Chapter 305: Section 93: Divine Favored
“I greatly underestimated this murderer—it’s going to be a tough battle! It seems the Divine Arts imprint isn’t easy to obtain,” the Human Race youth realized the reality and became fully serious, continuing his chase to kill the Fishman youth.
Once he moved at high speed, his velocity far exceeded that of the Fishman youth, and the distance between them quickly narrowed.
The youth turned again to fight.
The Human Race youth was mentally prepared and immediately stopped pursuing, retreating calmly to increase the distance between himself and the Fishman youth.
The Fishman youth lacked the advantage of the earlier sneak attack, and his actions were always visible to the Human Race youth. The youth’s attempt to engage in close combat was difficult to achieve.
However, the fact that a Golden Level powerhouse took the initiative to retreat, even just this point alone, was enough for the silver-Grade youth to be proud of himself.
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The tide of battle was changing.
The Fishman youth turned to sprint forward, aiming to reach the Human Race youth, but the latter was faster, constantly retreating, keeping a growing distance between them.
The situation was very unfavorable for the Fishman youth; the Human Race youth was a Spellcaster, and maintaining a distance gave him a clear advantage.
Zing, zing, zing…
The Human Race youth plucked the strings of his instrument, and with every three vibrations, at least one sound blade was released.
The sound blade ripped through the water, forming translucent phantoms.
The Fishman youth had already experienced the sharpness of these sound blades and chose not to meet them head-on, dodging left and right.
Consequently, his attempts to approach the Human Race youth were further thwarted, as dodging consumed a great deal of time and physical energy.
The Human Race youth’s mouth curled into a smile; the battle was completely falling into his rhythm.
He began to play a tune, rather than simply plucking the strings.
The music was melodious and slow, and after the prelude, the effects of the Spell took hold.
The movements of the Fishman youth were slowed by the Spell.
This was a melody capable of making the target’s movements sluggish!
At this moment, the Fishman youth still hadn’t reached the Human Race youth. His only option was to resort to the old tactic, opening his mouth to spit out a series of poisonous spines.
Nevertheless, the spines were also affected by the tune, moving at least thirty percent slower than before.
Desperate, the Fishman youth spurred his Fighting energy, causing his scales to shimmer with a faint silver light.
He managed to reduce some of the Spell’s effects, gaining a slight boost in speed, but it was still far from the overwhelming speed he had before.
The Human Race youth easily avoided all of the incoming poisonous spines.
Because the Fishman youth summoned all his Fighting energy to offset some of the Spell’s effects, the poisonous spines did not, and their flight speed gradually became painfully slow.
“What a pity, although I’ve absorbed quite a bit of Fishman Blood with the Poison Arrow ability, I haven’t mastered any associated Combat Skills.”
“Otherwise, with the enhancement of those Combat Skills, these spines would be much more threatening!”
Combat Skills of the Poison Arrow Fishman could make the poisonous spines fly faster or twist in flight, and even create several arrow images to confuse the enemy.
The Fishman youth’s face was grave as he suddenly turned and fled.
He was running away again.
The Human Race youth couldn’t help but laugh heartily.
If the first encounter had the Fishman youth relying on a sneak attack, catching the Human Race youth off guard and making him quite embarrassed,
then in the second encounter, the Fishman youth was thoroughly defeated, with the Human Race youth firmly taking the initiative. The only consolation was that the Fishman youth still preserved his condition, not having suffered too much injury.
If the enemy advances, I retreat; if the enemy retreats, I advance.
The Human Race youth firmly grasped the essence of hit-and-run combat and continued to chase the Fishman youth.
The Fishman youth, under the influence of the Spell, found his condition worsening, his speed ever decreasing.
The Human youth grew increasingly composed as he pursued, casting a variety of spells in rapid succession.
Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh!
The Barbarous Fish youth looked back and spat out Poison Stingers, but the Human youth either dodged them all or easily blocked them with his spells.
“Your Poison Stingers sure are plentiful; could you possibly be a hybrid of a Barbarous Fish and Poison Arrow Fishman?”
“How odd!”
“These two Bloodline Grades are equal, yet you seem to suffer no Bloodline Conflict?”
