noveltune Chapter 317 Roy's Afterglow Shocks Everyone
Chapter 317 Roy's Afterglow Shocks Everyone
Chapter 317 Roy's Afterglow Shocks Everyone
"It's here! It's Leon Wadenberger's true trump card, a terrifying slash called 'City-Severing Slash'!"
"That damn knight has gotten stronger again!"
"A technique left behind by Zeus and Hera's retinue!"
A chorus of complaints erupted throughout Orario.
Ota can only use the "Residual Light" slash after activating magic. Only Leon uses it as a basic attack. The slashes from Residual Light are known as "one sword splits rivers and cleaves cities," and nothing can stop them!
The two strongest clans in the past often used this move, which would slice through a mountain and the ground at will, and its brutal appearance was terrifying.
This skill is one of the last and most precious legacies left by Zeus and Hera's kin.
To deal with that soaring black dragon, warriors without ranged attacks must master this skill; otherwise, in most cases, they can only serve as the battlefield atmosphere group, standing aside and watching the mages operate.
One of Leon's goals as a teacher was to pass on this skill to the "hero candidate".
But things didn't go smoothly.
The difficulty of cultivating "Residual Light" is unimaginable to ordinary people. The objective conditions alone, such as the weapons, levels, skills, and magic used, can eliminate 99% of people. The most crucial factor is comprehension!
Those who can learn it can grasp the knack at a glance, and after a long period of practice, they will eventually reach the pinnacle, able to cleave rivers and seas with a single sword stroke!
But those who can't learn it will find it difficult to understand its mysteries even after watching it countless times.
Leon believed that Roy had the potential, and all the conditions were met, even his comprehension. After all, this prodigy had studied forging under the god Gubernius and had entered the ranks of the first class in just a few days!
Sizzle! Sizzle! Sizzle!
As Roy wished, Leon continued to swing his sword, the white blade flashing with lion-gold light as it traversed the battlefield.
The ear-piercing sound of tearing cloth was incessant!
Wherever the sword energy reaches, whether it is a towering tree, a huge rock as hard as iron, or solid ground, it will be instantly torn apart, leaving an incredibly smooth cut!
Faced with this continuous, unexpected, and widespread destructive attack, Ryu, Tione, and Tiona had serious expressions and kept dodging!
Each dodge was a near miss with that chilling white light, a close call that was incredibly dangerous!
In order to put enough pressure on Roy, Leon, apart from his initial warning, held nothing back and delivered a precise slash that easily cut through the earth.
Roy remained calm, his figure flashing out like lightning to dodge the incoming slashes. His movements were even more refined and efficient, as if he had anticipated the trajectory.
Intuitive skills play an important role in this.
Roy even used a synchronization contract to share his abilities and skills with Ryu.
Ryu activates the skill "Inheritance of Justice," which enhances the skill effects, magic power, and mental power of all members of her familiar, and grants them resistance to mental pollution!
To alleviate the stress on girls from dependent families.
But without being able to counter Leon's afterimage slash, they had no hope of winning.
Roy's sharp, eagle-like eyes were fixed on Leon, observing every subtle muscle twitch, every swing of his sword, and the rhythm and skill behind every movement.
That focus and insight stood out starkly amidst the destructive storm of sword light, fully revealed in the Divine Mirror, leaving Orario utterly silent.
Now, the gods and adventurers can see that Leon wants to pass on "Residual Light" to Roy.
Leon's unreserved sharing of his knowledge changed the nature of the dispute, bringing those blinded by greed to their senses and making them realize the truth.
They were only thinking about the benefits of building a large elevator in the underground city, but they overlooked one point.
Dungeon exploration is certainly important.
But don't forget, there is also a "Beast of the End" on the surface, and the clock of destruction is quietly ticking!
Even if they move to the dungeon, it won't help if they can't deal with the awakened black dragon!
The gods and adventurers stared nervously at the Divine Mirror. At that moment, countless people shared a strikingly similar thought: they all hoped that Roy would learn the move "Residual Light."
"Afterglow" is the threshold to becoming a hero!
"Um?"
Suddenly, Roy's pupils widened slightly.
Actually, Roy felt that Leon's afterimage slash was somewhat familiar, but he couldn't quite place it.
