RNP Page 131
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He looked at Julian.
Arthur's disregard for him caused him a strong sense of frustration.
Driven by this sense of frustration, he took a few more steps forward, blocking Arthur's view.
Then, feigning an awkward superior posture, he spoke to Arthur:
"Your Excellency Viscount Arthur, you must be aware that this 'Bounty Level Three' bandit is no ordinary scourge, having once caused a horrific massacre in a powerful barony in the North."
Although Frostwhisper County adheres to the principle of not interfering too much, as long as there is a bounty on the corpse, one can receive the reward promised by the county.
However, I was initially very interested in this bandit scourge that suddenly appeared in the North and had a "bounty level three" on my head. I investigated their origins in depth and discovered that they had previously roamed the eastern border of the Kingdom of Grey and had brought several annihilation disasters.
I have the utmost respect for your ability to annihilate this pack of wolves.
Therefore, I humbly request that Lord Blackrock and Viscount Arthur grant my request for a duel, to test whether the Viscount's strength truly possesses any extraordinary qualities.
After listening to the man's long-winded explanation, Arthur smiled knowingly.
He responded to the other party:
“Lord Julian, since you are so determined to duel me, then I agree.”
Upon hearing this, Julian couldn't hide the joy on his face.
But Arthur changed the subject the next moment:
"However, I am only a late-stage Iron Rank knight, while you are a high-ranking early-stage Silver Rank knight."
There's a huge gap between us; this duel is truly unfair.
if......"
"If it is anything, Your Excellency Viscount Arthur, please speak freely."
Seeing that Arthur hesitated to speak, Julian urged him impatiently to continue.
Seeing his expression, Arthur smiled knowingly and continued:
"If Your Excellency Julian could add some leverage to this duel, I would be completely convinced and have no complaints even if I lost to you."
"Of course you can!"
Upon hearing this, Julian readily agreed:
"I happen to have a silver-tier extraordinary artifact with fire attributes. I'll use it as a bargaining chip in our duel."
If you can withstand ten rounds in the next duel, it's yours.
After saying that, Julian took out a ceramic jar from his portable bag.
Arthur looked closely and saw that the pottery jar contained a tiny, translucent lizard whose entire body was made of flames.
After Julian took out the pottery jar.
The life seed located in Arthur's heart was activated, and his "Flame Lion Breathing Technique" showed signs of operating autonomously, uncontrollably stimulating a small amount of flame wave.
Subsequently.
He witnessed the small amount of fire energy leave his body and surge towards the fire lizard in the terracotta pot in Julian's hand.
However, when the flame waveguide touched the outer wall of the jar, this weak waveguide power seemed to be blocked by a hidden supernatural force and was instantly annihilated.
"You practice the fire-attribute knight's breathing technique, and you're already at the late stage of the Black Iron rank. You should understand its importance for breaking through your bottleneck and for your subsequent cultivation."
Upon sensing the faint wave of fire emanating from Arthur's body, Julian immediately gave him a sly smile, like that of an old fox:
“Viscount Arthur, I am already looking forward to our duel.”
Having said that, he put away the earthenware jar containing the fire lizard and then extended a hand to Arthur.
As things progressed to this point, the fire-attribute silver-tier extraordinary artifact that he had been dreaming of appeared.
Arthur, of course, wouldn't give up; he chose to take Julian's hand.
"Me too."
Looking at the area not far behind Julian...
Countess Oriana maintained her elegant posture, head held high.
She watched the two younger men shake hands as they agreed on their duel, a hint of barely perceptible interest flashing in her eyes.
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Arrive at the training camp behind Blackrock Fortress.
Arthur cleared out a large enough arena for his duel with Julian.
at this time.
He and Julian were both dressed in the same light armor and carried a fine iron knight's sword.
The two stood ten meters apart in the center of the area.
On the edge of the training camp, three hundred new and veteran soldiers from his Black Rock Legion served as spectators for this duel.
There were also two special witnesses present: Countess Oriana and her butler, Leon.
They rode on the backs of their respective mounts, the Frost Dragon and the Frost Raven King, to watch the duel from the best vantage point high in the sky.
"Leon, do you think your master Arthur can defeat my arrogant nephew in just a few rounds?"
Orianna stood gracefully on the back of the frost dragon, questioning her butler Leon, who had just learned of her identity.
"Reporting to Countess Oriana, Lord Julian's strength is also considerable, and I dare not presume to comment further."
