The map in the center of the arena didn't change. It was still the same training room, but the words appeared once again: Ding Meng VS Sun Shiling!
Damn!
The audience was dumbfounded. What was going on?
He hadn't played enough?
He still wanted to play?
Dai Yi and the others were also stunned. Sun Shiling had already been beaten to a pulp, and Ding Meng still wanted to challenge her?
Even though everyone was a little suspicious, the words didn't lie. The images of Ding Meng and Sun Shiling in the training room were once again combined.
Sun Shiling was prepared this time. Without hesitation, she activated her Origin Energy and formed a layer of Snow Mist Light Gauze around her body. This was a high-tier Ice Attribute Origin Energy defensive technique. Under normal circumstances, it would be very difficult to shatter. At the very least, it wasn't something that Ding Meng's punches and kicks would be able to break through.
Even though she was facing a formidable opponent, Ding Meng lazily gestured with his classic "two points" gesture.
The audience was once again curious. Was he going to give up on two points again?
Was he going to force Sun Shiling to repent?
Unexpectedly, Ding Meng laughed coldly and said, "This is the second round!"
Sun Shiling was stunned. What did he mean?
Ding Meng's smile disappeared. "I want to challenge you to ten rounds. Let's see how long you can last. I want to beat you until you kneel and beg for mercy."
This was another of his classic psychological tactics. His image in the virtual world definitely wouldn't kneel and beg for mercy. It was more or less possible in the real world. However, it was precisely because he said this that Sun Shiling was determined not to surrender.
"You're going too far!"
Sun Shiling's almond-shaped eyes widened angrily, but no matter how wide her eyes were, she still didn't dare to take the initiative to attack. She was already aware of the huge gap between the two of them. Ding Meng's strength had already reached a level that she couldn't even judge.
"Bastard!"
Jiang Haiyi had never expected that Ding Meng would choose Sun Shiling for the second round. His intentions were obvious. He was deliberately humiliating Sun Shiling for Jiang Haiyi to see.
Therefore, it was quite reasonable to say that the second stage of the challenge was all about strategy. You thought that you could trick Ding Meng, but you didn't expect that Ding Meng would be so shameless as to defeat you.
In the training room, Ding Meng was not in a hurry to make a move. He believed that Sun Shiling had already been beaten up by him in the previous round, and she was still using Snow Mist Light Gauze. Even if Sun Shiling was completely unharmed, Ding Meng was confident that none of them would be his match.
The energy of the Inverse Source Crystal had facilitated the formation of the eighth origin. The terrifying degree of this was simply unimaginable to other War Supremacies. Only Ding Meng himself knew how powerful this power was.
Therefore, he didn't put Snow Mist Light Gauze in his eyes at all. He directly used his most standard "Carp Leaping Over Dragon Gate, Backhand Blade". This was the Phaseless Blade technique that Yu Xingyang had taught him back then. It didn't matter if he had a blade in his hand or not. As long as it could be used, it was a blade. As long as it was a blade, the opponent would definitely be hit.
"Chi —"
Some of the sharp-eyed audience members saw it clearly in an instant. When Ding Meng's hand blade hit Snow Mist Light Gauze, it turned fiery red. Obviously, he had cultivated his source energy to the point of perfection. The shield turned into white gas in the blink of an eye.
Then, Sun Shiling was sent flying again. This time, she didn't fly backward. Instead, she was sent flying by his hand blade.
"Hiss —"
The one who sucked in a breath of cold air was none other than Jiang Haiyi. He also saw it clearly. Ding Meng didn't use his hand blade to break the shield. Instead, it seemed to be a strange secret technique that absorbed the ice energy. Finally, he used a martial technique similar to the Collapsing Force to send Sun Shiling flying.
He felt that he had underestimated Ding Meng. This kid's strength was probably far above that of an advanced War Supremacy.
Sun Shiling learned her lesson from the last time. She borrowed the force of the attack and slid backward. Then, she circulated her origin energy to the limit and pushed her palms forward.
With a whoosh, an astonishing ice dust storm surged out from her palms.
This was a torrent made up of countless ice blades, icicles, ice walls, ice swords, and other "ice source weapons". The scene looked like an avalanche from an iceberg. It was overwhelming and unstoppable. The audience couldn't see the real appearance of the training room because the entire room was filled with blue-white ice energy.
Sun Shiling was still holding back, but after being beaten by Ding Meng like a stray dog in the first round, she didn't want to leave this Sixth Stage "Cold Winter Ice Dust Storm" for the final stage. At this moment, either Ding Meng was completely frozen to death, or she was going to continue being beaten up.
"Ah —"
Sun Shiling's expression was also quite painful. After using "Cold Winter Ice Dust Storm", her palms turned into claws. She placed her claws in front of her chest and slowly closed them together. All the ice energy in the room seemed to be gathering along with her hand gestures, like the wind and snow gradually condensing into solid ice.
About fifteen seconds later, the audience's vision finally returned to normal from the chaos. The snow and fog slowly dissipated. In the middle of the training room, an ice mountain so blue it was almost purple had taken shape. They could see that Ding Meng was still in the posture of cutting with his hands, but he was completely frozen inside.
