Lu Yin leaped up and endured the palm strikes as he used Flash to charge at Tian Hou. This time, he struck out with both hands, but Tian Hou's gaze froze. He did not use Phantom Spirit Palm to counter Lu Yin's attack, instead choosing to dodge. Lu Yin's palms slammed into the void and tore through space.
Many people were confused, as they could not understand this battle. No one knew whether Tian Hou could be attacked or not.
Lu Yin panted heavily as the palm imprint on his chest gradually healed. He looked at Tian Hou solemnly; this fellow was very difficult to deal with, and it would be extremely difficult to hit him.
Tian Hou looked at Lu Yin solemnly. "If this is your limit, then I'm very disappointed."
Lu Yin's eyes narrowed, and he felt extremely sullen. If not for the live broadcast, he could have used the Sirius Technique without any hesitation. No matter how Tian Hou attacked, he would have been attacked as long as he got close. Then, he would not have had to worry about not being able to defeat Tian Hou.
"It seems like you've really reached your limit, and this is all you can do. Still, you're not bad to be able to attack me once." Tian Hou's tone was low as he melded into the void and attacked Lu Yin with Phantom Spirit Palm again. Lu Yin struck out with both hands, but Tian Hou easily dodged them. Although Tian Hou was not extremely fast, his ability to meld into the void was something that no one could compare to.
There was a thump, and Lu Yin's attacks missed. His entire body was pressed into the ground by Tian Hou once more, and a trace of blood appeared on his back.
Tian Hou's attack power was very strong, and it was worthy of the title of someone who had almost reached the peak of the Tournament of the Strongest. If he had been in the Human Domain, he would have been a Ten Arbiters candidate, but it was not easy to withstand his attacks. Once, twice, thrice …
Under countless gazes, Lu Yin was completely at a disadvantage. Tian Hou fought seriously and used his battle techniques. In the eyes of the Astral Beast Domain's experts, this battle was already over.
Lu Yin had done well, as Tian Hou had not used any battle techniques against anyone during the Tournament of the Strongest. He had also not actively avoided anyone's attacks, not even Starsibyl. Lu Yin was the only one who had forced him to back down, but that was all he could do.
There was a thump, and Lu Yin spat out a mouthful of blood. He had endured more than ten attacks from Tian Hou, and no matter how strong his physical body was, he could not take it anymore.
Many sighed, as Lu Yin had still been defeated. Throughout history, there had never been an expert of the same level who had defeated a Tian Hou. Tian Hou was not someone who could be dealt with alone..
On Zenyu Star, Huo Qingshan and the others were helpless. It was time to turn off the screen. If they watched any longer, it would be a huge blow to the Royal Regent's image.
On Earth, Zhou Shan and the rest were grieving. After all, Earth was too small to be of any help to Lu Yin. He could only struggle alone on the most dazzling stage of the universe.
Some sighed, while others were happy, but no one showed it. After all, Lu Yin was now representing the Human Domain.
Starsibyl's eyes flickered. Could it be that the results of the divination would lead to a different path?
She was not confident either. Tian Hou was simply too difficult to deal with.
Lu Yin spat out another mouthful of blood, but he endured the pain and rushed out of the ground. He panted heavily as he looked at Tian Hou.
Tian Hou's gaze returned to normal. "Your physical body is very powerful. Even amongst your peers in the Astral Beast Domain, even the astral beasts famous for their physical bodies, it would be difficult for them to compare to you. However, that's all there is to it. If this drags on, you'll only embarrass yourself even more."
Lu Yin spat out a mouthful of blood and took a few deep breaths. "Actually, I've been wondering if this is the limit of your attacks."
Tian Hou's eyes went wide. It wasn't just him; everyone who heard this was shocked. What did that mean?
You still want to provoke me?
"What do you mean?" Tian Hou's tone was grave.
Lu Yin licked his lips, which were stained with blood. He reached out to wipe it off and looked at it with a grin. "If your attacks are only as powerful as before, then the outcome will be uncertain. Let's fight it out and see who's lucky." Lu Yin then stretched out his hands and suddenly clasped them together. His ten fingers interlocked, and star energy transformed into chains that tightly bound his hands together. "This way, I won't be able to escape."
Tian Hou was confused.
Countless people who saw this scene were equally confused.
They all looked at Lu Yin in confusion. Could he deal with Tian Hou just by tying his hands together?
"Seventh Bro, are you stupid?
Don't be discouraged. No one will blame you if you can't beat Tian Hou, because no one can beat him! "the monkey shrieked.
Lu Yin lowered his voice, but his tone was firm. "You're wrong. I believe that the Ten Arbiters could have defeated Tian Hou back in the Astral Combat Academy."
The monkey wanted to retort, but the words were stuck in his throat. The Ten Arbiters were freaks that had changed the universe. Since ancient times, there had never been anyone as terrifying as them in the younger generation. Their strength was incomprehensible, and the monkey did not believe that Lu Yin could defeat Tian Hou in a duel, but the Ten Arbiters did. Although the Astral Beast Domain's Skymender List was said to be comparable to the Ten Arbiters, the monkey knew that this was just a rumor.
This rumor had originated from Yao Gu's battle with the Ten Arbiters' phoenix, where he had been forced to retreat in a draw. That was why the rumor had spread that Skymender's List was comparable to the Ten Arbiters. However, in the battle at the border, Yao Gu had been at a disadvantage against Wen Sansi, and it would have been difficult for him to defeat the Ten Arbiters in a real fight.
Lu Yin was certain of this because of the Rainmaster's words. Back in the Astral Combat Academy, the Divine Fist had cultivated his Overlaying Stacks to the thirtieth layer. What did that mean?
