Douluo Continent: Rebirth of Ma Hongjun, Phoenix of Ultimate Light

Chapter 45 Underestimating Oscar? You'll regret it!

Dai Mubai did not make a move rashly again.

He stood in the center of the training field, the White Tiger protective barrier unfolding, a white light swirling around his body.

With hands slightly bent, tiger claws half-open, body slightly lowered, center of gravity lowered, like a tiger poised to pounce, ready to kill at any moment.

His eyes were fixed on Ma Hongjun in mid-air, the pale golden wings reflected in his heterochromatic pupils, one blue and one green.

He is waiting.

Wait for Ma Hongjun to land, wait for him to get close, and let him enter the optimal range of the White Tiger's Blazing Light Wave.

He has plenty of patience.

His years of surviving in the Star Luo Empire had taught him one thing: you don't need many opportunities, just one is enough.

Ma Hongjun hovered in mid-air, looking down at the young man who exuded a fierce aura.

Dai Mubai's fighting style is very clever.

Not rushing in, not being impatient, setting up defenses and waiting for the opponent to make a mistake—this is not the fighting spirit a ten-year-old should have.

Ma Hongjun nodded inwardly. As expected of a prince of the Star Luo Empire, he was able to survive in that environment until now, which was definitely not due to luck.

But he doesn't intend to give Dai Mubai that chance.

With a sudden flap of his wings, Ma Hongjun's body traced an arc in the air, turning from Dai Mubai's front to his side.

It moved as fast as a golden lightning bolt, the wind whistling sharply in our ears.

Dai Mubai's body turned accordingly, always facing the enemy head-on.

His steps were agile and his center of gravity was stable. No matter where Ma Hongjun flew, he could adjust his orientation in the first instant.

Ma Hongjun then turned to the rear.

Dai Mubai also turned around.

But this time, he turned a little slower.

It wasn't that he was slow to react; it was that Ma Hongjun was too fast.

After being enhanced by the Holy Phoenix Soul Ring, Wings of Light's speed and agility have increased significantly.

Although Dai Mubai had excellent combat awareness, his body couldn't keep up with this speed.

Ma Hongjun seized this fleeting opportunity.

The second spirit ring lit up, and the golden-red flames suddenly surged. The phoenix phantom behind him became clearer, with its long neck, outstretched wings, and forked tail feathers.

Although it was only for a moment, it was indeed the outline of a phoenix.

"Piercing Light!"

A golden spear shot out from his palm, but not towards Dai Mubai's body; instead, it aimed at the ground beneath his feet.

Dai Mubai's pupils contracted sharply, and he instinctively dodged to the left.

The light spear struck the bluestone slab at his feet with a loud bang, sending shards of stone flying and dust billowing everywhere.

His vision was blocked for a fleeting moment, just that one moment.

Ma Hongjun swooped down from the smoke and dust, his wings folding, his body spinning, his right leg enveloped in golden-red flames, as he swept towards Dai Mubai's side.

Dai Mubai didn't have time to use his soul skill, so he could only cross his arms to block at his sides.

boom!

Golden-red flames exploded on his arm, and a scorching wave of heat rushed towards him.

Dai Mubai was swept to the side by the kick and staggered two steps, his feet scraping against the bluestone slab with a harsh screeching sound.

He steadied himself, but his arms were burning from the flames.

Looking down, I saw that the sleeve of my clothes was charred black, and the exposed skin was red, swollen, and burning.

Ma Hongjun did not pursue.

He retracted his wings and landed five steps away from Dai Mubai. Golden-red flames danced on his body, and his two spirit rings slowly rotated.

"Your White Tiger Barrier can defend against frontal attacks, but the sides and back are your weaknesses."

Ma Hongjun said.

"And your turning speed can't keep up with my flight speed. That's your biggest problem."

Dai Mubai gritted his teeth and remained silent.

He knew Ma Hongjun was right.

Although the White Tiger Protective Barrier provides full-body defense, the distribution of soul power is thickest on the front, followed by the sides, and thinnest on the back.

This is a common problem with all defensive soul skills, not just his.

But Ma Hongjun saw through his weakness in just one round and verified it in the fastest time—that was what alarmed him the most.

This seven-year-old child is not only a genius with high talent and strong soul power, he is a true warrior.

"Should we continue?"

Ma Hongjun asked.

Dai Mubai remained silent for a moment, then slowly straightened up.

"I'm not playing anymore."

He conceded defeat decisively, without making any excuses or saying things like, "I would have won if you could fly."

A loss is a loss. Making excuses is pointless and will only make you look worse.

But the way he looked at Ma Hongjun changed.

It wasn't hostility, nor jealousy, but a burning, eager fighting spirit.

"You are very strong."

Dai Mubai said.

"the same as you."

Ma Hongjun put away the flames and the soul rings.

Flanders nodded slightly on the sidelines, a hint of satisfaction in his eyes.

Dai Mubai's ability to accept defeat is even more valuable than his talent.

"The second match is Oscar versus Dai Mubai."

Flander's voice came from the sidelines.

"You can rest for fifteen minutes first."

"Need not."

Dai Mubai shook his head.

"Just get started."

He was quite exhausted; the spot on his shoulder where the light had pierced and grazed him was still throbbing, and his arms were red and swollen from the flames.

But he didn't want to wait.

While his hands were still warm and his competitive spirit hadn't faded, he was determined to get back at his earlier defeat.

Moreover, the opponent is a food-type Soul Master.

Dai Mubai knew that this thought was somewhat disrespectful, but for a moment he still thought so.

A food-type Soul Master, a support character, with no combat ability.

This is a consensus among everyone on the mainland; it's ingrained in his bones and can't be changed.

Oscar walked to the center of the training field and stood opposite Dai Mubai.

He was also wearing a dark blue school uniform and looked very handsome.

After all, Oscar himself is not ugly; he's quite good-looking.

Now, with this school uniform, he looks even better and more like a teacher.

Of course, he's definitely not as good-looking as Ma Hongjun, after all, he's the main character.

Oscar had his hands in his pockets, looking nonchalant, like he was waiting for lunch at the cafeteria entrance.

This battle should be a bit easier.

Dai Mubai said to himself.

Flander's voice rang out: "Begin."

Dai Mubai's martial spirit instantly possessed him.

The phantom of a white tiger appeared behind him, and two century-old soul rings lit up simultaneously.

The White Tiger protective barrier unfolds, and a wave of White Tiger's intense light condenses in the palm.

He decided to act swiftly and decisively, giving Oscar no chance.

But Oscar didn't give him a chance to make a move.

"I have a super strong gut!"

The sound of the incantation echoed throughout the training ground.

Dai Mubai's hand trembled, and he almost threw the White Tiger Blazing Light Wave from his palm off course.

What did he hear?

Is there something wrong with his ears?

A sausage with a faint metallic sheen appeared in Oscar's hand. He stuffed it into his mouth and swallowed it in three or four bites.

Dai Mubai's eyes widened.

Oscar's body has changed.

The muscles bulged, and a faint metallic sheen appeared on the skin's surface.

Fortunately, the clothes were of good quality, especially stretchy and resilient, so they didn't burst.

The next second, he moved.

It rushed over at an astonishing speed.

Before Dai Mubai could think, he unleashed the White Tiger Blazing Light Wave, a white beam of light hurtling toward Oscar.

Oscar did not hide.

He raised his right arm to block the blow.

The beam of light slammed into his arm, exploding into a blinding white light.