Read Novel Full Chapter 422: Clash of Lords [2/2]
Chapter 422: Clash of Lords [2/2]
CLANG! CLANG!
Sparks flashed repeatedly under the night sky as Gabriel and Henry clashed at a speed that could only be described as lightning fast.
Although the fighting on the sides was still raging intensely and without pause, most of the attention was focused on the two men who were trying to kill each other with everything they had.
Gabriel briefly kicked off the ground, distancing himself as he scanned his opponent with narrowed eyes.
’This is the second time I have landed a hit, but I can barely do more than scratch him. That armor is really troublesome,’ he thought, a slight frown forming on his face.
He was pulled out of his thoughts as the armored spearman closed the distance with a single stomp that cracked the ground beneath his feet.
As soon as he was within range, he thrust violently toward Gabriel’s chest. The armor clearly boosted his speed, making him far faster than the average hero rank combatant.
Unfortunately for him, his opponent happened to be the most broken person in the entire world.
"Burrow Shift!"
Henry’s eyes widened in shock and anger as the enemy suddenly flickered and vanished underground, disappearing straight into the earth itself.
Alerted, he spun around instantly and made a blind spear thrust, striking without even seeing his opponent, relying purely on instinct and experience.
FSWOOSH! BOOOM!
There was no flesh pierced and no blood spraying out. Instead, the attack struck nothing but empty air, releasing a violent shockwave that cracked the ground and billowed outward. Anyone caught in the blast was blown away, players, allies, and enemies alike turning into data fragments from that single strike alone.
The irritation on Henry’s face was unmistakable. He had just activated his skill [Destructive Thrust], a technique that generated a concentrated wave from the point of contact.
If that attack had connected, Gabriel’s internal organs would have been rattled, weakening him significantly in the fight.
"Almost every time, you guys fall for this trick."
A cold voice rang out behind him. Sweat gathered on Henry’s back as the words hit his ears. It felt as though the speaker was whispering directly behind him.
He twisted sharply, turning at the exact moment Gabriel tightened his grip on his greatsword. Channeling roughly one hundred mana points into the weapon, he enhanced its power and slashed forward with every ounce of strength in his body.
Seeing the greatsword splitting the air and rushing toward him at an astonishing speed, Henry cursed under his breath and shifted his stance at the last possible moment. He twisted his upper body while pulling the spear back across his chest, intercepting the incoming blade.
CLANG!
The greatsword crashed against the spear shaft and reinforced forearm guard at the same time. The force drove Henry back several steps, his boots carving deep grooves into the ground. The impact rattled through his arms and shoulders, his vision blurring briefly as the armor absorbed most of the damage, but not all of the force.
Gabriel did not relent. He stepped in immediately, closing the gap before his opponent could fully recover. The greatsword came around again in a heavy horizontal swing aimed at the upper body. The attack was simple and direct, relying purely on timing and pressure rather than flashy techniques.
Henry reacted on instinct, angling the spear downward and pushing with both hands to divert the blade away from his torso. Metal screeched as the weapons slid against each other, sparks scattering across the ground as he pivoted and tried to create distance.
While the battle raged below, IceQueen, Dominic, and the few officials left stood on the rooftop, watching closely.
IceQueen’s face was filled with hopelessness as she observed the fight. She looked at Gabriel with anger, then with another emotion that confused her even more, admiration.
So far, it felt as if he was not even exerting himself. He remained calm, every attack well calculated and precise. On the other hand, Henry, even with the full gold armor set boosting him tremendously, was struggling to keep up with Broken Heaven.
Even though the fight was still in its early stages, she was already beginning to lose hope. Unless a miracle occurred, she could not see Henry winning this battle in any possible way.
’The only person who could beat him is that Dominic guy... or my brother,’ she thought, then paused.
She was still trying to convince her brother Jayden, a legend in the gaming world whose skills were unrivaled and respected by players and audiences alike.
But persuading him was just as difficult as studying rocket science, leaving her with only one remaining option.
Dominic.
’Whatever reason he has for not joining the fight yet, it had better be worth it in the end,’ she thought, shifting her focus toward the direction where she sensed a powerful presence.
Dominic, in question, appeared to be the most invested in the fight. His expression was extremely serious.
The reason was simple. He wanted to observe every one of Gabriel’s tricks and skills so that when they eventually faced each other, he would fully understand what the latter could do and counter it accordingly.
’Was that skill teleportation?’ his personal henchman muttered, eyes widening as he recalled the moment Gabriel vanished underground.
Dominic replied without taking his eyes off the battlefield, as though afraid he might miss something important.
"It appears so," he said, his eyes flashing. "If I were in Henry’s position, I would have been fooled as well. Unfortunately for him, now I know exactly what to do if we ever meet."
The henchman opened his mouth to speak, but Dominic cut him off before he could say a word.
"Of course, I am aware that he knows I am watching," Dominic continued. "He may not reveal everything, but I already have a solid grasp of his fighting style. Just enough to defeat him."
He paused and clenched his fist. Anyone paying close attention would see rings of blue and orange flames, along with something deeper, a reddish crimson aura swirling tightly around his arm.
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