"Congratulations on winning the eighth game, Mr. Witte."
Ed Folies threw a bottle of Coke to Ranger Veidt. The blond man grabbed it and drank half of the bottle in one go, exhaling comfortably.
There is no shortage of luxury in the Cold Steel State, but Ranger Witt doesn't have that much money. Fortunately, the casino has always treated strong people favorably, so the male eldest sister directly helped him book a presidential suite in the best hotel in Burning Steel City. Therefore, the ranger had a great time during the past few days when he came to fight. He went to the ring to enjoy the battle, and when he got off the ring, he chatted with his new friends. In the evening, he tasted the high-end cuisine of the hotel and the red wine in the room. It was as comfortable as traveling.
"Great place, thanks for the introduction." Werther said happily, "How do I use the points?"
Just as Lei Ming imagined, the ranger from the small place had never heard of the existence of the Cold Steel Colosseum. He came here thanks to the introduction of Ed Fliess. Players who win in the Cold Steel Arena can earn points depending on the difficulty of the game. If they win more, they can pay points to ask the casino to help them realize their wishes. This is the goal that many players fight for, and it is also the reason why Ed introduced him here.
"Well..." Ed sighed, "No need."
Werther was confused: "Don't you want to inquire about your friends?"
"The Gongsun Ce you've been chatting with these past two days is actually someone I've met in the Sky Capital before. I took the opportunity to ask today. My stupid friend should still be alive..." Ed seemed unsure. How to be sure, "Once the information is obtained, there is no need to rely on the casino. Then I will find an opportunity to contact my friends and go back to the Capital of the Sky to have a look."
"very good friend?"
"It's really hard to say." Ed shook his head, "More like my old boss, right? The kind of idiot who paints a picture for you all day long and says things that you may not even believe. He brings a bunch of passionate young people with him. Doing stupid things that are called 'big business' but are actually small things."
Werther was very surprised: "Is this kind of person worth saving?"
Ed was silent for a long time.
"How should I put it... If I hadn't met him, I would probably have just made some small handicraft inventions in the school laboratory in my life. I couldn't be Dr. Ed or inventor Ed. Although those big undertakings in the past were just doing It’s a bit of a club activity, but to me it was a world as vast as the sky. Even if I see the reality clearly now, it won’t diminish the original yearning and surprise.
When I was decadent and depressed, he would still drink with me and try to make things worse. How many people can you have in your life who only drink with you during the holidays? No matter how stupid he is, he is still my friend and I can't just leave him alone. "
Werther nodded: "I understand. If you need anything, come to me."
"Maybe I'll really ask you for help. I've made enough from the commission fee this time."
Ed opened the box and found a set of bright silver soft armor lying in the alley.
"Come, take a look at your new equipment! You have your own weapons and shields. All I can help you with is making a set of armor."
"Thank you." Witte picked up the soft armor and weighed it, "Try the weight..."
·
"Let's reduce the weight of the jacket appropriately." Qin Qianbai said, "It feels too heavy now."
The girl stood in the living room with her hands raised like a dressing doll. She is now wearing a set of dark tights like a night suit, with silver steel plates protecting the vital parts of her body. Gongsun Ce gestured up and down with a white board and asked, "How about taking off the breastplate?"
"I think it's okay." Rei Shigure agreed, "She's made of steel and doesn't need to protect her chest."
Qin Qianbai reached into the suitcase and took out a pair of black underwear expressionlessly: "Look, look, this is Huanyue Zun's underwear. It will disappear in three seconds."
"Little girl, stop it!"
The girls started to fight as usual, and the pieces of steel plates floated by telekinesis remained in place, as funny as a pair of armor that had forgotten to fall apart. Gongsun Ce stopped his hand and let the pieces of cold steel fly back into the bag, and said helplessly: "The armor is too heavy, and the soft armor is too many steel plates. You really don't want to wear more."
Qin Qianbai pouted: "I originally have a light and dodgy style. It's strange that A Ce wants to make me wear heavy armor."
"Aren't I afraid that you will get hurt..."
"Actually, Qin Qianbai doesn't need any armor, right?" Qiluo said, "Isn't her own physical defense super strong?"
"Indeed, if it weren't for the star-level armor-level treasure, ordinary telepathic weapons might not be able to help Miss Qin." The Dawn Knight nodded, "I agree with Miss Qiluo's view."
"Alright alright……"
Gongsun Ce completely gave up the idea of making armor and decided to keep the cold steel collected by Ling for his use. He carefully observed the figure of his girl. Qin Qianbai moved around the room as nimbly as a black cat. The girl was still wearing a tailor-made black tights, and her graceful body curves were perfectly outlined. Gongsun Ce could visualize the warm and jade-like skin under the thin cloth in his mind without even having to specifically imagine it.