“Could it be that the Fighting energy you cultivate can balance these two bloodlines?”
“I’m becoming more and more interested in you.”
The Human youth was so composed that he began talking, using language to assault his opponent’s morale.
It seemed the Barbarous Fish youth’s long-range tactic was merely the use of Poison Arrows, a rather one-dimensional approach, in contrast to the rich variety of spells at the Human youth’s disposal.
The chase continued for a while longer.
The speed of the Barbarous Fish youth slowed to half that of his peak, his body covered in wounds.
Even so, the Human youth did not close in, still maintaining a cautious distance.
That way, even if the Barbarous Fish youth feigned weakness, hoping to make the Human youth careless and close the gap for a counter-attack, it would be impossible to execute.
The Human youth’s hand caressed the strings of his instrument and played a few notes, then suddenly he began to sing.
“Dark currents surge, the path ahead remains untoppled.”
“In the deep sea, oh Barbarous Fish, advance or retreat, charge left and surge right.”
“Leap forward, crawl low, amid the raging aura, lies the ambush.”
“He raises his hands, his legs firm.”
“Quietly shut your mouth and enter the cage.”
“And be bound within.”
With a light melody, the Human youth finished singing, and the Barbarous Fish youth was under control.
A semi-transparent cage appeared around him, his hands and feet bound to it, completely losing his freedom.
Even his fish mouth was pressured shut, unable to open and thus unable to shoot out any barbs.
“This guy!!” The Bardarous Fish youth was extremely shocked within.
Because just a moment ago, he witnessed the Human youth create a spell on the spot and used it to bind and control him.
The repair of Combat Skills and cultivation of Fighting energy manuals required continuous adjustment over generations. The perfection of spells needed the Mages to cautiously innovate little by little.
Unlike fighters and Mages, bards and War Song Shamans can create their own songs. These songs often possess a wide range of amazing powers.
However, bards or War Song Shamans capable of creating their own songs were exceedingly rare.
Such individuals have been quite uncommon throughout history.
The most famous among them was the Cat King of the Beast Race.
But now, the Barbarous Fish youth had seen one.
This Human youth was truly exceptionally talented!
“It’s over,” said the Human youth, having taken complete control of the Barbarous Fish youth, a smile on his lips.
Even with victory in hand, he always maintained a safe distance from the Barbarous Fish youth, leaving no chance for a sudden counterattack.
His little finger lightly touched the innermost string of his instrument, ready to deliver the final fatal blow to the Barbarous Fish youth with just a slight pluck.
Just then, a mutation suddenly occurred!
Two deep blue light pillars shot up from the dark depths of the sea trench, instantly illuminating the Human Race youth.
The Human Race youth’s pupils shrank to pinpoints, a look of horror frozen on his face.
He was pinned down by the blue light pillars, unable to move.
His little finger was already on the string, but even a slight pluck, such a tiny movement, was impossible to execute!
“An ambush! Is this a trap?”
“Golden Level?!”
The Human Race youth had thought he was being cautious enough, but he had still fallen for it.
Boom!
The next moment, he heard the roar of a giant cannon.
Unable to turn his head, he saw from the corner of his eye a terrifying electrical current streaking toward him.
A premonition of death filled his chest.
He knew he was done for!
The thick current, like a giant python, struck the Human Race youth almost instantly, with blinding electrical light exploding in all directions.
Deep Sea Monster Fish—arc gun—Python Flow Bomb.
Golden Level demon energy ship!
Golden Level cannon!
Golden Level bombs!
Already in ambush, ready to strike.
During the chase, the Man Yu youth had not communicated with the Deep Sea Monster Fish because this tactic had been designed in advance.
Since the youth was out scouting the enemy, of course, he had various plans for different crises.
The Deep Sea Monster Fish had strong concealment abilities and had been lurking here all along. Once it detected that Man Yu youth was under siege and in mortal danger, it would fire its cannons.
It was precisely the presence of the Deep Sea Monster Fish that gave the Man Yu youth the confidence to engage with a Golden Level opponent at the sea bottom.
