Chapter 226: Anger
Producing magic arrays required the use of array flags.
A magic array master mainly employed magic arrays during battles. However, they could not produce one during the fights. Instead, they prepared it in array flags ahead of time. In that way, when they needed to make one quickly during the fight, all they had to do was to set these array flags in particular places.
The most efficient way to battle with a magic array master was to prevent him from creating a magic array. Because as soon as the master had successfully made a magic array, he was at an advantage during the fight, and it would be hard to defeat him since an ordinary magic array and a magic killing array were very powerful.
Yehudi's spear did not stab his opponent, Mack. Unfazed, he stabbed at the black array flag on the ground.
The black flag appeared to notice Yehudi's motion, and so it released a burst of black fog. The fog rushed at Yehudi rapidly as it tried to cover him.
The black fog was one of Mack's attack moves through his soul.
To be precise, Mack did not use the black array flag to make a magic array. The black array flag was much like a defense move. When Yehudi had focused his attention on the black flag and then tried to attack it, it would release black fog to trap him.
Warriors did not generally allow their opponent to create a magic array in battles. However, the magic array master could use all kinds of methods to fight, and Mack caught Yehudi due to a careless move of Yedudi.
'Do you really think you can destroy my magic array flag? Dream on!'
A cold smile appeared on Mack's face. Soon, he took out other array flags in different colors and put them in different places.
At the time, Yehudi was already struggling against the first array flag. As that was the case, the addition of these other array flags did not sound good to him.
When Yehudi heard the whooshing sounds, he could not help but frown.
As Mack laid out six array flags this time around, he formed a hexagon with Yehudi in the center.
Then Mack took out the magic array controlling plate and offered his life vitality. The six array flags grew bright at the same time, indicating the activation of his magic array.
With great difficulty, Yehudi escaped the black fog from the first black array flag. Unfortunately, he soon found himself surrounded by Mack's magic array. Standing in the magic array, Yehudi had no choice but to watch out for all possible dangers and stabbed his spear constantly in different directions.
In fact, Yehudi had trained a wonderful skill in wielding his spear. Every time he waved his spear, it was as quick as a flying dragon, and it even had his life vitality shining at the end of the spear. It must have come from long hours of practice, though no Drizzle Peak disciple knew that Yehudi could wield a spear so deftly. The man must have secretly worked on it.
Even so, Yehudi was in the magic array at the time, and no matter how hard he tried, it was to no avail as no single one of his attempts touched Mack. Whenever Mack got close to him, it was as though he could not pinpoint the opponent's position!
On seeing Yehudi's disconcerted look, Mack smiled with great pleasure. Then he took out a black-and-red stick from his space ring and calmly moved behind Yehudi.
'My magic array has trapped you, and you can no longer distinguish truth from falsehood. Therefore, you should know by now that you are at my mercy!' Mack whispered inwardly.
Although Mack's array was not a killing array, it was a weird one. It could not cause any damage to the people in it. However, it could make many deceptive images of Mack. At the moment, Yehudi was preoccupied with stabbing the replicated images of Mack.
Even though Yehudi's spear skill was brilliant, he could not know which one was the real Mack while trapped in the magic array. Therefore, in this round, Mack thought he could surely win without difficulty.
However, when Mack drew closer to Yehudi and tried to hit the man with the black-and-red club, the latter seemed to have sensed something and turned around immediately to face Mack. At the same time, he thrust his spear instinctively.
“Swoosh!”
Thrusting the spear with his hand, the weapon flew towards Mack's chest at the speed of lightning.
Taken aback, Mack did not expect that Yehudi would recognize him among so many replicated illusions of him. The sudden burst of Yehudi frightened him extremely and for a quick second, he got stunned. Then he realized what was happening, took a deep breath, and quickly drew back with his greatest strength.
“Zzz!”
It was a little late for Mack to react; Yehudi's spear lacerated his clothes.
