Gao Wu: If this BOSS isn't nerfed, is it even playable?

Chapter 115 Contradiction
As the map loaded, Dong Dongchen didn't sit idle; he immediately switched to professional commentary mode.

He speaks very fast, yet his pronunciation is clear.

It is obvious that he had already memorized these materials.

"Cheng Shanhe is fifteen years old this year, but don't underestimate him because of his age. I don't need to tell you who his father is, do I?"

"His older brother, Cheng Xingyue, is also a renowned figure, a ruthless individual who single-handedly guards a celestial rift!!"

"Cheng Shanhe himself can be considered a tiger father like dog son."

"My main weapon is a heavy shield made of black iron. A year ago, it awakened its first martial arts spirituality: Stone Skin! When activated, its entire body is covered with a layer of rock armor, making its defensive power extremely astonishing!"

"In last year's National Youth Genius Tournament, he had a legendary battle where he completely exhausted the favorite to win, Meteor Bai Yi, and finally won by a narrow margin."

"I remember Bai Yi completely lost his composure at the time. During the interview, he angrily cursed the Cheng family members as being like tortoises, each one more energy-consuming than the last!"

He had done his homework on almost all of the thousands of geniuses on the leaderboard, let alone someone like Cheng Shanhe who was already well-known.

At this moment, Dong Dongchen casually recounted the opponent's outstanding achievements and interesting anecdotes from the competition.

The live stream chat was instantly flooded with comments like "professional".

As they were talking, the spectator button finally lit up.

Dong Dongchen didn't hesitate any longer and clicked directly.

The darkness dissipated, and a vast map filled with rugged stone forests appeared before all the viewers.

Lin Ye stood quietly, holding a long spear.

His gaze fell on the boy in front of him who was holding a heavy shield that was almost half his height in his right hand.

So young!
Lin Ye could tell at a glance that his opponent was probably a few years younger than himself.

He is just over 1.7 meters tall and not particularly robust.

However, the powerful and solid energy fluctuations within his body clearly revealed his current strength and realm.

Mid-stage of the Meridian Opening Realm.

Indeed, in terms of martial arts prowess alone, Lin Ye is currently inferior to the young man before him.

The boy opposite also saw Lin Ye, and a harmless, sunny smile appeared on his still somewhat childish face.

"Big brother, please give me your guidance."

His voice was clear and crisp, and he was very polite.

Upon seeing this, Dong Dongchen chuckled softly in the live stream and reminded the viewers:
"Brothers, don't be fooled by this guy's harmless appearance! He calls everyone 'big brother' or 'big sister,' he's a typical wolf in sheep's clothing!"

"If you win, he'll be fine, but if you lose, his little mouth will be full of poison."

"They'll chase after you and say, 'Big brother, how come you can't even beat a kid like me?' That could make you so angry that your Dao heart would shatter on the spot!"

The live chat erupted in cheers.

"Hahaha!"

"Is it so dog-like?"

"Indeed, if you put yourself in that situation, being abused by a child would definitely shatter your Dao heart."

The countdown is over.

【The battle begins! 】

Lin Ye did not let his guard down just because his opponent was a teenager.

When a lion fights a rabbit, he also uses all his strength.

not to mention……

It would be so much fun to make this cute boy cry!

With a thought, Lin Ye's figure transformed into an arrow without any warning, shooting straight towards Cheng Shanhe!

A hint of seriousness, incongruous with his age, flashed across Cheng Shanhe's eyes.

So fast!

He had never seen or heard of this opponent before; he must have only recently joined the ranks of rising stars.

Judging from Lin Ye's appearance, he seemed like a well-rounded martial artist, but I didn't expect him to be so fast.

But Cheng Shanhe's reaction was equally swift, almost instantaneous to Lin Yedong.

He then lowered his stance and stood firmly in front of him, using the massive black iron shield to block the enemy.

when!
Lin Ye's black spear struck Cheng Shanhe's heavy shield with perfect precision.

