Chapter 212: Fierce Battle (Part 2)

Chapter 212: Fierce Battle (Part 2)



As Ren and Veronica made their way towards the cliff where the Iron Beak Sea Eagles were perched, Ren couldn't help but glance at the newly updated panel of his recently acquired Legendary Weapon Master class.

Below the bold words "Weapon Master (Legendary)" was a small line of text:

First Tier Physique Limit Break (100%)



Second Tier Physique Limit Break (17%)



(Note: The Essence Power is approximately equivalent to the Second Tier Physique Limit Break.) Ren's previous attack was significantly more powerful than before.

This was due to a five-point increase in his base attributes of strength, agility, and vitality, as well as the fact that his Limit Break, which was previously at 100%, could now be further enhanced.

Upon seeing the description of the Second Tier Physique Limit Break, Ren had a vague suspicion.

Now it seemed clear that the path of a knight was focused on the development and liberation of one's own physique, resulting in an extraordinary combat prowess.

"According to the information, Wald is a highly experienced High Knight and a Third-Level Wizard Apprentice. He's just a step away from becoming a full-fledged wizard."

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"Impossible! How could this be?" Wald thought to himself. The young man before him had exceeded his understanding.

Contrary to Wald's expectations, after both of them were sent flying and their hammers slipped from their grasp due to the impact, Ren actually gained the upper hand!

Why is talent so important? Well, if someone is born with the Great Strength Talent, even though their base attributes might be slightly weaker than a full-fledged knight's when they reach adulthood, the talent's boost will make up for it.

For example, if a spark accidentally grazed the nearby cliff, four sharp claw-like marks or dagger slashes would appear on the rock face.

In Ren's case, it was 10 multiplied by (1 + 100% + 17%), not 10 multiplied by (1 + 100%) and then by (1 + 17%).

Are there two in a nest? Ren decided not to take them all, and instead, he chose the younger chick. Then, he headed towards the second eagle's nest.

Before Veronica could respond, Wald heard the answer he was looking for in the girl's surprised expression.

On the cliff, as the smoke cleared, the young knight who was supposed to be embedded in the rock face was nowhere to be seen.

"A sweet love between a knight and a maiden?"

In less than twenty minutes, Ren and Veronica had reached the base of the cliff.

As the leader of the Black Sail Pirate Fleet, Ren felt humiliated to be pushed to such an extent by a young man younger than himself.

Their thoughts raced, but the battle in front of them intensified.

At the second eagle's nest, Ren couldn't help but be surprised by the purple egg, which was noticeably larger and had a different color from the broken eggshell nearby.

After the double layer of protection, Ren, relying on his Steel Body talent, managed to withstand the remaining impact!

In simple terms, the first and second tier limit breaks were additive, so 10 points of agility could be increased to 21.7.

Otherwise, any High Knight who was ambushed by Wald in that situation would have been severely injured.

The change was hard to describe, but it seemed like Ren had become even more charismatic.

Soon, Wald shifted his attention to the girl.

He planned to sneak up behind her and strike, breaking her spine with a single blow.

Ren, on the other hand, looked up and carefully examined the Iron Beak Sea Eagles.

A stream of water, like a cannonball, spun and rushed towards Ren. Due to its incredible speed, Ren could only use the Guard Stance to block it with his greatsword.

Ren borrowed the force of the water and leaped, swinging the dark pig-head hammer and performing the Heavy Mace Jump Attack! Wald's eyes widened in surprise!

Assuming the base strength was also 10 points, it would be 10 multiplied by (1 + 100% + 17% + 200%), resulting in an extremely terrifying boost.

He couldn't forget that he was still being pursued by the Imperial Navy.

If it were the Imperial Navy or a land-based pursuit team, he would be in trouble.

Ren relentlessly hammered Wald, his attacks becoming faster and faster. The dark pig-head hammer blurred with each strike, and the clanging of the hammers almost formed a continuous line!

"Ding ding clank!"

