Chapter 159: 158 “Who is afraid of whom!” (Please subscribe! Seeking Monthly Tickets!)
In the Royal Palace arena, a fierce battle that stirred countless beams of sword light unfolded in its most intense phase.
Two figures, like two bolts of lightning, chased each other around the arena at astonishing speeds while swinging swords that filled the entire field of view, causing the two Holy Swords to continually clash against each other.
“Clang, clang, clang, clang, clang————!”
The sound of steel clashing against steel incessantly rang out.
A series of explosive sounds, much like actual explosions, burst forth one after another.
Even sparks violently spewed through the air non-stop, each appearance signifying a clash between the Holy Swords, creating a dazzling display of sparks that was especially breathtaking.
If a third party were here, they would undoubtedly marvel at this fierce battle.
If the stands were already filled with spectators, they would surely offer generous applause for this sight.
It was a thrilling confrontation that pushed the fighting spirit of both combatants to continuously climb. As the battle progressed, their entire bodies seemed enveloped by a storm-like surge of Magic Power, shaking the air around them.
After an unknown duration, a notably more intense and loud collision sound, like a ringing bell, resonated.
The two Holy Swords collided for perhaps the umpteenth time, but this time, one of the combatants, exerting greater force, pushed back the other.
Surprisingly, the one being pushed back was Shane.
Shane’s form trembled violently as if struck by lightning, retreating rapidly, his footsteps crushing the ground amid a series of “thud, thud, thud” sounds, until he had moved back over ten meters before he finally stopped.
“Your strength is too exaggerated…!” cried Shane uncontrollably.
There was no helping it.
At that moment, Shane had already activated his “Extreme Transformation” Skill, dramatically raising all aspects of his abilities and consuming Magic Power far more intensively than during his previous fight against Beddo.
It meant that Shane, stronger than he had been while fighting Beddo, was forced back by a Princess who seemed much weaker and had a far lower level.
“You should feel satisfied now.”
A pleasant and melodious voice reached Shane’s ears.
“The blow just now is something that the Royal Guard Knight Order prides itself on, and those in the Guard Knight Order who could manage to parry it could likely be counted on one’s fingers; yet, you have become one of those few,” Luoqi said.
As she spoke, Luoqi moved like a gust of wind, her powerful aura swirling toward Shane, and instantly appeared before him.
In the next second, Luoqi’s Holy Sword struck down like lightning, its speed resembling a flash of light, causing Shane to see nothing but a blur as the Sword’s Slashing attack reached his face.
However, simply having fast speed was not enough to deal with Shane.
The formidable combat instincts provided by his “Military God” Skill allowed his body to react naturally.
Thus, as Luoqi’s Holy Sword flashed down, Shane’s own Holy Sword transformed into a sharp arc of light, abruptly thrusting upward.
In the crisp sound, sparks splashed like water, causing the two Holy Swords to clash in mid-air for who knows how many times, repelling each other.
Yet, Luoqi’s assault did not cease.
“Shwhoosh, shwhoosh, shwhoosh…!”
Luoqi, spiralling directly in mid-air, retrieved her repelled Holy Sword, and released three thrusts targeting Shane’s chest, side, and thigh. These three thrusts were executed almost in one breath, seemingly transcending the limits of time and space, simultaneously aiming at Shane.
Such exquisite Sword Skill, truly befitting of someone who had elevated the “Two-Handed Sword” Skill to Level 8.
But speaking solely of the “Two-Handed Sword” Skill level, Shane undoubtedly surpassed Luoqi.
Given this, as Luoqi unleashed her skillfully executed three thrusts, Shane’s Holy Sword in his hand suddenly turned, slashing through like a windmill.
In the first clash, the thrust aimed at his chest was deflected.
In the second clash, the thrust aimed at his side was knocked aside.
In the third sound of splitting air, the thrust aimed at his thigh was dodged, with the distance between it and Shane’s thigh being less than five centimeters.
Shane then used the sword skill from the “Two-Handed Sword” skill along with the assistance of the “Evasion” skill to neutralize Luoqi’s attacks.
Then, Shane actually lifted the leg he had just dodged with, his foot striking like lightning, and ferociously kicked at Luoqi in front of him.
With a muffled sound, Shane’s kick landed on Luoqi’s raised arm, sending Luoqi flying.
No, it would be more accurate to say that Luoqi used the force of the kick to willingly fly backward, putting distance between herself and Shane.
“You’re really strong,” Luoqi said, shaking her arm and staring intently at Shane, then she complained, “Besides the teacher, you’re the first who has managed to push me back. How can this be the strength of someone of Level 24?”
“And that level of sword skill, body movement, body strength, you must have learned quite a few skills, huh?”
“You’ve entered this world for less than a month, and you’ve learned so many skills and even raised their levels so high… no, maybe even higher than mine.”
“You’re no scrub! Clearly deceptive!”
Luoqi issued a serious protest.
But Shane had his own response.
“The first person who has managed to push me back, you’re the first so far, okay?”
Shane, looking at Luoqi who had put distance between them, who despite such fierce combat still hadn’t a single speck of dust or slightest dishevelment on her, felt like his mission to turn the tide was arduous.
After all, apart from unsealing the Holy Sword, Shane had nearly given his all.
Yet, until now, Shane hadn’t managed to land an effective attack on Luoqi, which he found rather troublesome.
Shane initially thought he might at least force Luoqi to use her unique skill, but who would’ve thought, without even resorting to her unique skill, Luoqi was able to fight him to this extent, even gaining a slight advantage.
If she were to use her rumored very powerful unique skill, Shane felt that even if he unsealed the Holy Sword, whether he could win was still an unknown.
“Is it still too little accumulation?”
Shane deeply realized.
No matter how he put it, having only arrived in this world for less than a month, Shane’s level was still too low, and the quantity of his skills could continue to be increased. Overcoming Luoqi, who had been the main hero since childhood, trained hard for over a decade, and set many records, was not such a simple matter.
Luoqi seemed to think so too, but was not at all pleased.
Forced into this state by a novice hero who had been in this world for less than a month? How could she be happy about that?
“I’m going to get serious now.”
Luoqi raised her Holy Sword, magic power flowed into the sword, making the red magic light flicker.
Seeing this, Shane felt like swearing.
“Even ready to use the ‘Magical Sword’?”
Since that was the case…
“Fine, bring it on! Who’s scared of whom!”
Shane gripped his sword, and magic power also surged up wildly.