Chapter 68：Final round starts (2/2)

The Elder who came first said. ”There will be six duels going on simultaneously. A person can have a 10 minutes break maximum between each duel if he is challenged after just completing a duel.

You can use any weapon within rank two and below. The rank 3 weapons, single use inscriptions, formation discs, pills and other medicines are all forbidden to use on the ring.

The fight will be over, if one candidate is unconscious or killed or surrenders. If other party surrenders and still the candidate attacks, the candidate will be eliminated from not only the third round but also the entire competition.”

After Elder said these words, he gestured them to start. Immediately a six people climbed the rings and issued their challenges.

Sam was also challenged by some in the very first round. The one who challenged is one of the weird trio who is also in the top 10. He is in top ten because of his cumulative score from the first round.

In fact, Sam saw a lot of people he is familiar with in top ten. For example, his three teammates in second round, Hawk, Kelly, Philip and the weird trio.

When he was challenged by Yash, he was not least bit surprised and went on to the stage. Yash is at Level 1 Novice stage. Sam didn't know, whether the other party is a warrior or Mage, but he didn't really care that much.

Sam stood at the one end of the ring while the opponent is at the other end of the ring.

”Begin.” The Elder confirmed and soon as his voice faded, Yash moved. He is fast and his movements are swift and smooth. He moved towards Sam straight forwardly. But the latter didn't move at all, standing at the same place.

Yash suddenly changed his movement and flicked his sleeve. *Swish* *Swish* He saw some flashes in the air as two small knives made his way towards him. Both of them aiming at his vitals. One at his heart and one at his eye. Nobody, expected this. They thought that Yash is a warrior who is good at the close combat, that is why, they were surprised a bit.

Just as Yash thought that Sam was caught off guard about the knives the latter moved his hands and by the time he stopped, all people gasped in surprise. Sam caught the two knifes with his fingers.

Yash was the one most surprised. He felt that he did a good job distracting the other party with his movements, but all of it was nothing.

Sam didn't make a move as Yash moved back. He just took a look at the knives as if he was examining the craftsmanship.

Sam slowly started moving towards the centre of the stage. Yash was a bit cautious and decided to make his move.

He moved like he was wind around the stage as he threw knives at Sam. The knives are flashing while cutting through the air.

Within no time, Sam was being surrounded with the fast-moving knives. He has to say he was impressed.

Spectators were looking at the stage with interest.

”nice knife throwing technique. That kid has potential.” Count Falcon said with appreciation.

”Indeed. But the other kid seems to be pretty composed.” Castor said from the side.

They were also looking at this fight intently. They were even more impressed at Sam's calm state.

Sam looked at the knives flashing with spiritual energy, from all the directions. Yash is moving around and throwing them.

Sam dodged a few at first but the next ones seemed to be getting more and more in quantity.

He gave a smirk and Sam also made his move, which took the spectators breath away. Sam didn't move from the place instead his movements are combined to the same place he stood as he moved rapidly.

All they can see the after images of his hands, legs and his head. He dodged some knives, he repelled some knives and he caught some. By the time Yash got to rest, he was dumbfounded.

Sam was standing at the same spot. But this time, he has a lot of knives in his hands. Sam caught a knife in between his fingers and he even caught some with his toes and hell, he even had a knife in his mouth.

Yash was gaping his mouth as he looked at Sam in disbelief. By the time, he came out of his stupor, Sam made his move again. This time, the move enraged Yash, because Sam is copying his own move.

Sam moved around the ring just like Yash did and started throwing the knives from all directions, but the thing is that the knives are enveloped with golden fire and the speed of it was even faster than Yash's.

Yash immediately got alerted and tried his best to defend. By the time, Sam was done with half of the knives in his hands, Yash was already panting. It took all his energy, but his black dress still had some holes in it.

Sam smirked and said. ”Not bad. Now let us see, how you are going to deal with it.” This time Sam started using his Phantom steps and moved.

The knives flew again and this time, Sam even picked the knives that strayed on the stage. He is pretty leisure. But Yash is in complete opposite state.

Because, the knives this time are pretty different and the reason is that Sam is throwing the knives with the light elemental energy along with the fire elemental energy. The speed of them increased quite a bit and it has same effect as phantom step. Yash was unable to see them properly.

”Ahhhh…” Yash screamed as a knife pierced him in his calf.

*swoosh* *swoosh*

”AHhhhhhhhhhhhhh”

Just then another two knives flew over and pierced through abdomen.

”I-I- SURRENDER. Yash didn't even hesitate as he surrendered. Sam stopped his assault and stood still.

”Sam one point. Yash minus 1 point.” Elder announced the result.

Sam went off the stage and gave a provocative smile to the weird trio. He knew that they were targeting him for some reason. He didn't know why, nor does he really care. He only have one thought in mind.

'you guys better be prepared if you want to provoke me.'