The Gap in Levels / Holding Nothing Back (Part 1)

That's because, apart from the Golden Lion, those people only met the system's recognized strength and reputation, but did not meet the system's hidden conditions.

Chapter 214 The Gap in Levels (Third Update)

The four-dimensional attributes started with Kaido, and after Mihawk, it entered a major bottleneck period that required consolidation.

After the Victory Index reached (85), a long period of settling began.

Neither 'Drought' Jack, nor 'Golden Lion' Shiki, nor any of the enhancements brought by other powerful figures could cause Arthur's four-dimensional attributes to change in the slightest.

However, this so-called major bottleneck has become riddled with cracks after the past six months of settling down.

Once this bottleneck is broken, Arthur's four-dimensional attributes will enter the full (A+) realm.

The four levels (A-), (A), (A+), and (A++) represent a bottleneck period for almost every level, progressing from simple to difficult, and then to extremely difficult. It's not as simple as it seems, where there's only a single sign separating the levels.

It's easy to upgrade from (A-) to (A), but it's incredibly difficult to break through from (A) to (A+).

It goes without saying that the improvement from (A+) to (A++) is obvious, as evidenced by the fact that there has been no change in the levels of Swordsmanship and Spear Technique.

However, the more difficult the upgrade, the more obvious the difference in power (137).

For example, Arthur's Conqueror's Haki has reached (A+), but there is still a huge gap between it and Shanks' Conqueror's Haki.

Perhaps Arthur's Haki is only one step away from Shanks ' (+), or perhaps he lacks an immeasurable (EX).

The (EX) level represents data that cannot be estimated.

This data does not represent the strongest, but it can also be considered a label for the strongest.

However, compared to the extraordinary power of (A+++), which transcends to another dimension, (EX) is beyond standard and cannot be evaluated using normal ratings.

"Unpredictable" refers to a Noble Phantasm that is pitifully weak in battle, but possesses an incredible and incomparable ability in some aspect. It can also be rated as (EX)... For example, Avalon is Avalon.

Or in terms of combat, there are indeed incredibly powerful Noble Phantasms that can be rated as (EX)... such as the Shining Holy Sword: Excalibur.

The above is a power system rating for the Nasuverse, but Arthur's skill set does not follow the Nasuverse power system.

Arthur's Swordsmanship (cdfj) is at the (A++→EX) level. (A++) can be regarded as the pinnacle of a swordsman, while (EX) is the realm of Great Swordsman.

A swordsman who has mastered the Realm of Cutting Steel becomes a swordsman, and a powerful swordsman is given the title of Great Swordsman.

Great Swordsmen do indeed have different levels of skill, but these levels are not divided into grades.

Therefore, it is impossible to estimate... that is, the level of (EX).

Aside from Mana, Arthur's strength, endurance, and agility are already superior to Haiji Lan's.

For example, the Giants, blessed with natural advantages, and Charlotte Linlin, one of the Four Emperors, a born destroyer, both possess at least three-dimensional attributes ranging from (A) to (A++).

As for Kaido, that immortal Monster, his three-dimensional attributes are simply incomparable to being rated.

It's definitely Monster with all its attributes reaching (EX).

However, this type (EX) only applies to the sea and the waves, and is simply not enough to compare.

Putting everything else aside, Arthur's Excalibur, which unleashed the five seals, could break through Kaido's defenses. If this were in the Nasuverse, this so-called "Strongest in Single Combat" would be easily defeated by a large number of Heroic Spirit.

Getting back to the main point, Arthur was able to find Kuzan to Doflamingo's intelligence network.

There are very few people left who can meet his conditions for victory, Kuzan is one of the few.

Even with Arthur's Swordsmanship, Rumble-Rumble Fruit, and True Name Release, defeating Four Emperors would be quite a challenge.

To defeat the Four Emperors and even crush them, Haiyun F must possess even greater power.

Before executing his plan, Arthur needs to acquire an even stronger trump card.

That's why Arthur approached Kuzan.

"Guess again..." Arthur said with a light laugh, a glimmer of eternal light appearing in his emerald green eyes.

'Sizzle...'

'Swish--'

The surrounding snow-covered land, the cold wind blowing in, and the snowflakes all radiated a golden glow.

A golden light flashed across the magnificent sword blade, and the ice blade, wreathed in Armament Haki, was instantly melted into ice water.

"Lce-Time (Ice Time)--"

Upon seeing the tomb, Kuzan's expression changed slightly, and without thinking, he reached out to grab Arthur.

In response, Arthur lightly pushed off the ground, his figure quickly retreating backward.

"Ice Partisan— " Kuzan stretched out his hands, and the snowflakes falling around him condensed into several ice spears, which shot towards Arthur.

'Swish--'

'Second Seal Released--Excalibur--'

The Excalibur in his hand shone with golden light once more.

After charging twice, Arthur suddenly raised Excalibur high and slashed it down at Kuzan.

'Boom--!'

The entire earth trembled slightly, and a dazzling golden light roared out.

The light formed Golden Torrent, carrying an overwhelming force.

The melting ice spears swept through the land with unstoppable force, their residual power still overwhelming.