As a seasoned High Knight, Wald couldn't believe that his surprise attack on a knight had left his opponent unscathed. It was unbelievable! Ren had just been knocked away by Wald's attack, not because his Danger Sense had failed him.

After landing a successful blow, Wald didn't rush his next move.

He heard the faint calls of the Iron Beak Sea Eagles and narrowed his eyes, listening intently.

The cliff rose to a height of forty to fifty meters, almost perpendicular to the ground. The rock face was rough and uneven, exposing bare brown rocks. Ren quickly scanned the cliff and knew that climbing it wouldn't be difficult for him.

Ren, undeterred, also used the Tokkar Hammer Technique Secret Skill 'Earth Splitting Hammer', to counter Wald's attack.

Wald, feeling triumphant, tapped his toes, causing the ground to explode. He rushed towards Ren like an arrow released from a bowstring, but to his surprise, Ren rose from the ground and counterattacked!

Without needing to see, Wald knew that Ren had been blasted into the cliff.

A few moments later...

Another thing, I don't know if it's just a feeling, but Veronica's keen perception tells her that Lord Ren in front of her seems to have undergone some mysterious change compared to yesterday.

Wald sees Ren's greatsword slip from his grasp, and his entire body is sent flying more than ten meters. Wald's face lights up with joy. "You little brat, almost made me capsize in the gutter."

Moreover, he instantly imagines the relationship between the two.

But after blocking Ren's attack, Wald knows that the battle is already decided.

Judging by the intensity and urgency of the screams, they are likely in the midst of battle. Wald furrows his brows and stands up from beneath the tree, pacing back and forth under the palm trees, deep in thought.

"Lord Ren, wait a moment. I'll have Big White attract the Talonbeak Eagle's attention, and then I need you to climb up the cliff and capture a few of the Talonbeak Eagle's chicks."

The Talonbeak Eagle's call is sharp and high-pitched, carrying far and wide.

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Ren already has experience with this.

Wald's eyes widen, and he stares at the scene before him in disbelief.

Veronica quickly tears open a wizard scroll and casts the Water Shield Spell on Ren.

At this moment, the plate armor-clad youth is rapidly approaching the girl.

In this situation, the opponent can only wail and struggle on the ground.

Since Wald's dagger is a short blade, and Ren's blade tiger is also a short weapon, both of their attack speeds are extremely fast. Therefore, the sound of their weapons clashing is almost indistinguishable.

At this moment, Veronica glances at the white skull hammer in the opponent's hand, seeming to think of something. She shakily extends her fair-skinned finger and points at Wald, saying, "Hmm? High Knight Plate Armor? It seems to be a noble's offspring." Wald squints and examines the noble emblem on Ren's chest plate, guessing Ren's identity.

"By the way, Lord Ren, the Talonbeak Eagle's talons are very powerful. If a regular animal is caught by its sharp claws, a light peck would be enough to crack open its skull."

Ren knows the timing is almost right, and he immediately starts climbing the cliff.

From the side, Wald seems to disappear in place, due to the Water Mirror Spell, others can't see his figure, but they can see the image behind the water mirror.

You're done for, boy! Without your handy weapon, let's see how I deal with you! Wald quickly draws his off-hand weapon, a pale silver dagger the length of his palm, while Ren draws his dual-handed greatsword from his back.

Compared to Ren, Wald is even more surprised at this moment.

So Ren chases after Wald with his greatsword, while Wald can only carefully block Ren's slashes with his dagger, retreating all the way to the rock wall.

"I only need three chicks, and after you come down, I'll cast the Water Fog Spell. With the cover of the water mist, we can safely leave this place."

"Hmm? You know me?"

The sea breeze blows, outlining the girl's beautiful curves under her graceful robe. Wald licks his slightly dry lips.

So he's not worried about the battle at all.

This makes his heart sink with foreboding. The next second, a gust of wind blows behind him, and a figure raises a pair of war hammers high, smashing them down on Wald! Wald spins and blocks the attack! "Clang!!!"

"Lady Veronica, is there anything you need me to do?" Ren asks.

