Elwin couldn't say a word when both of them agreed to duel so casually!

"Wait! Do you both have to duel just for such a trivial matter?" Elwin furrows his brow.

"Of course, we do! If I don't smack this guy's face today, I won't be able to sleep at night!" Venix points his index finger at Kaeran's face.

"You're too confident, kid!" Kaeran steps forward and says to Elwin and the others, "Hand over this kid to me; I'll teach him a lesson."

"Wait, Kaeran..." Elwin tries to persuade.

"Come on! Let's duel over there!" Venix points to a large flat green grassy area not far from them.

Venix heads there first, and Kaeran follows, grinning cruelly.

Observing their unstoppable determination, Elwin sadly shakes his head.

"You've tried hard to mediate between them. But in the end, the decision is made by both of them." Naesa comforts Elwin.

"It's a pity that the kid will lose. Although we're just an ordinary team, Kaeran's abilities are truly formidable. I wouldn't be surprised if he gets invited by a game Guild to join." Aymar says while watching Venix and Kaeran heading to the duel spot.

"I'll try to persuade Kaeran not to kill that guy ten times in a row." Elwin shakes his head slightly. This is what he can do for now.

One minute later, Venix and Kaeran face each other within five meters of each other.

Dressed in a cool black hunter attire, Kaeran draws two swords from his back and holds them in his hands.

Dressed in a cool black hunter attire, Kaeran draws and wields two one-handed swords in battle.

On the other hand, Venix, dressed like a poor person, draws the sword at his waist and holds it in his right hand.

At first glance, anyone passing by could easily predict the outcome!

"Your appearance is too pathetic. Fighting you in a place like this only makes my name look bad." Kaeran feels pity looking at Venix's pathetic appearance.

"Let's see who will win in the end!" Venix says, gritting his teeth.

Despite not caring about his appearance in the game, the stark difference in styles still stings his pride!

"It seems Kaeran will win this match in one attack." Loya comments as she watches Venix and Kaeran about to duel.

"That's not necessarily true." Elwin shakes his head slightly.

"Eh? Did you notice something great about that guy?" Naesa is curious, After all, Elwin is the one who invited Venix to join their team.

"Well... not really," Elwin shakes his head, "But there's something odd about that guy. Even if he's a shameless player who exploits others, do you think he should look like that?"

"What do you mean?" Loya is puzzled.

"He only has beginner's clothing, not even wearing weak animal skin armor, isn't that weird?" Elwin points out the strange attire of Venix. "So, I suspect that this guy is not simple, but even so, I don't think he has good combat abilities like Kaeran."

Aymar and the others furrow their brows. Indeed, there is something strange about Venix's clothing.

Why does he only have one set of beginner clothes? Is he trying to play the role of a beggar?

Whatever the reason, there's no sensible explanation for why Venix would do that.

Something is indeed odd. But even so, they never considered the possibility that Venix might have good combat abilities to compete with Kaeran.

Aside from Elwin's team, many other players are watching the duel between Venix and Kaeran.

"Eh? It's rare to see people dueling at such early levels."

"They might be bored and want to duel."

"But it's strange. Why does it seem like this person is fighting a beginner?"

"That's what I'm thinking too! Is he a beginner who somehow entered Tier 1 territory?"

One by one, players comment, confused about Venix's appearance as a beginner.

"Basically the same, like fighting with my bird's body, and also, I can try out the new skill, , that I just learned." Venix thinks to himself.

Then, Venix spreads his energy throughout his body and activates the skill, the only skill he possesses!

Whoosshhh ~

Tiny grains of sand fly as a result of the changes happening to Venix's body.

Kaeran also senses subtle shifts in Venix's body. However, Venix's appearance remains unchanged. The alterations are neither known nor visible to the naked eye.

"Whatever you do, it's futile!" Kaeran grins.

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Woosshhh ~

Both of his swords are immediately covered in pulsating energy, and Kaeran swings both swords forward, creating an 'X'-shaped energy slash aimed at Venix!

As the 'X'-shaped energy slash heads towards Venix, Kaeran also firmly plants his feet on the ground and swiftly glides forward, following the 'X'-shaped energy slash from behind.

Venix observes the energy slash rapidly closing in with tremendous speed!

But...

"I can block it." Venix calmly thinks.

Despite the attack's speed, Venix appears to possess a super combat ability that can slow down the enemy's onslaught.

Instantly, the sword in Venix's hand is shrouded in dark greenish energy; the skill is activated!

Venix channels his energy into the sword to sustain the skill.

When the 'X'-shaped attack is within one meter, Venix sharpens his eyes. He swings his sword forward, striking the 'X'-shaped attack twice in rapid succession!

