Chapter 210 - Ribbon vs. Rabbit (1/2)

”Closing the first day of the tournament will be Lian, the second young promise from the Forgotten Ocean, and Tu Ling of the Tu Family.”

As Song Yazhu called the last two remaining fighters, Lian rose from her seat. Her face had the usual expressionless expression but looking closer, you could see that her eyes were full of determination. After all, Hei and the others had won their respective fights. So Lian didn't want to be outdone.

”Good luck, Lian.”

”Show her what you got.”

'Kick her ass!'

'Ye, don't be vulgar! Anyway, good luck Lian! '

Ye, Xing, and all the others began to encourage the young woman to show her their support. However, Lian's eyes were fixated only on a single person - Hei.

”I have the utmost confidence in you. Go and come back to us.”

Hei just said that. Then he beckoned her to go. Lian replied with another nod and made her way to the fighting stage. Her every step was delicate and graceful and yet contained an impressive resolve.

Meanwhile, her opponent, Tu Ling, had also come out and made her way to the fighting stage. She had long brown hair wrapped in a braid and smooth white skin that made one think of a perfectly polished jade statue. Or at least that would have been the impression one would have had if it weren't for one particular trait - her legs.

Tu Ling's upper body was thin and petite, which accentuated her being cute. But her lower body was incredibly muscular, which ruined the young woman's slender figure. Yet she didn't seem bothered by this at all, so much so that instead of wearing a long robe, she wore only a white shirt and very short shorts that left her legs completely exposed.

”Is there a particular reason why she has such developed legs even though they are out of proportion to the rest of her body?” Hei asked Long Tian. As an Imperial Prince, Long Tian had extensive knowledge about the families of the Empire.

”The Tu Family possesses the Moon Rabbit bloodline. While not a royal bloodline, the Moon Rabbit bloodline holds a particular position as it is one of the few bloodlines of the Light Law. As for their fighting style, the Tu Family specializes in the use of leg techniques.

Strength and speed. These are the main characteristics of their fighting style. To maximize it, they have decided to give up a proportionate body to focus everything on their strong point: their legs. So the upper part remains underdeveloped so as not to weigh down the body.”

”Then she is a martial artist specializing in close combat.” Hei deduced it from Long Tian's description.

”Yes. But it's not just the kicks to watch out for. The Tu Family also specializes in submission moves. If she were to catch Lian in a vice with her legs, then the chances of Lian getting free are slim.”

”If she specializes in submission moves, then Lian's victory is more than certain.”

At Hei's statement, Long Tian and all the others present made a confused expression. They didn't understand how Tu Ling's strong point could be favorable for Lian. But Hei didn't answer and focused on the fighting stage. Only Ye and Xing knew what he meant and grinned at each other.

'Big brother and Lian have been training together for years. Lian knows perfectly well how to break free from submission moves, whether used with arms or hands. ' (Xing)

'Right. Even I find it hard to pin her down with my tail. If that Tu Ling were to really aim for such a move, then it will be the end for her.'

Meanwhile, Song Yazhu had started the last match of the first round of the tournament. Viewers had witnessed breathtaking fights one after another, and even the high echelons were impressed with the fighters' quality. Therefore, everyone was eager to see what the last two participants had in store for them.

”Moon Rabbit Bloodline, Light Law, Light Boots!”

Without wasting time chatting or studying her opponent, Tu Ling activated her bloodline from the start. A glow of white light shone and condensed on the young woman's legs, forming two white light boots that completely covered her legs, her thighs included.

'Everyone close to Hei turned out to be strong martial artists. You, who are one of the people closest to him, then you shouldn't be any different. Therefore, I will be serious from the start. ' thought Tu Ling. As a classmate, she noticed the closeness between Hei and Lian. Some even rumored that they were lovers even though there was no concrete evidence of that rumor.

”Tu Style - Rabbit Jump.”

Suddenly, with impressive speed, Tu Ling shifted from her position to position herself next to Lian. The latter, remaining calm, waved her right hand and pulled the white silk ribbon out of her sleeve. This ribbon swooped down to where Tu Ling had moved.

Boom!

The ribbon crashed violently into the stage floor but missed its target. Tu Ling had moved just before being hit. Fortunately, Lian had two ribbons at her disposal and, waving her left arm, sent the second ribbon to attack.

Boom!

This, too, swooped down on Tu Ling. Yet, just as before, Tu Ling dodged Lian's ribbon just before she was hit.

”Light Kick!”

Tu Ling made a straight movement with her right leg, and a beam of light was generated towards Lian. Taking advantage of the range advantage, the latter quietly evaded the attack and waved her ribbons again.

Thus began a strange sinuous dance between the two women.

Lian would wave her two ribbons gracefully and elegantly, moving her body in a circle as if she were doing a waltz with herself. In this way, not only could she direct her ribbons wherever her opponent went, but she could dodge any attack that was sent against her.

On the other hand, Tu Ling would dodge every attack thanks to her legs' power and speed, jumping frantically between the spaces left by the ribbons. Moreover, whenever she had the opportunity, she would send a beam of light against Lian to disturb her movements, and slowly she was approaching inexorably towards the latter.

'Her ribbon skills are incredible. Even though she is controlling two at a time, she manages to attack even while dodging. All the openings she leaves in her guard are nothing more than traps to get me to take a misstep.' Tu Ling analyzed as she kept jumping from place to place.

'Her technique bears similarities to Hei's. She uses her feet' soles to kick the floor and push her body in the desired direction. Yet despite sending out light attacks, she only manages to dodge my hits by a whisker. Either she has extraordinary reflexes, or she's limiting her speed to lure me into a false sense of security.' Lian reflected as her gaze remained blank on her opponent.

Because she periodically sparred with Hei, she knew that martial artists who used many movement techniques often aimed to change their movements' pace, especially against a new opponent. Hei himself would rarely use his full speed from the start but would limit himself and then take the opponent by surprise.

'If so, then I have the right solution.'