieve seven consecutive arrows! However, in the end, only one shot was fired. Wang Feng needed to gather mental strength to control the arrow's trajectory, ensuring it would catch Feng Xiaotian off guard. Otherwise, it would be easily dodged. Even with soul power imbued in the arrows, controlling them over long distances requires immense mental fortitude. Thus, Wang Feng focused his energy on a single arrow, ensuring precise aim and quick retaliation once released. Attempting to maneuver seven arrows simultaneously would be impractical.
In less than five seconds, actually, in just one, Wang Feng fired seven arrows directly, each hitting its mark with precision. This feat seemed almost unbelievable, turning him into an arrow prodigy. However, it's crucial to note that controlling arrows becomes increasingly challenging over longer distances, especially beyond 100 meters. Fortunately, in this instance, the opponent remained within manageable range.
From the start, Wang Feng created the illusion that the arrows were propelled solely by the bow, concealing his ability to manipulate their trajectory. He never regarded Feng Xiaotian as a threat until the battle's conclusion. Throughout, Wang Feng relied solely on his Armored Black Thorns and tactical prowess, ultimately securing victory against the Godwind Academy!"
To be precise, it took him only five seconds to defeat the Godwind Academy.
That's why Wang Feng declared Godwind Academy the easiest opponent for him! A bow and arrow will bring them all down!
This battle was incredibly shocking to everyone present! A significant disadvantage in the first five seconds, followed by an absolute comeback in the last five seconds! And in the final second, the stunning reversal with that last arrow!
Instantly, the Godwind Academy was defeated! The ten-second rule remained unbroken! Until the referee regained his senses and announced Purple Star Academy's victory, the entire main soul field erupted in excitement! This battle of Jiu Yikai was truly remarkable!
He seems to have a strategy that you can never anticipate to defeat you! His magical soul bone, seemingly tailor-made for him, can change its form for attack! Today's final arrow will likely be remembered by countless people!
Feng Xiaotian stood up and watched as the figure turned and left. His expression was somewhat dejected, and the six players behind him shared his mood. This was the first time they had been defeated in such a manner!
However, they had to admit it. In this battle, they utilized everything they have, but there opponent was just too strong and cunning!
"Captain, this Jiu Yikai is truly formidable." A team member approached with a hint of shame on his face, whispering, "It's not just physical prowess, his intellect is formidable too. He could have controlled the arrows enough to change their trajectory from the start, but he didn't. It's clear he was leading us into a misunderstanding. It was difficult to anticipate."
"Until the next encounter with you..." Feng Xiaotian waved his hand, fully aware of this fact.
"Wait for the rematch." Feng Xiaotian's expression darkened, "Next time, we won't be caught off guard. This type of battle cannot be duplicated. As long as we're prepared, it will be challenging for him to defeat us in the same –manner."
Indeed, such battles are incredibly hard to replicate. Wang Feng utilized Armored Black Thorns to create bows and arrows, shooting at lightning speed, and ultimately controlling the arrows' trajectory to defeat them. It was a surprising feat! However, once the opponent is ready for it, achieving –similar results will prove difficult.
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