Sun Shiling heaved a sigh of relief. As long as Ding Meng was sealed in ice, everything would be easy.
She raised her palms again, and the light in the training room turned blue again. Faint circles of blue light could be seen in the air as they closed in on the ice sculpture.
Everyone knew that Sun Shiling was injecting energy into the ice sculpture. She also knew that it would be difficult for her to kill her opponent on her own. However, as long as she maintained the strength of the ice and dragged it out for 15 minutes, the system would automatically declare her the winner.
Tengma's face finally showed a hint of joy, "That's why I said that numbers don't mean anything. Actual combat is the most important thing."
These words were obviously said to Cartel, but Cartel only smiled coldly and didn't reply. He thought to himself, 'You're celebrating too early.'
When Xu Qianqian saw that Sun Shiling's Winter Ice Dust Storm had trapped Ding Meng, she, who was originally cheering, was scared, "Sister Yi, is this the result?"
In fact, Dai Yi didn't know how strong Ding Meng was. She knew that Ding Meng was strong, but as for how strong Ding Meng was, she found that she had forgotten about it during this period of time. Ever since Ding Meng came to Blue Pole Star City, she had fallen into the so-called "a woman in love has zero IQ" state. Every day, except for the fixed cultivation, her mind was basically focused on Ding Meng. As such, she didn't pay attention to the specific stage of Ding Meng's cultivation.
As time passed by, Irene's confidence was shaken. She turned her head and said, "Yi, Ding Meng … is he okay?"
"He should be fine." Dai Yi was a little nervous.
This time, their judgment was wrong. At this moment, Ding Meng could already feel how powerful Sun Shiling's trump card was. Just from the Origin Energy and realm of this Winter Ice Dust Storm, it was nothing to Ding Meng. However, Ding Meng's mistake was that he should not have faced it head-on. This storm was mixed with a very strange and subtle energy. If it did not hit a person's body, it would be very difficult to feel.
This ice energy contained a type of Origin Energy molecules that had a very strong penetrating ability. Once it hit a person's body, it would quickly enter their bloodstream. From Xiao Ai's System Vision, Ding Meng could clearly see that these molecules had a diamond-like appearance. They wrapped around all the golden molecules in his body, slowing down the flow of Origin Energy and preventing him from breaking the ice.
"What is this?" Ding Meng couldn't help but ask.
Little Rascal immediately explained, "This isn't a cultivation technique, a battle technique, or a secret manual. It's a type of Origin Energy cultivation technique. Normally, when she strengthens her origin, she would specially refine this type of energy called 'Origin Body'. Its properties are the same as the Origin Energy essence you normally absorb. However, she has obviously received guidance from a famous teacher. This type of Origin Energy molecule can seal off most types of heat Origin Energy. Normally, she would cultivate the Ice Element or the Hardness Element. Heat, Light Element, and Gravity Element are not easy to cultivate …"
At this moment, Ding Meng could also sense that Sun Shiling was stacking her Origin Energy on the outside through the layer of ice.
Little Rascal continued, "However, this Sun Shiling's strength is a little lacking. If her Origin Body is powerful enough, it can directly reverse the flow of Origin Energy molecules in your body and find your basic origin. It can form an Origin Body Lock that directly stops the circulation of Origin Energy. For a short period of time, your Origin Energy will have to be used to unlock it, so you won't be able to use it in battle."
Ding Meng finally understood. "Then how do I break this thing?"
Xiao Ai continued, "It's very simple. Your Origin Energy foundation far surpasses hers, so you can directly shatter the layer of ice. However, I don't recommend that because you have to be challenged three times in order to recover your strength. Right now, you've already expended a small portion of your Origin Energy. In order to avoid a powerful opponent challenging you in the third round, it's best to maintain your Origin Energy reserves. In terms of your chances of winning, this is the least risky option."
Since Xiao Ai had already made this suggestion, then there was only one way left to break this Frigid Winter Ice Dust Storm.
Five seconds later, someone in the crowd cried out in surprise, "Look, there's something!
There's something inside the ice! "
Everyone was startled. When they took a closer look, they discovered that there was a shiny, straight sword inside the layer of ice. Naturally, this was the sword that Ding Meng had requested from the system.
The sword wasn't in Ding Meng's hand. Instead, it was slowly breaking through the ice as if it had grown eyes of its own.
"Not good, he's using telekinesis!" Jiang Haiyi was secretly anxious.
How could Sun Shiling not know this? She was even more aware than Jiang Haiyi that this was an applied telekinesis. Application-type telekinesis wasn't all that impressive. Its true strength lay in the fact that as an Origin Ability User advanced in level and the development of their brain, it would develop more functions, including some rare special abilities.
Right now, Ding Meng was only a War Reverend. If he was a War General, War Monarch, or War Sage, she wouldn't even be able to think of resisting.
When she thought of this, Sun Shiling felt a surge of courage. This time, she didn't open her eyes wide. Instead, her pupils turned into a pure white light. From afar, she looked like a female ghost from hell. Just like the previous Frigid Winter Ice Dust Storm, the wave of telekinesis came crashing down on Ding Meng.
She was determined to freeze Ding Meng in the layer of ice. Moreover, she had to hold on for at least 15 minutes. This was her true trump card.