Above The Sky
Chapter 888 - 888 62 Prove My Ultimate Technique with Your Power!

888: Chapter 62: Prove My Ultimate Technique with Your Power!

(9000)_2 888: Chapter 62: Prove My Ultimate Technique with Your Power!

(9000)_2 Sturdy as mountains, surging like a tsunami, in an instant, an armor made of rock cast enveloped Ian’s entire body, with densely interwoven scales covering him all over in a crisscross pattern.

They solidified together, not at all resembling ancient knight’s armor but more like some kind of futuristic sci-fi battle gear, with a texture and structure that seemed indestructible.

Although the default armor structure of the Rock Cast Knight was not weak in defense, it was far inferior compared to the super-era weaponry that Ian had specifically condensed.

Boom!

With a stomp, explosive waves of air burst forth as Ian, holding his sword, stepped into the misty rainstorm stirred up by Kode!

Subsequently, thunderous roars ensued!

Rumbling!!!

The mountain peaks surrounding the Iron Dragon Nest trembled, as tangible shockwaves mixed with visible waves of air spread outward, instantly clearing the surrounding curtain of rain and fog.

At this moment, Kode erupted with full force, yet his feet never left the ground while he walked, instead, he forcefully plowed through the ground, breaking through soil and stones.

This might seem like a waste of strength, but in reality, it was the best method for a Sublimator with Bloodline Inheritance to absorb natural Origin Quality.

After all, for Sublimators, rock-solid ground is no different from tofu.

If one could accumulate more Source Quality Energy, then why not swim through mud and stone?

Facing Ian, who did not dodge or evade and instead charged directly at himself, Kode suddenly drew his sword for a slash.

In an instant, the sword light surged like rushing water, the grey-silver blade ripping through the air and even pulling out visible vacuum blades that screamed through the atmosphere.

Ian lifted his sword to clash with his opponent.

At the first contact, both let out a light gasp, obviously surprised by the other’s strength.

The next instant, Kode drew his second Hunting Knife with his left hand, slashing at Ian’s neck, while the young man similarly drew his Iron Pattern Sword from his waist, aiming a direct stab at Kode’s chest without any attempt to block.

Then, the blades of both sides hit and pierced their targets, but only sparks flew.

At Ian’s neck, Silver Scale Firm Armor emerged, with an inexplicable sense of technology.

Its sturdiness far exceeded Kode’s expectations.

In contrast, underneath what seemed like Kode’s simple Mountain People’s coat was a layer of Sublimator’s Inner Armor, gleaming with a metallic chill, woven from Mithril, lightweight yet solid.

Both parties saw the other’s unflinching trump cards, but neither paused, instead, simultaneously mustering their energy to lung forwards – both being dual-blade-wielding Swordsmen.

For a time, the interchange of sword glares and blade reflections was like a violent storm, turning their surroundings into a harrowing domain of swords and sabers, where even the slightest dust particle was obliterated.

Endless sparks burst forth from both fighters.

And this time too, the outcome remained indecisive.

Ian’s armor of Source Quality was already teetering on the brink of collapse, with countless cracks and damages, while Kode’s face and neck, areas not protected by the inner armor, bore deep wounds down to the bone, bleeding profusely.

Yet, the situation slightly favored Kode.

This Mountain Tribes Chieftain had a plant-based Bloodline, naturally vigorous and with strong regenerative abilities, capable of healing non-fatal small wounds with a deep breath.

In contrast, Ian’s Silver Scale Armor was his core Sublimator ability, and once shattered, it could not be reformed quickly.

Noticing this, how could Kode give Ian a chance to catch his breath?

He stepped rapidly, causing the ground to tremble, closing in on Ian with utmost speed – although he couldn’t comprehend how an Ice Fairy like Ian possessed Earth Origin Quality powers, there was no time to ponder in the midst of battle.

Without the slightest pause, Kode’s double blades launched a fierce assault, his super-sonic waiving blades even drawing fiery arcs through the rain, threatening to devour all of Ian’s chances to evade.

His martial skills were extremely sophisticated; they were the true essence of Mountain People’s combat techniques, known as ‘Crimson Beak.’ Imitating the Fourth Energy Level Magical Beasts ‘Incandescent Phoenix,’ the skills were passed down from generation to generation, using the body as a vessel for inheritance, protecting them from being seized by The Empire.

However, in four hundred years, only a few have mastered it – one even joined The Empire, becoming a ‘Crimson Sky Knight’ with his own title.

This set of martial techniques was suitable for blades, swords, and similar Bloodline inheritances with cutting edges.

Just like avian Magical Beasts could concentrate immense power at the tip of a peck, unleashing huge destructive force, Kode could view his twin blades as beaks of a bird of prey, capable of unleashing hundreds, if not thousands, of ferocious attacks in a very short distance!

Even Ian, with his Grand Knight Level swordsmanship, was pressured and forced to retreat by Kode’s rapid attack.

This was the first time in many years that Ian had encountered an enemy who could match his skill, and he actually smiled, a flash of silvery-blue light gleaming in his eyes.

——A valuable insight, to be efficiently utilized next time!

Bang!

Ian suddenly retreated; unable to defeat his opponent in close combat, he would rather take two hits than continue.

Ian’s crumbling Silver Scale Armor shattered after enduring two of Kode’s blows, but just as Kode thought to capitalize on Ian’s lapse in defense and make several air strikes, Ian’s body condensed the rainwater, revealing an ice-blue solid Ice Armor.

Kode’s razor-sharp airborne blades caused cracks upon impact, but it did not look like they could be shattered in a short amount of time.