C275 The Battle That Belonged to Lee Zi(2)
It could be said that this battle was not a testament to Lee Zi's overwhelming strength, but rather a reflection of Young Master Lee's foolishness. The more Young Master Lee dwelled on this, the more discomfort he felt. Yet, he was out of options and could only persist in defending against Lee Zi's relentless assaults.
Young Master Lee had come to realize that even at his peak, he was no match for Lee Zi. Their strengths were nearly identical, but Young Master Lee sensed that in terms of sheer power, Lee Zi was even more formidable—a critical realization.
It was astonishing that someone at Silver Perfection could be more fearsome than his own mid-level Gold foundation, raising numerous concerns. Young Master Lee knew that if it came down to a battle of attrition, he was bound to be the one who failed.
Another crucial factor was Lee Zi's lethal technique. This was the decisive element, the reason Young Master Lee found himself in the midst of such a perilous hunt. Lee Zi's mastery of this technique was so potent that it could amplify his strength several-fold, and coupled with his already formidable foundation, it left Young Master Lee with no chance of a direct confrontation.
Thus, Young Master Lee was acutely aware that he had no alternatives left. He could either resign himself to defeat, forfeiting his eligibility for the national war, or face the consequences. Losing that eligibility meant that all his family's investments and promises would vanish.
Despite being the heir of the Fairmoor Lee family, the strongest of his generation, and a notable figure in the family's history, the loss of a national battle slot due to his error would subject even his father, the Patriarch, to an unbearable amount of pressure.
Defeat was not an option. Even though losing his resources meant he couldn't advance beyond the top 16, it was still preferable to losing his right to compete in the national war.
With these thoughts weighing heavily on him, Young Master Lee felt Lee Zi's formidable presence once again. In that moment, he made his decision. The hall fell into a hushed silence, devoid of any cheering.
There was no denying it; the events unfolding before their eyes were completely overturning their understanding.
Perhaps it was shock, or deep contemplation, or maybe Lee Zi's presence was so astonishing that it rendered them speechless. Whatever the reason, an eerie silence had settled over the area.
Yet, in the wake of this silence, a crisp sound emerged.
Inaudible to the average person, this sound was clear to the powerful ones among them!
In that instant, as he watched Young Master Lee being overwhelmingly suppressed by Lee Zi on the stage, a sudden realization seemed to strike him!
A peculiar glint appeared in the eyes of those witnessing the event.
The moment the sound was heard, the entire arena trembled!
An aura, indescribable and terrifying, burst forth in an instant!
It was fleeting, yet in that moment, a wildly ferocious aura was unleashed, creating a fearsome atmosphere over the vast arena.
"That is..."
"What?!"
"Such power, it's immense!"
"Could this be the ace up the sleeve of the seeded players?!"
Instantly, the atmosphere was electric!
Both on-site and online, everyone who witnessed that astonishing moment was abuzz with excitement!
Under normal circumstances, the moment Lee Zi's strike connected would have marked Young Master Lee's elimination.
But who could have predicted that in the final moment, Young Master Lee would unleash such a fearsome aura?
As if in a daze, countless onlookers sensed it!
"He's broken through!"
Indeed, he had!
They realized that Young Master Lee had achieved a breakthrough amidst the battle!
For these prodigies, a breakthrough wasn't something to be taken lightly, yet Young Master Lee had made it a reality, advancing to the High Order of Gold right in the midst of combat!
Typically, breakthroughs required time.
Only someone with a formidable spirit, like Chu Yi, who could instantly master everything, could hope to complete a breakthrough in a moment.
Young Master Lee was no Chu Yi.
Nevertheless, he too had accomplished it. He had stabilized his newfound power immediately after the breakthrough, propelling himself to a terrifying pinnacle.
"This can't be possible!"
"I can't believe it..."
"Now I understand!"
"It's their foundation, the depth of these seeded players..."
Exactly, it was their foundation.
The profound foundation of these seeded players.
The Four Young Masters of Fairmoor were all forces to be reckoned with, nearly indistinguishable in terms of power. Yet, when it came down to it, only three were selected as seeded players.
One might wonder if the fourth young master's abilities were truly inferior to his peers.
The answer is no!
The primary reason this young master didn't secure a seeded spot wasn't just because there were only sixteen available—it was a matter of heritage!
Indeed, the three young masters who were chosen owed their success to the powerful legacies their families had passed down to them.
As for the last young master...
His family had also granted him a considerable legacy, yet it lacked the ultimate influence that could sway the tide of battle.
Thus, his exclusion wasn't a reflection of weak strength, but rather the influence of his family's background.
Many had been curious about the foundations of these seeded players, but now...
While the details of others remained a mystery, Young Master Lee's heritage was clear to all.
He possessed an exceptional legacy that could enable him to break through to the High Order of Gold in an instant, or even master the stage with Perfection!
The impact of such a legacy was immense.
If Lee Zi were an entity many times more powerful than Young Master Lee, then it wouldn't matter if Young Master Lee advanced to a small or large degree, reaching Diamond status or even becoming a War God.
A vast disparity in strength would mean that any breakthrough by the opponent would still result in a decisive defeat.
But the current situation was different...
Young Master Lee's strength was not far off from Lee Zi's. Although it appeared to be a one-sided affair, that was due to Young Master Lee's earlier mistake.
Now, having ascended to a new level, Young Master Lee's power and various other attributes had surged, making him exponentially stronger than before!
This dramatic shift turned the tide of the battle on its head.
A complete turnaround had occurred!
Lee Zi's unmatched ferocity had finally caught up, confronting Young Master Lee head-on.
Her strike was as formidable as before, a fearsome technique fueled by her full might, capable of overpowering any formidable foe.
Yet, what should have been a conclusive battle took a different turn due to Young Master Lee's formidable resurgence.
The battle was far from over.
In that instant, Young Master Lee's eyes flashed with a fierce intensity.
Countless energies coalesced into an overwhelming force.
"Kill!"
Being cornered like this was something Young Master Lee found utterly intolerable. His foundation had been eroded, and he was now fated to become the final seeded player.
Young Master Lee could already envision the immense pressure that awaited him.
And the cause of it all was the breathtakingly beautiful woman before him!
Rage consumed his gaze as a wild aura and a multitude of forces merged into one, erupting with ferocity!
This time, Young Master Lee was determined to crush Lee Zi with the most brutal tactics at his disposal!
In a flash, two formidable forces of destruction collided in the void.
The arena shook as if in a trance, the dreadful waves threatening to engulf the very heavens and earth!
The faces of the top Diamond Great Generals turned grim.
The confrontation between Lee Zi and Young Master Lee had undoubtedly escalated to the pinnacle of the Diamond High Order.
With just a bit more progress, it would be on par with a clash between two top-tier Diamonds!
Was it frightening?
It was beyond terrifying—it was downright horrifying!
