Less than a kilometer outside the city, a Saint-level expert riding Azure-Winged Pegasus horse came chasing after them.
"Hitting the younger one angers the older one, what a cliché plot," Jason thought to himself.
The plot may be a bit cliché, but the strength of this Saint-level in the heavens should be considerable.
The Level Nine Magical Beast, the Azure-Winged Pegasus, should have already broken through to the Saint-level.
The Saint-level on horseback, clad in purple metallic armor and carrying a metal war bow, was clearly a woman.
There was another person on horseback, the "young master" who had just been flicked away by Jason.
"You are Saint-level, why did you injure my disciple?" The somewhat androgynous voice carried a hint of anger.
"Women really can't be reasonable, especially powerful women." Jason had known this truth for a long time.
"It was your disciple who caused trouble. I've already shown you face by sparing his life. If there's nothing else, let's all go our separate ways. If you want to fight, let's find a quieter place."
Located just one kilometer from Blackstone City and on the main road to the Mountain Range of Magical Beasts, this is hardly a good place to fight.
The Saint-level, riding on horseback, paused for a moment, then waved his hand to lift the young man behind him, allowing him to land steadily in the distance.
"Since you have injured my men, then let us fight. Win or lose, we'll let this matter rest."
Jason nodded. "Alright."
"Ten kilometers south, there are fewer people there," the other person pointed in a direction.
"My name is Samantha Paluz. As a magic archer, I need to ride a magical beast into battle. You may also bring your own magical beast."
"Lightning Flash and Blood Rain" Samantha Paluz is Saint-level with dual attributes of lightning and destruction. She has a contracted magical beast, the Saint-level Azure-Winged Pegasus. Jason had previously seen her in the information on continental Saint-level experts given to him by the Rhein Imperial Family. She is a member of the third tier of the Peak Saint, at the same level as Haydson. Of course, the current Haydson has not yet been born.
Jason, holding a knife in each hand, said, "I am Jason Rhein, specializing in lightning, water, and death. I will fight myself."
Jason's previously favored blue straight sword had Corrosion by Clear Spring's poison, leaving a nick. Now he uses the original "Leiming" and the curved sword that resonates with the Power of Death.
As for Clear Spring, he has only recently broken through to the Saint-level and his foundation is still unstable. At this time, he is likely to be defeated in a battle against Peak Saint due to insufficient Battle-qi and magic power.
Upon hearing Jason's surname, the other party paused for a moment. The power of the Rhine Clan was known to all the Saint-level experts on the Yulan Continent. After all, a single family had dozens of Saint-level experts, a feat only rivaled by the Four Ultimate Warrior Clans before their decline. In particular, the Rhine Clan's Necromancy were feared by many forces.
"Thank you for your kind offer."
Jason charged forward, only to be met by a magical arrow.
Jason tried to dodge, but the arrow exploded in mid-air, scattering countless drops of blood that rained down on him.
Battle-qi protective aura rose up, and the rain of blood struck it, creating countless dents. However, Jason's aura managed to block the attack.
The Azure-Winged Pegasus was not as fast as Jason, and Jason unleashed a gray blade of light that struck the Pegasus squarely.
The Azure-Winged Pegasus that was carrying Samantha neighed and its speed decreased rapidly.
A flash of Lightning Flash illuminated a purple arrow, which Jason barely managed to deflect with his scimitar. The arrow had been incredibly fast, and Jason wouldn't have been confident he could block it if it hadn't been slowed down by Jason Battle-qi shield.
"Lightning Flash and Blood Rain" is the origin of Samantha's title.
"Her Battle-qi is at the Saint-level, her Divine Power is at level nine, and her main focus in Lightning Element is the Profound Mysteries of Lightning Strike." Jason made a preliminary assessment based on the opponent's strength.
"Profound Mysteries of Lightning Strike" High-level Profound Mystery among the eight Profound Mysteries of the Lightning Element. It has powerful physical attacks and can also enhance the speed and explosive power of cultivators.
