The Great Conqueror Chapter 26

Chapter 26 – What had he done!

Endure. Even when you cannot endure it any longer, endure!

The atmosphere made the warriors feel as though something was different: it seemed as if the wildly attacking Suo Luo Si was on the defensive and the defensive Zou Liang was attacking 1.

Zou Liang had quickly adapted to the opponent’s rhythm and the fierce attacks from Suo Luo Si were all of no use. Zou Liang was also very cautious as he understood that if his defenses received an attack it would not be a joke. Perhaps if he immediately swapped to defense he could negate some of the damage2, but as he did not have a shield, this kind of threat could not be completely negated.

Perhaps it was that right from the start Zou Liang had felt no fear, as this stage to him was like a battle in an illusory world. And if one did not feel fear, they would be even calmer.

Under the sword silhouette, Zou Liang’s footwork pressured Suo Luo Si, appearing in positions that were hard for him to strike at. A defensive person must be mindful of the opponent’s current move and discern their next; the positions Zou Liang appeared at as well as his attacks posed a threat, targeting places that his shield and armour could not defend.

Suo Luo Si must attack even faster to suppress this situation.

A strange scene played out: the wildly attacking Suo Luo SI seemed to start retreating… retreating and returning fire at the same time???

An unarmed opponent???

Strange, too strange; the audience under the arena burst into an uproar.

How could this be!

This guy had only stepped twice, yet he had made a fierce Tai Ge warrior retreat!

Seeing him frantically waving his sword, it seemed as though he was afraid!

How could this be!

Was this the renowned “Tiger of Steel” Suo Luo Si?

Even his followers no longer understood, however Zou Liang’s heart sighed with admiration. He could no longer belittle the Beast tribes; how could anyone possibly belittle a warrior who could continuously attack whilst preparing in advance?

Only the weak would prepare only for the present, and the weak would also only be concerned about how to continue controlling the situation. Suo Luo Si’s retreat while attacking had completely restricted him; he may as well forget about performing combination techniques.

In the 3D fighting game, all experts would find it hard to pull off a combination technique. Every fighter would predict it, thus the danger was not worth the attempt.

Because what they worried about the most would definitely happen!

Suo Luo Si did not let his concentration falter from the spite of the audience below the arena, as he had suffered from this once already. That time had been an embarrassment, however this time…… was not!

He had confidence in his judgement, every step in retreat filled with matchless stability

This kind of fighting technique and mental state was all of a mature opponent.

This excited Zou Liang!

He had thought that there would not be such a person in the Beast tribes; it seemed that he had been contaminated by the mistake of underestimating his opponent. With so many battles through these centuries—maybe even longer—the Beast tribes must have developed high-grade fighting techniques.

In that split second of Zou Liang’s excitement, Suo Luo Si’s eyes twinkled; he had felt the opponent’s condition had momentarily changed and would inevitably be followed by an attack. Suo Luo Si was afraid that the opponent would keep evading, would keep waiting for an opportunity like a venomous snake while he was unable to discern when they would lash out with a life-threatening attack, but as soon as a venomous snake lashed out, it would no longer be something to be afraid of!

Zou Liang’s body indeed had moved on its own accord: this was the sign of an attack!

This was the time!

Suo Luo Si began his move: the shield was raised at a slant, and at the same time the fanged sword that was hidden lashed out.

This was the Tai Ge tribe’s number one killing technique —– Concealed Tiger Slaughter!

Suo Luo Si had used this killing technique to kill three warriors which had stronger Beast Spirit than him.

The moment when the large shield was slanted not only destroys the opponent’s attacking rhythm, but also has the ability to conceal his attack. The fanged sword would be pressed against the tiger shield before stabbing out, absolutely hidden. As this was Suo Luo Si’s trump card, the entire movement was fluid like a floating cloud and flowing water.

If Zou Liang—who had already moved his core—wished to dodge this, he would have to oppose his own strength at this very moment.

Suo Luo Si’s eyes were filled with the rays of victory!

sha~~~~~

Seeing Suo Luo Si’s Concealed Tiger Slaughter, his followers released a howl; this was the invincible killing technique!

ceng……

An intense alertness struck him: his surefire Concealed Tiger Slaughter had only met air!!!

How could this be!

Where was the opponent?

ta……

Zou Liang fiercely stepped onto the shield, the shield heavily bowed, followed by Zou Liang spinning his body in a revolution. In mid-air, his two legs were like the chains of the grim reaper wrung around Suo Luo Si’s neck.

Rotate!

ka……

The enormous strength had come through but Suo Luo Si rigidly endured; at this moment he could feel that the reaper had descended, but he hadn’t given up, he had to stand firm!

Suo Luo Si clenched his teeth and his life. He was a Tai Ge; he had to use the Tai Ge’s strength to endure!

This was perseverance from a near-death situation; as soon as Suo Luo Si loosened his strength, his neck would immediately be twisted off. He stood there firmly, and though his confidence would usually surge, the crisis had yet to be averted.

Rolling his body over, the two legs that were strangling his neck had suddenly loosened and his body uncontrollably fell towards the ground; a sense of a great crisis surged into his heart. A fierce leg had expanded in his vision; Suo Luo Si’s pupils shrank!

Zou Liang fiercely launched a side kick, amplified with an instep —– a lethal kick!

kacha!

The vulnerable Suo Luo Si who was in an inverted position had his neck broken in a flash, and without control of his body it turned over and smashed onto the ground like a stone.

Below the arena—unknown for how long—over a thousand people had gathered in complete silence.

Zou Liang slowly withdrew his leg, his expression colder than Wanzai3. At this moment, Zou Liang was a cruel warrior, using the most appropriate way to create a deathtrap for Suo Luo Si.

When in combat, it was like a lion preying on a rabbit: every attack must utilise one’s entire strength!

A mighty Crusader’s neck had been completely broken, strangely left to one side; what kind of strength was this?

It was at this moment that people understood why Suo Luo Si had shown his respect.

Because ……. Of the mighty!

In the Beast tribes, the utmost respect one can show to their opponents was to fight with their true strength.

Zou Liang’s expression gradually returned. The previous moment he was in complete battle mode, and only after finishing the battle did he remember …… oh no, his purpose for coming this time was to test the abilities of an armour set; what had he done!

Observing his surroundings……. Fuck, what were all these expressions? These group of guys didn’t wish to have a brawl, did they? They had all fixed their eyes on him.

After absorbing the Beast Spirit, Zou Liang proceeded to leave the Beast Spirit World. He obviously did not think he could win a brawl; this Suo Luo Si was indeed difficult to deal with and had consumed no small amount of stamina.

Not a single person was seen on the arena that bloomed with life but was incomparably silent. Over a thousand people had witnessed this fight. Simply put, the rumors said it was an inconceivable technique. The Shadow Hunters were especially driven insane by the movement: it was an exceedingly agile attack and an exquisite side step.

The Concealed Tiger Slaughter that had brought despair to the Shadow Hunters was not even able to land a hit on this warrior4. And the last strike was an extremely resolute snap that had claimed his life.

This was the realm that countless Shadow Hunters longed for. Was this person a Shadow Hunter?

What was he?

No one knew.

Chinese only 亮 thingy meaning that he didn’t know how to pronounce his name.  Remember his fighting is based on manipulation of Beast Spirit so therefore he needs to “swap” modes/concentration areas  A place in China Chinese 不堪一击 means unable to withstand a hit. 

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