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In the arena, there was a profound silence as everyone awaited Claire's decision. No one believed he would forfeit; members of the Royal Family held their pride, and retreating without a fight was something they could not accept. For ordinary competitors, it might not weigh heavily on their minds, but for those of royal blood, retreat was out of the question.
All eyes were on him, filled with a hint of anticipation. Although Claire did not possess the remarkable skills of Clarence, who had fallen to his hands, his Quasi-Mid-Level strength combined with an Excellence Level outfit made him a formidable opponent with a chance to compete for a spot in the Final Four.
At this moment, it wasn't just the spectators outside; even Habea III, who had been sitting in a tall building with a gloomy expression and closed eyes, slowly opened them and turned his gaze toward Claire. His eyes reflected both expectation and resignation.
Originally, he had planned to place all his hopes on his son Clarence. However, Clarence's unexpected death had disrupted all his plans, leading to an intense hatred for the one responsible.
Habea III had ambitious goals and had sent his two most outstanding princes to participate in the Qualification Challenge. According to his initial expectations, their strength should have secured them two spots in the top ten of the Peak Showdown. Yet merely securing two spots in the top ten was not enough for him.
In past Qualification Challenges, those who won the Peak Showdown not only gained immense glory but also received significant attention from Holy Light Academy, which would bestow abundant resources upon their respective countries and families. There was also a chance that outstanding individuals from the Qualification would be promoted to Iron Star Cadets.
Moreover, champions from mid-level dynasties in the Peak Showdown had a chance to be directly promoted to Silver Star Students, enjoying high status and numerous privileges while being nurtured by Holy Light Academy.
With such great benefits at stake, how could Habea III not take a gamble? He even went so far as to deplete the royal treasury to equip his two princes with luxurious gear.
Unfortunately, his most anticipated son had died during the duel, and with only four sons left, the hope of winning seemed even more remote. This beautiful dream had already been shattered.
Facing nearly ten thousand expectant gazes, Claire took a deep breath. Shortly after Elena finished speaking, he revealed a determined look and declared loudly, "I challenge Arno."
As soon as these words were spoken, the temperature in the Training Ground seemed to rise several degrees. With Claire's gaze firmly locked onto Arno and their eyes meeting, everyone felt their hearts skip a beat as anticipation intensified.
"The challenge is valid; you may proceed to the stage for combat."
With Elena's announcement, Claire stepped forward and leaped into the air. In no time at all, he landed on the Arena where Arno stood. As he touched down, a thunderous sound echoed around him as if the energy within him was surging and ready to explode.
Bu Shuang crossed his arms and watched with interest as the two faced off in the Arena. He was quite curious about this battle and wondered who would emerge stronger.
He had been keeping an eye on Arno for some time now. The first time he noticed him at a banquet in Lotus Hall of the royal city, he sensed a faint aura of danger surrounding him. Although this aura was subtle, it made him wary of Arno. Now equipped with the Destruction Set, Arno's strength had surged significantly; however, Bu Shuang's caution remained unchanged due to that lingering sense of danger.
Uncertain if it was similar to Claire's feelings towards Bu Shuang, Claire sensed an air of danger from Arno as well. After stepping onto the stage, he did not rush into action but instead carefully drew his long sword from behind him and stood still without intending to launch an attack.
"You should make your move first; otherwise, you won't get another chance at initiative," Arno said with narrowed eyes and a hint of a smile. He remained motionless with his sword at his waist while standing empty-handed in place. His clothes billowed in the wind, exuding an air of mastery.
"Stop fooling around!" Upon hearing Arno's words, Claire felt a deep sense of humiliation wash over her, and her expression darkened instantly. No longer hesitant, she stomped her foot on the ground and shot forward like an arrow released from a bow. At the same time, her back trembled as her long knife was unsheathed with a sharp sound, a fierce brilliance suddenly enveloping the entire arena.
"Severing the Sea with a Blade!"
Just as Claire approached Arno, a loud shout erupted from her mouth. The six-foot-long knife in her hand gleamed with blinding white light as she swung it down with both hands!
The entire arena seemed to split in half at that moment, the white light emanating from the descending blade acting as a barrier, like a massive white curtain that forcibly divided the arena into two. Even the invisible wind was cut off upon touching the radiant blade, transforming into two gusts that howled away in opposite directions.
"What a powerful strike! How can Claire be this strong?" Many in the crowd looked on in astonishment.