The butler, Leon, changed his expression slightly and responded to the other party with utmost respect.
Countess Oriana was not angered by his vague answer; instead, she answered her own question:
"Within five rounds."
After hearing this, the butler Leon remained silent and could only turn his gaze to Arthur and Julian, who were about to begin their duel.
The perspective returns to the ground, looking at the designated duel arena.
Arthur and Julian were seen exchanging knightly salutes.
After the knightly ceremony was completed.
The showdown begins.
In the first round, Julian launched the first attack.
He practices the "Frost Dragon Breathing Technique," which shares the same ice attribute as his butler Leon, and is of excellent quality.
After advancing to the Silver rank, the Frost Wave he unleashed resembled an almost solidified ribbon, wrapping around the fine iron-grade sword in his hand.
soon.
He approached Arthur, swung his sword, and unleashed a swift and powerful Frost Wave Slash.
Facing Julian's strong attack.
Arthur remained calm and practiced the "Flame Lion Breathing Technique" of the same grade.
At the same time, he unleashed the two major combat techniques he had mastered without reservation:
First Combat Skill: Blood Boiling!
Second Combat Technique: Blazing Charge!
In an instant, a wave of fire surged forth and quickly engulfed his entire body.
The crimson waveguide flame rapidly changed color from crimson to red, then from red to orange, gradually elevating Arthur's aura.
When Arthur's momentum reached its peak.
He then took up his sword and took the initiative to meet Julian's Frost Wave Slash.
The collision of two completely different waveguide forces unleashed a violent shockwave.
Julian withstood the shockwave and stood firmly in place.
Arthur, on the other hand, took the blow head-on and then retreated continuously.
finally.
Arthur's figure stopped precisely on the boundary line of the duel arena.
If he were to take even half a step back, the duel would be considered a direct defeat.
"Is this all you've done?"
Julian realized that Arthur had barely managed to withstand his Frost Wave Slash after using two combat techniques.
Then, he flashed a confident smile:
"If that's all there is to it, I think Viscount Arthur will miss out on this fire-attribute silver-tier extraordinary artifact."
"Lord Julian, the situation is still undecided."
But Arthur stood at the edge of the dueling arena, assumed a standard sword-raising stance, and slowly spoke, responding:
"Let the declaration of victory be reserved for after the victory."
Chapter 127 Third Battle Technique: Purgatory Annihilation Slash!
With that, the battle continued.
In the second round, Julian, still displaying overwhelming momentum, launched the attack.
He had already been stirred up by his aunt Oriana's words.
At this moment, he completely disregarded his status as an early-stage Silver Rank Knight, believing that he knew everything about Arthur, and still chose to launch a full-scale attack.
Julian was determined to prove his aunt Orianna wrong in saying he was inferior to Arthur through the simplest and most brutal clash of forces.
He quickly adjusted his breathing, circulating the Frost Wave generated by the Seed of Life within his body and empowering his legs.
As a result, his speed was increased.
Julian launched himself forward and charged toward Arthur.
In contrast, Arthur...
He was fully prepared, his handsome face showing no sign of fear. He gripped the hilt of his sword tightly, waiting for his opponent to arrive.
Soon, Julian appeared before Arthur.
This time, instead of unleashing Frost Wave Slash, he launched a rapid series of slashes.
Arthur chose to swing his sword and clash with its blade.
"you lose!"
Seeing this, Julian, who believed he had an absolute advantage in strength, already envisioned the pathetic scene of Arthur being knocked out of the duel after this series of strikes.
But the reality was quite different from what he had expected.
Every swift strike he launched was easily neutralized by Arthur.
In his eyes, Arthur's sword-wielding movements were not impossible to capture; on the contrary, they could be clearly projected into his mind with his eyes.
But that seemingly simple sword-wielding motion produced an unexpected force-dissipating effect.
No matter how much force he increased his slashes, Arthur could always easily deflect them.
At this moment, Julian, on the offensive side, couldn't help but feel a strange sense of powerlessness.
He felt that his attack was like hitting an invisible, soft piece of cotton, achieving nothing.
finally.
After expending considerable energy and discovering that their swift and powerful attacks still could not defeat Arthur,
His fighting spirit, unusually, prevailed, so he chose to retreat temporarily, ending this round of attack.
After increasing the distance.
Julian looked at Arthur again.
as predicted.
The opponent did not retreat even a step, standing firmly on the boundary line of the duel area.