Chapter 429 - 395: Dare to Fight?
Eighteen minutes later, Wu’s face was pale as he opened his eyes.
During these eighteen minutes, Wu and Bai Tao had fought twelve times, losing five and winning five, with the remaining two ending in mutual destruction.
Even in the five victories, Wu was severely injured after each fight, paying a hefty price.
It was unavoidable because his only advantage was in his Fist Intent. In terms of body control and physical quality, he was no match for Bai Tao. He was able to fight to this extent only because he was very familiar with Bai Tao’s fighting techniques and moves.
Despite this, Wu did not feel that he could be more than fifty percent confident of winning against Bai Tao in real life, because the Virtual Battle Card could only simulate Bai Tao’s normal level. Bai Tao’s hidden Killing Moves, his willpower, and his adaptability during the match were not something the simulation could replicate, and nobody knew whether Bai Tao had made any breakthroughs in his Fist Intent.
A Grade S Virtual Battle Card was used up, and without blinking an eye, Wu spent three million Fan Value to exchange for another, as it was incredibly helpful to him and he could never have enough.
He struggled with "Bai Tao" for over an hour, then used two Master-level Experience Cards to enhance his Fist Intent, and finally spent another hour on a Grade A Virtual Battle Card in Bone Marrow training before ending his practice for the night.
That night alone, he had spent 6 million Fan Value, a startling rate of consumption.
With only two days left before the semifinal against the Brazil Team, Wu was training intensely, hoping for a breakthrough before the match, so he had no intention of conserving Fan Value.
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November 6, Madison Square Garden, tonight the semifinals of the Combat World Cup will take place.