Chapter 164 Facing the Present

While others were still thinking about the future, Jiang Botao already had to face the present.

The match had already begun. Tang Rou's Hanyan Rou had already charged out, but what about Jiang Botao? His actions were just like his entrance onto the stage, neither hurried nor slow. Thus, his Spellblade Wu Lang also moved at an unhurried pace.

In the middle of the map, the pits where Yunshan Luan and Wu Shuang Gou Yue had been buried one after the other were still there. At the beginning, the audience was still discussing whether someone would be sent in again in this round, but looking at Jiang Botao's rhythm, the topic immediately died down. If Tang Rou's Hanyan Rou didn't slow down to cooperate with Wu Lang's moving speed, the two sides would definitely not meet in the middle again.

However, could Tang Rou be waiting for Jiang Botao in the middle of the map to fight to the death?

Before the speculation could be discussed for a few sentences, Hanyan Rou, who had already rushed to the middle section, moved over without stopping.

Thus, the two characters met in the middle, towards the direction of Team Samsara's spawn point.

Hanyan Rou still didn't stop and charged straight up.

This was Tang Rou's consistent style, but now, those who saw her perform like this couldn't help but have another thought in their minds.

What about Jiang Botao?

Did Jiang Botao have any more thoughts, any more vigilance?

No one knew. They only saw his Wu Lang raise his hand and wave his sword.

Earth Shattering Wave Slash!

Spellblades possessed mid-range attack methods, and it was normal to attack first against close-combat professions. Earth Shattering Wave Slash was the Spellblade's lowest-level wave skill. Although the damage was not high, the attack was fast, and the judgment was also very good.

Jiang Botao's opening move was unremarkable. This was the timing that eighty percent of Spellblade players would choose, and the starting skill that eighty percent of Spellblade players would choose.

Neither hasty nor slow!

The battle had already begun, but Jiang Botao's performance was still these eight words.

Was this the style he would use to fight in this match?

When the word "style" fell on Jiang Botao, many people frowned.

He was an All-Star player, the vice-captain of the championship team, had a good reputation in the professional circle, and was very popular in the player circle. However, no one could accurately summarize his style. Even Samsara themselves couldn't find a precise position for him. When they discovered Jiang Botao's flashes of brilliance in tactics, they once wanted to push him towards the level of a tactical master, but later gave up because these flashes of brilliance were not bright enough.

Jiang Botao didn't have a clear style.

But over time, people gradually realized that this might be his style.

He had strong adaptability. He could fight calmly and smoothly in any style. He was always the module in the team that made everyone feel the most comfortable.

Therefore, he could make Zhou Zekai and Team Samsara integrate together more perfectly.

Adhesive, jack-of-all-trades, timely rain, patch-up man...

Jiang Botao debuted in the sixth season and had only been around for five years, but he had already gained a lot of nicknames. From this, it could be seen that people couldn't pinpoint his style. However, these constantly changing nicknames also explained some of his characteristics to a large extent.

In addition, all these nicknames had one thing in common: they were all descriptions and positioning of Jiang Botao from the perspective of the team. As for his solo performance, it still seemed to be a difficult problem to summarize.

Everyone only knew that he was very strong, he was not easy to deal with, and you had to be wary of him in all aspects. He might be unrestrained, or he might be wretched. He might use psychological tactics, or he might come up with some seemingly unscientific and irrational actions...

But no matter what, you couldn't relax for a moment. If you relaxed, you might lose.

At this time, Jiang Botao's ordinary start made it impossible to predict his next step, because there were too many possible changes in the next step.

And this was precisely his purpose. He wanted to create a start with so many choices, so that he could observe Tang Rou more calmly and find a way to win. Although Samsara urgently needed him to reorganize morale, he was not in a hurry to take action.

Because in his opinion, different opponents required different methods to deal with, and Tang Rou was by no means an opponent that could be taken down with force.

Jiang Botao was waiting for Tang Rou to attack. The Earth Shattering Wave Slash was like the primer that triggered Tang Rou's offensive.

He had drawn his sword, it was up to Tang Rou to accept the move.

Although Tang Rou had shown some calculation in the previous round, in his opinion, Tang Rou was more likely to react by directly attacking in the face of this primer.

Jiang Botao guessed correctly. Hanyan Rou just moved slightly to the side, without any extra movements, letting the Earth Shattering Wave Slash pass by, and then raised Fire Dance Meteor, speeding up!

Dragon Breaks the Army!

Tang Rou used her usual starting skill, launching it the moment she flashed past the Earth Shattering Wave Slash, very quickly.

The timing was well grasped, but it was also within Jiang Botao's control. He had taken into account the several effects that this Earth Shattering Wave Slash primer could trigger. Dragon Breaks the Army was the most violent of these effects, and Jiang Botao certainly had to be careful.

Flash!

Under Jiang Botao's command, Wu Lang rolled to the side twice in a row.

Because one roll was not enough! With Tang Rou's reaction and operation, she was fully capable of adjusting the Dragon Breaks the Army's movement at this distance to attack the target that had only rolled once.

Jiang Botao's inference was correct again. Tang Rou really adjusted immediately when she saw Wu Lang rolling to dodge. Hanyan Rou's figure deviated, and Dragon Breaks the Army forcibly changed its angle.

But Wu Lang was so focused and performed such a smooth double roll.

Dragon Breaks the Army missed, but Wu Lang, who was raising his body after rolling, had already raised his short sword, Sky Chain.

Wave Slash!

The grab effect that broke super armor. A powerful skill like Dragon Breaks the Army would definitely not be spared if it was cut by Wave Slash from the side.

This attack, the timing and angle were both extremely tricky.

Would it hit?

Jiang Botao had a question in his heart. In his estimation, the possibility of this strike hitting or not was fifty-fifty, depending on Tang Rou's on-the-spot state.

Tang Rou's condition today was undoubtedly excellent, but after winning two consecutive rounds, would she be slack, would she be too excited, would she think too much about the possibility of completing a reversal?

Countless details could determine the speed of reaction and operation at this moment.

Could it hit?

The sword light flashed.

It didn't hit!

Hanyan Rou in Dragon Breaks the Army forcibly canceled the skill at this instant. The character jumped to the side, just in time to avoid this blow.

She dodged it.

Jiang Botao felt a little regret in his heart, but with Tang Rou's outstanding condition today, this possibility was even higher.

Jiang Botao didn't linger here for too long, because he had already thought that if Tang Rou dodged, then the counterattack would probably arrive at the same time.

What would it be?

Fire Dance Meteor stabbed out, carrying the sharp whistling sound of piercing the air, and two fiery red phantoms flickered.

Oh, it was Double Stab.

Wu Lang calmly raised his sword to block!