Chapter 404: Two R*scals! (1/2)

Chapter 404: Two R*scals!

Translator: OneshotwonderEditor: Hitesh_

Patroclus shook his head and replied, ”That is not the case, Jin. It is not Wang Tong's life Li Shiming wants, he only wants to prove his point that the Blade Warrior should have chosen him instead of Wang Tong.”

If this message didn't get across, even if Li Shiming got rid of Wang Tong, there would be a second Wang Tong. With the slightest hint of hope, Li Shiming wished that all this was part of a test that the Blade Warrior had set up for him.

At this point, anything was possible, and Li Shiming was convinced that he had made the right choice.

Zhang Jin cast a glance at Patroclus, and immediately knew that Patroclus was right. Nevertheless, it surprised her that Patroclus would have known Li Shiming so well. Perhaps, she thought, the two were not that different after all.

On the stage, Wang Tong had already received the sixth blow. Although he had prevented the blows to land on his vital points, the strikes had injured him. The match seemed to be about to come to an end. Even after a long fight, Li Shiming's movements were still fluid and smooth like liquid silver. Although Wang Tong had defeated Michaux, he was pinned under Li Shiming's thumb and could not fight back.

Thus it was, the power that had to build three centuries of glory for the House Li.

Li Shiming gathered his strength and used the Phantom Cut on his opponent again. However, as the tip of the sharp blade glided through the air, it missed its target by a margin.

Wang Tong's evasion worked this time, and seizing the opportunity, he finally unleashed the Layered Fist of Tong. The sudden development had caught Li Shiming off guard, but his incredible speed had saved the day again as Li Shiming flashed out of harm's way.

The close distance finally gave Wang Tong an opportunity to study Li Shiming's move up close. It only took half a millisecond for Wang Tong to see through Li Shiming's tricks. A smile slowly crept onto Wang Tong's lips as he lamented the price he had paid for such an obvious solution.

Li Shiming didn't pause after he retreated. Instead, he followed with more Phantom Cuts. So persistent was the phantom cut technique that even Lie Jian had become its victim during the last tournament.

Having gained a number on Li Shiming's ability, Wang Tong had predicted the precise landing spot of Vayu. Before Li Shiming got close, Wang Tong yanked his fist and hurled it at Li Shiming. Li Shiming was thrown off balance by the sudden counter-attack and struggled to gather himself and retreat.

Wang Tong didn't chase after Li Shiming. Instead, he patched himself up with bandages and announced, ”Interesting and marvelous! But, did you know that a real phantom was not only quiet, but also has no heartbeat either?”

Li Shiming's incredible speed and the stealthy ability of the Phantom Cut was a double whammy for making the moments undetectable. However, as long as Li Shiming's heart kept on beating, it sent a loud and clear signal to Wang Tong about his whereabouts, like a brilliant beacon on a starless night. However potent was the techniques of House Li, Wang Tong had out-witted it with his street-smartness and common sense.

Both Patroclus and Lie Jian were pleasantly surprised by Wang Tong's anti-stealth method. However, they conceded that it would be difficult for them to execute such a method while in the heat of the battle.

Wang Tong's unconventional technique amused even Li Shiming. He smiled broadly as if he were enjoying the development much more than Wang Tong.

Wang Tong felt a chill at the sight of Li Shiming's smile. It irked him that he could never know what the heir of House Li was thinking through his thick mask.

”Looks like Wang Tong has found the counter for Li Shiming's Phantom Cut! That was incredible!”

”The heartbeat? Is it as simple as it sounds?”

Rockefeller nodded, ”What a pity that this moment of epiphany came a bit too late. With his injuries, the remaining fight won't be any easier. ”

”My lady, Wang Tong is about to lose the battle. Are you sure he is The One?” If Princess Heidi were right about the identity of the new Blade Warrior, Wang Tong should have already defeated Li Shiming by now.

”Let's see,” Heidi answered. She was not only impressed by Wang Tong's ability to pick up new abilities but also how well those new abilities blended in with his existing moves. Seeing Wang Tong countering Li Shiming's attack, Heidi had become more certain of the relationship between the earthling and the Blade Warrior.

Li Shiming flashed out of the view. Was he going to use the Phantom Cut again?

Wang Tong struck back with the Layered Fist of Tong, However, instead of using the stealth attack, Li Shiming had used a direct frontal attack with Vayu.

”Zzen...Zzen...Zzen!”

Blood splattered again amidst the din of the attacks as Wang Tong was struck and forced back.

”You won't defeat me. Tell me, why do you never use a weapon?”