Not only had Darian never seen anything like this, but neither had the spectators, the Combat Festival's contestants, Jerren, or Radahn.
Whether Incantations or sorcery, both were fundamentally a form of energy. To shields and armor, they were "intangible things," making them difficult to withstand with such ordinary equipment. Those adept at dealing with Incantations and sorcery would prepare items or corresponding skills specifically designed to resist these energies.
But none were particularly effective-or rather, nowhere near as effective as the force field Zhao Si was using now, which could deflect Incantations.
Radahn was even considering whether Zhao Si could deflect his Gravity Sorcery. For a moment, sorcerers like Rogier felt a sense of crisis. Sorcery was extremely useful in battle, especially for someone like Rogier, who practiced both sorcery and martial combat. A seemingly elementary spell like [Glintblade Phalanx] could actually play a significant role in both dealing damage and disrupting an enemy.
But against a force field like Zhao Si's, [Glintblade Phalanx] would be rendered useless, depriving Rogier of one means of attack. Rogier could not help biting his thumb, his brow furrowed as he considered what to do if he encountered Zhao Si on the battlefield.
This was also Vyke's first time seeing Zhao Si's [Thops's Force Field], and he could not help wondering whether Ancient Dragon Dragonbolt could break through that barrier. After turning it over in his mind without reaching a conclusion, he felt he would have to try it himself to find out.
But Darian had the most to consider, because Zhao Si had already rushed right up to him and swung the short club in his hand toward his head.
Blocking was the response almost anyone would choose, and Darian was no exception. He held his golden-glowing greatsword horizontally above his head, ready