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Chapter 261 Is This All You've Got?
Chapter 261 Is This All You've Got?
Icy's strike was not a test, he came at Charles with all his strength right from the start.
Of course, this was without using his Asura combat techniques.
He wanted to personally gauge just how strong Charles was in actual combat.
In the next moment, Charles launched an attack with both arms simultaneously.
His right arm blocked in front of his face, successfully deflecting Icy's punch.
Meanwhile, his left arm moved like a strange, twisting python, fingers merging into a knife-hand, slicing toward Icy's neck.
Icy's pupils constricted slightly, he hadn't expected that Charles could not only defend against his attack but also had already planned a follow-up offense while defending.
Not only that, but when he threw that punch, he had been ready to capitalize on Charles's defense by delivering a kick to his waist!
Now, however, it was Charles who had seized the initiative.
Such battle experience and awareness were nearly on par with his own.
"I'm really curious, Charles, about how you developed your combat awareness." Icy asked while dodging.
Charles didn't respond, his gaze was focused intently on Icy's muscles, his eyes, and every subtle detail.
Only by doing so could he accurately gauge Icy's intentions for attack.
"Well, if you won't tell me, that's fine." Icy said with a hint of frustration. He took a deep breath, then suddenly slammed his right foot down on the ground, causing the hard surface to crack.
His figure shot toward Charles like a bullet,
and this speed was significantly faster than Finn's. Even so, Charles managed to react in time.
In the moment of dodging, he counterattacked promptly.
The two continued to battle in the octagonal cage, the entire area becoming a wreck, filled with shattered stones and swirling dust.
The two figures moved like beams of light, dazzling to behold, constantly dodging, attacking, and defending.
The dull sound of collisions echoed throughout the underground space.
Some spectators couldn't help but whisper:
"Oh my God, this is incredible! The other top-level Beast Masters seem utterly weak compared to these two!"
"Absolutely! This is the most exciting fight I've ever seen!"
"Charles is not at a disadvantage at all, they're evenly matched. It's really hard to say who will win!"
"Of course Icy will win, he hasn't even used his self-created combat techniques yet!"
The quiet discussions quickly drew the displeasure of those around them, and some turned to glare at the talkative group.
Instantly, those people shut their mouths and resumed watching the battle in the octagonal cage seriously.
In the front row, Celestine's eyes were wide open, and her mouth was agape.
She was extremely worried about Charles's situation. Though it looked like both were engaged in a fierce battle, she was well aware that Icy still had his self-created combat techniques.
Meanwhile, Charles did not.
"Ethan, you aren't trying to deceive me, are you? In this state, even if Charles can hold on for a while, he will lose the fight due to excessive physical exhaustion." Ruby turned to Ethan.
As a Level Seven Beast Master, her insight was commendable, and she quickly grasped the situation.
Ethan nodded and replied, "You're right. Once Icy employs his self-created combat techniques, if Charles is still in this state, he will gradually lose the fight."
"Still in this state? Do you mean there's a chance for him?" Ruby immediately sensed something and asked.
Ethan looked at Celestine's worried expression and Ruby's curious demeanor, thought for a moment, and quietly answered:
"There is indeed a chance. Charles is currently trying to complete his self-created combat techniques!"
"What!" Ruby exclaimed,
instantly drawing a lot of attention. She quickly covered her mouth and asked in a hushed tone:
"Is that true? Does that mean Charles has comprehended the fifteen phantoms? Is this kid really that impressive?"
Ethan looked at Ruby with a hint of pity, wondering if she could not imagine how talented Charles truly was.
Are fifteen phantoms considered impressive?
"Fifteen? You're underestimating Charles too much. He has comprehended thirty phantoms, and his progress is all the same!" Ethan replied.
This left Ruby with her mouth even wider open.
She turned to look at Charles in the octagonal cage, her eyes filled with disbelief.
What does it mean to have thirty phantoms!
Only a monster like Charles, a freak, could achieve that.
"Using his fight with Icy to attempt completing his self-created combat techniques, Charles is indeed confident and bold!" Ruby murmured to herself, her gaze fixed on Charles as she observed intently.
Soon, Ruby noticed something unusual, sometimes Charles's attacks and defenses seemed a bit off.
This anomaly was not only noticed by her.
Icy, who was battling Charles, sensed something as well.