However, Yehudi did not stab Mack's body successfully and instead held his spear to follow Mack's body closely.
While deep in thought, Mack twisted to deflect the sharp end of Yehudi's spear, barely managing to do so.
'It is indeed unexpected, ' Mack thought to himself
His heart sank. Mack had thought he was surely going to win the fight after he successfully activated his magic array. On the other hand, he never expected that the man had such a great sensibility and could recognize him even with so many deceptive replicas as a distraction.
The power of Mack's magic array was outstanding, and Yehudi could not distinguish which image of Mack was true. The secret, though, was that Yehudi himself had an incomparable sensibility and he could notice the killing intent from Mack.
These images might have been the same as his own true body, including the killing intent of him. However, Mack was not strong enough to make his magic array do that, and hence, Yehudi could find him from so many illusory images instinctually.
"I never expected you to have such a great sensibility. It is a mistake to look down on you the last time. Now that's it!
Let's see how you can get out of this!" Mack said, gritting his teeth. He took out a thin and long crystal and pressed it to the magic array controlling plate. Soon after the crystal was embedded in, seething energy emerged from the plate.
The plate could control the magic array. When Mack had put an extra crystal into it, the magic array's power increased.
Unlike earlier, Yehudi was not calm anymore. Standing in the magic array, he seemed to have seen something terrifying and continuously struck with his spear while simultaneously feeling perplexed by it.
Again, Mack held his black and red stick and snuck behind Yehudi with a stiff smile. While the latter pierced his spear in another direction, Mack waved his stick to knock Yehudi on his left shoulder with a strong force.
“Stick Skill With Heavenly Strength!” he shouted while using his most powerful motion.
As a magic array master, Mack was good at making arrays but his attack strength was not very strong. Nevertheless, he was at the consummation grade of the nature level, and Yehudi did nothing at all to stop his motion.
“Bang!”
The move of Mack hit Yehudi and shoved him dozens of meters away.
Although Mack's stick had hit Yehudi, the latter rolled over on the ground and stood up quickly, his spear supporting him. He held the weapon tightly and brushed past him.
However, the man had retreated out of his reach, and thus Yehudi's spear did not get to graze him at all.
'I thought the bones in your shoulder had broken into pieces, but you seem to have a nice defensive strength. It doesn't matter. I have enough time, ' Mack thought with a cruel smile still on his face.
While continuing to attack Yehudi from back, Mack avoided Yehudi's spear.
“Bang!”
For the second time, he was able to hit Yehudi. This time, he succeeded in heavily striking the man on the back.
Unable to stand the impact, Yehudi's mouth opened as he cried in pain and blood simultaneously gushed out of it.
'Alas! It's unfortunate that Yehudi has matched with a magic array master. He cannot destroy the magic array at all. All he can do is wait and be mercilessly beat up!' thought Master Wen, shaking his head.
The highest-level disciple of the Drizzle Peak had been defeated in such a cruel way. Having to witness the bad circumstance, Master Wen was certainly annoyed.
"Yehudi just needs to admit defeat now.
Why is he still holding on? He wouldn't be out if he fails in this round, and yet I never expected that he'd be so stubborn!" another master said while frowning.
Meanwhile, Zen gazed at the fighting court carefully. It was true that admitting failure and giving up the fight was not a difficult thing in Yehudi's case, but Zen understood the man's refusal to do so. Yehudi's determination to step on the practicing road was very strong.
It was crucial to persist, for the sake of his determination to step on the road to strengthen himself. In the martial arts field, this was the most precious thing to bear in mind.
The reason why he did not want to acknowledge defeat easily was that he did not want to hurt his own resolve!
If he did that easily, his determination would soon collapse. As a result, in his future fights, he would just give up easily. If that became true, how would he grow up and improve himself?
Unless Mack rendered Yehudi totally out of action, the proud Drizzle Peak disciple would use his last strength to fight until the end. That was what a fearless warrior would insist!