Gongsun Ce waved, and Mao'er came over and sat on his lap, tipping his chin: "Isn't it sexy?"
"It's super hot. I feel like my hands are on fire when I touch her." Gongsun Ce gently touched her waist, "It's always hard for me to adapt. My soft and fragrant girls are actually harder than those strong men. Much more..."
"Even so, Ace doesn't trust me in the ring."
"Even if you are number one in the world, I should be worried." Gongsun Ce rubbed her hair, "It doesn't matter whether you win or lose, just fight well and we will all cheer for you."
"Um."
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The night before the finals passed quietly. The players each made some simple preparations and went to sleep. On the contrary, the gamblers who were about to witness the final battle stayed up all night.
Lei Ming arrived at the private room on the second floor early, and he was not surprised to see Gongsun Ce taking the best seats with the crew of the Morning Star. Beretta arrived a little later, and Ninja was a little surprised to see her gloomy expression. He felt that the Divine Light Swordsman was not someone who could not afford to lose.
"Domo, Beretta=san. Where is your follower?" Lei Ming found a way to start the topic.
"Who knows, I was dumped." Beretta replied viciously. "I'm actually sorry." Lei Ming realized that he had stepped on thunder and hurriedly stopped speaking, silently taking stock of the situation in the casino.
There were no dancing girls in the casino on this day, no hosts shouting odds to encourage betting, no robot referees, and not even a quarrel about the outcome. People just watched and waited around the ring, until the sound of frivolous footsteps sounded, and the masked man in black walked onto the ring and stood under the spotlight.
"Test test, start soon." The champion clapped the microphone in his hand, and a harsh noise suddenly sounded in the casino, and he let out a wicked laugh. "Old rule, there is no opening of the market in this game. If you want to bet, you can go to the banker to bet!"
"Oh oh!!" "Valens!" "Our champion!!"
The gamblers were all red-eyed. I don’t know how many people spent huge sums of money to come here just to see the champion with their own eyes. Their wishes will be fulfilled in advance in the finals, because the champion will personally act as the referee for the final game to judge who is worthy of the honor of challenging him. At this moment, the atmosphere in the casino had been ignited by the words, but the champion did not say another word, but handed the microphone aside.
"Be proud of it, gamblers, this round has a great host to start the game!"
Sure enough, there was a brand new host standing next to him, a woman with a hot figure and colorful hair, wearing a fiery red leather coat. She took the microphone, laughed and said, "I love this place!"
"Everyone here is pursuing what they can't get. Everyone here is reaching out to the illusory upper level. Spending huge sums of money for more resources. Challenge stronger opponents. Even if life is used as a bet, we must pursue it. Places I can’t go to——
very good! This is life, this is what the world should look like! "
Most gamblers don't know this woman with colorful hair, but they can feel the power in her words. That power made their hearts surge, as if even the audience had become fighters in the ring, fighting with their lives to be "strong" beyond the limit. They listened to her preaching quietly, just like believers listening to the sermons of gods. Her words stirred up expectations, aroused curiosity, and made people breathe heavily.
"The lives that will be decided here! Use all your strength to fight without regrets. Go beyond your own limits and go to higher and further places!" The shadow held up the microphone and said, "Contestants enter field!"
The champion casually took the microphone and whistled: "You will suffer a loss if you underestimate her! Although she is a woman, she is stronger than men, and her figure fighting with blood is like an aggressive devil in hell! She changed her new one because she hates Snake Princess. Nickname: Qin Qianbai, the newbie from the ancient empire - 'Jade Faced Rakshasa'!"
A bright yellow spotlight shone on the south side of the arena, and Qin Qianbai appeared on stage wearing a dark black military uniform and holding a long sword called Wanhua. She glared at the champion who was laughing evilly, and walked to the ring amidst the cheers of the people.
The champion snapped his fingers, and a white spotlight shone on the north side of the ring: "A little guy who jumped out of a remote country, any idiot who said that was defeated by him! He is the most skilled ranger in the whole world and deserves the title. He has never used all his strength so far. Can a man let go this time? The ranger from the White Night State - 'Thor' Vet Walton!"
Ranger Witt wore a technologically rich silver soft armor and walked into the ring with his bare hands. He seemed very satisfied with Thor's new nickname, and he took off his sunglasses with a smile on his face. Qin Qianbai greeted him and asked: "Fight with weapons or with bare hands?"
Naturally, weapons and abilities are available in weapon battles. On paper, Qin Qianbai, who has reliable equipment and super powers, must have the upper hand. In an empty-handed fight, both parties fight alone with strength and skills without using any force, which is more beneficial to Werther. Qin Qianbai brought up this matter first because he wanted to leave the choice to the ranger without taking advantage of him, but Werther only smiled in return.
"A rare battle, go all out."
"That's right." Qin Qianbai waved his hand, "Please!"
Under what circumstances do you have the greatest advantage...
