Chapter 58: Drarethiul (1/2)
Looking at the stadium filled with over a hundred men and women, I felt a rush of excitement. I had originally thought that I was invincible in my realm but yesterday proved differently. Fighting Style, speed, Intelligence, and Tactics are all a part of combat. It was arrogance to believe I was invincible in my realm.
Taking a deep breath, I calmed my raging emotions as I stepped on stage with the other three contestants. There was no disdain present within any of their eyes but a powerful battle intent and respect.
”Ramsy Lamonet, Arsene Snow, Alister Vargis, and Dromark Vargis, Congrats on making it to the finals.” Grimlor gallantly shouted, ”However, there can only be one,”
With a flourish of his cape, he sprang high in the sky as an eruption of Qi shot forth from his body. A heavy pressure surrounded our bodies, but none bent a knee.
Growing grim, Grimlor snapped his fingers as seven young men and women appeared, all radiating a profound earthly qi. Dense and thick, my eyes grew wide as I saw Yura standing in the air alongside Nora.
”Unlike our past tournament, this will be different,” Grimlor stated as multiple heavenly experts shattered the void taking a step out. ”This will be a battle royal, but in a secret realm, we discovered fifty years ago. From the reports, time seems to move faster there, so you can stay an entire month there, and only one hour will pass here.” He explained
Nodding towards the five Heavenly masters, a massive boom shot forth, blasting me alongside my competition away. Turbulent winds stabbed like knives into my skin as I pushed my qi forward to guard.
Gulping, I witness a massive black gate materialize. Shimmering with crimson light that seemed to consume the very light around Pendragon. Sending a bewildered glance at Yura, I could see astonishment as she clenched her fist, taking a step back.
Fear gripped my heart as I could see Grimlor eyeing me with a cruel gleam that didn't seem like his own. Million of thoughts pinged in my mind, but the mark of Sacrilege began to pulse as the doors of the gate shot open.
Space began to twist as everyone at Earth Realm and lower was sucked in before we could speak. Wailing, I clenched my teeth as my skin began to peel. Yet, before I could do anything, a comforting sensation flooded out from the Mark of Sacerlage protecting me.
Suddenly a bright light filled my vision as I bellowed in a fury, ”FUCK YOU GRIMLOR.”
Free-falling from the very heavens, I screamed as I could see the ground approaching ever so slowly. Pushing the element of darkness into my back, I imagined wings only to fail as they failed to materialized.
Gritting my teeth, I pushed qi and darkness to my feet as I tried to jump. Brightly beaming at the resistance, I sent all my qi to my feet before jumping. Blood ruptured from my legs, but I had completely stopped falling, allowing my body to reach a zero velocity before it fell again.
Lightly jumping every so often, I smiled as I landed gently. While some of my veins had ruptured, they had already healed. Looking around, I frowned as a deep feral growling sounded from behind.
Quickly ducking, a massive fist shot down as a powerful shock wave shot into my body, drawing blood from my mouth. Standing over three meters tall stood a brawny beast completely covered in fur. While its head was that of a skinned skull, its eyes gleaming with a crimson hue.
Beating its chest like a gorilla, the demon shot towards me, ”SHEREE!!!” it shrieked, sending out a massive shockwave with its roar.
Blood gust like raging rivers from my ears and eyes; in comparison, my very bones began to break apart. ”WHAT ARE YOU!?” I shouted, consuming my body in black qi.