Chapter 303: Shocked Everyone
The unexpected turn of events on the field rendered the entire venue silent.
The audience, including the contestants, were astounded and deeply puzzled by the bizarre scene on the stage.
They couldn't figure it out...
Why did Ichikawa Ichiro, who had been aggressive and had the upper hand, suddenly abandon his attack at such a critical moment?
Hundreds of dog spirit shikigami reverted to paper.
The return to void of the A-level skill Yin-Yang Twin Tigers.
The Thunder Giant Python spirit beast's actions froze.
And...
Ichikawa Ichiro stood stiffly in place, his face covered in cold sweat and horror.
Everything left the audience in the venue in a daze, filled with confusion.
Even the official commentators were dumbfounded.
After all, those commentators were only around level 40 job changers.
They could explain most of the match details based on their years of experience watching matches.
But encountering Ling Zhan's bizarre method that didn't involve a single strike yet left the opponent terrified and frozen...
How the hell are we supposed to explain this?
It's worth noting...
Even championship favorites like Li Chaoge, Norton, and Princess Saint Luni were bewildered!
Only the judges in the top VIP seats and those powerful guests knew what strange method that non-specialist had used!
"If I'm not mistaken, the skill this boy used at the start should be called 'Double Shadow Cut,' right?"
The elderly man, who looked extremely robust with a straight back and a rosy complexion, spoke with full admiration.
He was the assassin master who praised Ling Zhan as a genius in assassination!
He was also the chief instructor of a renowned school's assassination branch, named 'Horace Balam.'
"Double Shadow Cut!?"
"Isn't that a beginner skill for assassins?"
Hearing the explanation from the assassin master, everyone was slightly surprised.
Mainly because they hadn't heard the name of this beginner skill in a long time.
The key was that this beginner skill was pretty useless!
Its activation conditions were rather peculiar.
[Double Shadow Cut (F): When your shadow contacts the enemy's shadow, using this skill will allow you to hide in the opponent's shadow.]
Remarks:
1. This skill's stealth state does not mask your presence.
2. This skill has a two-second stealth process, during which you are not invincible and can be interrupted and detected by the opponent.
Overall, this beginner skill is only somewhat useful in team assaults.
After all, only when teammates share the enemy's attention can you stealthily get behind the opponent.
No one expected that the non-specialist would use this skill at the beginning!
"Then why..."
Princess Saint Luni frowned, puzzled as she stared at the non-specialist figure still standing in place.
"You mean to ask, since he was already hiding in the opponent's shadow..."
"Why is his real body still in place, right?"
At this moment, a fourth-tier puppeteer from a Western Ivy League school spoke with a smile.
This was an elderly woman named 'Fanny Harlock.'
She had a kind face, but no one dared to underestimate this fourth-tier puppeteer who had once easily slaughtered a level 90 strongman.
"Please enlighten us, Senior Fanny."
Even Princess Saint Luni had to bow her proud head in front of these highly respected and powerful seniors.
"Real-life Puppet."
Fanny said softly, "At the moment the countdown ended, he instantly cast four skills!"
"Puppeteer's 'Real-life Puppet.'"
"Assassin's 'Double Shadow Cut' and 'Shadow Stealth.'"
"And Thief's 'Transparency.'"
"This kid probably noticed the lighting position of the entire ring the moment he stepped onto the stage, which caused his shadow to just touch Ichikawa Ichiro's shadow!"
As soon as the elderly woman's words fell.
Horace added in a deep voice:
"What's even more shocking is that this kid's beginner skills seem to be greatly enhanced, showing effects and power comparable to B-level skills!"
"This should be because he has some innate talent that amplifies beginner skills!"
"No wonder this kid dares to walk the path of a non-specialist alone!"
All the other level-100 experts nodded in agreement at this moment.
They were not ordinary people.
Naturally, they could see at a glance how unique the effects of Ling Zhan's skills were.
It has been mentioned before.
The more Ling Zhan's 'Almighty' innate talent is displayed, the less it can be hidden.
Previously, the power of his beginner skills was not enough to make people astounded.
But now...
Under the watchful eyes of many big shots, it could no longer be hidden.
Liu Huanran and Zhou Hongfu sat leisurely in their seats, smiling proudly.
In the eyes of these two old guys, compared to Li Chaoge, they favored this often surprisingly performing jobless non-specialist more!
Prince Lowe laughed heartily:
"It seems my useless nephew's defeat was not unjust!"
"At the previous banquet, I already sensed that this kid was extraordinary!"
Saying this, he turned to look at the astonished Prince Saint Louis, speaking bluntly:
"Before meeting this kid, I thought this year's solo champion of the Beast Tournament would definitely be between Li Chaoge and Princess Saint Luni."
"But now..."
"I think even Princess Saint Luni may not be able to beat this kid!"
Hmm!?
Such straightforward words from Prince Lowe immediately stirred many strong people present.
Prince Saint Louis showed an unhappy expression.
This was their home turf.
Moreover, Princess Saint Luni was a rare top prodigy in the Holy Light Empire in a century.
They had long set their sights on winning the championship of this Beast Tournament.
Even Li Chaoge was not taken seriously by them.
But now Prince Lowe, in front of so many famous strongmen, bluntly said that Princess Saint Luni could not beat this dark horse non-specialist...
Do you really think a small non-specialist defeating Ichikawa Ichiro means he can fight Princess Saint Luni?
What a joke!
Princess Saint Luni's expression didn't change at all in response to the level-100 martial god's words.
Because she found the argument ridiculous.
Indeed.
She didn't see through the non-specialist's strange method.
But that didn't mean she had no countermeasures.
She admitted that the jobless non-specialist had some skills, but to say he could decide life and death against her at full strength...
Heh, he's still a bit lacking!
Just as this extremely proud princess was about to focus back on the stage.
Suddenly...
The Decay Witch, who had been silent, spoke up.
She chuckled:
"Coincidentally, Lowe, I rarely agree with you, but I think this kid will win too!"
Wow!!
Her words shocked everyone!
All eyes instantly focused on the scruffy but still beautiful Decay Witch!
Even Princess Saint Luni, who had remained indifferent, now showed a slightly surprised expression!