Chapter 328 A Be (1/2)

Boom!!!

The greatsword heavily thrust down and issued a deafening sound. The people who heard it couldn't help but shiver. However, Barter suddenly stopped. He looked at Rhode who stood quietly before him. Rhode was holding the hilt, about to draw his sword. It gave people a strange feeling, as if the battle from before was just an illusion because, in fact, the two of them hadn't even started yet.

”Not bad, interesting.”

Barter grinned as he looked at Rhode.

”You are really interesting, kid. But with your ability, it should be difficult for you to beat me, right.”

”We'll find out after this fight.”

Rhode frowned and replied with an indifferent expression. At the same time, he also felt a little hesitant. He had fully understood Barter's fighting style from the previous test he conducted. As expected, the Executioner's Greatsword had a great power, but it also had a big gap in its attack. Although the wind force that got swept together could compensate for this gap to some extent, it was useless in the face of an opponent with an equal footing. It was a pity that Rhode's physical attributes were still at the elite level, which was why he was still unsure of whether he could survive this attack. Usually, he wouldn't mind taking this risk; by relying on the composition adornment and his combat experience as a once high-level spirit swordsman, there wouldn't be a problem in defeating Barter.

However, defeating a person who was twenty levels above him wouldn't be easy. The loss percentage would be much higher than the gain.

Rhode was sure that he could defeat Barter, but he was worried about what would happen later on. After defeating Barter, he would definitely be injured heavily. Under such a condition, it would be difficult for him to defeat the other four. Of course, he could choose to give up and leave the rest to Lize and Anne. However, he still couldn't fully be reassured, nor did he want to waste his most precious combat power for the sake of upcoming battles.

But if he lost, there wouldn't be any upcoming battles.

”How about this, kid?”

While Rhode was lost in thought, Barter suddenly looked at him and said, ”Let's make a bet.”

”A bet?”

Hearing Barter's words, Rhode was taken aback. He narrowed his eyes, calmly and carefully gazed at Barter, waiting for him to speak. Seeing it, Barter smiled and nodded as he continued to speak.

”Yes, a bet… let's bet in our victory.”

Rhode frowned. Although the way Barter spoke had always been senseless, Rhode was sure that he hadn't yet finished his words, so Rhode only quietly listened. As expected, he soon continued.

”If you can defeat me, then Purple Lily will immediately forfeit and give the victory to you… I think my words are clear enough.”

As soon as this statement was made, everyone was surprised, including Rhode.

”Really?”

Rhode asked while staring at him and hearing Rhode's inquiry, Barter proudly nodded and smiled.

”Yeah, I never go back on my words. Forget about your unnecessary hesitation and fight like a man!”

Hearing Barter's reply, Rhode hesitated for a while, but he quickly nodded.

”Alright, I accept the bet… I hope you will not regret it, Mr. Barter.”

”Let me see whether you have the strength to make me regret it!”

Barter swung his sword.

The two greatswords were lifted up high. Soon, the ground trembled and an invisible and surging sword intent appeared from his burly body as he shouted. He crossed his swords and aimed it straight towards Rhode.

Earth Strike!

This guy is being serious!