Mighty Lord

Chapter 1086: Chapter 433 Preparing to Retreat_2

As a result, just as the demigods’ attacks were descending upon Zhou Tian, his figure suddenly disappeared from the spot. By the time he reappeared, he was already several miles away.

Given the situation at the time, Zhou Tian’s abrupt departure naturally caused the demigods’ attacks to miss entirely. The demigods weren’t surprised by this turn of events; in fact, as soon as Zhou Tian had dodged their attacks, some had already recognized his ability.

"So, you are also proficient in Time Rule," a demigod remarked after Zhou Tian had demonstrated his time ability, his interest evidently piqued, despite earlier underestimating him. "It turns out that you’re not the only one with such skill. Let me have the honor of testing your strength!" With these words, one demigod stepped forward from the group. ƒгeewebnovёl.com

Zhou Tian’s expression did not ease upon seeing the demigod approach; instead, he furrowed his brows, clearly not feeling comfortable facing the demigod alone.

Even from the opponent’s words, Zhou Tian could deduce that this challenging demigod was likely another practitioner of Time Rule. Unlike Zhou Tian, who could only cultivate time ability through his domain power, this opponent might have ascended to demigod status by mastering Time Rule. How could Zhou Tian dare to be careless against one who was a true adept of Time Rule?

Having cultivated Time Rule himself and thus fully understanding its formidable nature, Zhou Tian was naturally cautious knowing that the demigod before him might be an expert in this field.

However, Zhou Tian’s caution did not seem to be particularly effective. This was understandable since Zhou Tian, a practitioner of Time Rule himself, knew very well that attacks utilizing Time Rule were not something that could be easily defended against. Unless the opponent remained stationary, an attack using Time Rule could barely be blocked except with a counter defense using the same rule. Most conventional defense methods would be futile.

In fact, the demigod in question had already demonstrated the elusive nature of Time Rule’s attacks. As Zhou Tian was preparing for the assault, the demigod vanished, then reappeared right beside Zhou Tian who found himself abruptly immobilized just as he was about to dodge.

Zhou Tian managed to free himself from the grasp of his opponent’s ability shortly thereafter, but during that critical time, the demigod had landed a successful strike on him.

"Boom!" In what seemed like an instant, Zhou Tian was hit as if with dozens of strikes. Right after the demigod’s attack landed, Zhou Tian’s body was suddenly riddled with a multitude of wounds, and he was blasted backward.

Zhou Tian wasn’t discouraged as he picked himself up because he understood that if his opponent was a demigod who had advanced through perceiving the Time Rule, it was not surprising for him to be more proficient in it. If Zhou Tian received a few hits using his time abilities, it was to be expected.

Moreover, while Zhou Tian might have seemed at a disadvantage, he was not one to be trifled with either. The demigod had blindsided Zhou Tian with a sneak attack, but Zhou Tian had not missed the opportunity to retaliate.

At the moment Zhou Tian was repelled by the attack, it would have been easy for the demigod to continue his assault, given the capabilities provided by Time Rule. However, the demigod did not pursue, suggesting that something had impeded him.

After a subtle change in expression, the demigod looked deeply at Zhou Tian and said with respect, "I did not expect someone from this epoch to be capable of harnessing time ability to such an extent. I am impressed." freewebnσvel.cѳm

"You flatter me. I merely took advantage of my current status," Zhou Tian modestly replied.

Although the demigod had demonstrated greater command over time ability than Zhou Tian, he was not overwhelmingly superior. Zhou Tian had swiftly countered his opponent’s power the moment he was restrained, and with his own strength, it was not impossible for him to block the incoming attack. He had simply chosen not to do so at that time.

Instead of dodging the attack outright, Zhou Tian opted to use the opportunity to launch a counterattack.

While the demigod harnessed his time ability to attack Zhou Tian with a speed magnified a hundred times in a mere instant, Zhou Tian also meddled with the demigod’s lifespan using his time ability.

It was nothing major; Zhou Tian merely accelerated the flow of the demigod’s lifespan slightly with his time ability. Although this tactic didn’t seem to inflict significant damage, it was enough to force the demigod to abandon his pursuit and even regard Zhou Tian with a wary demeanor.