Chapter 282 – Clash of Swords
Reiz exuded an aura of a seasoned swordsman, his stance and posture speaking volumes of the countless enemies he had slain. With a swift motion, he unsheathed his sword, the cold power emanating from it sending shivers down Dave’s spine. However, compared to heavenly ice, it still fell short.
Swish!
Dave countered the attack, unsheathing his own sword with equal prowess. A collision of fire and ice ensued, their clash causing an explosion that decimated everything within a hundred-meter radius of their location.
Utilizing his Dragon Slayer sword, Dave unleashed a sub-skill to effortlessly counter Reiz’s assault. “Hehe, nice move,” Dave remarked, his disappearance and reappearance in front of Reiz demonstrating his lightning-fast speed.
“Begone!” Dave proclaimed, slashing his sword toward Reiz and employing his Dragon Slayer Sword Technique. While the technique was specifically designed to combat dragons, its power was enough to overwhelm many adversaries.
Reacting swiftly, Reiz dodged the attack, narrowly evading the ensuing ground-shaking explosion. Ryan, who observed the battle from a distance, stood in awe, his mouth agape at the intensity of the spectacle.
Among the onlookers, murmurs of excitement filled the air. “Who is he?” one spectator wondered, unable to fathom the true nature of the combatants. Meanwhile, the Emperor of the Fexir Empire narrowed his eyes, sensing the formidable power emitted by Dave within his domain. However, it was still insufficient to breach his core.
Curiosity piqued, Reiz questioned Dave, fear evident in his voice. “What technique is that?” Reiz’s fear, however, stemmed not from Dave’s unleashed skill but from the soul residing within his body. The old man within Reiz’s body radiated intense trepidation.
Dave remained silent, continuing his relentless assault with the black sword in his hand. Blow after blow was exchanged, yet Dave emerged unscathed, his attire untouched, while Reiz bore numerous injuries, his clothes tattered from the onslaught.
Confusion clouded Reiz’s thoughts as he grappled with the severity of his injuries. Though normally possessing strong regenerative powers, he realized his wounds were not healing and instead worsening with each passing second.
Seizing an opportunity, Dave hurled his sword toward Reiz. Anticipating the attack, Reiz prepared to parry it with his strongest sword technique. However, to his astonishment, Dave appeared behind him in an instant, delivering a powerful punch to his head.
Boom!
Reiz was sent sprawling to the ground, his face battered and blood flowing from his battered body. A pained cry escaped his lips as he came to the realization that he was no match for Dave. Throughout the battle, he had been unable to land a single blow on his opponent, succumbing to defeat all too easily. He found himself immobilized, unable to move his body.
With calm composure, Dave approached Reiz, his gaze fixed upon the defeated figure before him. Raising his blade toward Reiz’s head, Dave uttered his final words, “See you.”
A smile played upon Dave’s lips as Reiz closed his eyes, accepting his defeat at the hands of a superior adversary. Though defeated, Reiz’s mind remained resolute, refusing to succumb to weakness and irrationality.
Dave decided to end the battle swiftly out of respect for Reiz’s swordsmanship, knowing that he still had more to give but chose not to unleash his full power. Ever since his emergence in the Immortal Plane and surviving the Purple Lightning Tribulation, Dave had discovered a significant increase in his strength.
Despite Reiz’s higher level, Dave easily outmatched him without exerting his full potential. Through his diverse skill set, Dave had developed powerful combinations that enhanced his overall prowess. Piercing Reiz’s head, Reiz vanished from the domain and reappeared in the arena.
As Reiz opened his eyes and gazed at the sky, he muttered, “I was defeated.” Yet, he remained undeterred and resolved to grow stronger to challenge Dave once more, longing to witness Dave’s true power. He glanced at the screen, watching Dave and Ryan depart from the arena. Clenching his fist, he stood up and left.
The Emperor observed Reiz with a complex expression but refrained from uttering a word, allowing him to depart. Meanwhile, Dave and Ryan continued their monster-hunting endeavors, rising to the top of the rankings.
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Rankings:
Ryan (900 tokens)
Rendon (500 tokens)
Renjel (0 tokens)
Dave and Ryan decided to rest after a long day of battles, unaware of the events unfolding between Rendon and Renjel. Rendon, stumbling upon Renjel resting with his aide, arrogantly sought to eliminate him. However, Rendon was taken aback by the strength Renjel possessed, matching him blow for blow.
Onlookers, including the Emperor, were astonished and amazed by the unexpected parity between his two sons. As the princes clashed, their aides also engaged in combat. Renjel’s aide effortlessly defeated Rendon’s, joining forces to overpower and eliminate Rendon within ten minutes.
The uproar caused by the spectacle reverberated throughout the surroundings, leaving everyone astonished. Dave and Ryan, too, noticed the shift in the rankings. Ryan was shocked, while Dave remained unfazed, having anticipated such a development.
Dave began searching for Renjel and Rendon, spending an hour before locating them. Both princes had been waiting for Dave’s arrival. Dave scrutinized Renjel, assessing his abilities.
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Name: Renjel Fexir (Demon Prince)
Age: 17
Race: Demon
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Power Level: Imperial King (Peak-tier)
Physique: Wolf Demon
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HP: 170 Million
MP: 190 Million
Str: 400,000
Agi: 500,000
Int: 370,000
Soul Power: 20,000
Skills: Wolf Devour, Demonic Fist, Disguise
Dave hadn’t expected Renjel to possess such formidable strength. Renjel’s aide, a Peak-tier Imperial King, was also powerful, albeit weaker than Renjel.
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Name: Warcane (Demon General)
Age: 100,000
Race: Demon
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Power Level: Imperial King (Peak-tier)
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HP: 150 Million
MP: 180 Million
Str: 400,000
Agi: 580,000
Int: 100,000
Soul Power: 30,000