Chapter 317: Duelling A Monster
A surge of energy coursed through him, renewing his strength. Stamina Surge Lv. 2 had kicked in.
As for his opponent...
’Foundation Establishment Peak Stage—!’
Arrow Zhou had been holding back. There was no mistaking it; the martial artist in front of him was conducting Tu Na Breathing. Literally meaning "Spit and Collect" or "inhale-exhale", it meant to exhale dirty Qi inside the body and inhale pure Qi of the natural world. A symbol of experience and talent, it was a technique honing a cultivator’s ability to pick out clean Qi to the maximum. The cleaner the Qi absorbed, the more purified one’s Qi became, the faster the flow of Qi, and the better the movements. That was the main principle of Tu Na Breathing.
’He is able to use Tu Na Breathing not in meditation but in combat. A trait that is supposed to be learned in the process of ascending to Core Formation. Arrow Zhou must be very close to a breakthrough.’
The right-hand of Raoul had been holding back in fear of a trump card. At this rate, however, victory was within reach for both combatants. Holding back unnecessarily would be foolish.
Thus, the two strengthened martial artists proceeded to exchange a series of strikes. Any counters Dasha found were swiftly deflected with his gauntlets. It was a battle of attrition. Although Dasha had become faster, going from being purely on the defense to now managing a couple counters here and there, both of them knew this was temporary. Not just temporary, the advantage lay in Arrow Zhou’s side still.
’His Qi Sense is much more controlled than mine. Whereas I use it like a radar, bouncing off walls and such, he can send out directional waves. It is more efficient and consistent, giving him stronger, faster visualizations. In a hall like this, it’s perfect.’
Arrow Zhou could read his attacks better and faster. Put simply, he was making up for the difference in IQ and technical skill with cultivating techniques. Due to the nature of the Snake Style, prolonged battles were better for his enemy too.