manynovel Chapter 64 Final Practical Assessment (5)
Chapter 64 Final Practical Assessment (5)
"Field 2, Group 13, Tang Chen from Class 4, Grade 1, versus Zhao Ke from Class 1, Grade 1. Both players, please come to the field and get ready!"
As the broadcast sounded, Tang Chen and Zhao Ke stepped onto the Soul Battle Stage.
"Zhao Ke, Class 1, Grade 1, Level 29 Great Soul Master, please guide me!" Zhao Ke shouted in a loud voice, his eyes flashing with determination. As his words fell, two yellow soul rings slowly appeared beneath his feet, radiating a dazzling light.
Zhao Ke was filled with anticipation and excitement. Yesterday, when he learned that his opponent was Tang Chen, he immediately realized that it would be a difficult battle. However, he did not feel the slightest fear or hesitation. On the contrary, a strong desire surged within him—to fight against a strong opponent, to unleash his potential, and to see if he could break through the bottleneck that had been troubling him.
He took a deep breath, adjusted his mindset, and prepared to meet the challenge. He believed that as long as he gave it his all, he would definitely gain valuable experience and growth from this fierce battle. At this moment, he couldn't wait to show his strength and compete with Tang Chen.
"Tang Chen from Class 4, Grade 1, Level 35 Soul Master, please enlighten me!" Tang Chen said solemnly, not daring to be careless in the slightest. Yesterday, his fourth brother had repeatedly warned him that Zhao Ke's strength was not to be underestimated; it was said that he was capable of fighting him. A level 29 versus a level 35 opponent—although he had one more skill, the opponent was still fighting him to a standstill, demonstrating his immense potential. Facing such a formidable enemy, Tang Chen knew he couldn't be complacent and had to go all out. At the same time, he also wanted to take this opportunity to consolidate the cultivation he had gained after absorbing the Qirong Tongtian Chrysanthemum.
"First Soul Skill: Earth Split!" Tang Chen made the first move, and the first yellow soul ring quietly appeared under his feet.
Tang Chen gripped the Earth-Shaking Clear Sky Hammer with both hands, a powerful force surging from his body and gathering in his arms. He took a deep breath, took a step forward, and then suddenly raised the Clear Sky Hammer above his head. With his movement, the surrounding air seemed to be stirred up, forming an invisible vortex.
Immediately afterward, Tang Chen used all his strength to slam the Clear Sky Hammer into the ground. A loud "bang" resounded, and the ground shook violently, as if a small earthquake had occurred. Centered on Tang Chen, spiderweb-like cracks rapidly spread outwards, hurtling towards Zhao Ke on the opposite side.
These cracks multiplied and became increasingly dense, eventually merging into a massive fissure. This fissure continued to expand, emitting low, rumbling sounds, like a ferocious beast opening its blood-red maw, ready to devour everything in its path.
At this moment, Zhao Ke's expression changed drastically; he felt an unprecedented pressure. His eyes widened because he knew that if he couldn't dodge in time, he would be seriously injured.
Tang Chen's Earth-Shaking Clear Sky Hammer attack was significantly stronger than Tang Xuan's Thunder Clear Sky Hammer. Although it was only his first soul skill, and it only cracked the ground, Zhao Ke, who was present, knew that the power of Tang Chen's attack was comparable to the third soul skill of an ordinary Soul Master.
"Seven Kill Domain, activate!"
Zhao Ke summoned a silver-white longsword, and a light blue light shield emanated from his body.
Zhao Ke's martial soul is none other than the Seven Kill Sword, a top-tier weapon martial soul on the continent renowned for its offensive capabilities and comparable to the Clear Sky Hammer!
Soul Masters who awaken the Seven Kill Sword Martial Soul will possess an innate domain—the Seven Kill Domain, similar to Mu Chen's Golden Crocodile Domain. However, unlike Mu Chen's Golden Crocodile Domain, which can be applied to himself and his teammates, Zhao Ke's Seven Kill Domain can only enhance himself and cannot be applied to others.
"First Soul Skill: Sword Qi!"
