My Misfortune Crushed Instances-Chapter 194: Dimensional Reduction Strike

The judges held a high opinion of Duan Ling.

His set of combination skills was simple and practical, yet highly potent, making it difficult for enemies of the same level to defend against.

Even Song Yao couldn't help but nod slightly. When the Jade Electric Gate Spell was initiated, he already guessed the subsequent moves. After all, he had been paying a lot of attention to this Daoist named Duan in recent days, familiar with his methods, skills, and style, making it unsurprising that he could guess them.

In contrast, he was more curious about how Li Rui would respond.

"Will he use that new skill? I'm eager to see what difference the so-called Great Fire Bell Spell has from the standard skill."

In the audience, others could recognize Duan Ling's hand gestures as well.

Whenever it appeared, it resulted in the opponent's defeat, even Yu Xin's Golden Bell Shield couldn't withstand it.

Guan Gui and Dong Sanchuan weren't surprised at all; they had complete confidence in Li Rui, and like Song Yao, were merely curious about the method of counteraction.

For the others, however, it was different. When the Fire Bell Spell gesture appeared, those who didn't know Li Rui thought he was doomed.

After all, since the start of the Jade Electric Gate Spell, everything seemed under Duan Ling's control, and normally, whoever controls the field has a massive advantage.

Yu Xin furrowed her brow, wary of the skill that even her Golden Bell Shield couldn't fend off.

"Li Rui should have a stronger skill, right? Direct confrontation would be better than passive defense, the Fire Bell Spell's offensive power and durability are quite strong, if....."

Just as the thought crossed her mind, her mind stalled.

Because when looking at Li Rui, she found he made the same gesture.

"What the hell?!"

Everyone except Song Yao was utterly shocked upon seeing the gesture.

Is he a Daoist too?!

Just last night, after Li Rui advanced, Dong Sanchuan and Guan Gui, upon hearing it was an unprecedented profession, tactfully refrained from further questioning. After all, an advanced profession might be someone's secret weapon, not to be queried about just because of friendship.

However, when they got back, both scratched their heads, eager to find out what the advancement was all about.

Now, seeing it, they were utterly dumbfounded.

Could it be that the Rain Summoner advanced into a Daoist? Impossible, right?

They hadn't considered that Li Rui's advanced profession might be the very entity prayed to when a Daoist chants a spell.

Amidst everyone's shock, the Great Fire Bell Spell was fully unleashed.

Although Li Rui was half a beat slower in his initiation than the opponent, he didn't need to chant, and instead, first summoned the flaming waves, while Duan Ling completed the spellcasting.

Whoosh—

The crimson flames began to spread from both sides, the spells' general forms were almost identical, yet the power disparity was more than just minor.

To say, if Duan Ling's Fire Bell Spell was 32A, then Li Rui's Great Fire Bell Spell was 36D.

As long as one had eyes, they could see the disparity, not merely a difference. One side overwhelmed and engulfed everything, while the other was just a mass as tall as two people.

Both were Fire Bell Spells, but how could one seem like the father and the other like the son?

Even more unexpected to the audience was when the referee, upon these two moves appearing simultaneously, immediately flashed to the middle with no hesitation, stamping hard on the ground.

Buzz!

An invisible barrier blocked the fierce flames from both sides.

This scene was as if two water guns aimed at each other, but in between was actually a glass layer that no one could penetrate.

The Superpower Division big shots among the judges either raised their eyebrows or scratched their chins.

The contestants didn't recognize that referee; however, they were very familiar.

Yun Lichen, known as the Mirror Immortal, a level 71 Secret Realm agent, was invited specifically to prevent injuries during duels.

In previous contests, to ensure everyone understood victory and defeat, and to prevent discontent from those judged to have lost, he would typically allow the dominant party's skills to rush forth, then flash in front of the receiving side to protect, just like protecting Yu Xin back then.

However, this time, he didn't even dare to do the same.

It wasn't that Li Rui's attack could harm him, but he felt that even if he blocked, Duan Ling might not escape unscathed from this skill. Thus, he employed the fail-safe protective means, the Mirror Barrier.

Or rather, it was Li Rui who forced him to use this skill.

"The outcome is decided," Yun Lichen announced.

The venue fell silent, those unaware couldn't have anticipated that someone could defeat Duan Ling, who used to dominate all contestants with Fire Bell Curse Power, using the Fire Bell Spell.

Only after nodding in gratitude to the referee and opponent did Li Rui leave the stage, returning to his group of friends who could only be described as dumbfounded.

At this point, even Guan Gui emerged from the corner, asking, "Was that your skill post-advancement just now?"

"Yes,"

Li Rui replied.

The others said nothing further.

The most shaken among them was Nan Jiumei.

Though he was nearing level 40 and estimated reaching around 43 before the battlefield officially opened, he felt unsure about the outcome of a potential confrontation with Li Rui.

This was too exaggerated. Not to boast, but Nan Jiumei was among the cream of the Dragon Country's youth, yet now felt like he could be defeated by someone leveling up over him.

He even thought that even the level 30 Dong Sanchuan probably couldn't beat his current self, while Li Rui seemed to have a chance.

Cheng Mingyue squeezed through the crowd, coming in front of Li Rui, placing both hands on his shoulders, and earnestly said, "Let's have a match."

Honestly, Li Rui didn't think he could beat her. Though he didn't know how formidable she was, he was well aware of Dong Sanchuan's strength.

"Don't make a fuss."

At this moment, Song Yao's voice came from nearby, "Li Rui, come with me. The rest of you should also get back to your studies, prepare for the Secret Realm as needed, don't idle around all day. Off you go."

Given his strength, history, and seniority, he was qualified to command these titans among men.

Cheng Mingyue reluctantly leaned to whisper to Li Rui, "Come find me whenever you're interested,"

Then she happily scampered off with Dong Sanchuan and the others.

Li Rui followed Song Yao through the audience seats, and when passing through the contestants' waiting area, the old man specifically stopped, went up to Duan Ling, patted his shoulder encouragingly, "Don't let it bother you, this kid shouldn't have been in your group in the first place."

Duan Ling, who had been somewhat down, brightened up upon hearing these words.

On one hand, Song Yao was famous, and receiving such encouragement from a distinguished senior made him feel honored; on the other hand, he discovered a "truth."

"So this dude wasn't even in the same level bracket as me!"

He misunderstood Song Yao's words, as the old man meant Li Rui, this anomaly, should've been competing across levels and wasn't implying his higher level.

But it wasn't just him; others around thought the same way.

"So it was a level suppression after all."

"I knew it, he should be about the same as those superstars."

After the two left, others continued to discuss fervently.

However, at that moment, Yu Xin, passing by and overhearing the discussions, knew the truth was different.

The last time she met Li Rui was over two months ago at the Shallow Water Gobi.

Back then, he was a level 17 Rain Summoner, more than ten levels below herself.

However, two months later, it's unclear what happened in between, but suddenly he was level 30, not only didn't transition to support but rather enhances his offensive capabilities, and with a posture of dimensional suppression, crushed opponents even she couldn't defeat.

"Too monstrous,"

She walked silently past the boasting, chattering crowd.