A dull, metallic clang rang out!
Cheng Shanhe felt an immense force coming from the shield, which made his wrist go numb.

He slid backward uncontrollably a short distance, leaving two clear scratches on the hard rock.

"The first exchange! The goblin's thrust was incredibly swift and powerful!"

"Cheng Shanhe defended well, but it's definitely not an easy task!"

On the battlefield, Lin Ye raised an eyebrow slightly.

He was a little dazed.

He was 100% certain that with that shot, he deliberately avoided the front of the shield and aimed it at Cheng Shanhe's arm holding the shield.

But just as the spear tip was about to reach him, the shield seemed to instantly enlarge in front of him, forcefully blocking this tricky attack.

Lin Ye heard a slight, muffled click from a mechanism.

The boy opposite him slapped the inside of the heavy shield with his left hand.

The next moment, five honeycomb-shaped hexagonal shield plates suddenly popped out from a hidden position on the edge of the main shield.

By combining and splicing the components, the defensive area of ​​the entire shield increased by nearly one-third!

This is not over yet.

What happened next was even more unexpected for Lin Ye.

Three of the shields that popped out suddenly had their edges split open with thin, dark gold serrations, like cicada wings.

Immediately afterwards, the three shield pieces detached from the main shield, spinning rapidly and slicing towards Lin Ye from three different angles with a sharp whistling sound!

Lin Ye's eyes narrowed, and he immediately dodged with a light step.

However, those three shield blades were like maggots clinging to the bone.

After its attack missed, it drew a strange arc in the air and, as if it had an automatic target acquisition function, chased after him again!

Seeing this, Dong Dongchen couldn't help but exclaim, "See that, brothers? Having a Martial Saint as a father makes all the difference!"

"This heavy shield made of black iron was specially commissioned by the Martial Saint of Rock from a master of mechanical arts. It is both offensive and defensive."

"I remember during the last competition, this shield didn't have this tracking function. It seems it has been upgraded again."

Lin Ye was also slightly surprised at this moment.

He realized he had discovered true genius when he came into contact with one.

Others are not only superior to him in martial arts skills, techniques, and realm of understanding.

Even their equipment is overwhelmingly superior.

It seems now that it's not that the mecha-style strategy is ineffective.

However, most people in a small place like Dongjiang are just frogs in a well.

True cutting-edge technology, when combined with martial arts, only makes martial artists even more powerful!
Ding!Ding!Ding!
Lin Ye's spear moved like a dragon, switching to a more agile "swimming dragon" style, constantly parrying the three elusive and tricky-angled sharp shield pieces.

But Cheng Shanhe did not stand still and watch the show.

The moment he saw Lin Ye being held back by the shield, he took the initiative to charge!

Cheng Shanhe wasn't particularly muscular, but the sheer force of him wielding that massive shield and smashing it down towards Lin Ye's face sent a chill down Lin Ye's spine.

This shield is powerful and heavy, carrying immense force!

The boy's skill in utilizing his own qi and blood was far more advanced than he had imagined!

In terms of actual combat effectiveness, this shield should absolutely not be taken head-on!

However, he was currently restrained by three rapidly spinning shields, and his space for dodging was completely blocked.

Lin Ye's eyes flashed, and he made up his mind.

boom!
He grunted and took the full force of the shield bash with his own shoulder.

On one hand, Lin Ye really wanted to test Cheng Shanhe's attack power.

After all, in terms of defense, this young man's martial arts techniques and the quality of his Xuan Iron Heavy Shield are definitely top-notch.

On the other hand, Lin Ye did not forget his ultimate goal for this trip.

He always longed to encounter a true opponent who could force him into the P2 stage.

However, this heavy blow only made Lin Ye take a few steps back.

At the same time, a swirling shield blade swept past him from behind, leaving a shallow bloodstain on his back.
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117!
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56!

Only Lin Ye saw the two red numbers floating on his health bar.

