Chapter 403: The Phantom Cut (2/2)
Both fighters suddenly took a few steps back at the same time. They both had wished to overcome the opponent with their combat qi. However, neither of them had succeeded. After the training in the crystal space under Mr. Wannabe, Wang Tong had become practically immune to the combat qi attacks. On the other hand, Li Shiming's father Li Zhedao had also taught his son to defend against the combat qi, although the Einherjar's training method was extremely gruesome. Despite the fact that Li Zhedao had gained the title of Einherjar, he watched as the reputation of House Li tattered right in front of his own eyes. The sense of urgency and Li Zhedao's complete lack of care for his children resulted in the most inhuman training routines that borderlined on child abuse. However, not only had Li Shiming made it through the training, but he also did it with a smile on his face. So reserved was Li Shiming with regards to his feelings that he kept a nonchalant smile on his face even when his body was struggling to keep up with Wang Tong. Such reservedness, shrewdness, and patience were what his father most needed, but also lacked.
Li Shiming pointed the Vayu towards the ground as he was ready to unleash the ultimate coup de grace of the Tactics of Vayu. Sometimes, the deadliest attack was the quietest.
”Super Speed!”
Li Shiming's movement was so swift that Wang Tong knew that he could no longer rely on his eyes, not even his sixth sense. He could only rely on his instinct.
”Zzen!”
The cold blade pierced into Wang Tong's shoulder and almost severed his collarbone. Wang Tong knew that any more slip-up might mean only one thing: death.
Spurred by his anger, Li Shiming attacked again. He flashed forward, and before he reappeared, Vayu showed itself first.
Although the attack was deadly, Li Shiming didn't make any sound while executing the move.
”Vayu's attack: Phantom Cut!”
This was a renowned technique used by Li Feng three hundred years ago. As many Zergs died under this move as there were stars in the galaxy.
The uniqueness of this attack was its stealthiness, since it would not give off any hint of aggressiveness or sound. While coupled with Li Shiming's lightning movement, the stealthy attack would make the perfect concoction of death.
Even with his razor-sharp awareness, Wang Tong didn't sense the incoming attack until it was only a few inches away. Wang Tong conceded that this attack was even more stealthy than the Stealth Zerg.
Li Shiming's first attack struck home, and he quickly connected it with two more attacks. Without any flashy moments or techniques, Li Shiming was able to land blows on his opponent continuously.
By then, Li Shiming's murderous intent was laid bare in front of Wang Tong. The three blows he had received were aimed at his vital organs. Luckily, Wang Tong was able to evade the attack just in time. Otherwise, the battle would have already ended with his bleeding corpse on the stage.
While staring in Li Shiming's shiny eyes, Wang Tong knew that he had been making a performance for the audiences to cover up his real plan. Li Shiming had purposely appeared to be weaker while waiting for the perfect moment to do away with Wang Tong under the disguise of self-defense, and it worked.
By then, Wang Tong's soul energy and GN force had become so powerful that it started to resonate with a few veteran generals' seas of consciousness. No one would question Li Shiming even if he cranked up his soul energy to the point that it became dangerous.
No one would know that Li Shiming had orchestrated every turn of the event that led to the death of his opponent.
Li Shiming started the Phantom Cut as he disappeared into thin air again.
”Zzen!”
Rarely any move worked the second time while used against Wang Tong, but the Phantom Cut did. The blade stuck home again, and it was another close call for Wang Tong.
”Does he want to kill Wang Tong?” Zhang Jin shook her head and asked.