My Scales Can Make Equivalent Exchange
Chapter 216: Two Posing as Tough

Chapter 216: Chapter 216: Two Posing as Tough

Wang Zijia, alongside Yue Lai and another person, were locked in combat with a puppet for a solid hour.

Eventually, the human puppet took on all foes. But as it pivoted yet again and charged Yue Lai, Yue Lai’s stick shattered the puppet’s framework.

At that moment, both Wang Zijia and the others were ambushing him, and this sudden change shook their hearts.

Immediately after, there was no need for words.

Shi Yutang raised his sword with both hands and launched an Astonishing Sword Chop at Wang Zijia. Yue Lai followed up with a head attack using the Spirit Void Stick, demonstrating Mountain Splitting Power.

The shadow of the sword and the shadow of the stick, bearing terrifying might, intersected above Wang Zijia’s head. The overwhelming momentum and pressure pinned Wang Zijia in place. His Spirit Bead flickered while his Crystal Shield returned. With the double defenses at work, Wang Zijia sank slightly, blocking the attack with his spear.

"Ding!"

The Sword Chop landed first, instantly breaking Wang Zijia’s Crystal Shield defense, leaving his Spirit Bead defense wobbling.

"Bang!"

Then the shadow of the stick descended, breaking the Spirit Bead defense and was subsequently blocked by Wang Zijia’s spear. Wang Zijia dropped a little, with cracks appearing on the ground around him. He turned pale and almost spat out blood.

Fortunately, he managed to suppress it.

"Bang!"

Before the two could make another move, another sacrificial wine puppet from the sky fell, charging again at Shi Yutang.

By this point, Wang Zijia’s eyes were blazing with fury — he felt truly provoked.

Mind Illusionary Symbol!

An uncanny rune shot from Wang Zijia’s eyes, bypassing Shi Yutang’s defensive shield and directly invading his mind. This unexpected mind control technique left him immobilized.

Yue Lai’s eyes sparkled. He spun around and unleashed a horizontal sweep with his stick. The power of it was even fiercer than his previous Mountain Splitting Power, as he was giving it his all in an attempt to eliminate his opponent.

Everything happened so fast. Shi Yutang just managed to break free from the control when he was met with the shadow of the oncoming stick. He barely had time to extend his arm and muster his magic power to block with his sword.

"Clang!!"

"Bang!"

Almost simultaneous, the long stick and the puppet’s punch landed on Shi Yutang.

Like a lightning bolt, Shi Yutang was flung away and spat out mouthfuls of fresh blood mid-flight. This secured strike had decidedly eliminated his chances of being the top contender.

Enraged, Shi Yutang glared at Yue Lai while shooting backward.

Angry as thunder, he relinquished his sword, releasing a dazzling streak of spiritual light, causing Wang Zijia to squint momentarily.

"Splurt!"

The sword shadow, like a White Rainbow Across The Sun, pierced Yue Lai’s chest. Yue Lai stiffened, staggering slightly.

Wang Zijia could not miss this golden opportunity, pressing both hands firmly onto the ground. Shi Yutang, who had just been knocked backwards but hadn’t yet gotten up, was bound tightly to the ground. At the moment the scintillating earth spikes sprouted forth, the martial uncles presiding over the array hastily transferred him out of there.

[Shi Yutang suffered fatal injuries, was affected by foreign forces, forcibly expelled from the field, ranking third]

Unfazed by the announcement in the sky, Wang Zijia didn’t take his attention off Yue Lai after dealing with Shi Yutang. He focused his gaze on Yue Lai, summoning three rapid fireballs and unhesitatingly hurled them at Yue Lai.

"Boom Boom!"

Several explosions sent Yue Lai, who had managed to block with his energy shield-producing stick, reeling back a considerable distance. His stance was precarious, staggering dangerously.

Relentless, Wang Zijia unleashed a barrage of fireballs without a change in strategy or allowing his opponent any time to recover.

At that moment, Yue Lai was heavily injured, suffering from embedded sword qi. He had not caught his breath and was cornered by Wang Zijia, who seized this tiny window of opportunity to keep bombarding him, not giving him any chance to heal himself.

In a contest of masters, that’s all the chance one gets — a split second.

Continuous explosions sent Yue Lai sliding backward while the sword qi rampaged within him. He struggled to block with his long stick and finally an incoming fireball broke through his defenses, shooting him into the air.

Wang Zijia’s eyes shimmered with a cold light as he threw his long spear, which turned into a shooting star, directly towards his opponent in the air.

Just as Wang Zijia thought everything was about to settle, a mini stick suddenly popped out of Yue Lai’s forehead. As the stick hovered, a light shield enveloped him.

"What? Is this...an inheritance magical tool?"

"No wonder the guy is so freakish at nineteen, so apart from his talent, he’s also cheating!"

"But, isn’t this using external force?"

Watching this scene, Wang Zijia raised his head subconsciously and asked, his expression full of confusion, looking towards the sky.

...

Outside, Wang Zijia’s handsome face appeared on various light screens. It seemed as if his eyes were looking through the light screen at the referee, confused as to why the result had not been announced yet.

"He’s cheating!"

"Cheating, cheating, he’s using an external force!"

"Why hasn’t the result been announced?"

"..."

The crowd below immediately went into an uproar.

At the top of the steps, a group of big shots were also discussing.

"Elder Yue, shouldn’t we make a decision now?" a Perfected said with a frown.

Elder Yue, who looked like he had an immortal aura, shook his head with a smile and said, "I don’t think so. My grandson is just accepting an inheritance on the scene and making a breakthrough. This is not against the rules. After all, the rules do allow us to directly breakthrough the sacrificial wine and complete the battle on the spot before being expelled, don’t they?"

The group of Perfected around him frowned.

Elder Gu looked at Elder Yue with a disdainful expression on his face and said, "Elder Yue, don’t you have any shame? Using the Spirit Void Stick for defence, isn’t this using external force?"

"This is the stance that came with the Spirit Void Stick’s inheritance. How can it be considered an external force?" Elder Yue replied nonchalantly.

"Hmph, no wonder you old shameless were so energetically promoting the rewards for this competition. It turns out you had such a trick up your sleeve. Aren’t you afraid of being laughed at by your colleagues in the peak?" Elder Gu mocked.

"Both Martial Uncles, shall we continue?" the Perfected in charge of the Outer Sect asked.

"Yes, let’s continue!"

"In order to back my grandson, if they can throw away their face, can I say no? After all, he really didn’t violate the rules. The rules indeed don’t restrict inheriting on the scene and making a breakthrough. Even if he successfully promotes, he will only be expelled after this battle." Elder Gu said disdainfully.

After the two elders’ decision, the Perfected in charge gave the result.

...

[Accepting inheritance and making a breakthrough on the spot are within the rules. The competition will continue!]

Under Wang Zijia’s questioning gaze towards the sky, there was such a response after a moment.

Wang Zijia: "..."

So, they allow cheating on the spot, huh?

This referee who allows such behaviour within ’the rules’...that’s really...black...

But you want to compete with me in cheating?

You want to play breakthrough in battle?

Haha, you’ve got the wrong person!

We were originally on the same power level, able to keep pace with each other, but if you want to compete in cheating, well...

I’m afraid you’ve bitten off more than you can chew.