Who Was It?

Steller, brimming with confidence, completely failed to notice the faintly mocking expressions on the faces of the people opposite him. Among them, setting aside Sadius, who had long since reached the Saint level, even Linley was confident he did not need to fear the murderous Steller before him. After several years of cultivation, Linley's physical body had broken through to Level 9 not long ago, while his magical power had also reached the peak of level 8. As a Dragonblood Warrior, once his body reached Level 9, he could become a Saint-level warrior after transforming.

Linley was confident that even if the enemy before him was a peak Saint-level expert, the Mysteries of the Earth he had comprehended were no joke. He immediately drew the Black Obsidian Heavy Sword from his back. Though the heavy sword appeared dull and blunt, killing intent surged from it. From the very start, he intended to use his trump card—the Earth Pulse profound technique, Hundredfold Waves.

When Steller saw Linley transform and immediately draw his heavy sword, an inexplicable rage rose within him. This was completely different from what he had imagined. In his mind, none of these people had been worth fighting. Upon seeing him, shouldn't they have dropped to their knees and begged for mercy? And wasn't Linley supposed to be a mage? Why was he carrying a heavy sword?

It was strange, yet understandable. Linley saw Steller suddenly become somewhat dazed, as though he were pondering a question without finding an answer. Linley would not let such a good opportunity slip away. After transforming, he attacked with all his strength. The Dragonblood Warrior, covered in spikes and wearing a savage expression, thrust the several-thousand-pound heavy sword forward. It was the Mysteries of the Earth—Hundredfold Waves.

Having finally regained his senses, Steller truly deserved his reputation as a peak Saint-level expert. As his divine body shifted through the air, he effortlessly evaded Linley's Hundredfold Waves at the critical moment.

"Hiss~~~" A strange sound rang out. Steller took the chance to glance behind him and saw that the small mountain Linley had struck now had a transparent hole through it. To unleash such a powerful sword strike without a sound... Steller's pupils contracted. Linley wasn't simple either, he thought bitterly.

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Seeing that his ultimate move had failed to hit Steller, Linley did not lose heart. He immediately assumed an attacking stance, preparing to launch another wave of attacks. As for defense, Dragonblood Warriors possessed incredibly formidable defenses against opponents of the same level. For a Dragonblood Warrior, the best defense was offense. It was practically cheating—if you slashed him once, he would only suffer a little flesh wound. If he slashed you once, serious injury was the least you could expect!!!

Though Steller was somewhat flustered, his attacks were not chaotic. He casually swung the Silver Longsword in his hand, sending streams of silver-white sword qi slashing toward Linley like silver rivers. "With that move alone, you can't hurt me!" Steller mocked, calm despite his panic.

Linley ignored Steller's trash talk. The man before him had spent centuries immersed in the Saint level. His control over his realm was not something a newcomer to the Saint level like Linley could compare to.

His only advantages were the defensive power of the Dragonblood Warrior bloodline and the Earth Pulse mysteries he had comprehended. As long as he found an opening, he could absolutely turn the battle around!

Linley calmly dodged Steller's Silver Sword Qi. From time to time, he even counterattacked with the Black Obsidian Heavy Sword using the Wind Elemental Laws, techniques normally only possible with a light sword. This showed just how well Linley had mastered the realm of Light as Heavy.

Unable to defeat Linley after a prolonged battle, Steller began to consider fleeing. Linley alone had already managed to hold him back. If the others joined in as well, he would likely have no path but defeat and death. Once the thought of escape took hold, Steller's attacks became even sharper, forcing Linley, who had just begun to turn the tide, back into a disadvantage.

Both were Saint-level experts. They fought from the sky to the ground, then from the ground back into the sky, leaving the people watching at the side thoroughly thrilled. After all, life-and-death battles between Saint-level experts were rarely seen.

Every clash between the longsword and the heavy sword sent transparent ripples spreading outward. The rampaging sword qi was like an apprentice barber who had never completed his training, shaving the already small mountain completely bald.

"That Fiend is a monstrous freak, and his younger brother is a little freak too. Not only did he break through to the Saint level in his twenties, but his strength is this terrifying as well." As Steller swung his sword to block Linley's attacks, he cursed furiously in his heart.

The battle gradually shifted from Linley's disadvantage to a stalemate. The more they fought, the more anxious Steller became, while Linley became increasingly comfortable. Their mental states had completely reversed. Steller's swordsmanship had already lost much of its order. All he wanted now was to escape, to get away from this terrifying little freak.

Linley noticed that Steller's sword movements had become somewhat disordered and that his gaze kept shifting. He wants to run! Linley immediately realized. His purpose of testing his sword had already been achieved. He promptly sent a soul message to Sadius, telling her to attack so they could pincer Steller and leave him behind for good.

Upon receiving Linley's message, Sadius immediately returned to her true form, though she kept her body at only around four meters long. This was the best size for fighting human experts. Already overwhelmed, Steller saw that Linley's group had another Saint-level magical beast—and that it was the little lizard pet he had never taken seriously. It transformed into a four-meter-long Spine-backed Iron-armored Dragon. Instantly, regret filled Steller's heart.

Seeing the man and beast display their might in the battlefield, Gates of the Undying Five Brothers shouted encouragement in his booming voice. "Lord Linley, Lady Sadius, kill that old bastard outright!" (Sadius liked being called "Lady" and disliked being called "Lord.")

Steller, who had just been somewhat at ease, found himself in constant danger the moment the Spine-backed Iron-armored Dragon joined the battle. Before long, Linley's Hundredfold Waves punched a transparent hole through his lower abdomen. Then Sadius, the Spine-backed Iron-armored Dragon, lashed her tail across his left leg, breaking it and sending Steller crashing down from the sky. Steller roared in agony, only for Linley to rush forward and finish him with a single slash, severing his head.

Steller, special-grade deacon of the Radiant Church and peak Saint-level expert, was dead!!!

At that moment, Heidens and the others, who were waiting for news deep in the mountains, would likely never have guessed that Steller, who had only just set out, would fall into the hands of several young people.

"Clap~ clap~ clap." A burst of applause suddenly sounded among the delighted crowd. "Who's there?" Linley cried out in shock. The applause had come from right beside them. Someone had approached so closely without being noticed. Just how terrifying was this person...?

(Guess who it is!!! There will be another chapter tonight!!!)