Crash ~

After Venix's sword strike, the 'X'-shaped energy attack crumbles into nothingness.

"Dead!"

Having just neutralized the opponent's attack, Venix overlooks Kaeran, who is now within a 2-meter range.

Focused on countering the opponent's energy slash, Venix overlooks other details.

"Damn!" Venix mutters, a sense of urgency creeping into his tone.

Having just countered the opponent's attack, he now lacks the space to defend with his sword.

Kaeran grins cruelly, already envisioning Venix's lifeless body under his sword attack.

With no defense, Kaeran uses both swords to strike at Venix.

Stab ~

The first sword thrusts forward.

Within a one-meter range, Venix senses the details of the opponent's attack, feeling an intuitive understanding of the opponent's sword.

Armed with this information, Venix shifts his body slightly, evading the opponent's sword thrust.

Missed ~

Venix elegantly dodges Kaeran's sword thrust!

Kaeran's momentary surprise doesn't halt his relentless assault.

Undeterred, Kaeran presses on with his relentless attacks.

Stab ~ Swish ~ Swish ~ Stab ~

One by one, Venix agilely moves his body, leaping and dodging to avoid each of Kaeran's sword attacks.

Kaeran's emotions flare as he relentlessly presses Venix, intensifying the speed of his attacks.

Slash ~ Slash ~ Slash ~

Venix continuously retreats, skillfully avoiding Kaeran's attacks.

Throughout the situation, Kaeran attacks from start to finish. He advances continuously, not retreating and fully pressing Venix.

Venix consistently retreats when facing Kaeran directly, with no chance for a counterattack.

Ultimately, Kaeran maintains the upper hand, relentlessly pressing Venix to the limit.

However, to the spectators, the situation appears different.

Elwin and the others are astonished as they witness Venix dance gracefully, darting like a rabbit to evade each of Kaeran's relentless attacks.

The surprise ripples through the other spectators as well.

Kaeran's attacks are extremely fast and difficult to avoid, yet this beginner-looking player narrowly evades each strike.

"This... Is he a professional player?"

"No... If he were a professional player, why would he dress like that?"

"He's not a professional player; he was looking for a team before and claimed to have the 'Seed of Assault.' People didn't believe him, but now..."

"It seems like he really passed the Principle of Attack test."

Meanwhile, Venix breaks into a cold sweat as he skillfully evades each of Kaeran's incoming attacks.

Despite his strong instinct to dodge, Venix feels as if his body is being pricked by something invisible.

As Kaeran's attacks target him, Venix feels an uncomfortable sting in the affected area and does his best to dodge.

Venix is fully focused on avoiding Kaeran's sword attacks!

"He's not giving me a chance to lift my sword!' Venix thinks, frustration evident in his mind.

Kaeran's dual sword movements are fast and organized, leaving Venix no opportunity to catch his breath and properly grip his sword for a counterattack.

In a moment of clarity, Venix recalls the agility of his bird character.

"I'm stupid! Who said I have to attack using weapons!?" Venix realizes this truth.

His own body can be a weapon!

On the flip side, Kaeran is incredibly frustrated as not a single attack lands on Venix's body!

"Nonsense! Is he a professional player!?" Kaeran complains.

However, even if Venix is a professional player, the challenge is to smoothly evade everything.

Kaeran stays within a one-meter distance, and Venix can keenly sense every move he makes.

Kaeran focuses on attacking the upper part of Venix's body but overlooks the lower part.

"Opportunity!" Venix senses a chance, landing on the ground after a swift jump, using his legs to strike at Kaeran.

As Venix lands on the ground, Kaeran, fueled by fierce determination, diligently continues his pursuit!

"Now!" Venix shouts in his mind.

Instantly, Venix raises his right leg, and Kaeran, overly eager in his advance, struggles to adapt to Venix's sudden leg attack.

Bang ~

Venix delivers a powerful kick to Kaeran's stomach!

Ugghh!" Kaeran's momentum is disrupted; his movement suddenly halts.

"Feel this!"

Kaeran lifts his head and sees Venix launching an attack at him.

It's not a sword attack; instead, Venix uses his left hand to deliver a powerful punch to his face!

Punch!

Kaeran's face is marked from the powerful blow!

Venix doesn't relent, following up with a strong kick to Kaeran's chest using his leg.

Kick! Bang!

Kaeran's body is forcefully thrown backward, rolling several meters away!

This unexpected turn leaves everyone in shock!

Even Elwin and the others are stunned, witnessing their formidable team member being embarrassingly defeated by Venix!

Even if Kaeran can still fight and win in the end, he can't restore his high pride after this embarrassing incident!

