Chapter 635

Chapter 635: Being Passively Beaten

In Yi Chen’s eyes, the biggest weakness of the Map of Mountains and Rivers was its monotonous suction direction.

It could only generate suction from one direction towards the enemy.

Just like before, Xier continued to strengthen his power, actively using the suction of the Map of Mountains and Rivers to try to get closer and destroy it at close range.

Although the Map of Mountains and Rivers could easily withstand this with its defensive strength, it was merely due to Xier’s lack of power.

Yi Chen never considered a genius who was merely a few small realms higher than himself as a true opponent.

His target opponent was a top genius who surpassed him by a major realm.

If the Map of Mountains and Rivers could not only generate suction from the front but also from multiple angles or directions, while simultaneously drawing in from different sides, the combined forces would create an invisible binding power.

For instance, if one suction drew the enemy towards the east while another drew them towards the west, the two suction forces would act like ropes, holding the enemy in place and turning them into a living target.

Once it possessed the ability to create suction from multiple directions, the binding capability of the Map of Mountains and Rivers would rise to a new level.

If combined with the Binding Immortal Rope, it would be nearly unsolvable.

Another weakness was that while the Map of Mountains and Rivers could generate widespread suction and could target individual entities, it could not focus on parts of a specific individual.

If the Map of Mountains and Rivers could draw in parts of an entity, along with the ability to generate suction from different angles, it would not only bind the enemy’s body but also fully control their attacks.

With Yi Chen’s talent and the current level of his weapon refining technique, as long as he knew the weaknesses and had the needed materials, he would surely be able to address this flaw.

What no one knew was that while Yi Chen was engaged in a life-and-death duel on the platform, he still had the leisure to study the weaknesses and remedies of the magical treasures.

He even intentionally held back, forcing Xier to unleash his strongest state and showcase more methods, thereby uncovering his own shortcomings and flaws.

On the other side, Xier was about to disappoint Yi Chen.

He had completely exhausted all his options.

The immortal materials to consume, the treasures to use, and the secret methods he could apply had all been fully deployed.

His current strength was even greater than what Yi Chen displayed.

In terms of attack, speed, reaction, and the strength of his defensive shield, all his attributes surpassed those shown by Yi Chen.

However, under the restraint of the suction from the Map of Mountains and Rivers, his advantages in speed and reaction were rendered useless.

It was even a foolish fantasy for him to try to dodge Yi Chen’s attacks.

His own attacks had also proved ineffective because he could not get close to Yi Chen.

At most, he could respond with an attack, trying to intercept some of Yi Chen’s Sword Energy.

His defensive shield, while incredibly strong, could also be overwhelmed by the power of Yi Chen’s Sword Energy.

In a short time, he could withstand it without issue, but given enough time, even the strongest defensive shield would eventually crumble or deplete its energy.

Although the situation on the field appeared evenly matched, Xier understood that he was at an absolute disadvantage.

It was an absolute disadvantage where no matter how hard he racked his brains, he could not think of a way to counter it.

Because the treasure in Yi Chen’s hands was too difficult to handle.

Using something similar to the Map of Mountains and Rivers, the Wind Moon Flower had caused countless foes and enemies to despair.

This time, he was forced to the edge of a cliff by the Map of Mountains and Rivers.

With no way to turn the situation around, he could only try to avoid the Sword Energy attacks as much as possible, reducing the consumption of his defensive shield while racking his brain, hoping to have a moment of inspiration to think of a solution.

Yi Chen also hoped he could find a solution, so he didn’t press too hard, instead slowly wearing Xier down and constantly applying pressure.

On the platform, the two seemed to be locked in a stalemate.

However, anyone with a bit of insight could see that the situation was continually tilting in favor of Yi Chen.

……

“It’s over, it’s really over. Clay’s treasure seems to perfectly suppress Xier, preventing his strength from being displayed, leaving him in a passive state of being beaten.”

“Who said Clay could defeat Xier unless he had a supreme treasure? The treasure he is using now, at most, can only be considered a powerful treasure, definitely not at the level of a supreme treasure.”

“But with just this powerful treasure, Clay has already gained an advantage and is continually expanding it.”

“The most important point is that Xier’s condition clearly shows he is out of options.”

“It feels like we are about to witness an unbelievable miracle again.”

“I wonder where this Clay came from; he is a top genius who is five small realms above Xier!”

“There must be something behind this. Xier must be under the control of some big shot we don’t know about, forced to face death in the coliseum. Otherwise, there’s no way to explain the current situation.”

Some spectators from the same race as Xier couldn’t help but shout loudly.

“Stop it! Xier is a genius that the War Department focuses on nurturing. A talent of this level even has the qualification to directly contact the High-ranking Leaders.”

Soon, someone scoffed and countered, “Even if he is under the control and threat of the big shot behind Clay, he could still seek help from the High-ranking Leaders of the War Department.”

“The head of the War Department is our Tree-Dwelling Tribe’s Great Elder, second only to the tribe leader in status. If someone dared to force a genius that the War Department focuses on cultivating to face death in the coliseum, once discovered, it would be certain death for them!”

“One of the main reasons Xier was chosen to compete was his status as a genius nurtured by the War Department; there’s no way he would intentionally seek death.”

As time passed, the situation in the arena became clearer.

Even those spectators with poor eyesight could see that Xier’s disadvantage was becoming more and more apparent.

The stalemate lasted for just over ten minutes.

With a loud bang, a wave of Sword Energy struck the defensive shield, causing the entire silver-white shield to suddenly collapse.

Xier was left with only a shield formed from his own energy.

Yi Chen continued his leisurely attack.

He kept using Sword Energy to gradually wear down Xier’s last defensive shield, trying to see if he could force out Xier’s hidden potential.

Meanwhile, Xier remained in a passive position.

No matter how hard he racked his brain, he couldn’t think of a way to break the deadlock.

He could only strive to resist and evade the endless Sword Energy attacks, hoping to delay time and gain more time to think.