In terms of sheer lethality, the shield bash was definitely more powerful.

As for the somewhat frightening bloodstain on his back, it was actually just a superficial wound that hadn't even broken the muscle layer.

Lin Ye's current defensive capabilities are also ridiculously high.

Seeing Lin Ye take a heavy shield blow and get cut by the shield blade.

But he still acted as if nothing had happened.

Cheng Shanhe's eyes instantly lit up with surprise.

"Big brother, you seem to be quite good at defense too!"

"My dad always told me that only those who can take a beating have the right to beat others!"

"Haha, I am not alone on this path!"

Dong Dongchen looked at the little kid on the screen who was speaking in a very literary style, and he was so angry that he laughed.

How old are you? You're already saying "I'm not alone"? Are you planning to take the postgraduate entrance exam?
Lin Ye remained silent. He disliked taunting during battles and had no intention of interacting with his opponent.

Through their brief exchange just now, he had already gained a general understanding of the strength of the young man before him.

With a solid foundation, sophisticated weaponry, and the ability to both attack and defend, their tactical skills are also quite outstanding.

Indeed, they were on a completely different level from all the opponents they had been matched with before.

but……

That's all.

Lin Ye no longer held back and decided to unleash his full strength.

His stance suddenly changed.

The agile Dragon Style has been transformed into the expansive and unstoppable Breaking Army Style!

Whoosh!
Lin Ye's figure left a faint afterimage in place, and his speed increased again in an instant!
This time, Cheng Shanhe's smile froze on his face.

He keenly sensed that his opponent had only been testing him all along.

Now, he's finally starting to get serious!
At the very moment Lin Ye's speed exploded, Dong Dongchen's live stream chat...

After a brief pause, the comments section exploded!

"Holy crap? That was fast! Is this the same person as before?!"

"It's at least 30% faster! Was he holding back before?"

"Wait a minute... guys, I think I've found a blind spot..."

"Upstairs, did you think of that too? Brother Chen, come out and say something, Brother Chen!"

"Hahahaha! Case solved! When this goblin grunt fought Brother Chen before, even when he started to fight back at the end, he was just testing the waters and didn't use his full strength?"

"Goblin: I wasn't even serious, how did you fall down already?"

Dong Dongchen's face turned bright red as he looked at the screen full of mockery and ridicule.

It was so embarrassing that you could practically dig a three-bedroom apartment out of the ground with your toes.

Dong Dongchen could only cough a few times, pretending not to see the comments, and continued commentating on the battle. The two clashed, exchanging attacks several times in an instant.

Dong Dongchen's explanations were almost entirely based on muscle memory, and his speaking speed was extremely fast.

"too fast!"

"Cheng Shanhe's shield blade can no longer keep up with his pace!"

In the scene, the three swirling shield blades looked like three headless flies.

Left far behind by Lin Ye's ghostly movements, they could only chase after his afterimage in vain.

Cheng Shanhe was clearly aware of this as well.

The composure that had appeared on his face before his age finally vanished, replaced by an unprecedented solemnity.

He made a decisive move, and the three spinning shield blades immediately changed direction and flew back at an extremely fast speed.

With a few soft sounds, it retracted back into the main shield.

Faced with Lin Ye at this moment, any superfluous but ineffective attack methods are useless.

They will only become a burden that distracts you from your energy.

Cheng Shanhe took a deep breath, his legs sank slightly, and his whole body seemed to connect with the ground beneath his feet in an instant.

He placed the massive black iron shield firmly in front of him.

Respond to all changes with constancy!
Lin Ye used the ultimate power and speed with every shot, aiming at every gap in Cheng Shanhe's defense from the most tricky angles.

Under the ribs, the arm holding the shield, the knees, and the ankles!
when!when!when!
The crisp and rapid clanging of metal against metal rang out continuously!
Gunfire was like a woven tapestry, displaying superb martial arts skills.

