Chapter 53: The Strange Thin Sword
Chapter 53: The Strange Thin Sword
Lesser Force Field!
As Karl's psychic energy intensified, the range and impact of the force field increased significantly.
His constitution had surpassed 0.9, reaching the Peak Knight stage.
Even his martial arts, with the aid of the Fragment of the Divine Domain, had achieved a level of mastery.
The heavy broadsword felt as light as a feather in Karl's hands, and he swung it with such precision that afterimages trailed behind, clashing with the incoming thin sword.
"Ssss!"
The piercing sound tore through the air.
Hmm?
Both men's faces showed surprise.
The blonde man sensed the invisible force field's effect on him, while Karl was astonished by the speed his opponent displayed.
So fast?
In terms of speed alone, his opponent's value had likely exceeded 1, rivaling that of a formal knight.
Perhaps even...
Faster than an ordinary knight! And that's not all.
"Ssss!"
The blonde man's wrist twitched, and the thin sword flickered rapidly, somehow slicing through the force field.
How is this possible?
Karl's eyes widened in surprise, and he took a few steps back.
He had never encountered such a situation before. What method did his opponent use to break through his sorcery?
A special seal?
The strange long sword in his hand?
Fortunately, it was only a temporary breach, and the sorcery wasn't completely ineffective. With a slight pause, the force field would re-establish itself.
Any offensive attempts would still be hindered.
"Interesting."
The blonde man extended his tongue and licked the corner of his mouth, his eyes gleaming with excitement as he looked at Karl.
"This is truly fascinating!"
Combat Technique - Starfall!
With incredible speed and a unique skill, he transformed his thin sword into countless starlight fragments that rained down from above, first tearing through the force field and then descending towards Karl.
It was a sword!
This time, Karl saw it clearly.
The thin sword in his opponent's hand had broken through the force field, and it seemed to be imbued with an eerie power. Upon contact with the field, it sliced right through.
"Hmm!"
With a grunt, Karl spun the broadsword around his body.
Combat Technique - Gale Slash!
Five afterimages appeared out of thin air, forming an impenetrable sword curtain that protected Karl within.
At this moment, not only could he effortlessly execute the Gale Slash, but he also had control over the direction of the afterimages' attacks, demonstrating an impressive grasp of martial arts techniques.
No longer was he blindly launching attacks.
"Ding ding ding..."
The sound of clashing swords was as rapid as a sudden downpour.
"Bang!"
A blinding flash of light suddenly appeared.
Light Technique!
Instinctively, the blonde man closed his eyes, only to realize his mistake as he quickly retreated, frantically waving his thin sword.
"Boom!"
The ground beneath Karl's feet exploded, and the powerful thrust propelled him forward, drastically increasing his speed.
Combat Technique - Eagle Assault!
A technique belonging to the Eagle Step, allowing the user to greatly enhance their speed for a short period.
Furious Strike!
Slash!
Slash!
Slash!
"Clang..."
The blonde man's wrist trembled, and blood flowed from his palm. Despite his speed, his strength was lacking.
Karl estimated his opponent's constitution to be around 0.8.
Seizing the opportunity, Karl's expression turned cold, and he relied on his superior strength to suppress his opponent.
The broadsword spun, clashed, and struck, and the blonde man struggled to hold on, finally showing a moment of vulnerability.
Die!
Karl's eyes narrowed, and the broadsword found an opening, but he didn't notice the blonde man's face revealed a sneer.
"Boom!"
"Pffft!"
The broadsword in Karl's hand heavily struck the blonde man's waist, and the immense force tore through flesh and bone, reaching the ribs.
The blonde man took the opportunity to counterattack, slicing Karl's back with a shallow sword wound.
"Hmm!"
Karl's body shuddered, and he couldn't pursue his opponent. Instead, a deep sense of fatigue washed over him.
What's happening?
He sensed the injury but didn't think much of it, as he believed that in a trade of wounds, he had the advantage. A minor injury for a severe one was a fair exchange, but it seemed... the situation wasn't as simple.
"Tsk tsk..." The blonde man held the thin sword, shaking his head.
"To dare to trade wounds with me, you're quite bold."
Karl retreated, his eyes fixed on the wound at his opponent's waist, his expression growing worse.
The horrific wound on the man's body began to heal at a visible rate. Blood flowed freely from the wound on his back.
"Swish!"
The blonde man suddenly abandoned Karl and charged towards Dana and the others, wildly swinging his thin sword.
"Pfft!"
"Pfft! Pfft!"
The three desperately dodged, but they were no match for the blonde man's speed, and their bodies were slashed with wounds.
The blood flowing from their bodies was devoured by the thin sword, and the blonde man's injuries were gradually healing.
Until...
He was completely unscathed!
"Clang!"
Karl swung his broadsword and lunged forward again.
He had guessed that the longsword in the man's hand could absorb the life force of others and replenish its wielder.
Under such circumstances,
He must not be given a chance to catch his breath; otherwise, the longer the fight, the slimmer his chances of victory.
Chapter 69
Gale Slash!
Eagle Assault!
Lesser Force Field!
Light Spell!
...
Karl unleashed a barrage of attacks like a storm, each move targeting vital points, as he fought with all his might.
"Boom!"
The blonde man tumbled and rolled away, his thigh soaked in blood. Although the situation was precarious, there was not a hint of fear on his face.
Instead...
Madness!
Excitement!
The more severely he was injured, the more excited he became.
This man was insane!
"Haha... So strong!"
The blonde man wildly swung his thin sword, disregarding his own injuries, and charged towards Dana and the others, willing to get injured.
"Pfft!"
The thin sword slashed open someone's abdomen, voraciously consuming their life force, and his own wounds rapidly healed.
To him, Dana and the others were like healing potions, and he didn't rush to kill them.
"Again!"
Turning around, the blonde man was taken aback.
He saw that Karl, who had just been fiercely attacking, suddenly ran towards the distance, abandoning Dana and the others.
This was normal.
He didn't have the advantage of quick recovery, and his burst of power couldn't be sustained. As time passed, he would inevitably fall into a disadvantage, so escaping now was a wise move.
"Heh..."
The blonde man shook his head.
"You want to run?"
"Can you even escape?"
Before his words could land, his figure disappeared from its original spot and charged towards where Karl was.
In terms of speed,
He feared no one!
Moments later,
Karl staggered into a long alley, panting heavily. He ran for over ten meters before suddenly stopping.
At the end,
It was a dead end.
"Run!"
"Keep running!"
The blonde man slowly chased after him with his thin sword, a mocking smirk on his face as he watched Karl.
"Let's see where you can escape to now."
Karl turned around, looked at him, and suddenly chuckled.
"That's right."
"Where can you escape to now?"
Huh? The blonde man was taken aback, subconsciously sensing something amiss.
"Huff..."
Before he could react, Karl raised his left hand, and a ball of flame roared out.
Flame Seal!
Flame Seal!
...
The flame, capable of melting rocks, swept forward in an arc, engulfing the entire alley with no gaps for escape or evasion.
"Boom!"
Six Flame Seals, following the narrow alley, roared and swept away everything in their path.
The blonde man danced with his sword, creating layers of sword curtains, but in the face of the roaring flames, they lasted only a few breaths before shattering.
As the flames dissipated, only a charred body remained in the field, still struggling to move, as if trying to get closer to Karl.
"Huff!"
A Flame Seal hit the body, exploding.
"Boom!"
The blonde man's body shattered, and the strange sword clattered to the ground.
(End of Chapter)
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