Clang! While they were in midair, their swords clashed. Akihiko Kayaba's finishing blow failed, and their bodies crossed in the air, neither able to do anything to the other. Borrowing that force, Chen Fan dropped to the ground, his HP decreasing slightly again. His HP bar kept flashing red. That tiny sliver of HP looked as though it could be emptied at any moment. It felt like he would die if he were tripped to the ground—perhaps even a single collision of weapons would be enough to finish him off. His HP was so low it was terrifying.
Suddenly, just as Chen Fan landed on the ground, a blue-white flash shot from his hand like a meteor, catching everyone completely off guard.
Still in midair, Akihiko Kayaba had been preparing to attack Chen Fan the moment he landed.
Squelch...! Half a sword blade suddenly protruded from his chest. The sword had pierced into his body from behind, and Akihiko Kayaba's expression froze.
Clearing the Game
(Clearing the Game)
This sudden turn of events stunned all the players. Just moments ago, they had all thought Chen Fan was certain to lose and could not bear to watch. Who could have imagined the outcome would be like this?
It could only be said that no one had expected it. In this game, weapons were a player's second life. Only by holding a weapon in their hands could they feel safe. This had become the fixed way of thinking for all players. Even those killed by monsters had clutched their weapons tightly before they died.
Chen Fan had actually activated a skill and thrown his weapon like a concealed projectile. This was beyond everyone's expectations, including Akihiko Kayaba's.
Akihiko Kayaba's HP slowly declined. The slightly savage expression that had been so fixated on