Chapter 538: Defeat meant Death!
Translator: CKtalon Editor: - -
Shi Xiaobai felt very helpless after defeating Eventide Seventh Wolf with two strikes that were only 60% of his full strength. He asked Tyger Li sincerely, "Isn't he too weak?"
Shi Xiaobai had asked the question without any intention of sarcasm. He only felt deep down that Eventide Seventh Wolf was rather weak and was really not his match.
Tyger Li and the other six soldiers were already gaping in shock at Eventide Seventh Wolf's abject defeat. While looking dumbfounded, they heard Shi Xiaobai's 'sarcastic' remark which made their faces fluster. Their expression was extremely hideous and they were infuriated but there was no way for them to provide a retort.
It's not that Eventide Seventh Wolf is too weak but you are absurdly strong. To be that strong at the Psionic Mortal Realm, are you about to ascend to the heavens?
How could Tyger Li and company say such words?
Seeing them remain silent, Shi Xiaobai found it boring as he silently retreated back to Mu Lengxi's side. He saw her staring at him with her large watery eyes. Her gaze was filled with shock and idolatry. It emitted a brilliant light, enshrouding the admiration and favor in her heart. That beautiful and touching look of hers made one's heart palpitate and even melt.
The girl was not stingy with her praises as she quickly wrote on her writing board, "Brother Xiaobai, you are so awesome! Your sword techniques are already astounding, but who knew that your palm techniques are even better! You managed to defeat someone at the Psionic Might Realm with two palm strikes. It's so, so, so awesome!"
The girl's text construed an excitement that made them seem like they were about to fly off the board.
Shi Xiaobai smiled faintly. He thought to himself, "This King had only used 60% strength. If This King had used all his strength, victory would have been obtained with one palm strike.
However, Mu Lengxi's words reminded him of something. It seemed like compared to his sword techniques, his melee attacks were even stronger?
Actually, it was not hard to understand. Shi Xiaobai had only begun learning sword techniques a few days before he entered the tower. It had yet been a month since he began and, although he had experienced numerous battles and improved rapidly, he was still incomparable to Dawn Li at his age. If it was simply a comparison of sword cultivation, he was also incomparable to Sunless. Shi Xiaobai's talent in swords was astounding but his sword cultivation was far from sufficient. The Kun Peng Sword Technique was still alright at clearing trivial monsters but against a formidable foe, he still needed to rely on Excalibur, which was a lethal move that resulted in an internecine outcome.
And after the appearance of the Power of Taotie, Shi Xiaobai's physical toughness and strength had improved at an inexplicable speed. He had also undergone three great metamorphoses.
The first metamorphosis was after eating the Transcendence fruit, which allowed him to clash head-on with King Leonis's fist.
The second metamorphosis was after eating the Celestial Jade and Infernal King's sword, which allowed him to use his physical toughness to withstand Dawn's sword beam.
The third metamorphosis was after eating all of the Thousand Eye Demon Sovereign's treasures and the black and white swords. He was temporarily unable to determine how strong his physical toughness had reached.
The three metamorphoses that were brought about by the Power of Taotie, in addition to the merger of the 'Transcendence bloodline' made Shi Xiaobai's physical strength and physical toughness reach an amazing level. It wasn't too much if he was called a 'humanoid Gundam'.
Now, Shi Xiaobai could probably fight King Leonis in his third form head on with only his fists. Previously, Shi Xiaobai's melee martial attacks were restricted to 'Turtle-speed Divine Punch' that was difficult to pull off in an intense battle. He had relied on his fist when fighting Moya and King Leonis and not his fist techniques. It was no different from fighting with gangsters on the street.
But now, Shi Xiaobai had grasped the Eighteen Subduing Dragon Palms. This formidable palm technique that claimed to be unparalleled was as though it was made for Shi Xiaobai. It allowed him to portray his physical strength and toughness in the most vivid manner!
Shi Xiaobai's present ability at a physical brawl far exceeded his sword techniques. If Eventide Seventh Wolf had not chosen to use his fist to clash head on with Shi Xiaobai's palm, he would not have been defeated so thoroughly!
"Is that Eventide Seventh Wolf really on the same level as the Level Lords?"
However, Shi Xiaobai still found the matter somewhat unbelievable.
When Mu Lengxi heard that, she pouted her lips and began pondering. After a long period of rumination, she wrote: "It is said that the Nine Revolutions Transcendental Tower's Level Lords have strength in between the fifth to tenth stages of the Psionic Might Realm. This is the agreement people of the past had come to. It is unlikely wrong. According to the cultivation realm, Eventide Seventh Wolf and the Level Lords are indeed on the same level. However,…realms do not represent strength. Brother Xiaobai, I'm at the Psionic Mortal Realm, and so are you, but our strength is completely incomparable! Therefore, it should be said that Eventide Seventh Wolf only has the prestige of being at the Psionic Might Realm but he lacks the strength of being at the Psionic Might Realm. He's far from comparable to the Level Lords."
