A counterattack like a torrential storm?
Lin Ran truly felt like laughing out loud now.
It was hard to imagine such a preposterous statement coming from Petrere's mouth…
That old turtle seemed to have absolutely no self-awareness!
Did he really think he could defeat him with such a passive approach?
Just as Lin Ran was wondering why he could be so arrogant, Petrere actually moved.
"Heh, all of you, watch closely!"
"See what a true god looks like!"
As Petrere's voice rang out, faint electrical currents and blue light suddenly appeared from his body.
Was it a burst of his body's potential?
No, it didn't seem like it…
These currents and blue light seemed to be a peculiar energy surging from his heart…
Under the gaze of the Eternal Kaleidoscope, Petrere could play no tricks. Lin Ran could clearly see every subtle change in his body.
His heart was also pulsing along, as if vast amounts of energy were leaking out.
Yet, his body seemed to receive no amplification, remaining as nonchalant as ever.
However, those currents and blue light were indeed having some effect…
Seeing this, Lin Ran couldn't help but suspect if this guy had some peculiar fetish, using such a method to stimulate his emotions and make himself more excited…
Never mind, he wouldn't think about it. Given how verbose the guy was, he would surely spill everything himself.
Just as Lin Ran thought, Petrere, having finally created a scene of grandeur, would not pass up such an opportunity:
"You know what? To defeat you, the strongest existence, I've saved a super big surprise for you…"
"That is my long-hidden bloodline power—the Energy Accumulation Core!"
"With its help, as long as my main body is not attacked, I can recover mana at an almost impossible speed and convert it into magical shields…"
"And it can also greatly enhance the control over the Machino components…"
"And if you don't completely break my defenses, how can you even touch me?"
"But if you can't touch me, how can you stop my infinite mana regeneration?"
"Hahahahahaha!"
"Come on, Captain Lin, let's have a good competition to see whose endurance is more monstrous!"
As soon as Petrere finished speaking, Lin Ran felt nothing, but the contestants below changed their expressions:
"What… did he just say?"
"Monstrous endurance brought by nearly infinite mana? An absolute barrier that cannot be completely broken?"
"Dammit, aren't these two going to fight to the death?"
"No way, if Lin Ran can't break through Petrere's defenses, and Petrere can't pose a fatal threat to Lin Ran, and they just keep slugging it out while both can constantly maintain their endurance…"
"Even if they fight until the oceans dry up and rocks decay, they won't be able to decide a winner!"
"That's true… And here's something even more terrifying, we have to stay here and watch…"
"If the organizers don't intervene, who knows if a week will be enough for them to play this out…"
"Organizers intervene? How can they? With both sides evenly matched, it's hard to declare anyone the loser… You think they can't possibly declare a draw, right? Then would they still advance?"
"…"
The noisy discussions didn't lead to any consensus, but instead, the morale of the entire crowd became more shaken.
The organizers, also realizing this, began to get anxious.
They had never considered what to do in such an extremely awkward situation…
A draw? A loss? A rematch? Disrupt the draw? Fight again later?
It seemed that no matter how they handled it, it would be extremely unstable!
After the incident with Tanihashi Tadahiko that day, Sakura Country, eager to improve their reputation, would not dare to do something as blatant as rigging the match.
But as things were trending, they seemed to be completely cornered.
No matter what method they chose to handle it next, it wouldn't seem particularly appropriate, and someone would surely be dissatisfied.
And the group that was satisfied would likely not step forward to speak for them…
As for Lin Ran in the arena, he was possibly the only calm presence at the moment.
"Oh? Is that all? It doesn't seem very impressive!"
"Seeing you try so hard, you've probably used up all your trump cards…"
"If not, then hurry up and bring them all out."
"Lest you start frantically activating them one by one when I've beaten you to a pulp."
"By then, it might be too late!"
There wasn't a trace of panic in Lin Ran's eyes, and his tone of voice was the same as before, not seeming like an act at all.
Petrere also felt a slight sense of unease, but upon seeing his impregnable barrier, he breathed a sigh of relief and waved his fist at Lin Ran:
"Then come at me! I'm already giving it my all…"
"And I haven't seen your full power yet!"
"Have you considered letting me have a good look at it?"
Lin Ran narrowed his eyes, a faint smile on his face:
"Since you've asked so nicely, I must oblige dear Captain Petrere…"
"It just so happens that I've never tested my own full power before!"
Saying this, Lin Ran first put away the Spear of Destiny in his hand, steadied his breathing, and then silently closed his eyes.
The next moment, a dazzling, flowing golden light appeared before him.
Golden Dragon True Form!
As this skill was unleashed, the spectators outside the arena immediately recognized it.
"It's the skill he used when fighting Jin Tai Guang with fists and kicks!"
"That's right, this form that strengthens his own power was the biggest contributor to utterly defeating Jin Tai Guang that day!"
"Lin Ran is using this skill again, it seems he doesn't plan to drag this out with Petrere."
"But this way, Lin Ran's consumption will be very high… he might not be able to achieve perfect endurance."
"He could have remained undefeated, but now he's creating a lot of risks out of nowhere!"
"However, this is a relief for us viewers. At least we see the possibility of a quick conclusion."
"No matter who wins or loses, we won't have to sit here until tomorrow morning."
"…"
Meanwhile, Jin Tai Guang, sitting in a secluded corner and watching silently, his old face twitched, and he couldn't help but recall some unpleasant memories.
As the one who had the most direct experience, Jin Tai Guang knew that Lin Ran in that state that day was terrifyingly inhuman, a truly beastly existence…