But Cheng Shanhe's shield remained as steady as a rock, each block as precise as a machine.

He always manages to stop the attack at the last moment before the spear tip reaches his body.

This is an ultimate battle of offense and defense!

A textbook example of a conflict!

The next five minutes.

The entire Stone Forest map became their stage.

Lin Ye's figure swirled wildly around Cheng Shanhe, his spear flashing like a dragon, his attacks continuous and seemingly endless.

Cheng Shanhe remained steadfast in his spot, as if rooted to the spot.

He poured all his energy into the heavy shield in his hand, creating an impenetrable defensive barrier.

The viewers in the live stream were completely mesmerized.

"This is a true showdown of the best!"

"This Cheng Shanhe is ridiculously strong!"

"If I went up there, I wouldn't last five minutes, I doubt I could even last ten seconds. I'd be riddled with holes by that goblin!"

"That was fantastic! So exciting!"

However, amidst the gasps of amazement, some sharp-eyed viewers noticed something amiss.

"Wait a minute, have you guys noticed... the goblins' weapons seem a bit too cheap?"

Now that you mention it...it's true!

"It's just a standard-issue rifle!"

"Holy crap! Really? Using a standard-issue spear, they completely overwhelmed the son of a martial saint?"

Dong Dongchen had, of course, noticed this long ago.

“That’s right, Brother Goblin is indeed using a standard weapon without any attribute bonuses.”

"This also shows that his terrifying strength comes entirely from himself, not from external things."

"This... makes it even more precious."

Dong Dongchen's voice carried a hint of admiration that even he himself was unaware of.

Despite coming from an ordinary family, he was able to reach the level of competing on the same stage as the son of a martial arts saint through his own talent and hard work.

Such a person, in terms of both temperament and perseverance, is far beyond the reach of ordinary people.

Five more minutes passed.

The battle has lasted for more than ten minutes.

The high-intensity offense and defense puts a huge strain on the physical strength of both sides.

Fine beads of sweat had appeared on Cheng Shanhe's forehead, and his breathing had begun to become somewhat rapid.

In contrast, Lin Ye's breathing remained long and steady.

It was as if the ten-minute onslaught just now was merely a warm-up for him.

His offensive was becoming increasingly fierce!

With one side gaining and the other losing, the balance of power shifts.

It is irreversibly tilting slowly towards Lin Ye.

Cheng Shanhe's defense also began to show signs of stagnation.

However, just when everyone thought Cheng Shanhe was about to be defeated.

A sudden change occurs!
when!
It was another incredibly precise block.

But the crisp sound that rang out at the moment the gun and shield collided was completely different from before!

In the live stream, countless viewers with high-definition viewing angles could see it clearly.

After another collision with the Xuan Tie Heavy Shield, the tip of Lin Ye's black spear was actually chipped off with a tiny nick!

Cheng Shanhe's eyes suddenly lit up!
He had been waiting for this opportunity for far too long!
Without the slightest hesitation, the boy abandoned his perfect defensive stance.

Despite the risk of being injured by Lin Ye, he deliberately slammed the heavy shield in his hand hard towards the tip of Lin Ye's spear!

His purpose was not to attack Lin Ye himself at all!
It was his weapon!

boom!
A muffled sound!
Lin Ye's pupils contracted slightly as he felt a tremendous force coming from the spear shaft, and the spearhead in his hand was knocked away again!
What a decisive decision!

But Lin Ye's fighting instincts are equally terrifying.

The moment the spearhead was damaged, he lowered his wrist and changed his attack from a thrust to a sweep.

The spear shaft, like a whip, lashed straight at Cheng Shanhe's only exposed weakness due to his proactive attack: his right shoulder!

However, the expected sound of flesh being struck did not come.

Ding!
A crisp sound of metal clashing against metal rang out once again!
Lin Ye's gaze suddenly darkened.

He saw it clearly.

