Chapter 199 - Blade vs. Blade (2/2)

”If this Sean Fisher is called the Slicer, then Xinya is comparable to a Rain of Blades,” said Hide, guard number 2, to respond to the comments of the three of them.

It was at that moment that it happened. Sean Fisher realized that his flurry of blades would never reach his opponent if he continued like this. His blades of spirit power were being destroyed one by one by those unusual flexible swords. No matter how much he created them, the covered range of the Urumi was simply too much larger than what he could do. He had to come up with something else, and he knew what to do.

'I admit. Your Urumis are powerful but have a critical weak point. I just need to take advantage of that, and I will get the opportunity to bring to an end the fight.' Sean Fisher thought as he sprinted forward.

'Are you moving forward? That he became impatient to see his attacks canceled in this way? Or did he understand that he couldn't continue like this and decided to change tactics?' Xinya slightly frowned when he saw the enemy moving forward but didn't get upset. Quickly, he waved his hands to direct the flexible blades of his Urumis against Sean Fisher. He wouldn't let his opponent even a single place where to escape.

”NOW! Water Law, Overwhelming Wave! ”Sean Fisher shouted as the whip-like blades approached his position.

His swords generated two large water waves. I.m.p.r.e.g.n.a.t.ed with an overwhelming force, they crashed into the flexible blades of the Urumi. This time, it was no longer about aquatic blades, thick just a few centimeters. Instead, the water waves were the thickness of a building pillar, making them difficult to cut with a single blow.

The flexible blades of the Urumi were therefore pushed out from where Sean Fisher was. The weak point of the Urumi was also what generated their strongest point - the flexibility and lightness of the blades. The Urumis were light, and that characteristic allowed them to move flexible and fast like a whip. But because they were light, they were also easily deflected if a heavy attribute attack were to be used. Therefore, this would have left the user of the Urumi defenseless for a brief moment. And it was precisely this brief moment what Sean Fisher was aiming for.

”Intent of the Sword, Slicer Blade!”

The spirit power of Sean Fisher completely condensed on his two swords. He even reduced his defensive layer of spirit power to increase his cutting power further. At the same time, he sprinted at full speed towards the defenseless Xinya.

'I can't hope to use the same tactic twice. I have to end this fight now, in one attack. '

Xinya watched Sean Fisher get closer and, incredibly, smiled at the moment. He let go of his two Urumi swords and spread his arms as if he were warmly welcoming the arrival of his opponent.

The audience was amazed by this. They couldn't understand the reason for such a gesture. However, it didn't take long for them to understand. In the next instant, fragments of light rose from the flexible blades of the Urumi. These fragments of light traveled at high speed and formed a cloud around Sean Fisher.

”Rain of Blades!” Xinya said aloud.

Peng! Peng! Peng!

The cloud of light fragments turned out to be a cloud of small and thin blades made up of spirit power. At Xinya's command, the cloud exploded, and the blades inside assaulted Sean Fisher, who was taken aback. Having reduced his defensive layer of spirit power to increase his attack power, his defense was weaker than ever. Under the assault of these blades, he had no escape and helplessly suffered the complete damage.

When the blades of light dissolved, only Sean Fisher's body remained on the ground. Although the blades were short and hadn't caused deep injuries, every single area of ​​his body had been affected. A pool of blood was already beginning to form where he lay.

”The fight is over. The winner is Xinya. ”Song Yazhu promptly announced the end of the battle. Although Sean Fisher's condition wasn't serious, he knew that this wouldn't change the situation. It would have been enough for Xinya to regain control of his Urumi and attack again to finish the fight.

Sean Fisher was then transported to be medicated while Xinya got off the stage after achieving an overwhelming victory. Not once had Sean Fisher landed a hit on him, and indeed the young man wasn't someone without talent. This once again demonstrated the strength of the imperial guards in the service of the Imperial Prince Long Tian.

”Let's proceed to the next battle which is also the last of Block A. After this fight, we will have a short pause and then resume with the battles of Block B. For the last clash of Block A, the first challenger is Bao Jong-Su, belonging to the Bao Family. The second challenger is He Fen, belonging to the He Family. ”

When He Fen heard his name called, his body shivered for a moment. He was nervous about having to fight in front of so many people and didn't know if he would be able to demonstrate the strength he had gained in these months or if that strength was sufficient. And that was the thing that worried him most.

Even though he hadn't seen him in person, he unconsciously knew there was someone from his family who had come to see him. He knew that they had certainly not come because of an emotional bond with him but rather not to dishonor the family name by not even sending a representative. However, this didn't change the reality of the facts.

'If I perform well and get good results, I will get a better position in the family. At that point, I could start some negotiations to cancel my sister's wedding. I can't let her future be ruined.'

He Fen clenched his fists tightly as he took a long breath. The stakes were high, and he could not afford mistakes. He had to win, win at any cost.

Slap!

A big jolt suddenly aroused him. Turning his head, he saw Leon beside him. The latter had hit him behind the back with the palm.

”Don't overthink. Go outside and win. You can do it.” Leon said to He Fen.

Leon perfectly understood how He Fen felt. He knew what it meant to be desperate and constantly looking for more power. Both weren't super-geniuses like the children of the Eight Big Families or the Imperial Family, yet both had their reasons for gaining more power and reaching the top. At first, they had almost given up, but the meeting with Hei and the others had changed their lives. Now they had a chance—a real opportunity to succeed in their intent.

Slap!

Another pat hit his back. Looking toward his side, he realized that this time it was Lang. The young woman said nothing, but she was giving him her own way of encouragement. Fenrir, beside her, nodded to emphasize that further.

Slap! Slap! Slap! Slap!

Haruno, Mareo, Mia, and Lilian also joined and soon after them, Lian, Ye, and Xing as well. Now only Hei was missing.

”You trained hard. As long as you don't underestimate the enemy, you can win.” Hei said before extending his right fist, lightly hitting He Fen's chest, where the heart was.

He Fen was moved by such a gesture from his companions. His worries vanished as a strong fighting spirit replaced them.

”I'll be back soon. I will win.”

So He Fen separated from the others to go on stage. They were right. He trained hard and did everything he could to get stronger. Why should he have to doubt himself and be afraid? He would do his best and win, not only for himself but also for his companions who believed in him.