Mu Lengxi had used herself as an example for comparison with Shi Xiaobai. It illustrated the difference in strength despite being in the same realm. She was not unduly humbling herself but by placing herself beside Shi Xiaobai for comparison purposes, a playful smile suffused her face.
Shi Xiaobai gave an approving nod as he thought to himself, "It was definitely Eventide Seventh Wolf that was too lacking. He was completely on a different level comparing to the Level Lords.
However, Shi Xiaobai had never witnessed Mu Lengxi's strength because back when she was fighting alongside Speechless and company, he was trapped in the array world. He had missed the battle. However, Mu Lengxi had been estimated to be ranked second in the organization's official selection. She was even higher than Sunless by one rank, so how could she be weak?
Shi Xiaobai acknowledged the ranking estimates. See? The estimates placed him at zeroth place and deemed him the 'rookies' mudslide'. What difference did the prediction's accuracy have compared to clairvoyance?
Therefore, Shi Xiaobai did not agree with Mu Lengxi's usage of herself as an analogy to Eventide Seventh Wolf. He shook his head and said, "Eventide Seventh Wolf's reputation is unwarranted but you aren't. It cannot be used as an analogy."
His words were a disguised praise and recognition so the girl immediately beamed as she felt delighted.
She liked hearing that.
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Seeing Shi Xiaobai riding on the crest of success while hitting on his daughter while disregarding everyone else, Tyger Li's expression was extremely ugly. His face had been figuratively and literally smacked swollen more than once yet he had no chance to retaliate. He was secretly incensed as he turned his head to bellow at the six soldiers, "Are the bunch of Seven Wolfskins good-for-nothings to not be able to beat a boy at the Psionic Mortal Realm?"
The six soldiers exchanged looks, afraid to speak out. They did not even dare walk out of the wall to see if Eventide Seventh Wolf was still alive. They were afraid that Tyger Li would take it out on them.
However, silence was absolutely not a good response.
Eventide Great Wolf, who was the Seven Wolfskins's leader and also the oldest and strongest of the seven, could only bite the bullet and step forward. Mustering his courage, he said, "Your Excellency, rumors say that Shi Xiaobai had conquered the eight Level Lords. It doesn't seem like it's a rumor. He indeed has the strength to defeat entities at the Psionic Might Realm. Eventide Seventh Wolf…is the weakest the seven of us. It is understandable for him to be defeated by Shi Xiaobai but if the remaining six of us were to join forces, Shi Xiaobai will definitely not be able to fight us!"
Tyger Li said with a sneer, "Do you have any dignity? Fighting a boy at the Psionic Mortal Realm with six people at the Psionic Might Realm?"
When Eventide Great Wolf heard that, he could not help but curse inwardly. "So you know about dignity?"
Eventide Great Wolf was afraid revealing his thoughts on his face as he hurriedly lowered his head and said in a deep tone, "Shi Xiaobai can defeat the Psionic Might Realm at the Psionic Mortal Realm. His talent is comparable to Overlord Ji Feng and Sword Immortal Xu Taibai. He even seems the Hero King's match. His future attainments are unpredictable! In another decade or so, perhaps even Tyrant and Thunder Emperor will not be able to suppress him. This child cannot be left behind or he would become a mortal malady for the Li family! Please give the order to the six of us to finish him off!"
Tyger Li's eyes squinted as his expression turned ice-cold. He said coldly, "If the six of you are also defeated while fighting just him…"
Eventide Great Wolf bit the bullet and interrupted, "Impossible! I have already understood that Shi Xiaobai is proficient at melee combat. As long as we do not clash head-on with him, his strength would definitely be greatly discounted. As for us, the Seven Wolfskins, we are adept at encirclement and restraining tactics. We can restrain him till he dies. There's absolutely no way for us to lose!"
Tyger Li gave a deep, meaningful stare at Eventide Great Wolf when he suddenly said, "Then go on. There is no need to torture. Kill him if you can kill him. No matter how sinister the method is, kill him for This Emperor!"
Tyger Li had a deadpan expression but his eyes looked extremely cold.
Eventide Great Wolf felt his scalp tingle. How terrifying was it if a tiger that could compartmentalize dignity and pride become his enemy?
"Yes," Eventide Great Wolf responded softly.
He knew that failure was not an option in the upcoming battle.
Defeat meant death!