[Eclipse Star Eye · Future Sight: Can 100% observe the 'energy flow' of oneself and the target, thereby predicting the opponent's next move a certain amount of time in advance during combat.]
Future Sight, this is a basic ability of the Eclipse Star Eye.
Although the name of this ability is a bit intimidating, it is essentially a kind of 'outcome deduction'.
The principle is to observe the trajectory of the opponent's star energy flow, and then make predictions to a certain extent.
As a second-tier star beast with a normal star energy value of up to 3000 points, the Earth Dragon Lizard...
For Tian Dao to completely predict its future movements, this is not realistic.
Fortunately, Tian Dao didn't intend to completely predict all of its movements.
He just wanted to create a precious opportunity for himself to strike.
Bang...
As Tian Dao activated Future Sight.
A special wave of star energy began to spread outwards from his body.
In his eyes, the Earth Dragon Lizard's massive body gradually became transparent.
Countless star energy trajectories, some thick, some thin, spread out from its star core, intertwining and influencing each other, covering the entire body of the Earth Dragon Lizard, collectively forming this behemoth.
Tian Dao watched these star energy trajectories, and countless pieces of information began to flood into his mind, where he started to deduce.
Drip—
Although it was only a preliminary deduction, the huge power gap between the two still made Tian Dao struggle, and sweat dripped from his chin onto the ground.
A moment later, a sharp glint flashed in Tian Dao's eyes.
'I see it.'
And almost at the same time, the massive Earth Dragon Lizard had already crossed the hundred-meter distance, appearing before Tian Dao.
Facing this human whose star energy value and size were far smaller than its own.
A human-like flicker of disdain flashed in the Earth Dragon Lizard's vertical pupils.
It raised a claw and casually swiped at Tian Dao.
Although this attack seemed unremarkable, Tian Dao still felt immense pressure from it.
No one doubted the power of this strike, just as no one believed Tian Dao and his team would win.
But to everyone's surprise, Tian Dao, as if he had foresight, reacted even before the Earth Dragon Lizard's claw was fully raised.
Shunpo.
Tian Dao concentrated a large amount of star energy at the soles of his feet, utilizing the impact force generated by this star energy explosion.
This allowed him to briefly gain astonishing burst power, thereby narrowly dodging the Earth Dragon Lizard's first attack.
Bang!
The Earth Dragon Lizard's claw struck the arena floor, and the specialized arena steel plates emitted a harsh metal-cutting sound, sparks flying, leaving three shocking claw marks.
Looking at the empty ground, a flicker of surprise appeared in the Earth Dragon Lizard's eyes.
It clearly hadn't expected its attack to be dodged by Tian Dao.
But this was nothing; after all, it had never regarded Tian Dao and the others as opponents from the start, but merely... a group of toys.
Therefore, the Earth Dragon Lizard didn't linger, immediately chasing after the dodging Tian Dao.
And each subsequent attack it made was more ferocious than the last.
So much so that even though Tian Dao could predict the Earth Dragon Lizard's movements by about half a second...
...the absolute numerical disparity between them still left Tian Dao in perilous situations many times, and he remained unable to mount an effective counterattack.
Seeing this scene, the expressions of the other Children of the Stars outside the arena turned grim, and some of the more faint-hearted ones showed obvious fear.
"What a joke... Can we really last three minutes against this kind of monster?"
Even Tian Dao, the strongest among them, was suppressed by the Earth Dragon Lizard with no power to fight back.
What if Tian Dao were replaced by them?
The mere thought sent shivers down their spines.
Let alone actually stepping into the arena and fighting such a monster.
That wouldn't be a battle; that would be suicide!
"Sis,"
Chen Kong looked at Tian Dao, 'desperately' dodging in the arena, and then turned to Chen Xing with a look of terror.
He clearly didn't believe that he and the others would be a match for this Earth Dragon Lizard.
In response, Chen Xing snapped without ceremony, "Shut up, and watch carefully."
"..."
Unlike Chen Kong, who was already flustered and scared by the Earth Dragon Lizard...
...Chen Xing's expression was not only calmer but also more serious.
Her pair of crimson eyes stared intently at Tian Dao, as if she was observing something within his movements.
Meanwhile, in the VIP rooms upstairs, many people were doing the same.
They watched Tian Dao, repeatedly forced into desperate situations by the Earth Dragon Lizard in the arena, yet consistently turning danger into safety with 'Future Sight', and couldn't help but sigh in admiration.
"To be able to hold on to this extent against a second-tier Earth Dragon Lizard, Tian Dao truly lives up to the name of 'strongest'."
"But if I'm not mistaken, Tian Dao is probably trying to buy as much time as possible for that Tianji Cat, isn't he?"
"Otherwise, he clearly had several opportunities to distance himself from the Earth Dragon Lizard, allowing his other two teammates to share the pressure and extend the battle time as much as possible."
"But he didn't choose to do that; instead, he deliberately provoked it."
"Presumably, he thinks that aside from himself, his other two teammates would find it difficult to withstand the attacks of this large lizard."
"After all, even a second-tier star beast holding back its power, a casual strike from it is not something these half-grown children can imagine, is it?"
Lady Canary offered her analysis while swirling her champagne glass.
In response, the Griffin man standing next to her nodded, "The biggest advantage of the Intelligent Machine System compared to other systems lies in information gathering and processing."
"The Tianji Cat hasn't moved from its spot since the beginning of the match; it must be collecting and analyzing the valuable data Tian Dao is feeding her."
"But there's one thing I haven't figured out..."
"Oh? What is it?"
The Griffin man placed his hands on his golden cane, gazing at Tianji Cat, Caroline, below.
"Ultimately, the collection and processing of any data by the Intelligent Machine System is for calculating a tiny 'possibility' amidst countless impossibilities."
"Otherwise, relying solely on cold data can never be converted into enticing battle results."
"If that's the case, then what is the purpose of them collecting this data? And what is the 'possibility' they are painstakingly pursuing?"
"To extend the battle time as much as possible? I don't think so..."
Hearing this, Lady Canary beside him also seemed to realize something; the wine glass in her hand slowly stopped swaying as she fell into thought.
The Doctor, who had noticed their conversation, revealed a meaningful smile beneath his silver mask.
They couldn't guess what Tian Dao wanted to do because they didn't know Tian Dao's character.
Nor could they imagine the truly proud heart hidden beneath Tian Dao's seemingly cynical exterior.
Stall for time?
No, he knew very well that Tian Dao would never choose that.
Because if Tian Dao did that, it would mean he had already conceded defeat in his heart.
This was something Tian Dao could absolutely not accept.
Since that was the case, eliminating all impossibilities, no matter how incredible the remaining answer was, it would be the only answer.
Therefore, the Doctor concluded that Tian Dao's goal was not to stall for time at all.
He was waiting, waiting for a perfect opportunity to counterattack.
Everyone thought the Earth Dragon Lizard was invincible, but Tian Dao Siming insisted on trying.
'Come on, Tian Dao, let me see... where your limit truly lies.'
(End of Chapter)
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