Due to the close proximity and astonishing speed, Kuzan was overwhelmed by the Golden Torrent before he could even react.

However, Excalibur, having just broken two seals, was not strong enough to defeat Kuzan, a former Marine Admiral.

The Golden Torrent carved a deep groove in the snow-covered earth, traversing a distance of several hundred meters before transforming into a dazzling brilliance and vanishing without a trace.

"Oh dear... I almost thought I was going to die!"

The golden light dissipated, and the ice and snow reformed into the figure of Kuzan.

Looking down at the ground where the snow had melted, Kuzan said with lingering fear.

I've always heard people say how terrifying the 'King of Knights's' golden light, which destroys everything, is. It even renders the diamond, which has the World's Strongest physical defense, useless, and even blasts away the Phoenix, which has the ability to resurrect.

Although he felt it deserved attention, after personally experiencing the power of that golden light, Kuzan realized that he had perhaps underestimated it before.

If it weren't for his Elemental Transformation regeneration ability, he would likely be either dead or crippled.

Even with the ability to Elemental Transformation, it still consumed a lot of physical strength.

Fortunately, the golden light's charge was short, unlike the one during the Paramount War.

Chapter 215 Without Reservation (Part 1)

(Who cast those sixty-odd votes for more chapters? I can't possibly finish!! (crying))

Fortunately, the golden light had only been charged for a short time, not comparable to the power generated during the Paramount War.

Otherwise, Kuzan felt that even if he could survive, he would be in a terrible state.

After that, Kuzan's lazy gaze turned serious.

Although he still didn't sense any killing intent from the 'King of Knights', in this battle, the 'King of Knights' was undoubtedly determined to kill him.

Since they are the enemy, then we should just go all out.

"Frozen Time Capsule--"

Kuzan stretched out his left hand and fired a bullet at Arthur, which shot towards him.

At first glance, it looks like an ordinary snowball, but it contains several times more cold air than the previous icicles.

If you were hit head-on, there's no doubt you'd be frozen instantly.

Especially this Winter Island, which is Kuzan's home turf.

No matter what move you use, you need very little stamina, and the power of the move is always an enhanced version of the usual one.

'Swish--'

Arthur held Excalibur in one hand and gently swung it at the incoming projectile.

The seemingly powerless slash unleashed a massive golden sword pressure, carving a deep trench in the ground that stretched outwards.

'Crunch crunch--click!'

The towering sword pressure collided with the tiny projectile, but there was no scene of one side crushing the other.

Instead, a pure white color appeared on the golden sword pressure, freezing the massive golden sword pressure at a speed visible to the naked eye.

Finally, the frozen sword pressed down, transforming into a golden radiance mixed with a bright sheen, and slowly dissipated.

"Hmm? This feeling..."

When his attack failed, Kuzan saw Arthur, whose expression remained unchanged as he raised Excalibur like Arthur gathering strength, and a sense of foreboding washed over him.

There was no golden glow emanating from the surroundings, so it was clearly not the golden light from before.

But this ominous premonition was real.

"Frozen Time Capsule - Rapid Fire!!"

Intuition is a very mysterious thing, and many powerful people have great faith in their intuition, Kuzan is no exception.

Although he didn't know what the 'King of Knights's' purpose was, Kuzan couldn't be sure that the trump card, the prelude to the golden glow, was just a deliberate misdirection by the 'King of Knights'.

Just in case, Kuzan still launched an attack on Arthur.

He raised his hand and launched several projectiles at a distance, while simultaneously tensing his body, ready to dodge at any moment.

'Whoosh--!'

Clearly, Kuzan's intuition was correct.

Almost as soon as he threw a few projectiles, Arthur, who had been capturing that 'feeling' after unleashing his sword strike, suddenly narrowed his emerald green eyes with a golden light, like the eternal light of Excalibur.

Gripping Excalibur, he slashed directly at Kuzan.

The world around me felt as thin as paper.

Looking down from above the island of Winter, one can see a fleeting golden light amidst the falling snowflakes.

'Huffing and puffing...'

'Huffing and puffing...'

The light seemed like an illusion; after it disappeared, a breathtaking scene unfolded on the Winter Island below.

All I could hear was the sound of surging waves; a tsunami had filled a deep, abyss-like ravine.

At first glance, it seems that Winter Island has an additional long river leading to the sea.

'Snap--!'

At the same time, the sound of something fragile breaking drowned out the sound of the waves.

The towering snow-capped peak standing in the center of Winter Island slowly split in two.

"You bastard..."

Not far to Arthur's left, Kuzan, whose body was reduced to only the right half, was surrounded by snow and ice spreading on his left side, which then began to reform his missing half.

Looking at Arthur's incredibly young figure, Kuzan's eyes were filled with apprehension.

"Phew... It didn't work?" Arthur gripped Excalibur in his right hand, planting it in the snow-covered ground, while his other hand pinched the pressure points on the bridge of his nose. His gaze at Kuzan held a hint of regret.

· ······Requesting flowers·· ···

That slash just now was undoubtedly the pinnacle of Arthur's spirit and energy, far surpassing the slash Mihawk unleashed back then.