Even now, a thought flashed through Roy's mind: wasn't this the same slash he and Astraea unleashed at the last moment when they fell into the 30th floor of the dense forest canyon and encountered the mutated floor master, Amphispina?
At that moment, he was beyond his limits, his consciousness was blurred, and Roy didn't even know what was happening. It was the vengeful will of "blood for blood" that drove his body.
"Blood for Blood" cannot be used to launch a ranged attack.
Whether it was the ambush on Freya's Familia, the head-on clash with Otto, or the duel with Allen Fromo, the power accumulated through "blood for blood" required Roy to take the initiative to rush in and fight.
If he could unleash a ranged slash, how could Roy possibly fight head-on and end up covered in injuries?
The ranged slash was launched only once!
Go!
Astrea, sitting in the back row of the Divine Assembly Hall, had a gentle smile on her beautiful face and pursed her thin red lips. Although Roy did not notice, he had already used the "Afterglow" technique.
Now, that seed is about to blossom and bear fruit!
hum!hum!hum!
Roy stared intently at Leon's movements, sensing the changes in the surrounding magical energy. Countless fragments combined in his mind, and a lingering sense of familiarity surged up. The elven holy sword he held seemed to sense something, and its slender blade trembled slightly, emitting a crisp sound.
Strands of crimson light appeared, coiling around the sword and radiating a terrifying power.
Leon noticed the change in Roy immediately, his eyes wide with surprise. Then, the greatsword of light in his hand shone even brighter, and with a gentle swing, a white sword beam, more refined than before and exuding a chilling aura that seemed to freeze the soul, slashed out fiercely, heading straight for Roy.
Rumble! ...
As the sword light left the body, it seemed to shatter even space itself, destroying everything in its path.
Almost at the same moment!
A bloodthirsty glint flashed deep in Roy's eyes, and the elven holy sword in his hand emitted a bloodthirsty hum. He poured all his power into the sword and swung it without showing any weakness!
Blood for blood!
A blood-red sword beam, thick as blood and surging with violent killing intent and destructive aura, flew out, carrying the ferocity to destroy everything, and met Leon's slash head-on.
As the battle raged on, Roy's injuries were healed by Cassandra's magic, but the accumulated damage would not disappear, forming this vengeful sword beam.
Even without the power of rage, Roy's current level and ability are still incredibly formidable.
The crimson sword light annihilated everything in its path!
Rumble!!
Two sword beams of different colors, containing completely opposite yet equally terrifying power, were like two world-destroying dragons. Before they even collided, their emanating sharp aura had already shattered the surrounding earth, easily cutting through the hard rock layers, and spreading wildly forward!
The next instant, under the horrified gazes of Leon, the gods of Orario, and the adventurers.
The white light and the blood-red light collided with a deafening roar!
Clang!
A terrifying roar, powerful enough to shatter mountains, erupted. Two sword beams intertwined wildly, their energy annihilated, and a visible shockwave of destruction spread rapidly in a spherical shape, crushing the rubble, soil, and even the air along its path into the finest powder!
Its power is earth-shattering!
Afterglow!
Leon's eyes widened; there was no doubt that Roy was using that exquisite technique.
But—something's off about this level of proficiency!
Although it's not as good as Leon's more than 20 years of training, it's definitely not something a novice can demonstrate, and it can be directly converted into powerful combat strength!
Not only Leon, but all the gods and adventurers staring intently at the divine mirror were stunned.
In the streets and alleys of Orario, disbelief was written on every face. How could they have learned the heaven-defying moves left behind by Zeus and Hera's Familia?
"#!"
Those who lived through that era couldn't help but swear. They watched it a hundred or eighty times and still couldn't understand how that slash was formed. However, today, a prodigy learned it in less than ten minutes!
That feeling of isolation enveloped them again.
"Even in death, I'll shout from my grave: Roy is invincible!"
"Waaah, Astraea, please, give me Roy!"
"If I could have Roy, I'd be willing to drive luxury cars and live in villas in my next life!"
In the Great Hall of the Thirtieth Floor of the Tower of Babel, the gods erupted in a cacophony of howls and wails, their excitement reaching its peak.
