Chapter 642: The Power of Destruction
Chapter 642: The Power of Destruction
"Lindsey," a voice called out.
Lindsey acknowledged, his heart filled with utmost caution.
The Treant Mother, the Grand Merchant, and the Sea Monster.
Every time he faced an opponent of this caliber, there were external factors at play.
A fair one-on-one duel like this was truly a first for him.
And in this first genuine battle, his opponent happened to be the most combat-proficient warrior among all Awakened beings!
Here it comes!
The next second, the Stone Fist's figure vanished from its original spot.
Lindsey witnessed the enemy's approach, matching his speed. The enemy's feet seemed to shatter the ground, gathering all his strength into a punch as his body lunged forward, giving the impression of an oncoming train!
Lindsey immediately activated his Vital Essence skill.
Their speeds were equal, but he had the advantage of burst power, allowing him to surpass the enemy's velocity by a fraction.
In just an instant.
Lindsey's figure shifted, narrowly avoiding the Stone Fist's attack.
He dodged the onslaught and moved behind the enemy, ready to strike down with his Icebound Law blade along the enemy's spine.
"Heh—"
The warrior's skill began to manifest.
Lindsey raised his longsword, but before he could strike.
The Stone Fist, as if anticipating the attack, abruptly reversed its offensive stance and, defying logic, threw a punch aimed at Lindsey's face!
"!"
Lindsey was certain that his speed surpassed the enemy's, and his reflexes should be quicker.
But the truth was that the Stone Fist had anticipated his move.
—The warrior's skill.
—A complete synchronization of body and mind, granting the enemy a premonition of combat akin to foresight!
Boom! Lindsey raised his sword to block the punch, and the impact landed on the side of his Icebound Law blade.
Instantly, the longsword in Lindsey's hand began to tremble violently.
A powerful destructive force seemed to travel up the blade, affecting his arm.
Only his Vital Essence's regenerative ability kept his arm intact.
He quickly retreated a few steps, creating distance between them.
He examined his trembling Icebound Law blade, its sword body seemingly wailing in agony. Continuing to block the enemy's punches with this weapon would lead to its breakage!
"The Power of Destruction," Lindsey recalled.
His combat mentor, An Rui, had once spoken of it.
A warrior, upon reaching the Sixth Stage, not only masters their technical style but also unlocks the essence of destruction.
Once this power is awakened.
Even the most ordinary-looking attacks can wreak havoc on a fundamental level!
"..."
"You perceive my skill and understand the Power of Destruction," the Stone Fist said, his eyes revealing a murderous intent.
"The current Moon-Crying Mountain Range world couldn't possibly produce a young man like you."
The previous exchange confirmed to the Stone Fist that Lindsey wasn't a Sixth Stage Awakened but possessed a unique skill.
He was confident he could kill Lindsey!
The Stone Fist advanced toward Lindsey once more.
This time, his Essence further condensed, and a special substance covered his flesh-colored fist, turning it into a dark, eerie color under the sunlight.
"..."
Lindsey stared intently at his enemy and took a deep breath.
He knew better than to waste a good weapon on this battle.
He sidestepped to the right, drawing two meteorite daggers and assuming a basic combat stance, while his equipment slot switched to the fastest weapon, the Gemstone Swift Sword.
Boom! In the next instant, a gust of wind exploded between them.
Lindsey's master-level swordsmanship, though unparalleled among mortals, still fell short when compared to a Sixth Stage warrior.
Each clash.
The Stone Fist's hands, covered in the special substance, felt like sledgehammers pounding on Lindsey's weapons, almost causing him to lose control.
Lindsey now relied on his superior physical attributes and the Gemstone Swift Sword.
The speed boost it granted allowed him to weave a dense net of blades, blocking the opponent's approach.
A warrior's skill.
Even at Phase Six, there were no earth-shattering special effects.
But when it came to close combat,
it was the most efficient and straightforward blade!
Snap!
The meteorite dagger in Lindsey's hand emitted a cracking sound as it broke.
"Die!"
In that instant, Stonefist accelerated, about to land a follow-up punch on Lindsey's body, but the dagger disappeared in the blink of an eye.
Lindsey switched to a spear, barely managing to block the enemy's hands.
The two forces collided.
Stonefist and Lindsey both took a few steps back, creating some distance between them.
"——"
Stonefist looked up at Lindsey and began to analyze with a peculiar tone, "A Craftsman's equipment sack? No, the way of retrieving items is different."
"A troublesome power."
Lindsey glanced at the Wooden Venomous Spear in his hand.
Ordinary weapons were useless in this level of combat.
These weapons, which had withstood Stonefist's power, were now broken; the two meteorite daggers shattered, and the Wooden Venomous Spear, having endured a full-force strike, was structurally damaged.
However, after these exchanges, Lindsey had figured out his opponent's attacking habits.
Stonefist would seek opportunities during the fight to deliver a decisive blow!
Bang!
As their eyes met, the two clashed once more.
The sound of shattering ironstone echoed through the mountainside, and powerful essence began to surge.
Stonefist keenly noticed something.
The weapons Lindsey switched to this time were of much lower quality; ordinary iron short swords and longswords appeared frequently.
And each time these weapons came into contact with Stonefist's hands, they would shatter completely.
Lindsey was relying on ample backup resources and his unique ability to switch weapons to stall for time!
In the intense battle, one attacking and the other defending, their rhythm seemed to have reached an unspoken agreement.
Stonefist could predict Lindsey's moves.
So, the next time Lindsey switched to a longsword to block an attack,
Stonefist's attacking power suddenly erupted, infusing an unprecedented amount of essence into this punch.
He envisioned breaking Lindsey's weapon and striking his skull directly in one go!
Bang!
However, this time, Stonefist's decisive strike halted.
"——"
An unusual sensation coursed through his hand.
The Devastation Power provided no feedback.
It was as if he had struck not a weapon but something beyond the concept of destruction.
Stonefist looked closely.
Before him was a black longsword emanating an ominous aura.
[Weapon/Artifact: Annihilation Blade]
[A terrifying weapon crafted from an indestructible metal short sword, imbued with the concepts of sorrow and despair. When it strikes an enemy, it engraves despair and anguish upon their soul, permanently reducing their attributes. Can also be used as material for crafting other items.]
[Equipment Requirement: Strength of 40 and Willpower of 80 or higher to use normally.]
[Declaration:
Despair and sorrow! Indestructible!]
[An invaluable, indestructible one-handed sword.]
Stonefist couldn't comprehend why this weapon was so resilient, even resisting his Devastation Power.
He was even more perplexed as to where Lindsey had acquired these weapons.
Even his Phase Six essence skills couldn't budge them!
In his astonishment, Stonefist saw a pair of cold eyes staring back at him.
His combat instincts urged him to dodge immediately.
But due to his eagerness to land the winning punch, Stonefist's motion was too wide, leaving him no time to shift his stance for a defensive maneuver.
Swish!
The cold, black longsword descended, piercing his chest in an instant.
(End of Chapter)
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