Even with Lu Yin's current physical strength, it was difficult for him to reach such a level. This was the terror of the Ten Arbiters.
"Even if the Ten Arbiters were able to defeat Tian Hou back then, what are you trying to do now?
Are you trying to match the Ten Arbiters by tying your hands together? "The monkey was puzzled.
Lu Yin did not explain. He tied his hands together, using one Sirius Palm and the other Shockwave Palm. This was his plan. If he separated his hands, he would be easily distracted by his opponent's attacks, and his movements would also be slower. He wanted to cut off all means of retreat and use his body to forcefully endure his opponent's attacks in exchange for an opportunity to attack. This was a battle of attrition and luck.
"Come on, Tian Hou," Lu Yin growled as he used Flash to charge towards Tian Hou.
Tian Hou's eyes lit up as palm images filled the sky. Lu Yin did not dodge, and instead, he viciously swatted at Tian Hou with his tied hands. Tian Hou hurriedly dodged, and when Lu Yin saw that Tian Hou had dodged, he immediately dodged as well. The Phantom Soul Palm missed, and so did Lu Yin's attack.
Tian Hou was shocked, as this person wanted to take him down with him.
Lu Yin's plan was gradually being exposed, and Tian Hou could see through it. Many others could as well, but it was very strange. Tian Hou seemed to be very afraid of Lu Yin attacking with both hands. Did Lu Yin have some kind of ability that could make him so afraid?
Many people thought back to Lu Yin's attack at the start of the battle.
"Again!" Lu Yin shouted excitedly, as he had found a way.
Tian Hou gritted his teeth. "If you want to go all out, then go all out. Skymender's disciple fears no one." He then used another Phantom Soul Palm to press down on Lu Yin. This time, Tian Hou did not dodge, and neither did Lu Yin. His bound hands viciously slammed into Tian Hou's body. Sirius's palm stopped the vortex from spinning, and Lu Yin's Shockwave Palm struck out. Tian Hou was sent flying by Lu Yin's attack, but Lu Yin's back was also struck by the Phantom Soul Palm and pressed into the ground.
Both of them had been struck by each other's attacks at the same time, and many were stunned.
"It worked! Lu Yin's attack worked!" some students cheered excitedly.
Following that, many students grew excited, as Lu Yin had begun his counterattack after withstanding more than ten attacks from Tian Hou.
On Zenyu Star, Huo Qingshan, who had been about to turn off his screen, relaxed. Had Lu Yin finally counterattacked?
In a corner of the universe, Wendy Yushan's eyes lit up, and a trace of joy flashed through them.
In the Innerverse and Outerverse, various great powers were shaken. "What a strong battle awareness. If his hands weren't bound, his movements would have been slower, and Tian Hou would have been able to dodge. This kid isn't bad," the Sword Sect's leader praised Lu Yin.
At this moment, the battle had only just begun.
Lu Yin's new tactic forced Tian Hou into a battle of attrition. This battle seemed very desperate, as both sides were using their physical bodies to endure each other's attacks.
After ten minutes, even a strange lifeform like Tian Hou was starting to find it difficult to endure, and it was obvious that the rhythm of Tian Hou's attacks had begun to slow down.
Lu Yin's body was covered in blood, and there were countless wounds of various sizes.
"How interesting. You were actually able to force me to this extent," Tian Hou exclaimed as he looked at Lu Yin.
Lu Yin frowned, but he did not back down. "I'm also very surprised that you were able to injure me."
"Hahahaha, Master was right. You really are a variable." Tian Hou seemed to be very happy.
Outside the arena, Yun's gaze was still filled with contempt, but when she looked at Lu Yin, her gaze turned hostile. However, no one cared about her at this moment, as they were all focused on the final battle.
"Seventh Bro, I admire you so much! You're so awesome!" the monkey shouted excitedly. "That's Tian Hou! You're the only person in the same realm who can force Tian Hou to this extent! You're too awesome!"
"Shut up! It hasn't used its full strength yet," Lu Yin growled.
"It hasn't used its full strength?
That's impossible! This thing already displayed heaven-defying strength, but it still hasn't used its full strength? "the monkey shrieked.
Lu Yin stared at Tian Hou's eyes. He had a premonition that Tian Hou had not become a legend just because of what had just happened. There were many people with strange innate gifts in the universe, and some even had innate gifts like black holes. If those people had not become legends, then what did Tian Hou have?
What had just happened was not enough; Tian Hou was definitely hiding something.
"This battle is very satisfying, but it's a pity that it still has to end." Tian Hou sighed and then looked at Lu Yin. "You're also someone who has experienced a legend." He then melded into the void and reappeared in front of Lu Yin. He did not dodge, and instead, he reached out with both hands.
Lu Yin subconsciously used his bound hands to attack. There was a thump, and a shockwave surged out from Tian Hou's back, distorting the void. Tian Hou grabbed Lu Yin's shoulders tightly. "You can feel fear now."
Lu Yin's pupils shrank, and a chill ran down his spine. He attacked again in a futile attempt to force Tian Hou away, but Tian Hou still managed to withstand Lu Yin's attacks. Their eyes met, and an indescribable feeling spread throughout their bodies.
As he looked at Tian Hou, fear slowly appeared in Lu Yin's eyes. He was afraid, and he was trembling. He wanted to crawl at this lifeform's feet.
Why?
They were clearly evenly matched, but Lu Yin felt fear. He felt as if he could not face Tian Hou, as if he was facing the vast universe. Humans were so insignificant that they did not even have the courage to look up at the sky.
Tian Hou continued to stare into Lu Yin's eyes. This was his ability: Devour. Not only could he devour physical attacks, but he could also devour his opponent's emotions. Courage was a type of emotion, but this man no longer had any.