Many gods knelt before Astraea.
The gods have already decided that Roy will be the leading figure of this era, and he may even defeat the Black Dragon and become a hero who will be remembered for all time!
Who wouldn't want a hero in their family!
The gods were filled with remorse for missing out on Roy, pounding their chests like gorillas.
Loki opened her squinted eyes, her lips twitching. That kid was even more monstrous than she had imagined!
The school district officials fell silent.
According to their predictions, Roy will definitely be able to learn "Afterglow," but it's impossible for him to directly confront Leon like he is now. This talent is too terrifying!
The Hall of Twilight.
Finn, Riveria, and Grace all felt a pang of sadness, as they were also unable to learn the Residual Light.
If Roy had spent a little more time, they might not have been in such a bad mood. They suddenly understood how those ordinary adventurers viewed the prodigies of the two great clans back then. This moment was just like that moment!
Another prodigy is right in front of them!
The Garden of Stars.
Chunji, Algana, and Bajie jumped for joy when they saw the image in the magic mirror.
Lefia's beautiful eyes widened in surprise. As a student in the school district, she had naturally witnessed Teacher Leon's afterimage slash. Other teachers who were comparable to first-level adventurers had tried to learn that move but failed.
The clan she joined is amazing!
But only Roy, Astrea, and Ryu knew that this was not some kind of breakthrough in the heat of battle, but rather the result of years of hard work and accumulation.
Elven royal blood, celestial flesh and blood, Roy's maxed-out magic attribute with each level up, the enlightenment boosted by the Enlightenment Fruit, and the swordsmanship he honed with Astraea —
Combined with the lingering sense of familiarity from that moment, it ultimately formed Roy's afterglow slash.
Blood for blood - Lingering Light!
The elven holy sword erupted with a blood-red light, and Roy swung it again, unleashing a condensed blood-red sword beam with a terrifying power that could tear the heavens and earth apart!
Amidst the horrified gazes of all the spectators, Ryu, Tione, Tiona, the gods, and even other adventurers, the crimson streak that pierced the heavens and the earth stretched for several kilometers, tearing through the air and sweeping fiercely across a towering mountain peak in the distance of the Beor Mountains!
Rumble!
A clear, chilling slash resounded as the incredibly hard, spine-like mountain rock was effortlessly sliced through by the crimson sword light.
The remaining cut surface is flat and smooth.
After a brief silence, there was a deafening roar of apocalypse as the massive, severed peak plummeted downwards, crashing heavily into the deep valley below.
The earth trembled violently under the terrifying weight and impact, and a single sword cleaved a mountain peak in two!
People's eyes nearly popped out.
Roy's eyes flickered. Right now, his slash still needed to be activated with "blood for blood". Once he became more proficient, he should be able to unleash ranged slashes at will.
To put it simply, it's about "throwing" the magic out.
Of course, the power of a regular afterimage slash cannot compare to that enhanced by "blood for blood".
Roy's gaze returned to Leon.
"In my opinion, your talent is second only to that gray witch," Leon remarked.
Alphia was able to perfectly replicate this slash after only witnessing it once.
She could learn any skill at a glance; she was the most gifted person in history.
Roy is also good; he should aim for third place and strive for second.
Roy knew that in terms of pure talent, he was definitely inferior to Alphia, but he was cheating. If he competed with Alphia in terms of talent, wouldn't that be using his weakness to attack someone else's strength?
"Leon, continue!"
"Um!"
Leon completely regarded Roy as an equal and was increasingly looking forward to the outcome of this great battle.
The two sides clashed again, engaging in a fierce battle.
"Lost Kitten!"
"Aa ...
After Anya finished singing, she opened her little mouth, revealing two cute little tiger teeth, and let out a deafening roar that echoed for kilometers around.
Roy and the others had already put on the Silent Harp, but Leon was directly subjected to the ear-piercing noise emitted by Anya. His whole body was covered in a strange red light, and he was given a negative buff, causing all his abilities to decrease.
Upon closer inspection, however, the red light on Leon's body was not nearly as deep, and he possessed E-level abnormal resistance, which weakened Anya's magical effects to some extent.
"—Jormungandr!"