In terms of pure attack, Samantha has reached the second tier of the Peak Saint. Facing such a powerful enemy, Jason can only hope to win by trying close combat.
A flash of Lightning Flash struck Samantha, instantly rousing the Azure-Winged Pegasus beneath him, which then veered to the side once more.
Jason no longer conserved his Battle-qi; ice and snow swirled around him, and frost rose over the area within a mile of him, causing the Azure-Winged Pegasus to slow down.
The "Profound Mysteries of Ice" in the water attribute not only provides physical attack, but also comes with "freezing", "binding" and a certain degree of physical defense.
As the only Water Profound Mystery Profound Mysteries that can enhance physical attack, its effects are quite varied, which makes the physical attack of Water Profound Mystery the lowest among all attributes.
Samantha, riding on horseback, was also shocked by Jason's defense.
She had never heard of Jason before, but she knew the power of her "Lightning Flash Arrow," and its attack power was close to the Saint-level Limit. Even if a Saint Realm expert in the second tier at the Peak Saint focused on defense, they should still be injured if they forcibly blocked it.
If Jason had relied on his speed to dodge Samantha, he wouldn't have been so shocked. But Jason only paused slightly after receiving the arrow; his Battle-qi shield absorbed most of the "Lightning Flash Arrow's " force!
"His defense is already approaching the Saint-level Limit! I wonder how many years he has cultivated," Samantha commented.
The speed of the Azure-Winged Pegasus decreased, and the distance between the two was shortened even more rapidly.
The "Lightning Flash Arrow" could not be fired continuously, Samantha had to fire three arrows with Lightning Flash, but their power was much weaker, and they couldn't even break through Jason's Battle-qi shield.
Samantha's weaknesses became apparent—she possessed sharp attacks and strong bursts of power, but lacked endurance and defense. While she herself was not slow, her fighting speed would noticeably decrease after a brief burst of power. Once she was caught in a tug-of-war, she could only rely on her mount to maneuver.
It is precisely because of these weaknesses that Samantha is classified as belonging to the third tier of the Peak Saint. Keep in mind that even those in the second tier rarely manage to withstand her attacks head-on.
Having survived another "Blood Rain Arrow," Jason successfully approached the man and the horse.
To Jason's surprise, with a neigh from the Azure-Winged Pegasus, Jason's soul flickered, causing the other to escape once again.
The Wind Element Profound Mysteries "Vocal Music"—the Azure-Winged Pegasus, as a member of the Saint-level Profound Mysteries, comprehended this rare and profound Vocal Music.
Samantha drew a purple arrow, yet another "Lightning Flash Arrow".
Jason stopped the pursuit, and his magic was ready.
Water Element surged and converged, and a giant blue dragon appeared before Jason —the forbidden Water Element spell, "Summon Water Dragon."
Just three months ago, Jason had already raised his magic power to the Saint-level.
Jason's understanding of Water Element was enough to transform his water dragon. The original length of more than two hundred meters quickly shrank to more than twenty meters, and the water flowing on his body froze and solidified, turning into an ice-blue "ice dragon"!
Samantha had seen Saint Magus with such power before, but she never expected Jason to be a Saint-level who was proficient in both magic and martial arts.
The arrow was already on the bowstring and had to be released. The purple arrow flashed briefly before disappearing from the bowstring, and reappeared embedded in the Battle-qi shield in front of Jason.
Jason assumed a parrying stance with his sword raised, but the arrow failed to penetrate the Battle-qi shield.
The ice dragon in front of Jason trembled slightly, a hole as thick as an arm pierced through its chest. As the trembling intensified, the ice dragon disintegrated in an explosion.
Within a radius of one mile, obscured by the Water Element released from the dissipation of the ice dragon, Jason's figure broke through the barrier amidst the vast, dark Dark Cloud formed by the Water Element.
Samantha promptly lowered her bow. "I lost."
She no longer has the chance to use "Lightning Flash Arrow" again.
Jason sheathed his sword and said politely, "I have benefited greatly from this exchange."
"Your Excellency possesses formidable strength, which I greatly admire."