Zhao Ke's first spirit ring flashed beneath his feet, and with a flick of his Seven Kill Sword, a surge of gray energy erupted, rushing towards Tang Chen's first spirit skill like a giant gray dragon. However, he didn't directly attack Tang Chen himself, but instead focused on the first spirit skill, "Earth Split." His fundamental purpose was to use brute force against brute force, weakening the impact of Tang Chen's skill to prepare for the subsequent battle.
With the collision of the two soul skills, a loud boom resounded, dust flew, and smoke filled the air. As the smoke gradually dissipated, Tang Chen's skill remained, but it had lost its initial domineering and unstoppable power.
Zhao Ke dodged Tang Chen's remaining first soul skill with a quick movement.
"Next, second soul skill: Earth Shatter!"
A yellow spirit ring appeared beneath Tang Chen's feet, activating the "Earthshaking" skill. This spirit skill was an enhancement skill, applied to his Earthshaking Clear Sky Hammer, doubling its weight and making its attack power even more formidable. Tang Chen planned to directly attack head-on.
Zhao Ke understood Tang Chen's intention. "Come on! Let's fight to our hearts' content! Second Soul Skill: Sword Intent!"
A second yellow spirit ring appeared beneath Zhao Ke's feet, and blue and white runes appeared around the Seven Kill Sword in Zhao Ke's hand, while emitting a faint white light.
Tang Chen gripped the hammer handle with both hands, dragging the now-heavy Earth-Shaking Haotian Hammer as he charged toward Zhao Ke.
Zhao Ke, also holding a sword in his right hand, charged forward.
As the two drew closer, Tang Chen slowed his pace, adjusting his rhythm to sweep the Clear Sky Hammer horizontally. His eyes were resolute, his aura steadily rising, and the Clear Sky Hammer in his hand seemed to sense its master's determination, radiating a dazzling light.
At the same time, Zhao Ke gripped the hilt of the Seven Kill Sword tightly with both hands, his eyes flashing with a sharp light. He took a deep breath, then swung the Seven Kill Sword at the Earth-Shaking Clear Sky Hammer. The Seven Kill Sword drew an arc in the air, carrying a sharp sword aura, and slashed straight at the Clear Sky Hammer.
The moment the hammer and sword clashed, a deafening roar erupted, the immense force cracking the ground beneath their feet. This force also created a powerful shockwave that radiated outwards from the two combatants, lifting the surrounding arena into a cloud of dust.
"Red Demon Stone Monkey's Left Arm Soul Bone Skill: Bloodlust!"
Zhao Ke's left arm instantly emitted a red light, and his eyes turned blood red under the effect of the Soul Bone skill. Pale blue sword energy surrounded him, interspersed with the blood-red light as the Soul Bone skill was released.
"Zhao Ke actually has a soul bone! And it's an enhanced one at that. This might be disadvantageous for Second Brother in a fight like this." Mu Chen, watching the situation on the field, muttered to himself in the audience.
At the same time, Mu Chen thought to himself: Just as Fourth Brother said, Zhao Ke really has some skills! As expected of a duel between two top-tier weapon spirits, it's truly a thrilling spectacle!
The Seven Kill Sword in Zhao Ke's hand gleamed with a sharp light, each strike carrying unparalleled momentum and power. Furthermore, with the enhancement of his left arm's soul bone, "Bloodlust," the Seven Kill Sword's attack power was greatly amplified.
The Seven Kill Sword clashed with the Clear Sky Hammer. The sword energy emanating from the Seven Kill Sword swept towards Tang Chen's Earth-Shaking Clear Sky Hammer like a raging storm. Each sword energy contained terrifying power, seemingly capable of tearing the entire space apart. Under this powerful offensive, the Earth-Shaking Clear Sky Hammer in Tang Chen's hand began to tremble slightly, seemingly struggling to withstand the pressure.
Seeing this, a glint of joy flashed in Zhao Ke's eyes. He knew he had to seize this opportunity to defeat Tang Chen in one fell swoop, otherwise he would have no chance of turning the tide. As the Seven Kill Sword's attacks grew increasingly fierce, it seemed to be gaining momentum to suppress the Earth-Shaking Clear Sky Hammer...
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