"Hmph, if this is his true strength, then it is indeed impressive. But didn't you notice something after the Fifth Prince Clarence died yesterday?"
"Notice what?"
"The moment he stepped onto the stage, I noticed the jade belt he wore around his waist. Prince Clarence also wore an identical jade belt yesterday, yet I never saw Claire wear such a belt before. Can't you deduce anything from that?"
"So you're saying this jade belt is an extremely rare Amplification Equipment that can significantly boost one's combat power?"
"Not necessarily; there must be some limitations. Otherwise, such a treasure would surely attract the attention of High-Level Giants."
As the crowd debated outside, Claire's strike came crashing down towards Arno. The fierce wind from her blade even carved a deep mark into the ground. However, at that moment, an unexpected change occurred: Arno coldly extended a finger with an almost leisurely speed to point at the approaching great sword.
"What?" Claire's pupils contracted as she sensed an intensified aura of danger emanating from Arno at that very moment.
This was an extremely bizarre and disproportionate confrontation: one side wielded a mighty and furious long knife while the other merely extended a finger, casually pointing as if teasing someone.
This scene left many in shock; not only was Bu Xin astonished, but there were also numerous others who couldn't believe their eyes. Claire herself was not only shocked but also overwhelmed by an unprecedented rage and humiliation. The brilliance of her long knife intensified as she poured more energy into it, determined to slay this arrogant individual.
"Die for me!" Claire roared like thunder as Severing the Sea with a Blade collided with Arno's pointing finger.
"Dark Extinction Finger!"
Just as the finger made contact with the Blade Light, Arno's voice turned icy. A primitive ring on his finger suddenly emitted a dark blue glow that enveloped his entire hand. At the tip of his finger where it touched the Blade Light, a fine Dark Blue Pattern appeared, resembling mysterious runes that exuded waves of strange Oblivion energy.
As the aura of Pu Yi emerged, Claire felt as if her long knife was magnetically drawn to Arno's fingers, firmly adhering to them. No matter how sharp Blade Light was or how violently energy surged, it could not budge even a fraction. In that moment, the Severing the Sea with a Blade formed a Light Barrier that suddenly shattered, transforming into streams of energy that flowed along the Dark Blue Pattern and merged into Arno's fingers.
"How is this possible?" Claire exclaimed in shock, unable to move her long knife despite exerting all her strength. Just as her expression grew more troubled, Arno sneered coldly, his eyes turning as frigid as ice, and uttered softly, "Explode!"
The moment the word "explode" left his lips, the strange Dark Blue Pattern at the tip of his finger suddenly contracted. Claire's heart raced, and every hair on her body stood on end. Without hesitation, she abandoned her long knife and attempted to retreat. However, just as she moved, an overwhelming sense of danger descended upon her.
The contracting Dark Blue Pattern seemed to reach a critical point in an instant and suddenly shattered. At that moment of destruction, a fierce torrent of energy surged forth like a dragon breaking free from its bonds, crashing into Claire's unprepared body with tremendous force.
"Starlight Shield!" Claire screamed in agony as blood spurted from her mouth. As she shouted, the White Jade Belt around her waist shattered with a loud bang. A silver Glory that resembled countless stars began to gather frantically, forming a square shield around her body just in time to withstand the powerful energy impact.
The energy roiled violently, and the terrifying force of Destruction swept across the entire Arena, causing many Black Basalt stones to crack and splinter. With the Silver Square Shield protecting her, Claire managed to withstand the fierce energy impact; although she was knocked back, she did not suffer further injuries or spit blood.
"Not bad." Seeing that his opponent had escaped disaster, Arno narrowed his eyes and sneered. He casually discarded his long knife and swiftly closed the distance to Claire. In the chilling wind, he pointed again with his finger, revealing another Dark Blue Pattern that he suddenly pressed against the Silver Square Shield.
Without any warning, at the moment Arno's finger touched the Silver Square Shield, the earlier aura of Oblivion radiated once more. Claire's retreating body abruptly halted; or rather, it was the Silver Square Shield on her body that once again adhered tightly to Arno's finger.
Claire's pupils constricted even tighter. It wasn't just her; Gaia's expression also grew serious as she looked at Arno with newfound caution and respect. Meanwhile, Cold Woman Mu Yan seemed unfazed for some reason; instead of worry, she gazed thoughtfully at the ring on Arno's finger for a long time.
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