212: Frost's Warning

Chapter 212: Cong Shuang's Warning

Originally, Cong Shuang could maintain her composure.

Because in her opinion, since the opponent's defense was so excellent, his control so strong, and he even had anti-magic abilities, his output shouldn't be high.

As a magic-based class, although Cong Shuang was relatively fragile,

it shouldn't be a problem for her to withstand the damage from such a class for a few seconds.

Moreover,

this was even considering that Cong Shuang herself had defensive skills but couldn't use them due to the magic-sealing effect.

Unfortunately,

she was wrong!

In the next few seconds, Zhang Zheng seemed like a different person.

His Earth-type magic was indeed correct, but his burst damage was terrifying!

Under his attacks, Cong Shuang's health rapidly decreased!

The few seconds of the magic-sealing effect quickly ended. The moment she broke free, Cong Shuang hadn't lost yet.

But because her health had already dropped to a dangerous level,

even though Cong Shuang reacted very quickly and defended, she still couldn't withstand Zhang Zheng's subsequent attacks.

Her health quickly dropped to the critical point, and the match was declared over.

Cong Shuang was completely stunned.

She lost just like that!

A class she hadn't taken seriously had actually defeated her so directly!

Yet, even though Cong Shuang had underestimated him, she had still gone all out, intending to end the fight quickly.

But she couldn't even deal damage to Zhang Zheng!

“A favored daughter of heaven, nothing more than this,” Zhang Zheng said mockingly.

Cong Shuang's expression darkened.

She subconsciously wanted to retort, but then she realized that even if they fought again, she seemed to have no solution.

Class suppression!

This was class suppression!

Cong Shuang couldn't think of a good counter to the opponent's skill strategy for now, and moreover, this was her first time fighting an Earth Immortal, so she had even less experience.

Losing was inevitable; the chance of winning was inherently very, very small.

“Your target is Lu Ran, I probably understand. Your class is indeed very strong, but Lu Ran is invincible and doesn't lose health. Even if your anti-magic skill seals him for a few seconds, preventing him from attacking you, it won't have much effect. After all, Zhao Xuan once had ten seconds of full firepower, and your outcome will be the same as Zhao Xuan's,” Cong Shuang said contemplatively.

“Is that so?” Zhang Zheng asked back, a slight smile playing on his lips.

Cong Shuang was taken aback.

Does he even need to ask? Isn't it a fact everyone can see?

“Then have you ever considered that Lu Ran's invincibility might come from the active skill of a special equipment? If I seal his magic at the first instant, can he still cast his invincibility skill?” Zhang Zheng asked casually.

Cong Shuang suddenly realized.

There is that possibility!

A class absolutely cannot be invincible all the time.

Lu Ran must have done something.

Then it could only be a special skill from some equipment.

Because the Undead Mage's own skill system simply doesn't have such a terrifying, bug-like invincibility skill!

And if Zhang Zheng sealed Lu Ran's magic at the first instant, and Lu Ran couldn't cast his invincibility skill, wouldn't he also lose?

After all,

the Undead Mage's own physique is also relatively fragile.

“Lu Ran and I know each other. Aren't you worried I'll tell Lu Ran your strategy?” Cong Shuang continued to ask.

“No worries, my speed is fast enough, at least much faster than his Blood Spear,” Zhang Zheng said confidently.

But Cong Shuang always felt that Zhang Zheng seemed to have other tricks up his sleeve that he hadn't used yet, at least hidden methods intended specifically for Lu Ran.

“I lost, I really couldn't beat you, but it won't be easy for you to defeat Lu Ran either. Take care of yourself.”

Leaving that remark, Cong Shuang stepped off the stage.

That's how competitions are.

Although it was a pity and she was unwilling, a loss was a loss, it was nothing.

After all,

she didn't lose due to carelessness; Zhang Zheng's class ability was indeed terrifying.

Zhang Zheng watched Cong Shuang's retreating figure with a smile.

Of course, he wasn't worried about Cong Shuang communicating with Lu Ran.

Because the methods he truly prepared to deal with Lu Ran were not what he had shown!

It's still the same saying:

If Lu Ran wants to win against him, or rather, if Lu Ran wants not to lose the match, unless Lu Ran can fly!

Everyone was watching this match as well.

The result, no one expected!

“Cong Shuang actually… lost?”

“What does that Zhang Zheng do? Why haven't I heard of this person before?”

“He's so strong, damn it! His defense, burst damage, and control are all so powerful. What class is this?”

“Looking at the match list, it seems to be an Earth Immortal. What kind of class is that?”

“A hidden class, and so rare. He's an amazing person!”

“I didn't expect Cong Shuang to lose. I originally thought I'd see Cong Shuang fight Lu Ran.”

“Tsk tsk tsk… there's a good show to watch now. I wonder what the outcome will be when Zhang Zheng faces Lu Ran?”

“Does that even need to be said? Lu Ran will definitely be the champion! No one else stands a chance!”

...

At the same time,

the Cong Family.

The Cong Family also found this result a bit hard to accept.

Cong Shuang lost, and they had expected her to lose to Lu Ran, but they never thought she would ultimately lose to a class from a third-tier city that they hadn't taken seriously!

Her journey in the competition ended there.

Ultimately,

the three arena matches concluded.

The three who advanced and the one who received a bye, a total of four people, advanced to the afternoon's semifinals and the final championship match!

And among these four people,

the results were obvious: the one with the highest popularity was naturally Lu Ran, followed by Zhang Zheng, the Earth Immortal, who suddenly burst forth, performed brilliantly, and personally defeated Cong Shuang!

After the match, Lu Ran was going to eat.

Halfway there, he met Cong Shuang.

“I have something to tell you, let's eat together,” Cong Shuang said to Lu Ran.

“Alright,” Lu Ran didn't refuse.

In the restaurant,

Cong Shuang went straight to the point: “I believe you can easily win your next match too, but on the condition that you don't encounter Zhang Zheng in the next match. If you don't, you'll still have to face Zhang Zheng in the final. This person is very strong!”

Only then did Lu Ran realize that Cong Shuang had actually lost her match.

Then,

Cong Shuang recounted the details of her match with Zhang Zheng.

“Anti-magic skill?” Lu Ran was a bit surprised.

When studying various class data at the academy, the instructors had clearly stated that classes with anti-magic abilities might be average when clearing dungeons, but they had a huge advantage when battling other classes!

It was just that classes with anti-magic abilities were very rare.

Or rather, they were no longer just rare, but extremely rare, like phoenix feathers and qilin horns!

Unexpectedly,

one appeared in this Hundred Cities League.

“So, if your invincibility comes from a certain skill, I advise you to use it immediately. Otherwise, you'll have to face Zhang Zheng's burst. His burst is very strong, and you won't be able to withstand it when you're not in an invincible state.”

Cong Shuang cautioned.

Finally,

as if remembering something, she added: “Moreover, I don't know if I'm overthinking, but that Zhang Zheng seems to have other hidden methods to deal with you. Be very careful in your matches, and don't fall into a trap.”

Lu Ran nodded with a serious expression.

He said, “Thank you, I'll be careful. I won't fall into a trap.”

Because even Lu Ran himself couldn't think of a reason why he would lose.