Under what circumstances is it easier for the opponent to perform...
What kind of duel can be considered fair for both sides...
Don't think about these useless distractions.
It is only worth focusing on the battle, using every bit of your strength, and entering the battlefield without any regrets!
"Thunder, fight with me."
Wirth's hand condensed with traces of purple electric light. The electric light expanded with the rising fighting spirit, turning into a round shield and a stone battle ax as tough as rock.
"Empty Phase·Communion with Gods, Demon Sealing Sword [Thunder and Thunder]."
This man is really just a ranger from a small place, and even his weapons are just the transformation of the divine. His method of communicating with the gods was so simple that it was a stone weapon that could emit thunder and lightning, but Qin Qianbai didn't have any contempt in her heart. The rising fighting spirit eroded her nerves like a virus. Those are minutiae. Equipment, impermanence, abilities...all are insignificant and subtle effects. The "martial" of the person holding the weapon is the key to determining victory or defeat.
"Qin Family of the Imperial Capital, Qin Qianbai!"
"Valpurgis Fighting, Wit Walton!"
start!
After giving the order, Werther took the lead in attacking. He raised his big shield and lunged forward to use a simple shield attack. Qin Qianbai suddenly felt a mountain-like force coming towards his face. The 2.4-meter-tall Werther was already burly, and the force of this hit was like a majestic city pressing down on him. The most important thing in a warrior duel is momentum. Without sharp energy, no matter how refined the skills are, it is useless. Qin Qianbai bent forward and punched at the same time. The tough punch carried devastating power. She faced the attack head on with the same fierce fist!
The fist bones hit the stone shield, and a low "thunk" sound like the sound of the ground shook the hearts of everyone. The breaths of all the gamblers in the venue were stagnant, and the eyes of the soldiers in the venue lit up and they shouted "Hello" at the same time. The battle ax was lifted up with great force to attack Qin Qianbai's upper section. He pressed down as lightly as the wind of a Wanhua sword, and the blade stuck into the crescent-shaped hook of the ax blade.
The weapons of both sides rubbed against each other and sparks flew out. Qin Qianbai did not use his superpower to affect the stone axe, but instead raised his wrist diagonally. The back of the Wanhua sword rubbed against the long handle of the stone ax as it swept upwards. The ranger's golden pupils were reflected in the glazed crystals. The ranger's right hand holding the ax separated two fingers and used finger strength to block the blow from the back of the knife. Qin Qianbai lowered his left fist and lowered his waist before lifting the knife. The light of the sword flew away from the long handle of the stone ax and approached the ranger's neck as swiftly as a swallow.
Ranger Witte drew his shield and ax inward at the same time. There were countless small protrusions like shark teeth on the edge of the giant shield. Together with the long handle of the stone ax, it was like two mountains that stuck the Wanhua Blade in the center. Werther exhaled loudly, pulled hard with both arms, and tried to snatch away the Wanhua Sword!
Seeing that the weapon was about to be released, Qin Qianbai flew up with both feet on the ground, kicking the heart, wrist, and crotch in three important places. Each blow carried the power of breaking mountains and rocks. Every blow was a sure-fire kill in an ordinary duel. trick. Werther was physically strong but did not try to hold on. He could see the viciousness of these three legs. Witte retracted his attack decisively and used the huge stone shield to protect him. Qin Qianbai drew his sword and retreated without any hesitation. The ranger took half a step back due to the impact, and the warrior flipped in the air to adjust his position. Before the beginning of the first round, both parties advanced together, and at the end they retreated together. At this moment, they were both back to where they were at the beginning.
The audience outside the venue just remembered to breathe at this time, and they exhaled and cheered. The fighters in the field were fighting non-stop, and the second and third rounds had already begun. The exchange of long knives and axes sparked the sparks of the fight. It is impossible to tell who is winning or losing, who is better and who is worse. The battle situation is a balance of power regardless of high or low.
Qiluo, who was in the auditorium on the second floor, had the clearest eyes. She was particularly anxious at this moment: "Use your super powers, use your super powers! Can't you beat him by softening his weapon first?"
"You will lose if you use it." Lei Ming said solemnly.
"Why?"
"Using abilities will cause you to be 'distracted'." Beretta frowned. "I haven't reached their level, so I can only guess. After reaching what the Empire calls 'exhaustion', you can't have any distracting thoughts during the battle." Exist, because every thought that has nothing to do with war will become a flaw visible to the naked eye.
Qin Qianbai can use super powers to interrupt air slashes, and Witte Walton can also use the thunder and lightning of the divine method to hit purple thunder. That's because their 'abilities' have been integrated into martial arts, and they can do it completely even without their powers. Same effect. But if he only seeks to win and fights exclusively with his abilities, Wu's fight will have flaws. Whoever has a flaw will lose first! "