Throughout the entire time, he never transformed into his Dragon-man form nor fled as a Sea Loach.
Whether it was the first surprise counterattack or the second futile resistance, it was all part of his strategy.
When the Human Race youth thought he had the upper hand, in reality, he had already fallen into the Man Yu youth’s meticulously laid death trap.
“It’s over,” the Man Yu youth regained his freedom.
The spell that bound him had dissipated.
The horrifying current would continue to surge.
With such intensity, even Rou Cang would not escape death, let alone Golden Hook.
The Deep Sea Monster Fish, tied to Mysterious Monster Island, was not used lightly by the youth unless absolutely necessary. In fact, during the battle with Golden Hook, it almost came into play.
Yet, the Human Race youth was still alive!
He was shining with a layer of Divine Light.
Although the Divine Light was faint, it firmly resisted the terrifying external attack of the electrical current.
The next moment, Divine Power surged, and the Divine Light violently expanded, repelling the current completely.
“This Divine Power… is from the Love God!” the Human Race youth, realizing with shock, displayed anger on his face.
“What?!” The Man Yu youth saw the current dissipate, and the Human Race youth unharmed, shocked beyond belief, “A Divine Favored?”
The Human Race youth had the blessing of a deity.
At the brink of death, the Divine Blessing revealed its power, protecting him.
How could they possibly fight now?!
“As long as the Divine Favored remains unbroken, the opponent has an undying body!” The Man Yu youth, without any will to fight, retreated swiftly.
He didn’t rendezvous with the Deep Sea Monster Fish; its speed wasn’t fast, comparable to that of the Justice. If revealed, it would be attacked by the Human Race youth.
The Deep Sea Monster Fish, vast in size, was far less agile than a Golden Level Transcendent; if it fought head-on, it would certainly be at a disadvantage.
“Love God, you damned wretch!” the Human Race youth cursed at Love God, then locked his gaze on the Man Yu youth, “Well done, Man Yu, you’ve succeeded in angering me!”
The Human Race youth charged at the Man Yu youth once again.
Hearing the Human Race youth’s words, suspicion arose in the heart of the Man Yu youth, “Has the Love God blessed and protected him? Why does he show such an attitude toward the Love God? It’s like a sea of hatred! Wait a second…”
A flash of inspiration crossed the Man Yu youth’s mind.
He immediately changed his retreat plan, no longer diving deeper into the trench but rushing towards the sea surface.
The Human Race youth began to close the distance.
Combat Skill—Wave Stepping!
The Man Yu youth’s feet ejected streams of water, propelling him in quick bursts up towards the surface.
The Human Race youth was taken aback!
This Fishman obviously had a Combat Skill that could increase speed, yet he had never used it!
All his previous actions were an intentional act!!
Was this still a Fishman?
Too sly and cunning!
The rage of the Human Race youth soared, persistently in pursuit.
However, the distance between them did not close as effortlessly as before.
Meanwhile, the Human Race youth was also wary of the Deep Sea Monster Fish.
It was wise of the youth not to engage the Deep Sea Monster Fish in battle; its absence could exert a more significant restraining effect.
The light grew brighter, with both parties ascending rapidly towards the surface.
The Man Yu youth activated his Blood Core, mutating into a Dragon-man form.
This spectacle took the Human Race youth by surprise again, “What in the world are you? Eh, is there a fleet up there?”
Plop.
With a surge of water, the Dragon-man youth leaped out, landing on the deck of the Justice.
The pirates aboard the Justice had long been prepared.
The Magic Devices used for reconnaissance had already tracked the seabed pursuit, and Zong Ge and Cang Xu immediately stood beside the Dragon-man youth.
“Be careful, the opponent is a Golden Level bard!” said the Dragon-man youth.
The next moment, the Human Race youth broke through the sea surface, rising soaringly into the air, suspended high above, overlooking the Justice Pirate Group’s fleet.
“Justice… Pirate Group?” The Human Race youth squinted, about to twang the strings when he suddenly noticed a figure on the deck.
His movement abruptly halted, “Dressed in gray?”
The figure in gray looked up and saw the Human Race youth, also exclaiming, “Third in command?!”