Chapter 875: Chapter 663: Zong Ge vs. Ice Calamity—The Duel of Equipment and Tactics
There was another person, also secretly hiding among the crowd.
That person was Elder Yuan Ci!
He was also quite interested in today’s battle.
“I hope Long Fu can be a bit more powerful and directly kill Ice Calamity.”
“Otherwise, how can Shi Liu make his mark?”
The Ice Prison Warden ultimately chose Ice Calamity to participate in this major duel, which really caught Yuan Ci by surprise. He had secretly bribed many people, only to have things go awry in the end.
From his perspective, Ice Calamity was once at the Golden Level, and although now he’s fallen to Silver Level, his combat power still exceeds most Silver Levels.
An existence like Long Fu is indeed the greatest hope of eliminating Ice Calamity.
But Elder Yuan Ci also bet on Ice Calamity’s victory.
If Ice Calamity wins, he can win a large sum of money. If Ice Calamity dies in battle, although he loses the bet, he would be even happier.
Yuan Ci displayed his businessman nature; regardless of Ice Calamity’s victory or defeat, he would gain something.
“This is just a Silver Level duel, but who would have thought it would be so intense.”
“The betting on this duel has become very hot, and a large part of the audience’s enthusiasm has been stoked.”
“Did you notice that there are almost no Golden Levels in the audience? It seems Long Fu is indeed not weighty enough for the Golden Level individuals.”
“That’s right, although he defeated Teng Donglang, in that Magic Image, his victory was quite precarious, and there was a great deal of luck involved in the final outcome.”
People were discussing this way.
Most people could only see the surface phenomena.
In actuality, quite a few Golden Levels were watching secretly. Many were quite concerned, and paid close attention.
The public wouldn’t think of this duel’s significant meaning, relating to the vital interests of various forces and personal vendettas.
The audience suddenly began to chant loudly.
Both sides of this duel entered the field simultaneously.
Entering from the right was “Long Fu” (Zong Ge).
A huge dragon head, crimson vertical pupils, sharp teeth, and his entire body was covered with red dragon scales, tightly and meticulously. His hands and feet were noticeably larger, equipped with sharp claws. The crimson dragon tail also densely covered with scales, gave a sense of solid resilience.
From the left came Ice Calamity. He, a Snow Elf, looked much healthier than when he was in the Ice Prison. He was tall and had the naturally clear and elegant features unique to the Elf species. However, he had suffered severe ravages from the Magic Potion “Beautiful Future” and had now become aged, with an expression of deep solemnity.
“Seeing Ice Calamity again, I didn’t expect him to become so old.”
“The Magic Potion ‘Beautiful Future’ is truly harmful, causing quite a stir back then.”
“The most infuriating thing is, to this day, that old thing Ban Tu is still an elder of the Alchemy Guild, the higher-ups are really blind.”
There were quite a few victims among the audience back then, filled with resentment.
They didn’t know yet, Ban Tu would soon make a comeback officially. The alchemical project of Ice Red Wine was said to have changed Ban Tu’s life.
The two gradually approached, stopping at a distance of a hundred steps.
Compared to Long Fu, Ice Calamity appeared even older. However, the audience didn’t care much about age; their attention was mainly on the two’s equipment.
Zong Ge was covered in three layers of armor, carrying a pair of Golden Level short spears, a Golden Flower Steel Saw, a Little Thunder God Flying Hammer on his waist, and wore metal gloves. Those in the know understood these gloves were actually an Offensive Chameleon.
Zong Ge also carried a Qi Needle syringe. Pearl Bubble was hidden in the armor padding, wrapped with some Offensive Chameleon outside the foam, using Metal Chameleon directly to pinch the Pearl Bubble if needed; it was convenient and quick. Pearl Bubble was considered a trump card, to be used sparingly.
After all, they had very few Pearl Bubbles left, struggling to make ends meet.
As for the Dragon-man youth’s golden silk chain armor, Big Arena Badge, Bu Quan Windshield, etc., they had been taken away by him and not left behind. After all, the youth wanted to pursue Lan Zao at that time, and had to carry his combat equipment; importantly, he didn’t foresee the subsequent unexpected events, staying outside for long.
So, the pair of Golden Level short spears on Zong Ge’s back was not the pair from the Dragon-man youth, but Zong Ge’s own. He had them with him even back on Mysterious Monster Island.
Looking at Ice Calamity again.
He wore an Ice Heart Headpiece, had a One-Handed Sword on his waist, and a pair of Anti-magic Bracelets on his wrists.
He was dressed in black leather armor, leather pants, and leather boots, resembling a complete defensive suit, with a nearly identical design style.
The audience examined the equipment of both, whispering among themselves after.
Both “Long Fu” and Ice Calamity had numerous Golden Level pieces of equipment. Being at the Silver Level with such resources could be considered extravagant.
“From the equipment, it seems Ice Calamity has the advantage.”
“No wonder he used to be at the Golden Level; in terms of wealth, he still surpasses the Silver Level by a large margin.”
“Ultimately, Long Fu is still Silver Level, not Golden Level.”
After observing and comparing, the audience generally believed Ice Calamity’s equipment was better.
What they didn’t know was that Ice Calamity had already sold most of his equipment; these Golden Level pieces were gathered through the efforts of He Gaitou and Meilin among others.