Just as the gun barrel was about to strike the opponent's shoulder, Cheng Shanhe's right shoulder skin was instantly stained with a layer of blackish-gray, like a rock!

This is……

Martial arts spirituality?
Upon seeing this, Dong Dongchen couldn't help but shake his head and let out a sigh.

"Stone Skin, the martial arts spirituality passed down in the Cheng family."

"Legend has it that this was the first martial arts spirituality that the Rock Martial Saint awakened when he was young."

"I don't know what secret method he used to pass on this martial arts talent to his youngest son. His eldest son, Cheng Xingyue, does not have this martial arts talent."

During the discussion.

The battlefield situation has changed dramatically once again!

when!
Cheng Shanhe's gaze was resolute; he caught the momentary hesitation in Lin Ye's spear thrust caused by the damage to his weapon.

He actually gave up part of his defense and, taking advantage of the strength of "Stone Skin," forcefully rammed his shoulder into the gun barrel!

At the same time, the heavy iron shield in his hand slammed into the already precarious spearhead again at a tricky angle!

Click!

A crisp, teeth-grinding cracking sound rang out.

This time, the entire tip of the standard-issue long spear in Lin Ye's hand.

He was thrown away by the immense force, arcing through the air before crashing to the ground some distance away.

"The gap in weaponry is ultimately too great."

"This match is probably... a foregone conclusion."

Looking at the screen, at Lin Ye's standard-issue long spear with the tip missing, Dong Dongchen finally made his conclusion.

In the live stream, everyone's opinion was remarkably consistent with Dong Dongchen's.

In fact, this is the only conclusion that anyone with basic martial arts knowledge would reach.

Weapons are an extension of a martial artist's arms and a core component of combat power.

The spear, missing its tip, meant that Lin Ye had been disarmed.

Being unarmed will inevitably greatly reduce one's fighting ability.

Not to mention trying to break through Cheng Shanhe's heavy shield and defense.

Cheng Shanhe has already secured an invincible position.

In the midst of battle.

Lin Ye quickly retreated, creating a distance of several meters.

He looked down at the "spear" in his hand, which was now just a bare shaft.

A helpless sigh escaped my lips.

Fight against these geniuses who have enjoyed top-notch resources since childhood.

The gap in equipment is indeed a difficult chasm to cross.

Unexpectedly, I made great strides all the way.

The weapons in their hands were the first to give way.

It seems we really need a handy weapon.

Lin Ye's thoughts drifted away for a moment.

I wonder what will happen if I make a name for myself in the upcoming citywide mock exam.

Do I have the right to make a request to the official team to forge a weapon tailored specifically for me?
Well, or you can just ask for money directly.

With enough funds, one can naturally go to the top-tier weapon forging workshops to create the most suitable weapon for oneself.

"Big brother, your gun tip is broken, so... why don't you admit defeat? Hehe."

Seeing that Lin Ye's weapon was completely destroyed, Cheng Shanhe felt relieved, and his youthful face regained its bright and sunny smile.

However, the answer he received was something he had never expected: a whooshing sound of wind breaking through the air.

Lin Ye's...sudden blow to the head!
boom! !

Cheng Shanhe's smile froze instantly, and he instinctively tried to raise his shield to block.

But the bare gun barrel was moving faster than anyone could have imagined, and he was still a step too slow!
The dark shadow of the stick slammed solidly into his forehead.

The blow made the boy see stars, completely stunned, grimacing in excruciating pain.

"you……!"

Before Cheng Shanhe could say another word, his pupils reflected the terrifying shadows of the clubs that seemed to blot out the sun!
The staff strikes like a mountain, crashing down on your head!
At that moment, alarm bells rang in Cheng Shanhe's mind, and an utterly absurd thought popped into his head uncontrollably.

This guy isn't at his last gasp!

It seems that... he really did use the spear in his hand as a long staff after the spearhead broke off!
and……

His staff skills seem to be no less impressive than his previous spear skills.

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