Ren nods slightly.

With 10 points of strength and a full burst, he can reach a level of 41.7."

Actually, Veronica could have completed this task alone, but she still wants some interaction with Ren.

Several large Talonbeak Eagles are soaring above the cliff, seemingly aware of the uninvited guests, and they start circling in the sky, eyeing Ren and Veronica.

He roars, and the white bone hammer in his right hand starts to vibrate intensely, making a sound like a rattlesnake's tail! "High-Frequency Vibration!"

In an instant, Ren's Level 3 Danger Sense immediately alerts him of the danger.

A grating sound of metal clashing echoes! Wald firmly catches Ren's strike.

This situation must change!

If one possesses the Intermediate Great Strength Talent, they can match a peak knight in adulthood. No wonder some races in ancient records have such formidable combat power.

Veronica is stunned! She has already loosened her grip on the 'Water Tomb' wizard scroll in her hand.

At the same time, he also sees a beautiful girl in a light blue robe, holding four or five chicks and a purple bird egg, and a youth in knight plate armor.

"Tsk tsk, it seems my luck is not bad. It's a female wizard apprentice, and these two are probably a couple."

Walking beside Ren, Veronica in her light blue robe seems to be in a great mood, frequently glancing at Ren.

The Imperial Navy had just chased him like a stray dog, but now he has found a girl belonging to the Imperial Navy, which is perfect for his revenge.

Ren uses the blade tiger on his plate gauntlet to block the opponent's strike, but in his haste, he doesn't have time to exert force. Ren is hit like a cannonball, and his entire body is sent flying, crashing heavily into the cliff behind him! "Boom!!!"

Ren spins around, and his blade tiger shoots out with a 'click', crossing his arms to block his chest.

Unfortunately for you two, you've met me, Wald, with my sinister face and a smug smile.

The opponent's greatsword is also so proficient?

Action: Ren, when it comes to combat, is equally adept with a great sword or a dual-handed hammer.

"Hmm, you're quite quick on your feet! But unfortunately, the outcome won't change."

'Clang!!!'

In Wald's eyes, the youth before him was merely a knight-level elite, but he still intended to employ a sneak attack strategy to win in one strike.

However, the next second, Wald's expression froze.

Of course, such an all-out burst also meant an enormous drain on his stamina. On the other hand, if his physique couldn't keep up, there would be side effects like muscle soreness or even direct muscle fatigue.

Veronica needed three chicks, and he needed one, so he would have to bring four chicks in total.

After receiving Ren's slashing strike, Wald felt a tingling sensation in his right hand, which held the dagger. How could this be possible? One could tell the skill of an expert with just one move!

It was like the sound of a string of firecrackers going off! In Veronica's eyes, she saw two clouds of mist floating around the cliff walls.

Seeing this, Veronica felt a bit dizzy. After several dozen hammer strikes, Wald's heart began to grow restless.

Although the girl was a wizard apprentice, she would still be intimidated. After that, he should be able to end the fight within seconds.

As Big White and the Talonbeak Eagle engaged in battle, things proceeded much like they had before.

Since Ren was in front of Veronica, and the attack came from behind her, she was relatively safe.

"Hmm, this doesn't look like a sea eagle egg, does it?"

In just a few seconds, Big White was already entangled in mid-air with four or five Talonbeak Eagles, feathers flying everywhere.

This was truly interesting!

As a combination of a knight and a wizard apprentice, they didn't need to worry about safety in this coastal area. So, after searching around, he confirmed that there was no one else nearby.

At this moment, a few meters in front of Ren, a flash of light and shadow appeared. Suddenly, from the originally empty space, a grim-looking man wielding a skull hammer emerged.

Currently, Ren's water membrane steel armor on his arms had been badly dented, but the rest of his body, thanks to the 'Steel Body' talent, could be said to have suffered no damage.

The man intended to break the boy's spine and then let him watch as he ravaged the girl. This thought excited Wald, and he immediately cast a Water Mirror Spell on himself, covering his body with a layer of strange water mirrors.