Tione's magic was the same; while Roy, Liu, and Tione were holding off their opponents, the dark purple light rope coiled like a venomous snake and ensnared Leon.
However, the success rate against Leon at LV.7 is less than 5%, as the latter easily breaks free of his restraints with a forceful pull of his hands.
"Light of Thor!" Cassandra unleashed healing magic, which fell upon Roy, Ryu, and the others.
Besides Daphne protecting Cassandra, Lily and Anya join the battle. Opportunities to fight LV.7 are rare, especially since Leon, the teacher, will intentionally or unintentionally point out everyone's minor flaws.
This made Roy and the others work together even more perfectly.
As the tide receded, Leon naturally suffered the consequences. Although he wasn't beaten black and blue, he wasn't much better off. He was the one who burned himself to light up others.
Roy and his group tried their best to devour Leon, this super experience pack, to improve themselves.
The battle lasted for several hours, which was a huge test of both sides' physical and mental strength.
Snap—Bang!
The Ninth Trial Sword shattered, enhancing its magical effects!
The tenth trial sword was shattered, Leon is LV.7, and temporarily gained the development ability "Overlord Light" which is C-rank!
Leon's Ninth Trial of the Sword corresponds to Alphia, the "Silent" Witch from one of the two great clans.
The ability to develop the "Overlord's Light" skill is extremely rare. It is speculated that its effect is to cause magical critical hits, which is the opposite of "Overlord's Strike" (which causes physical critical hits).
call out!
Finally, Leon's magic broke through to the eleventh sword trial, which was a simple greatsword of light.
Roy, Liu, Tione, and the others' expressions turned serious. Under the terrifying amplification of the magic, Leon's overall stats had likely already surpassed the limit of LV.7. If he continued to break through this armor—
They don't have much time left!
Roy commanded in a deep voice, "All personnel, charge!"
Upon hearing this, Ryu, Tione, Tiona, Anya, and Lily all rushed out with Roy.
Tiona, nearing her limit, saw her stats rise with each skill she used. She leaped into the air, wielding her large twin blades, and slammed them down heavily on Leon.
Clang!
Leon raised his greatsword of light to block.
The two collided, producing a metallic clang. The immense force shattered the earth, causing it to sink. Leon withstood the pressure from Tiona.
Tione's afterimage flashed by quickly, her twin blades like the menacing fangs of a viper, aimed straight at Leon.
Leon was forced to retreat, dodging the fierce attacks of the two Amazon sisters.
Tiony and Tiona alone could not force Leon to retreat. The two of them charged forward without restraint, attacking with all their might, relying on Roy, of course.
Leon dared not use his full strength against them, his eyes fixed on Roy, the most terrifying threat posed by that restless madman.
Synchronization Contract!
Liu Tian glanced at Roy with his blue eyes.
The two experts, who were specializing in spiritual cultivation, exchanged glances in mid-air, as if sparks were flying. They knew what the other wanted. Liu's abilities, Chou Zhan's abilities, and skills were combined on Roy, and his stats soared, breaking through the limit of LV.6 and reaching SSS.
Blood for blood - Lingering Light!
The elven holy sword in Roy's hand was wrapped in countless blood threads, exuding a violent aura. With a fierce swing, the cold, blood-red sword light tore through the air.
call out!
The terrifying crimson sword light seemed to pierce through space, arriving in an instant before Leon.
Having witnessed Roy cleave the mountain in two with a single sword strike, Leon dared not be careless. He used the Greatsword of Light and unleashed a slash of its own, sending out a golden sword beam.
boom!
The two slashes collided in mid-air, tearing a deep crack in the vast earth, which stretched for three or four kilometers and reached a depth of a hundred meters.
Leon's slash was undoubtedly superior!
Residual Light deals both magical and physical damage. Both Overpower Strike and Overpowering Light can trigger it. Leon possesses both of these abilities, and at a higher level.
Roy only used "Overlord's Strike," and a tiny nick appeared on the elven holy sword in his hand.
Intuitive!
A sense of crisis surged through Gong Lie. Roy's mind flashed with images of the future, and he saw the trajectory of Leon's slash. He flipped over and narrowly dodged it.
It was so horrifying that even a blind person would be startled.