The Legacy System

Chapter 119 - 119: Sparring & Comprehension

Eric didn't need to be said twice as he was already extremely frustrated with himself from the moment this happened.

He should have considered this earlier and not behave like an amateur who was desperate to get stronger, without thinking of what it entailed.

Not to mention all the discomfort he had had all this time, he had to pay attention to the smallest use of strength and had to be extra careful to use only the tiniest bit he thought it would be enough.

It was a nerve-wracking experience for him, and now hearing those words it was like a fire was lit inside him, and he disappeared from his earlier position, as a frustrated scream spread through the arena.

He had used one step and covered more than 27 meters, his opponent was only about 50 meters away from him, in this situation the next step he would be in front of him.

But his speed wasn't the only thing that had changed, as his bones started cracking up a bit as he clenched his hand into a fist, as the pressure and aura around him seemed to grow stronger and stronger.

The big guy, who was standing confidently and laughing in front of him a moment ago, wasn't able to laugh anymore as his face got solemn.

Seeing the speed and aura that Eric exploded at that moment he didn't dare think of him like a week kid with an unstable aura around him.

As a matter of fact, the aura around Eric was still unstable, and very fluctuating, but while he was using his all power, he was slowly getting used to his new strength.

With that first step he was starting to understand the new limits of his strength, and his new normal, as he didn't spare his strength in the least while sending a punch towards his opponent.

At the same time, his opponent immediately got into a defending position trying to block that shot, or dodge it if he couldn't stop it.

The problem was that the contact never happened, all that pressure and aura clashed onto his own, but the punch never reached the target, as it clearly passed by him, and proceeded further.

Eric was able to stop only after 130 or more meters behind the big guy, as he created a small cloud of dust around him when he did.

His punch was still ahead, carrying the same pressure and aura of earlier as it seemed to create a new stream through the air.

The moment he stopped Eric closed his eyes for a moment, analyzing what happened a moment ago, as he hadn't been able to calculate his increasing speed, and had thrown his punch too late, and off-target.

Not only that, he was analyzing even his scream, and senses. He was able to hear even his opponent's heartbeat and breathing process, or even the flapping sounds of the wings of a fly.

And his scream seemed to be able to surpass the normal speed of sounds, and frequency. He was slowly analyzing and processing everything.

He had already experienced this kind of power and was easier to adapt this time. In a way, he was just learning from his previous experience while adjusting to the current one.

While Eric was analyzing the information from those moments, and his new state, situation, and power, Family Head Takeshiba and the few warriors by his side were solemnly looking at Eric.

They were a bit displeased with him when they heard his words a few moments ago, but then seeing his power explosion and his cutting aura, they could clearly understand that Eric wasn't just boasting.

When Eric's hit went off target they didn't think of mocking him, quite on the opposite, they were looking at him as a monster.

Just how big was the power gap between his current level and his previous one, for one to be able to explode in this power, and not be able to hit his target.

And he didn't seem like some hot-headed idiot who only thought of fighting either, he was clearly reflecting on his strength after one hit, but how much could he achieve in one hit?

Today was bound to be a shocking experience for them because it didn't take long for Eric to slowly turn around and now speak in a more normal voice.

"I am sorry for my poor show of skill and strength, please let us continue!"

His voice was still a bit loud but was coming closer and closer to a normal voice, as even his drunken moves were becoming more and more natural, and easy flowing normal moves.

But those weren't the only things that Eric had clearly got better with, as once again he charged his way towards the big guy.

This time the distance between them was a bit bigger, and he had a bit more time to get used to his speed, aura, and pressure, as they had stabilized considerably.

If one looked closer, they would also be able to see and tell that even his steps' length seemed to be getting the same, almost identical.

A normal person probably wouldn't be able to notice all this change but the crowd watching this fight was clearly not normal people.

They were all trained and experienced soldiers who were attentive to the smallest changes on the battlefield and could easily understand if not all, the biggest part of these changes.

In their eyes, this young kid called Eric was turning from a small inexperienced child looking for immediate power, and losing his foundation, into a small monster.

He was able to adjust to that big change of power in only one attack and a bit of analyzing time. This wasn't something normal or easy in the least.

As for the fact that this might be Eric's play or just a staged show, they didn't even bother to think about it. Eric's unstable aura was clearly proof of him jumping far in a short time.

And his stabilizing aura at the moment was big evidence of him slowly understanding, and getting used to his new power.

On the other hand, Eric was only a few meters away from his defending opponent but didn't seem to have doubts in the least that this time his punch would connect.

He wasn't disappointed, as his punch hit squarely onto his opponent's defenses, as a small current of air, and a small dust cloud to form around them.

Even though the big guy was aware of Eric's strength, and didn't underestimate him in the least, he was still pushed 2 cm back.

While 2 cm looks like a worthless distance to experts it was as enormous as the distance between Heaven and Earth.

But that wasn't all, as Eric was able to use the rebound of his punch, and make a rotation on the spot while using his left elbow to destroy his opponent's defense.

He was clearly able to catch his opponent off guard and destroy his defenses, as he completing his rotation, he sent a second punch towards his opponent's chest.

His opponent wasn't able to react in time, as his defense was shattered and it was clear that if that punch from Eric would connect, then he would probably suffer some injuries.

Seeing this scene the soldiers inside the arena all jumped forwards to help their friend, but none of them had hoped to reach there in time, while Takeshiba Family's head didn't move in the least.

He seemed to know something more than his soldiers and didn't bother to move from his place, and he didn't look worried in the least.

In the meantime, when Eric's punch reached the guy's chest, he was caught unprepared and was sent flying, creating rubble and dust where he fell.

The other soldiers immediately appeared by his side, while taking a defensive formation around Eric, as they were looking at him as if he was an enemy.

Eric didn't seem to be bothered in the least by their looks though. It seemed like he had already gotten used to it, and was just looking in the direction that his opponent flew to.

It didn't take long for the big guy to jump back on his feet, and start laughing like a mad man, saying with a clearly excited scream,

"Hahaha~! Kid, you are a monster. I never expected you to get used to the change so easily, I truly admire you and your fighting skills.

My name is Uzaki Ao, it's my honor to meet you!"

Eric on the other hand seemed to have been expecting such a thing happening, as he lightly bowed for respect, and said in a solemn, but neither humble nor arrogant voice,

"It's an honor to meet you, Master Ao, this young one's name is Eric Jade! Thank you, for helping me with my problem!"

Seeing Eric's attitude and also hearing his words, and voice, Uzaki Ao and the others seemed to have gained a better opinion of Eric.

He knew when to hold back, but more importantly, he didn't seem like an arrogant idiot, like how the biggest part of Young Kids having his strength and comprehension would act.

The other soldiers beside Uzaki Ao were still clearly a bit agitated from what happened earlier, but Uzaki Ao seemed to be in perfect condition only a bit shaken from the air pressure he was hit with.

This just made the soldiers even more aware of Eric's monstrous comprehension, and adjustment. While Uzaki Ao seemed to be eager to talk with Eric, and spar more with him, Takeshiba family head entered the frame saying,

"Eric kid you are as monstrous genius as that little girl Aika describes you to be. I am truly amazed by your strength and comprehension!"