Veronica, with her experience, calmly instructed, "Ren, stay back!"

Having Ren by her side gave her a sense of reassurance.

Even if the opponent was a High Knight, under his sneak attack, they would suffer severe injuries, let alone this young knight.

A 'Boom' sounded, and Ren, along with his sword, was sent flying over ten meters away. His great sword, being the first to make contact with the 'Vortex Strike', immediately slipped from his grasp!

Dust rose from the cliff!

Veronica, standing nearby, let out a shriek! She then hastily cast a Water Fog Spell to protect her body before reaching into her bosom.

"Lord Ren, if you're ready, I'll send Big White over."

So, Ren instantly made a combat judgment. He couldn't choose to dodge the opponent's attack; he could only take it head-on.

Wald smiled.

Wald, a Third-Level Wizard Apprentice and a High Knight himself, quickly discovered Veronica's true identity as a wizard apprentice, which made him even more interested.

Hearing the girl's words, Wald was visibly taken aback and gave her a slightly surprised look.

Additionally, during the fight with the Black Gill Fishman, Ren had also tested and figured out the attribute bonuses for the first and second tier physique limit breaks.

Ren's pupils constricted, and indeed, as the leader of the Black Sail Pirate Fleet, his strength was formidable, surpassing even that of the Rebel Army's Brigadier General Parrix."

A thunderous sound reverberated, like a bolt of lightning!

As the man appeared, his attack followed immediately! "Clang!!!'

"Although it may not pose a threat to you, please still be cautious."

"Don't move! Show me your hands." Wald held up the white skull hammer in his hand and commanded.

He turned and quickly headed towards the direction from which the eagle's cries were coming.

Seeing the look of panic on the girl's face, Wald felt a strange sense of pleasure in his heart.

When Ren saw the diamond crystal for the first time, alarm bells went off in his mind. He tapped his toes and immediately flew backward.

Assuming the base agility is 10 points, after unlocking the first tier physique limit break, it increases by 100%, becoming 20 points. The calculation is 10 multiplied by (1+100%).

However, Wald's dagger was not just one level lower than his one-handed hammer.

It seemed that the knight boy had accompanied the girl to capture the chicks of the Talonbeak Eagles.

With the strength of a High Knight, sneaking up on a young knight like this was something only Wald could pull off.

So, one large and one small, one white and one black, the two hammers flew out, landing several dozen meters away. But this made Wald's heart leap with joy, and a smile appeared on his face.

"You... You're the Blood Fury Pirate Fleet's leader, 'Skull Crusher' Wald!"

Almost simultaneously, the pale blue water membrane on Ren's body shattered!

Eagles have few natural enemies, and for them to make such a sound, could it be that someone was fighting them? No, he had to go and see.

The effect of this Water Mirror Spell was very similar to the famous Invisibility Spell.

Wald was already in a sorry state, his eyes flashing with determination. He gritted his teeth and yanked a diamond crystal amulet from his neck.

But the next second, Wald's smile froze.

Wald carefully examined the girl before him, dressed in a light blue wizard's robe. He recognized the bird accompanying her, and from this, he deduced her origins. In a deep voice, he stated, "You're from the Imperial Navy."

It was clear that the great sword was most likely her off-hand weapon, and as such, her proficiency with it would be a level lower, possibly even two levels lower.

Ren's eyes narrowed as he realized that she was about to unleash a secret skill, perhaps even an ultimate technique.

Wald put down the grilled fish, took a step, and with a fierce kick, he extinguished the campfire with a shower of sand and gravel.

Although it was rare to see someone carrying two heavy weapons like Ren, typically one of them would be their main weapon.

In the next moment, Wald, holding a skull war hammer, stomped his foot and charged towards Ren's back!

Wald arrived near the cliff where the giant white eagle and the Talonbeak Eagle were fighting in the air.

With great interest, he closely examined the beautiful girl before him.

In that instant, she felt the powerful water elemental energy emanating from the amulet she wore.

