C26 You're too Weak

Was this a scuffle between two kids?

The presence of the Empire's Goddess drew a large crowd to witness Lin Luo's battle, many of whom possessed keen insight.

To them, Lin Luo and Wild Beast's exchange lacked any sophisticated combat skills or spiritual energy in their attacks.

Frankly, their moves were rudimentary at best.

A chorus of groans filled the air as the onlookers lamented the weakness of those who dared to challenge the Flaming Dancing Goddess.

What had become of the world?

Once again, Lin Luo and Wild Beast traded blows, each recoiling several meters from the impact.

Seizing the moment, Wild Beast decided it was time to unveil his true power.

His body thrummed with surging Spiritual Energy, and with a commanding spin, he transformed into a spiraling tornado, barreling toward Lin Luo.

This was his self-developed D-level combat skill: King Tyrant Press Onward.

From the stands, the audience, witnessing Wild Beast's sudden surge of Spiritual Energy and skill execution, sharpened their focus.

The next moment, Wild Beast's spiraling form slammed squarely into Lin Luo's chest.

Lin Luo was sent flying ten meters, landing motionless on the ground.

The crowd was stunned, their dissatisfaction echoing through the stands.

"That's it?"

"My interest was just piqued, and this is what I get?"

"I had assumed the Goddess's challenger would be formidable, but to think he'd be so easily overpowered, taken down in a single strike."

"My Goddess, what has changed? What has clouded your judgment to issue such a challenge?"

Many had anticipated that someone at the Rookie Level wouldn't stand much of a chance.

Yet, witnessing Lin Luo's defeat, their disappointment was palpable.

Inside the arena, Wild Beast's face registered sheer incredulity.

His King Tyrant Press Onward had made contact, but it felt like striking cotton, his force dissipating.

Having studied numerous expert battles, Wild Beast was certain this was a defensive technique of Spiritual Energy, typically seen at the Elite Level.

An expert would concentrate their Spiritual Energy at a single point to withstand an attack.

But such a defense demanded masterful control over one's Spiritual Energy.

Mastering the pinnacle of Spiritual Energy control is a skill reserved for the high-ranking experts of the Elite Level.

How is it possible for someone at the Rookie Level to execute such a maneuver?

Lin Luo appears to be more than meets the eye; he might have some ace up his sleeve.

Wild Beast isn't a fool.

If he can enhance his body with money, Lin Luo surely can do the same.

Lin Luo, capable of drawing such a large crowd with a single call, wouldn't bat an eye at such petty cash.

And surely, anyone who can wield Spiritual Energy defensively is no pushover.

Indeed.

Lin Luo, not far off, slowly rose to his feet, dusting himself off.

The audience on the platform breathed a collective sigh of relief upon seeing Lin Luo stand once more.

The man whom the Goddess herself challenged couldn't possibly be taken down with a single strike, could he?

In the arena.

Lin Luo gave Wild Beast a peculiar look.

Truth be told, he had been genuinely startled a moment ago.

So much so that he had concentrated all his chakra into a defensive stance, rapidly retreating to reduce the impact of any damage to the bare minimum.

What he hadn't anticipated was the surprisingly feeble force behind Wild Beast's assault.

Lin Luo reckoned he could stand there and take hits for half an hour and still emerge unscathed, thanks to the formidable regenerative powers of the Intercolumnar Cells.

That's just how impressive they are!

Nearby, Wild Beast picked up on the odd look on Lin Luo's face and it infuriated him.

He recognized that expression; he'd seen it all too often on his girlfriend's face.

That same peculiar look she had after they made love.

It was an expression that silently declared, "You're so weak!"