Chapter 95: 120% (2/2)

However, Jake wasn't without injuries.

Despite not receiving any attack, he had multiple burns on his skin that swelled up annoyingly.

Joshua saw that and took the opportunity of Jake's inaction to dish out his actual technique, ”[Red Sword]!”

His real technique was not his hot sword but was came out of it.

Immediately after he announced his technique, a massive red energy slash sundered on Jake.

Despite his immense speed, Jake found nowhere to go as he was blocked by the energy.

Every millisecond the attack got closer to him, Jake's cloth and body burnt increasingly.

'The purpose is not to burn, but to melt,' discerned Jake as he felt the attack coming closer.

He went into a stance mentioned in his technique book.

When the attack was just two feet away from him, he slashed with his eyes closed.

*Whoosh!*

His sword broke the sound barrier and pierced through the attack.

Those that were watching found it hard to believe what happened afterward.

Just one move, one slash, managed to disperse the humongous attack.

The amount of wind force generated from the attack sliced away any obstacle in its path, which, coincidentally, included Joshua.

The wind pierced his armor, his skin, and his bone and threw him out of the stage, leaving his fate to the ability of the med-bay.

”Jake, three(3) points. Joshua Vargas, zero points(0)!” announced the referee.

Listening to him, Jake fell on his knees and panted wildly.

He had just gone a hundred and twenty percent(120%) and used all his accumulated energy on one single slash.

It was an attack that he had accidentally created when he wondered what would happen when one bets their speed on one stroke, instead of the usual five strokes in a breath.

Now, looking at the outcome of his attack, he smiled, not bothering about the person he sent close to death's door.

After a minute, Jake followed the rules and quickly left the stage.

He passed by Cheyenne and Dean, who mysteriously glanced at him.

Jake chuckled seeing this. He already knew that Joshua was in alliance with Dean. Also, following Joshua's nature, he wouldn't do that unless he was obligated to do so.

Jake quickly knew that it was probably the Forst Noble House that saved the Vargas Noble House from their sinking ship. This could be backed up by the fact that the Vargas Family were outcasts and not close to any family. Yet, here was Joshua, throwing meaningful glances at Dean Forst.

That was also why Joshua was aggressive in their match. He wanted to clear a path for Dean. it was probably an agreement made by their families!

Well, it's their luck to target him as the first victim. If not for the rules, he would have killed Dean, right on the spot.

'I have to heal my injuries,' squirmed Jake as he touched his burns.

He sat and watched the match going on.

...…

”Match, Start!”

Some would say it was a revenge match.

Some would say it was a domination match.

While some would just say it was an important match.

However, all of them were right, at least to Jake.

Cheyenne Aztec and Dean Forst had a history together. Previously, she had humiliated Dean despite her lower cultivation base, and now, it would be decided whether her previous win was a fluke or not.

The two opponents continued clashing sword and spear together, bringing forth destruction everywhere their two weapons met.

They quickly went into high drive when Dean used his [Flash Sword] against Cheyenne's [Wind Spear].

It was similar to their last fight, but this time, Dean was more active. Yet, it seemed to not be working well for him.

Cheyenne's attack bypassed his sword and pierced his inside.

She once again showed her superiority in combat despite her lower cultivation base as she left the stage without waiting for the referee's announcement.

”Match, End. Cheyenne Aztec, three(3) points. Dean Forst, zero(0) points.”

”Next, Jaya, freeroll. Three(3) points!”

The referee took a deep breath and announced the next match, ”Second Round! First Match, Dean Forst vs. Jake!”