Chapter 128: Battle of the Ages(2) - Synchronization! (1/2)

The winds caressed the surrounding.

It brushed the face of Jake and kissed Cheyenne's face, linking them together.

Two uniquely distinct individuals, yet like-minded at the same time.

One only cared about himself and could be said to have reached the cusp of the concept of neutrality.

The other, an enigma. Someone who has proven to be as much unpredictable as her opponent. She cared enough about her close ones, enough to initiate a fight with the one person she didn't want to battle with.

Two figures whose stare-down said the whole story. They had fought before, but it was a contained fight.

Now, there were in the Dark Forest, a place that symbolizes freedom.

Nevertheless, there was sure to be blood spilled on this perfect ground!

...........

'What a sad life?' Jake sighed.

If he had a choice, he wouldn't want to fight with Cheyenne, but he knew it was inevitable.

He could see a fire in her eyes that desperately wanted to cling on to something, and apparently, she could get that hope if she got hold of him.

This gave Jake more reason not to reconsider the rejected offer. He didn't want to be seen as something valuable enough to cause obsession.

Sighing softly, Jake closed his eyes and ”opened” himself to his environment.

He held his sword firmly and trimmed his index finger on the pommel.

After Jake's previous sword broke in the competition, he had only used random swords and had not dedicated himself to the swords.

The sword he was currently holding was something he had found when he rummaged through the items he stole from Aztec Library.

It was a [High-Earth Grade] sword, capable of conducting energy, thereby, increasing the strength of the wielder's attack.

However, what drew him to the sword was its plain appearance.

Despite being a sticker for ornate swords, Jake couldn't keep his eyes off the sword.

After hours of staring, he realized that the sword wasn't actually plain.

Far from that, it was perfect!

A perfect longsword with a thin and smooth blade of four feet(4ft). It looked delicate as if it would break upon touch, just like him.

It bore a perfect resemblance to an Estoc sword, excluding the length and width.

A perfect sword, granting the perfect attack range and wielded by the most perfect individual.

”Perfection,” Jake smiled as he couldn't help but feel motivation course through his veins.

He entered his sword stance fluidly, like the wind that brushed his cheeks and like the lilies that danced beautifully on the lake's surface.

His mindset seemed to have reached the periphery of something larger, but wasn't sure how to proceed.

Gripping his sword, Jake envisioned different attack methods and tactics.

He created multiple scenarios in his mind, trying to find the right one to implement.

Having fought with Cheyenne before, he knew how much endurance and stamina she had. So, he couldn't think of a long fight.

Ultimately, after searching to no avail, Jake decided to use the fluid style, in which he fought using any style that suited the situation.

His decision marked the start of the fight, as the moment he inched closer to Cheyenne, the latter bolted to him.

Mid-way through her dash, she silently murmured, ”[Sky Mortal]”

A blue wind blew from the atmosphere and descended on her like a chosen one.

It covered her body in attractive blue lights, encasing an ethereal armor on her.

The most striking feature was a small pair of wings that grew on the leg piece of her armor, possibly granting her speed and maybe...…..flight!

Heading to her opponent, Cheyenne threw a flip and kicked a sharp gust of winds towards Jake.

The concentrated wind blade pierced through the air as it headed Jake's way, gaining accumulation in the process.

*Whoosh*

Seeing this attack before it actually started, Jake had released his [Ice Elemental Spirit Essence] and let his sword absorb it, making it sharper and also, giving it a crystalline look in the process.

Shifting his stance, Jake raised his sword up and slashed down at the [Wind Blade] that had pierced his proximity.

His attack created another [Wind Blade], generated from physical movement, that clashed with Cheyenne's energy [Wind Blade].

*Whoosh!*

A strong shockwave spread out when the two forces met each other, each threatening to destroy the other.

Ultimately, having similar strength, they dispersed with a sharp wave.

Jake had already expected that, so he ducked.

After the attack was done, he stood up and immediately slashed at his back, despite not looking back.