41 Shi Clan Tournament 8 - Winner (1/2)

Shi clan, Clan arena.

Shi Kuai knew that he was going to lose given the fact that his body was full of burns. He let nature take its course as he fell to the ground with a loud thud.

He stared out at the horizon and felt that the world was more vivid than usual.

'Is this...my end?' Shi Kuai thought inwardly. All of his hard work for years to at least reach Shi Shisi's level of strengh was brought to naught thanks to a newcomer named Shi Li.

As this thought flashed in his mind, the rage from before intensified and fueled his body with more energy. With this energy, he was able to sit down and think up of an attack to change the tides.

'[Lightning Stab] is a technique I commonly use, and [Sky Lightning Stab] is only possible if I jump high and aim my rapier, to which I have no rapier as it was burnt,' Shi Kuai sighed at his conclusion.

But all of a sudden, a past memory appeared in his mind, telling him of a secret skill that was given to him by his parents.

'Whatever you do, don't let your instincts consume your consciousness,' a voice resounded through his head.

With this statement said, Shi Kuai grit his teeth and released the strength hidden within his body. The untapped potential found in his body, transformed into another type of energy and circulated throughout his body.

A few moments later, Shi Kuai's body swelled up. His parents told him to only use it in dire situations, but at this point, he would do everything to not tarnish his pride.

He gradually became accustomed with his massive body and felt that a force was slowly sucking in the strength deep in his body, understanding that this form had a time limit. He had a feeling that this may hinder him from proceeding in the path of cultivation even further.

As more time passed, the burns all over his body were being healed, forming scabs that would reveal flawless skin once removed. Small sparks of lightning started to appear all over his body as this happened.

After a while, he took a deep breath and bent his knees as he channeled all of his strength to his legs and stared at Shi Li straight in the eyes.

Shi Li noticed Shi Kuai's gaze and had a surprised look on his eyes. Shi Kuai could sense that Shi Li was feeling a bit of danger from Shi Kuai, which made him ecstatic.

Not long after, Shi Kuai clenched his fist as he released all of the strength on his legs in one burst, moving at incredibly high speeds.

”[Lightning Burst!]”

...

Shi Li saw that Shi Kuai was heading towards him, which made him blurt out...

”Shit.”

He hurriedly ran away from the area, heading towards another end of the stage. Yet Shi Kuai's speed was so fast that it could easily catch up with Shi Li at his full strength.

'Interface, what's Shi Kuai's second skill?' Shi Li asked as he continued to run, stalling for time.

He knew that the eye was able to identify Shi Kuai's skill, which is why he asked about it so he could proceed with a counterattack.

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[Lightning Burst]

[Level]: 1

[Description]:

Harness the untapped potential within the cultivator's body, this potential is converted to easily usable energy, allowing the cultivator to show a strength beyond their current realm.

Consumes one small grade in Vitality, Defense, and Intelligence in exchange for an increase of a small grade in Strength and Agility, and doubled combat strength for 2 minutes.

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'So that's why he was able to move so fast,' Shi Li said inwardly. 'He exchanged a small grade of three stats for a boost in the two stats he needed.'

'I assume that a deduction of one small grade is similar to a change from B- to C+. If that's the case, Shi Kuai's intelligence is only at C level, which means tactics that use the brain would easily fool him!' Shi Li instantly deduced.

'Interface, do you know the reason why Shi Kuai is chasing me?' Shi Li asked as this was something he needed in order for a plan he formulated at the last second to work.

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Reason: Shi Kuai's pride has been tarnished by User, forming a small enmity between the two of you. At the time User was agitating Shi Kuai, this enmity turned into a rage that fueled Shi Kuai, clouding his capability in decision-making.

After being forced to use a skill that sacrifices intelligence, the amount of brain power that Shi Kuai can use is only limited. Rage has almost consumed his brain.

- Nonpareil Eye Interface

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