Technically, Yehudi did not have exceptional talent. However, his strong determination had supported him to reach as high as the consummation grade of the natural level. Ultimately, practicing had brought him that far more than talent. Working hard and insisting were also necessary and far more important.
“Bang!”
“Bang!”
“Bang!”
None of the disciples of the Drizzle Peak expected that Yehudi would be defeated in his first fight in such a miserable way.
Mack's black-and-red stick might have looked wooden, but every experienced weapon refiner would see that it was actually made of hornbeam with hundreds of history.
After cutting hornbeam, it was then cooked for half a year in boiled oil. Then, after taking it out before it turned hard, people engraved runes with knives to make an array. Then they covered it with a layer of iron. In this way, the creation of the black-and-red stick was nearly as powerful as a high-quality spiritual weapon could be.
Mack's stick was not only heavy but also harder than ordinary metal. As he continued to smash Yehudi with it, the latter would probably not be able to withstand the impact and might even lose his life!
After a few more terrifying seconds, Yehudi had already been hit more than ten times. He was badly hurt and there were bruises all over his body; there were evidently some broken bones as well. Regardless, he still tried to bear all of his sustained injuries.
Mack's face continued to sport a cruel smile as though he was a cat playing with a mouse that he had trapped.
“That's enough!” Master Wen shouted loudly. Standing up angrily, he then walked towards the fighting court and shouted, “We, the Drizzle Peak, admit defeat in this fight!”
Mack stopped hitting Yehudi who was, by that time, half-dead. With a smile, he replied to Master Wen, “This does not seem to be following the rules, does it? You cannot speak on behalf of Yehudi.” After uttering the last words, he let out a disdainful laugh.
As per the rules of the competition, Master Wen could not decide the end of a fight on behalf of a disciple--in this case, Yehudi. Only he who was in the battle arena could put a stop to the fight, which meant only Yehudi could admit his own defeat.
Then again, Yehudi was now lying on the ground and nearly dead. It was a horrible sight, and Master Wen could not bear to watch the disciple die in front of him. If Mack had continued hitting Yehudi, there was no doubt that the Drizzle Peak's disciple would have met his demise sooner rather than later.
“Little stinker, are you from the Ninety-foot Peak?” Maser Wen asked distantly. A hint of threat seemed to be clear in his voice as he spoke. Although the masters of the thirty-three peaks did not hold a lot of power, he could still do something covertly to Mack if no one was backing him. Moreover, Master Wen knew that he could also depend on Aura Su, who was willing to protect the disciples of the Drizzle Peak at all cost. Granted, she might not have paid Yehudi as much attention as she did to Zen, but if she ever found out that someone from another peak had beat up and insulted a disciple of the Drizzle Peak in such a gruesome way, she would never let it go. If Aura had been there that day, there was no doubt she would have come up and stopped it from happening as well.
"He is from our Ninety-foot Peak.
So what would you do, Master Wen?
Care to tell me?" An old woman spoke up, walking over with a cane. The old woman was the master of the Ninety-foot Peak. Although she did not have a high cultivation level, she had a high position in the Cloud Sect hierarchy. Rumors had it that even if a saint met her, she was still respected as Lady Hua.
On hearing the words of Lady Hua, Master Wen stopped in his tracks. The elder woman was a tough person he could not offend easily.
However, when Master Wen thought of Yehudi who almost died, he was furious all over again. The All Peak Competition was not a duel. Still, Mack was so cruel to his opponent. It was something that Master Wen could not stand. Just when he was about to argue again, the referee announced that Mack had won. Turning around, Master Wen realized that Yehudi had passed out.
It was the rule of the All Peak Competition that if one side gave up fighting or could not continue anymore, he was defeated. Yehudi could not bear the hurt and passed out, so the referee directly announced Mack won this fight.
Giving Mack a hard look, Master Wen jumped into the arena and took Yehudi away in his arms while everyone wordlessly watched them.