At the other end of the island, 'Skull Crusher' Wald was roasting a large fish over a campfire.

The giant white eagle, under Veronica's command, flapped its wings and flew towards the cliff, provoking the Talonbeak Eagle.

"Now, you'll just have to die for me!"

"Hmm, is that cat an eagle transformed by a bird transformation spell?" Wald looked up, his pupils constricting as he muttered.

The mist around them was filled with continuous sparks, like a fiery tree in full bloom!

In an instant, a basin-sized rapidly spinning vortex of water appeared in front of him.

Veronica, standing nearby, watched this scene with wide eyes and a mouth that could fit an apple! "Oh my..."

The eagle was entirely brown, with a wingspan of at least three meters. Its talonbeak was black, curved and hooked, extremely sharp, and its overall appearance suggested an aggressive nature.

Ren's dual-handed hammer had already demonstrated its proficiency to Wald.

The two of them exchanged blows, and in just a few seconds, over a hundred deep sword slashes, each about twenty to thirty centimeters long, appeared on the rock wall.

Wald had expected his previous block to push Ren back several meters, but to his surprise, Ren had absorbed the impact of the hammer collision just as he had, and immediately launched a counterattack! "Clang!"

Wald felt something was amiss.

The next moment, even the high-grade knight's plate armor was dented by a powerful blow!

Having been warned in advance, Ren was mentally prepared and tensed his muscles, blocking Wald's near-full-power sneak attack.

Wald's smile grew even brighter.

Although Ren hadn't fully utilized his Intermediate Great Strength talent, he was now using at least eighty percent of his strength. Yet, Wald had easily withstood his attack.

Wald knew that with such power and proficiency, the dual-handed hammer must be Ren's main weapon.

The landing point they had chosen was close to the cliff where the Talonbeak Eagle had built its nest.

Ren switched the interface back to the main page – the attributes page. Looking at the four talent attributes, he had a slight realization.

He immediately turned his head to look.

Facing Ren's slash, Wald could only stick close to the rock wall, blocking while moving swiftly.

After a few quick steps, Ren soon arrived at a Talonbeak Eagle nest. Inside, two fluffy eagle chicks were chirping, one of them seemingly having just hatched, its eyes barely open.

When calculating strength, one must also consider the talent bonus from the Intermediate Great Strength talent.

In terms of strength alone, Ren could easily match a formal knight, or even a high knight.

Although perhaps not quite as powerful as the Water Tomb spell scroll granted by his mentor, the energy fluctuations were nearly equal.

"But from the battle situation, Ren is not at all inferior to his opponent, and even has a slight advantage!"

When Wald was still the leader of the Black Sail Pirate Fleet, he had no shortage of women. But now, things were different. After several days of fleeing in disarray, he hadn't tasted meat in days.

Indeed, it was no wonder that with the power of an early-stage Savage Transformation, the raptor could be a worthy third pet. He could capture a young bird and slowly nurture it.

Wald was slightly surprised that Ren had reacted to his sneak attack, turning just in time to block the blow.

"Alright, Miss Veronica." Ren nodded.

From the side, one could see a distorted transparent figure appear next to Ren with a few flickers!

"This really makes me want to destroy something!"

"Alright."

Otherwise, a knight and a wizard apprentice working together would still cause some hindrance, introducing certain variables.

Wald, with a fierce expression, immediately crushed the amulet in his hand! "Crackle!"

Hmm? It seemed like some kind of eagle's cry.

Such proficiency with the war hammer! And the great sword too! And this sharp blade tiger finger, also so skilled! If he was a nearly hundred-year-old man, it would be understandable, but looking at his age, he didn't seem to be over 20 years old.

He must have started training from the age of one to reach such proficiency with any weapon. He was truly a top talent!

But how could there be such a person, proficient in three different weapons?

At such a young age, to have mastered three weapons to this level was astonishing.

Wald's mind was racing, trying to make sense of it all, but he couldn't find a reasonable explanation!

(End of Chapter)

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