Chapter 456
Precisely speaking, she was relying on her fire-attribute special ability to stimulate her potential, raising all her baseline stats . Speed was undoubtedly one of the most important weapons of an assassin .
The sudden increase in her speed had clearly caused chaos in Zhao Zhancheng's arrow shooting rhythm . Due to their parabolic flying trajectories, two waves of arrows shot in lieu of her previous speed had completely lost their target . In a fraction of a second, the distance between the two had shrunk to around 25 metres! What's more, the distance was continuing to shrink!
The sudden reversal had instantly caused the Tianjing supporters to feel slightly emotional . Quite a few people's faces turning flushed as they opened their mouths wide, all of them waiting for the instant she reached Zhao Zhancheng to cheer and shout! By the side of the stage, Ma Dong and the others were already clenching their fists tightly, staring at the stage without blinking even once .
Special abilities, especially powerful special abilities were things that experts needed to be prepared against!
Close in! As long as she could close in, she could create a miracle!
However, the sudden closing in came to a screeching stop at about 30 metres .
Zhao Zhancheng's speed had also unexpectedly increased in this instant!
At this moment, waves of white gales appeared in flashes around his legs as he moved about . This wasn't a visual effect due to his high-speed movements, but rather, actual gales were forming around his legs .
Gale special ability!
Dust plumes visible to the naked eyes were swept up where his feet landed, while a long dust "tail" formed behind him . At the same time, his arrow shot cluster instantaneously became denser and more numerous!
The shorter the range, the tighter the shot trajectories! This wasn't only a trait of hot weapons; it also applied to the bow and arrow!
The deadlock had formed once again, as Emily was unable to close the gap, while Zhao Zhancheng was unable to pull back . The two wind-like silhouettes flew rapidly across the stage . However, this time, people were unable to make out who was who .
Anxiety and worry were fermenting in the hearts of the Tianjing supporters . There were times where hope wasn't the best feeling to have, as it would result in the despair from failure becoming more intense .
The profoundly worrying battle for distance continued on for 1 to 2 minutes, before the quiet and worried audience finally started to rouse and make a din .
"How the fuck is he considered a ranged soldier? He's moving so quickly, yet he's actually able to unleash arrows to obstruct Emily? Wouldn't that mean that his full speed is even higher than his assassin opponent?"
"Ha! Do you think our brother Cheng's nickname of assassin killer is there just for show? When our brother Chen having fun playing with assassins, that little lass was still drinking her mother's milk!"
"The outcome is fixed! That's the lass's limit, and she'll get kited to death!"
On the stage, Emily was extremely focused as she tried all ways and methods to close the distance . As long as she could get close to her opponent, she could use her Fiery Lotus Dance, her more familiar and powerful killing move, which she had gained an all new understanding during her special training in the holidays . However, the Fiery Lotus Dance would need her to get to within a certain distance from her target for it to work . However, her opponent, Zhao Zhancheng's just seemed to be… teasing and toying with her, giving her just a sliver of hope, before rapidly increasing the distance between them . There hasn't been any assassin who could get close to him!
He had already unleashed the speed amplification of his wind attribute special ability to its limits, something that he had chosen to do while he was still an assassin . However, as not every person has the same character, he felt that being a ranged soldier was more suitable for him . He loved to be the first one in combat to erect an invincible position . After changing occupations to a ranged soldier, his strength had progressed by leaps and bounds, allowing him to enter the mighty Divine Dragon squadron . Frankly speaking, he could take on three assassins of Emily's caliber by himself .
The current scenario on the stage was basically a circus show with him using his gale steps to continuously tease Emily . At this moment, people were shocked to discover that an assassin like Emily was unexpectedly unable to keep up with the rhythm of a ranged soldier .
Ma Dong looked over to Wang Zhong, who shook his head slightly in response . There was no chance for Emily, as Zhao Zhancheng's strength was above her . Although he was a ranged soldier, he was clearly one that was familiar with the high-speed movements of assassins, and thus was able to restrain Emily's capabilities extremely well . What's more, this person was an S ranked ranged soldier, and anyone who dared to use a bow and arrow was all excellent ranged soldiers .
Seeing that, Ma Dong opened and closed his mouth . This was the first time that he had felt the feeling of helplessness coming from Wang Zhong . Even with his exceedingly high abilities, it was impossible for Wang Zhong to break the rules . If Emily wasn't able . . .
That would leave only Barran . . . while establishing the Prodigy Society, never in his wildest dreams did Ma Dong expect that he would end up here . However, since he was already here . . . thinking about the downed Grai and the injury-laden Scarlet . . . perhaps it was time to use this move .
Truthfully speaking, Emily had already made rather great progress in her strength . The speed she was displaying on stage was more than a level higher than the standard she had displayed in Tianjing Academy, and even her performance during the elimination rounds! A display that surpassed her level, a frenzied performance! However, her opponent was still faster than her!
This was a ranged soldier who actually possessed the speed of an S ranked assassin! Assassin Killer . These two simple words, a nickname . However, the meaning contained within was the terrifying might of a top class powerhouse squadron!