He took a couple of steps back and slowly asked with a hint of confusion:
"Charles, what are you doing? Is this really all your strength?"
Seizing the opportunity, Charles's mind raced as he recalled the phantoms on the walls of the trial tower and the insights gained from fighting in the tower.
Combining that with his recent battle against Icy,
he felt he was not far from completing his self-created combat techniques!
What he needed now was a more dangerous fight!
With this thought in mind, Charles replied, "Not yet, Icy. You might as well use your self-created combat technique, Asura. I want to see the power of your self-created techniques!"
"As you wish. I hope you can last a little longer, Charles. Don't let me down." Icy said, furrowing his brow.
Although he didn't fully understand what was going on with Charles, Icy decided to use his Asura combat technique.
He was looking forward to Charles unleashing his full strength so they could have a real fight!
The audience, hearing their conversation, grew even more excited and animated,
especially those who had bet on Icy's victory. They immediately began to discuss:
"Finally, it's here! Icy is using the Asura combat technique, he'll surely take care of Charles quickly!"
"I bet a good amount of gold on Icy winning. I'm going to make a lot of money now!"
"Go, Charles! Even without combat techniques, I believe in you!"
Meanwhile, everyone supporting Charles and worried about him felt their breaths become heavier,
especially Celestine, whose hands trembled uncontrollably.
She truly did not want to see Charles get hurt!
"Go for it, Charles!" Celestine kept repeating this phrase. She wanted to control her trembling hands, but found it utterly impossible!
At that moment,
Icy, who had activated the Asura combat technique, underwent a complete transformation in aura.
The once aloof individual now resembled a weapon that had claimed countless lives, cold and sharp, Stay tuned for updates on m-v l|-NovelBin.net
as if he were about to decapitate his enemy in the next instant!
An indescribable feeling surged within him.
Facing the Icy who wielded the Asura combat technique, Charles finally understood Finn's earlier warning:
Danger!
Extreme danger!
Charles's mind raced with alarm, and he took a deep breath to regain his composure.
Simultaneously, his brain worked furiously, constantly estimating the route Icy's impending attack would take and where it would strike.
Before long, Icy's cold and ruthless gaze locked onto Charles's eyes.
The two locked eyes again, but this time it was eerily calm.
Charles made an effort to clear his mind of all emotions. He knew the opportunity had arrived, the chance to complete his self-created combat techniques was right in front of him!
So, in the next moment,
without a hint of hesitation, Charles left his original position.
He chose to take the initiative and attack!
The two figures collided once more, but this time Charles found himself at a disadvantage!
With the Asura combat technique activated, Icy's strength had increased, and his speed had become faster.
What made matters even more troublesome was that every part of his body had turned into a weapon:
his hands like blades, his fists like hammers, his elbows like guns, and his legs like whips...
Various unexpected attack methods repeatedly forced Charles into a passive position.
Wounds of all sizes began to appear on his body, with bright red blood gushing out and dripping onto the ground.
Yet even so, Charles's eyes showed no sign of retreat or fear, they remained calm and filled with anticipation.
He could feel it—just hold on a little longer, just endure a bit more!
His self-created combat techniques were almost complete!
However, this scene left those concerned for Charles in stunned silence.
Celestine clenched her fists tightly, her fingers dug in so hard that they broke the skin, and blood slowly oozed out.
She felt no pain at all, her eyes filled with concern and worry as they remained fixed on Charles.
Beside Celestine, Ruby gripped the armrest tightly, her strength so great that it left deep marks on the metal.
The calmest of them all was Ethan,
who widened his eyes, not wanting to miss any detail. He knew very well that Charles was not in life-threatening danger,
for there was an eighth-level Beast Master, Jamie, the headmaster of Cyber Academy, in the underground world, ready to intervene at any moment!
Even so, Ethan still hoped Charles would take this opportunity to complete his self-created combat techniques.
Under the watchful eyes of everyone,
Charles gradually fell into a greater disadvantage.
A wound inflicted by Icy's hand strike had opened on his forehead,
and blood flowed down his skin, slightly impairing his vision.
As time slowly passed, Charles's movements began to feel heavy.
This was not an act, he was genuinely fatigued.
Now, Charles had endured longer than Finn had.
Even in this state, he still refused to give up and continued to push through.
"Is this really all your strength? It's about to end, Charles. I'm very disappointed." Icy said slowly.