novelraw Chapter 364 Focus
Chapter 364 Focus
Jiuji had to admit, yes.
When an opponent's response is no longer a head-on collision, but rather an almost artistic improvisation, pure brute force appears too brutal, even savage.
Especially in the dazzling battles where "aesthetics" are an important criterion for judgment.
She needs another way to break the deadlock.
Jiuji's gaze met that of the pink figure in the arena.
She smiled.
“Mr. Robert demonstrated creativity and resonance.”
Her voice carried clearly throughout the entire venue.
"Then let's show off some of our creativity too."
"stay."
The partner, who shared the same idea, responded with a lazy, listless voice, showing no sign of enthusiasm.
next second.
The feeling of the venue has changed.
The blizzard did not stop, and snowflakes continued to fall.
But the howling wind suddenly dropped, as if it were being choked by an invisible hand.
The direction of the wind and the trajectory of the falling snow were all drawn towards the location of Slowpoke, slowly converging.
Even the shimmering ice droplets around Milotic lost their dynamism, trembling and drifting uncontrollably in that direction.
The falling snowflakes slowed down abruptly when they approached within a few meters of Slowpoke.
Then, in a gravity-defying manner, it hovers, rotates, and coalesces.
It quickly condensed into dozens of smooth ice mirrors of varying sizes and angles on its sides and above its head.
These ice mirrors are as thin as cicada wings, with edges that resemble the undulating textures of ocean waves frozen in an instant, and they float in the air.
Under the stadium lights, it refracted hundreds of tiny spots of light.
The whole process was quick and silent.
It's less a skill release and more an extension of its intent.
Slowpoke was still standing there, but to others, its posture was completely different.
From a lazy bystander, they became the silent masters of this icy and snowy realm.
Its charm lies not in its dynamic splendor, but in the absolute composure of controlling the environment and the amplified sense of power.
"mound?"
Pichu instinctively hugged Jiuji's neck, overwhelmed by that invisible aura.
"Mr. Robert showed how to turn adversity into a stage."
"We believe the stage is certainly important..."
Jiuji's gaze was fixed on the center of the arena, and the corners of his mouth continued to turn upward.
"But the brilliance of the protagonist standing in the center of the stage is the more essential thing."
"The charm of being a bit dull may not be very warm."
"But it is profound enough, and real enough."
"This is……"
Robert instantly understood the change in the opponent's tactics.
It's no longer about launching a direct attack, but about building a territory of our own!
"Milotic, don't let yourself be held back! Use what you do best to break this pattern!"
Robert reacted swiftly and decisively gave the order.
"Water ripples combined with tornadoes, a comprehensive attack!"
"Miru!"
Milotic let out a long cry, suppressing its discomfort, and slapped its slender body against the frozen water!
A ring of azure water erupted simultaneously with several howling tornadoes.
The two intertwined and amplified each other, transforming into a complex energy tide that covered half of the area, sweeping towards Slowpoke's Ice Mirror Domain!
Faced with this overwhelming offensive, Jiuji only uttered four words softly.
"Strong mental focus."
"stay."
A faint blue light flickered in Slowpoke's eyes.
The dozens of floating ice mirrors instantly adjusted their angles!
The massive water tornado, rushing into the ice mirror's domain, was precisely divided and deflected by those ice mirrors with their tricky angles!
Some of the water was directed into the air, bursting into a misty spray.
Some of the wind blades were refracted, gliding along the surface of the ice mirror and leaving deep cuts on the distant reefs.
Some of the energy was reflected by several ice mirrors and rolled back towards the water surface beside Milotic, creating towering waves!
Milotic's carefully prepared combo attack was completely dismantled and split by a seemingly static ice mirror array in an almost artistic way!
The energy that impacted the vicinity of Slowpoke's main body has been reduced to less than one-tenth.
Finally, it was easily blocked by a thick ice shield that had formed in front of it.
The ice mirror array shimmered with light, remaining completely undamaged.
Instead, it reflected the brilliance of the opponent's skills, making it appear even more sparkling and dazzling, further highlighting the unpredictability of the Slowpoke in the center.
Robert's heart sank completely.
Compared to Milotic's Mirror Image, Nine and Slowpoke's Ice Mirror represents a more advanced form of energy guidance and field control!
“Not just defense, Mr. Robert.”
Jiuji's voice came as she looked at the shimmering ice mirrors.
"A mirror can reflect attacks, and it can also..."
Before he could finish speaking...
Slowpoke moved.
It was just a glance.
All the ice mirrors trembled simultaneously, and their surfaces shone brightly!
Instead of passively refracting, it actively extracts the icy cold air and water energy permeating the air!
The next moment, dozens of slender yet extremely condensed ice-blue beams shot out from the center of each ice mirror!
The beams of light intertwined and converged in the air, eventually outlining and condensing into a huge and complex multi-crystal pyramid above Milotic's head!
The pyramid rotated continuously, each facet as smooth as a mirror, reflecting the astonished figure of Milos below and the lights of the entire square.
beautiful.
And it's fatal.
"Focus".
Jiuji completed the second half of the sentence.
"Minatra, get out of the way! Use Protect!" Robert shouted urgently.
Milotic also sensed a great threat, and a protective light barrier instantly lit up around its body.
However, the giant ice crystal cone did not fall directly.
The blue light in Slowpoke's eyes grew even deeper.
The pyramid trembled slightly.
Immediately afterwards, dozens of thicker and colder beams of ice light shot down simultaneously from each facet of the pyramid!
It transformed into a precise rain of light, sealing off all possible escape routes for Milotic!
Boom boom boom boom—!
The ice light collided violently with the protective light barrier, creating a series of loud explosions!
The light curtain fluctuated violently, its brightness constantly shifting!
Milotic gritted his teeth and tried his best to hold on.
This relentless, all-encompassing attack is extremely taxing on defensive skills!
Robert's forehead was beaded with sweat, and his mind was racing.
The offensive was neutralized, and the defense was suppressed.
The rhythm was completely under the opponent's cold, precise, and methodical control.
Just as Milotic's protective barrier dimmed and was about to shatter.
The icy light flashed, then abruptly stopped.
The suspended ice crystal prism quietly vanished.
Slowpoke dissipated its spiritual energy, and the ice mirror around its body slowly faded and disappeared.
Milotic was panting heavily. Although its defense had not been breached, it had exhausted a great deal of physical strength and energy, and was covered in ice shards, looking quite disheveled.
The entire room fell silent.
Only the whistling of the sea breeze through the reefs and the faint sound of distant waves could be heard.
"Time's up!"
The silence was broken by referee Miss Joey.
On the big screen, the score bars for the two players finally stopped.
Robert, one-fifth remaining.
Nine centuries, one-quarter remaining.
A narrow victory.