Clenching his teeth, Ma Dong suddenly made a decision . Standing up, he spoke out, "Barran, help me to the toilet! My . . . legs are numb!"
The toilet wasn't far from the arena stage . Even after closing the door, one could still hear the noisy din of people debating and discussing .
"President, I'll wait for you at the entrance, okay?" although Barran was slightly flustered, he wasn't able to offer any kind of help . Naturally, he wasn't referring to helping Ma Dong to the toilet; it was about the situation they were facing in this match . It wasn't to say that he didn't dare to go up . However, even if he were to do so, he would be completely useless, as the disparity between his strength and his opponent's strength was simply too great .
"Follow me in . " all of a sudden, Ma Dong's legs were no longer soft .
Walking into the toilet and confirming that there wasn't anyone inside, Ma Dong closed the door before turning around . At this moment, a solemn expression had covered his face .
There was now a bottle radiating with a light yellowish radiance, with a white label and words that read "Prohibited" in Sanskrit .
"This is?" asked Barran in a daze .
"Number 4 Paradise . Have you heard of it? It's our Assassin Family's secret drug . " said Ma Dong in an indifferent tone .
"The potential raising drug?!" Barran gawked slightly, before giving a slightly excited reply . "I think I've heard a little about it . . "The Assassin Family excelled in the usage of poisons, medicines, and drugs . It could be said that no one within the Federation doesn't know about the Assassin Family's famous and renowned Potential Raising Drug series . Previously, during the Tianjing auction, the Assassin Family had auctioned off many of their manufactured drugs . Most of the body enhancing and adjustment drugs would require an extremely long time to manufacture, and also required the use of quite a few steps to minimize their side effects . However, there were a series of drugs that were only meant to be used during emergencies, with their main effect being to increase the user's strength . These were the Paradise series, with Number 4 being the best among them .
"Don't get too happy . " Ma Dong wasn't anxious to hand the drug bottle over . "Any type of drug with short-term stimulating efforts will always have problems . The stronger they are, the greater the side effects . The reason why they're called Paradise, is due to the fact that this drug can only save lives by granting its user a temporary boost of extreme power . However, it would result in an extreme burnout of potential . There's a high likelihood of the soldier to losing his combat capability, and it might even lead to death . "
Barran gawked in response . To other people, they would not take a casual mention of such a horrid outcome seriously, and it wouldn't instantly translate into clear thought .
That's right . For the academy, for honour and glory, for his friends! The momentary rush of emotions might cause a male to immediately chug it down his throat .
However, Barran was different .
That's because he was self-deprecating, which caused him to be careful .
That's because he had lost his strength before . Therefore, he treasured it even more so!
The memories of the previous collapse of his Soul Sea was the most realistic portrayal of such side effects . During then, not only did he lose himself, he had even impacted his parents' gradually improving lives, as well as too many other things that were even more important than his life!
What's more, it was Ma Dong who handed it to him of his own accord! That was his very first friend in Tianjing Academy, the one and only person who had taken the greatest care of him, his most trusted president!
The excitement on his Barran's face was replaced by a slightly pale shade, while his hands started to tremble . This might lead to a victory in a duel, though it could also be a poison .
"It's extremely selfish of me to give you such a thing . I've disappointed you . The Ma Dong that you've always trusted isn't some good person . Furthermore, even if you use it, it doesn't guarantee a victory in this match . Perhaps your potential is already not that big, or perhaps your opponent is even stronger than you think . " Ma Dong placed the drug bottle gently at the windowsill . "In fact, this is just a competition . Regardless of whether you drink it or not, it's not a bad choice . "
Finishing his words, Ma Dong did not turn around, and instead proceeded to walk quietly away . This was a choice that Barran had to decide by himself . Leaning against the walls outside of the toilet, Ma Dong subconsciously felt his pockets for a cigarette, only to discover that he had tossed them long ago due to Milami's disapproval . He had not smoked for a very long time .
. . .
The din within the arena grew increasingly low, with the excitement of the Divine Dragon Academy fans and the Tianjing Academy fans' apprehension forming the most significant contrast .
Emily always wanted to control the initiative in the fight . However, the suppression from her opponent was just too watertight!
Even Wang Zhong had no choice but to admit that Zhao Zhancheng was truly a top-class expert in positioning and movement! His movement speed and techniques, arrow blockade and suppression had all reached a level where there was nothing left to nitpick about!
Of course, it was still possible to use a simple and direct method of breaking through his techniques: strength! Even Wang Zhong might not be able to do so by relying on speed, as this was Zhao Zhancheng's specialty . It was also the reason why he was willing to change from being an already outstanding assassin to a ranged soldier that specialized in the bow and arrow!
From the start until now, other than the instantaneous reduction of distance to around the 30-meter mark, Emily did not encounter any other opportunity to close the gap .
This wasn't a gaudy show, but a textbook performance of a ranged soldier's movements, showing everyone what a ranged soldier should do to suppress an assassin .
Thorough kiting, complete suppression, the absolute flair of an S rank!
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