Chapter 407 The Final Battle
"What... what just happened?"
"Why did FlyingSerpent collapse after using Second-Stage Acceleration?"
"When exactly was FlyingSerpent attacked?"
Jake's voice was hoarse as he shouted in disbelief.
Jake couldn't believe what he was seeing. From his vantage point, he had a clear view of the entire fight, yet he had no idea what had transpired between the two combatants. It was utterly baffling.
In fact, it wasn't just Jake who was confused; no one in the entire arena understood what had happened.
All they saw was Eric charging into FlyingSerpent's SwordShadow, then suddenly disappearing. By the time everyone snapped out of their shock, Eric had already walked past FlyingSerpent, who was now bleeding from multiple sword wounds...
This duel had seemed like a sure victory for FlyingSerpent, but the outcome was so unexpected that no one could accept it.
GrayWolfSkyborne, who had personally trained FlyingSerpent and knew his abilities better than anyone, was also in disbelief. As a formidable fighter himself, he found the scene before him even more astonishing and incomprehensible than the others.
From his elevated position, GrayWolfSkyborne could see more clearly than the rest. While others were clueless, he had noticed something peculiar.
But it was this very detail that left GrayWolfSkyborne puzzled.
Eric's speed was indeed impressive, but not to the point of being invisible. In the instant Eric approached FlyingSerpent, he vanished, only to reappear beside FlyingSerpent, brushing past him.
This meant that Eric's approach wasn't about sheer speed but rather an inability to be detected. Even FlyingSerpent, with his Eye of Observation and lightning-fast reflexes, couldn't perceive him.
This was what GrayWolfSkyborne couldn't comprehend. How did Eric manage it?
Second-Stage Acceleration was a technique designed to confuse the opponent's eyes, attacking from blind spots with rapid acceleration, giving the enemy little time to react. But Eric's method left no reaction time at all; his sword was already upon the target.
After FlyingSerpent's defeat, he dropped a Level 20 Adamantite Shoulder Guard, which Eric promptly picked up. Additionally, Eric discreetly collected an Immortal Soul.
Now, he only needed 9,999 more to reach his goal of 10,000 Immortal Souls.
Losing an Immortal Soul meant FlyingSerpent would drop a level and be unable to log into Divine Realms: Legends for a significant period. The exact duration was unknown, but it could be anywhere from one to four days. FlyingSerpent would be out of commission for a while.
"Kai Blackthorn, how did you defeat FlyingSerpent?" Scarlet couldn't help but ask as she approached Eric, who was leaving the arena.
She was brimming with curiosity about the battle.
This duel had made Scarlet feel like a complete novice, clueless about what had transpired.
Even though she had witnessed everything, she couldn't make sense of it...
"You want to know?" Eric looked at the excited Scarlet with a hint of surprise, not expecting her to be the first to ask.
"Yes." Scarlet nodded, her eyes filled with eager anticipation.
Scarlet was dying to know how Eric had evaded the eighteen SwordShadows and countered FlyingSerpent's lightning-fast reflexes to deliver a fatal blow.
"I just went up and slashed him three times. That's all there is to it," Eric said thoughtfully, with a serious expression.
Hearing Eric's explanation, everyone was speechless. Scarlet felt an urge to bite him, but Isabella held her back.
"Alright, Scarlet, everyone has their secrets. You can't force them to share."
"Now that we've won the fourth match, both sides are tied with two wins each. It's all thanks to Kai Blackthorn."
"The fifth match will decide the winner."
Isabella felt truly fortunate that she had thought of Kai Blackthorn when planning this competition. Although she had been confident in his chances, she hadn't expected such a pleasant surprise.
Even against the significantly enhanced First Apostle FlyingSerpent, Kai Blackthorn had won with overwhelming strength, far exceeding her expectations.
It was hard to believe that such a powerful fighter had remained so low-key.
Was it that their level wasn't high enough to notice him, or did these top players enjoy staying under the radar? Isabella couldn't tell.
But today's duels had certainly broadened her horizons.
She couldn't understand what kind of guild Aether Wing was. One BlackFlame was already formidable, and now Kai Blackthorn's displayed strength was on par, if not superior. Although BlackFlame had never shown his full power, Isabella couldn't be sure who was stronger. But one thing was clear: both were absolute monsters.
"Kai Blackthorn, are you alright?"
Violet Mistflow sensed something was off. Eric had sat down in the front row without a word, sweat pouring from his forehead, clearly exhausted.
"Nothing serious. High-intensity battles drain a lot of mental energy. I just need a rest. You should get ready; it's your turn next," Eric said softly, not hiding his current weakness. In fact, he felt quite pleased.
Everyone thought he had easily defeated FlyingSerpent, but they had no idea how challenging it had been to dodge eighteen SwordShadows and deliver a fatal blow.
If he hadn't advanced to a Blade Saint, significantly boosting his attributes and physical strength, he wouldn't have been able to use Nihility Rift Step.
Although Eric had other ways to deal with FlyingSerpent, he wanted to push his limits, so he chose this risky move. Fortunately, it paid off.
Under the immense pressure from FlyingSerpent, he had finally broken through and used a technique he couldn't before.
Void Step!
A high-level technique that could erase one's presence from the opponent's mind.
In his previous life, even top-tier players rarely mastered this technique. For someone like Eric, it had been a mere fantasy.
Eric had studied and experimented with this technique countless times without success. It required exceptional control over one's body and breathing, beyond the reach of ordinary players.
But with his physical attributes now at a professional level and using a virtual reality pod, Eric had always wanted to try it. FlyingSerpent provided the perfect opportunity.
With complete lockdown and life-or-death pressure, he finally crossed the untouchable boundary.
As Eric reveled in his breakthrough, the fifth match began.
Violet Mistflow vs. SpiritSnake!
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