"How is this possible!?" Naesa, knowing how skilled Kaeran is in this game, is surprised to see him rolling on the ground due to the enemy's blows.

"That guy... is no ordinary player." Elwin furrows his brow.

Kaeran's exceptional progress in the Nine Heavens game even surprises Elwin.

The Nine Heavens game system differs from other Virtual games, leaning more towards individual skills in overall ability.

"How could that kid continuously avoid Kaeran's attacks so well? Is this a game or a real martial arts fight?" Aymar is also astonished.

"It seems the player forum discussions were right. This game emphasizes overall individual ability. Even if you don't have a weapon and can dodge every opponent's attack, you'll be the winner in the end." Elwin shakes his head.

In typical Virtual games, players are bound by levels and equipment. However, in the Nine Heavens game, factors like player level and equipment don't significantly influence the fight.

This is particularly true in player duels; when facing monsters, good equipment becomes essential.

Levels and equipment have a notable impact only when facing players with equivalent abilities. They become almost useless when the player's abilities are unmatched.

Kaeran is puzzled about why he's losing to this person.

Kaeran quickly stands up from the ground.

"Soul of Ghoul!" Kaeran shouts.

Quickly, dark smoke emerges from Kaeran's body and gathers at a point on his shoulder.

After a few seconds, the dark smoke figure consolidates into a strange creature. It resembles a black smoke ball, with jagged eyes and mouth, akin to a ghost's soul in a comic.

"Shine!"

Whoosshhh ~

Venix, refusing to accept defeat, immediately envelops his sword in a blazing golden flame energy, as if it's fiercely burning.

Venix's sword exhibits two layers of energy: the first, a dark green energy representing the skill , and the second, a blazing golden flame energy resembling a raging fire—the attack principle Venix had previously learned.

Kaeran gazes at Venix's sword, aflame like the triumphant inferno!

"Ahhhhh! I will kill you!" Kaeran rushes forward, approaching Venix quickly.

The smoke ghost around Kaeran accompanies him, continuously fortifying both swords and gradually reinforcing Kaeran's body.

Venix furrows his eyebrows in determination and charges forward..

"Die!' Kaeran uses both of his swords to attack forward, creating a black figure resembling a ghost ball beside him.

"Take this!' Venix thrusts his sword forward, conjuring a formidable line of fire that resembles a spear.

Boom!

The two attacks collide, generating a cloud of flying dust that obscures their figures.

Boom!

Boom!

The clash of attacks persists, leaving spectators with only glimpses of black and flames colliding. The exchange intensifies with repeated booms.

Boom!

They continue exchanging blows dozens of times.

Eventually, Kaeran retreats from the center of the clash, moving backward several meters. Simultaneously, Venix also steps back a few meters.

At this point, people can see that both Kaeran and Venix have sustained damage. Kaeran's torn clothes reveal burn marks and bleeding scratches on his face. Similarly, Venix's poor attire is almost destroyed, and he bears shallow wounds on his face.

Kaeran takes the Smoke Ghost, a mysterious entity, beside him and consumes it. Instantly, Kaeran's black pupils transform into a fresh blood-red color!

Kaeran's body is increasingly enveloped in dense, swirling black smoke.

Venix closes his eyes as golden flame lines gracefully wrap around his form.

In this critical moment, Venix taps into his instinctual fighting mode.

Venix, holding the sword in his right hand ablaze with fire, begins a sword dance right where he stands.

Venix's sword dance movements help him gather more golden flame energy around his body.

Within moments, a bird's tail forms above Venix's head, resembling an additional appendage.

"Die!"

Whooossshhh ~

Kaeran accelerates with incredible speed, akin to a bullet racing forward!

Kaeran's form metamorphoses into a black meteor, launching a relentless attack forward!

Venix, seeing the approaching Kaeran, steels himself and directs the tip of his sword forward.

"Shine."

Kroak ~

The illusory bird's cry echoes as the energy tail of a five-meter bird materializes from the tip of Venix's sword, launching forward!

Boom!

A resounding explosion occurs, covering an area of 30 meters from the center with black light and golden flames!

"This..." Elwin is astonished. Tier 1 already has this level of power?

Anticipation builds among the audience as they eagerly await the outcome of the fight.

The area where Venix and Kaeran dueled remains obscured by colliding energy, concealing the outcome from view.

In the end, after 30 seconds, the silhouette of a human figure is seen standing firmly in the explosion area.

After a few more seconds, the shirtless figure of Venix is revealed to the public.

Not far in front of Venix, the figure of Kaeran lies on the ground, severely injured. It's highly likely he's dead!

"He... Won?" Aymar feels disbelief seeing the scene before his eyes.

Venix emerges victorious in the duel against Kaeran!