They had carefully selected, and these pieces of equipment were targeted effectively.
The Ice Heart Headpiece was for countering Long Fu’s Dragon Power skill.
Ice Calamity’s main weapon was the One-Handed Sword, Golden Level, superior to his previous one. Its piercing ability was strong, restraining dragon scales.
The Anti-magic Bracelets were prepared to deal with any Magic Scrolls Long Fu might use.
The most crucial was his black leather armor, pants, and boots. Information confirmed from off-site channels verified it was indeed a set of Golden Level defensive equipment. Importantly, this defensive set was officially documented in the Ice Carving Kingdom.
The Ice Kingdom has a Prohibition Armor Order, strictly limiting the existence, sale, and use of Golden Level armor.
The Prohibition Armor Order is also effective in duels.
No matter where the Transcendent comes from, as long as they participate in a duel, they must follow the Ice Kingdom’s laws.
If reported officially, outsiders, even if they have Golden Level armor, cannot use it in the dueling field.
Zi Di’s gaze focused on the leather armor of Ice Calamity.
This defensive suit is the most important point. In terms of defense capability alone, Ice Calamity completely surpasses Zong Ge.
“Although Zong Ge is Golden Level and his fighter level exceeds Ice Calamity, he has significant hidden dangers.”
Blood Vengeance, Floral Willow, and Strange Poison, Zong Ge has three major hidden dangers on him, making Zi Di inevitably worried. But unfortunately, they have no way to solve them.
“This is just the equipment Ice Calamity shows outwardly, he surely has other things hidden on him. Just like Zong Ge’s Qi Needle cylinder.”
Yuan Ci also assessed in secret: “Looking at both sides’ equipment, it seems a bit unfavorable.”
“Is the Golden Flower Steel Saw of Long Fu, which he captured as a trophy, something he can get used to using?”
“Even if he is accustomed to it, the Golden Flower Steel Saw is suitable for heavy weapon clashes, Ice Calamity holding a One-Handed Sword, is clearly an agile-type warrior, and obviously won’t have a head-on clash with Long Fu.”
“This makes the Golden Flower Steel Saw seem bulky and cumbersome.”
He could feel a growing anticipation in his heart.
He knew the ins and outs of Ice Calamity well; in order to understand Ice Calamity thoroughly, he even fought Ice Calamity personally.
“Ice Calamity is skilled in attrition tactics.”
“So, the key to this battle is speed!”
As long as he has a speed advantage, Ice Calamity can maintain distance from Zong Ge, allowing the attrition tactics to successfully proceed.
For this reason, he specifically provided Ice Calamity with Spider Silk Socks.
Although they’re women’s, they can suffice.
Ice Calamity not only wore the Spider Silk Socks secretly, but also donned rings on all ten toes.
The function of these rings, besides acceleration and enhancing agility, is to stabilize balance in body and movement.
The speed-enhancing equipment was maxed out.
After all, using these equipment also requires concentration. Too many unfamiliar items in intense combat can instead trigger self-weaknesses, counterproductive.
Even having done this isn’t enough.
He then arranged for Ice Calamity to have an alchemy pistol.
The pistol is also women’s, pink, called Juju.
No matter what it fires, there’s no gunshot sound, only the chirping of birds. It’s an assassination weapon, a lot of important figures have died in front of its muzzle.
It’s quite famous in the assassin circles.
This was borrowed by He through Yijiu’s channels.
The alchemy bullets provided for the Juju include mostly Frost Bullets, when hit they dramatically drop speed. There’s also Thought Interference Bombs which can confuse the enemy’s thinking. Additionally, there are some highly poisonous bullets, the poison provided by Mifang.
“After the battle begins, immediately accelerate and increase the distance.”
“Continuously shoot using the pistol and other methods to reduce Long Fu’s speed.”
“Having achieved this, you can calmly implement the attrition tactics.”
“Your frost aura will be the trump card. I’m quite looking forward to the scene when Long Fu faces the aura.”
The above are the words He said to Ice Calamity.
The strategy he formulated also deeply aligns with Ice Calamity’s intentions.
When Ice Calamity releases the frost aura, the aura carries the potion effect of the Magic Potion [Beautiful Future]. Once Long Fu is covered by it, it’s like he is consuming the Magic Potion [Beautiful Future], and the effect will be immediate!
This point is too terrifying.
He therefore had more expectations.
He hopes that “Long Fu” (Zong Ge) will die through this method.
Even though duelists analyze that “Long Fu” is most likely Golden Level. It’s entirely possible for him to die after getting hit with [Beautiful Future].
Remember Ice Calamity, his luck lasted through the early phase. He managed to struggle along to the present, paying the price of dropping a level.
In fact, [Beautiful Future] has taken away the lives of many Transcendents, among them were three Golden Levels!
He is betting on Long Fu’s victory.
But he more eagerly wishes to see Long Fu lose.
If successful, he can claim credit and align advanced powers such as Mei Lin and others. The hidden benefits behind this would far outweigh the lost few tens of thousands of gambling money!
Once the personnel in the dueling field verified, they announced the beginning of this duel.
According to the planned strategy, Ice Calamity swiftly retreated, extending the distance between him and Zong Ge.
Zong Ge then took out a folding crossbow.
This is an alchemy weapon, the crossbow bolts automatically loaded into the grooves.