Chapter 1381: Theory Versus Actual Combat! (1/2)
Translated by: Hypersheep325
Edited by: Michyrr
A hint of apology appeared in Wang Chong's eyes, but he quickly calmed himself down and focused on Song Yuanyi. His expression remained calm and indifferent, showing no fear, even in front of four titans of the martial arts world.
”Alliance Lord Song, I just have one last question. Just where was my flaw? Upon self-inspection, I don't believe that I had any particular place that stood out. As it is, I won, so I am the real Young Master Qingyang, so why did Alliance Lord attack me?”
Wang Chong's confident and leisurely question silenced the crowd.
Even at a time like this, Wang Chong was still so laid-back and confident, asking where exactly he had messed up. Even the most arrogant and unbridled of the crowd couldn't help but admire his daring.
This kid is quite the character! Just on his bearing alone, few people can compare to him! the crowd mentally noted.
But the crowd soon turned its attention to Song Yuanyi.
”That's right! This ancestor is also rather curious.” The Black Yin Ancestor voiced the question on everyone's mind. ”Song Yuanyi, just where did this kid mess up? Not long ago, didn't you wholeheartedly believe him? Why did you turn around at the final moment and attack him?”
Let alone the spectators, even he wanted to know why Song Yuanyi had suddenly attacked the victor of the bout. This was a question that would gnaw at everyone's mind until they finally learned the answer.
”I've never explained myself to anyone, but seeing as you saved Youran, I suppose I can let you know the reason for your death!”
With a shake of his robe, the indifferent Song Yuanyi stepped forward, a vast energy bursting out of his body.
”You're truly very smart, but alas, you played your part too well! For one person to have one thing suspicious about him is nothing much, but a second and a third… then it's not that simple.
”When you first appeared on the mountain pretending to be Young Master Qingyang but didn't have your guard at your side, that was suspicious point one. That night, Ji Andu accused you of doing nothing during the raid and even trying to escape, and while his own conduct was rather lowly, there was no reason for him to lie. This was the second suspicious point. And then another 'Young Master Qingyang' appeared in the Five Ancestor Alliance. This is the third suspicious point. Regardless of the truth behind these three points, they cast doubt on your identity.”
Song Yuanyi's voice resounded in everyone's ears, everyone carefully listening. As for Wang Chong, after he finished hearing the explanation, he couldn't help but sigh.
These titans of the martial arts world… not a single one of them is simple! Song Yuanyi clearly suspected me, but he didn't say a single word! Only now did he abruptly lash out with a killing strike!
On the night of the raid by the men in black, Song Yuanyi had already inspected him. Wang Chong believed that the power of the Stone of Destiny had allowed him to successfully deceive Song Yuanyi and pass this trial. Now, however, Wang Chong realized that Song Yuanyi's doubts toward him had never once subsided.
It was just that he was far too shrewd and kept his doubts completely concealed.
If Wang Chong hadn't been on his guard the entire time, he would have fallen into Song Yuanyi's trap.
”Alliance Lord Song is truly formidable, to be expected of the leader of the righteous path!”
Wang Chong quickly regained his composure. As his lips curved into a smile, he once more assumed the calm and graceful bearing of the Young Marquis.
”But even this only amounts to suspicion. In the end, what was it that allowed Alliance Lord Song to be sure of my identity? Could it be that winning was actually a mistake?”
Everyone immediately perked up their ears and looked to Song Yuanyi.
This kid was doomed, as no one could escape alive from the grasp of Song Yuanyi and so many titans of the righteous and evil paths. Such a thing would make them the laughingstock of the entire world. What everyone wanted to know right now was just how Song Yuanyi had been so sure that Wang Chong was not the real Young Master Qingyang.
Even Ji Andu was paying attention to this response. Although he had had it out for Wang Chong this entire time, wanting nothing more than to kill him, not even he had been able to see any sort of flaw.
”Winning naturally can't be considered a flaw, but your flaw was that you performed too well. At times, overdoing it only makes things worse!”
Song Yuanyi's eyes flashed as he calmly spoke.
”On the last move, when he used Ghost Demon Fusion and you had Zhou Hangyi use Sword Points to the South Mountain to retreat, that was when you truly revealed your flaw.”
”Ah?”
For the first time, Wang Chong was startled, as was everyone else. Even the distant Young Master Qingyang was rather baffled. Even in his view, Wang Chong's Sword Points to the South Mountain was just an ordinary technique. No one understood what Song Yuanyi was talking about.
”When it comes to an understanding of all martial arts, there is still a difference between surface and in-depth, above and below. The true Young Master Qingyang is only at the True Martial realm in cultivation level. How could he understand the specific details of the Imperial Martial realm?
”But you are different. When that Imperial Martial disciple of the Five Ancestor Alliance used 'Offering Life to the Devil' and 'Demon Rises Ten Feet', you seemed to know that his body was enduring the maximum burden it could endure. Using the third move, Ghost Demon Fusion, was certain to cross this threshold and throw his Stellar Energy into disarray. Am I wrong?
”Someone who had never reached the Imperial Martial realm and did not have abundant fighting experience would never know something like this.