Chapter 376 Sparring with Friends (3)

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"Mark, you can try that attack again when you recover enough," Klaus said. Mark nodded, breathing heavily. He hadn't been at his strongest before using that attack, so Klaus wanted him to try again once he was fully rested. Of course, the strong vibration from the clash told Klaus that Mark was no pushover. Klaus knew that if Mark had been at full strength, he would have managed to push him back, just like Danny and Daniel had done. The duel wasn't for fun. He wanted to see not only how strong they were but also if there was something unique about them that couldn't be shown on their status pages. So far, he wasn't disappointed. Their progress was clear. He could tell they were training harder than most, driven by their friendship with him and the desire to match his strength. "Who will go next?" Klaus asked, turning to the rest of his friends. Anna and the others exchanged glances, mentally preparing for what was to come. In the end, Kilian stepped into the arena, his sword glowing with a thin layer of Sword Qi that radiated intense heat. "Not bad... You have awakened Sword Qi and even learned how to use it with your fire element. This should be an excellent fight," Klaus said, making Kilian smile slightly. When he broke through to the Grandmaster stage, his understanding of the sword improved slightly, allowing him to unlock the Sword Qi every swordsman craves. However, it was just in its common Sword Qi form. Klaus had already stepped into the Adept stage and would soon advance to the Enhanced Sword Qi stage. "This kid is not bad at all. At such a young age, he has already awakened Sword Qi," Ohema said, looking at Kilian. "Huh... What is Sword Qi?" Klaus's mom asked, clearly at a loss. Experience more content on empire "It's that energy covering his sword. Mine is golden-white due to my light energy, and Kilian's is golden-red due to his fire element. Its use is simple but profound... To any swordsman with Sword Qi, all attacks unleashed with the sword would have an amplified effect. In other words, all attacks unleashed with the sword will become much stronger than they would have been without it," Miriam explained, making Klaus's mom nod. "Does this mean he would be able to defeat Klaus?" she asked. Klaus's smile widened, understanding Kilian's strategy. Kilian planned to strike with all three versions at once, masking which one would deliver the true blow until the last possible moment. 'A true genius move,' Klaus thought, but his eyes remained locked and calm. He watched closely, studying the subtle differences between the clones and the real Kilian, ready for the moment of truth. The three Kilians closed in, their swords cutting through the air. Klaus's grip on his sword tightened, and time seemed to slow. The real attack would be decided in an instant—Kilian's eyes flickered, revealing his intent. Klaus reacted with flawless precision. In a single, fluid motion, he spun to his left, meeting the true Kilian's sword mid-swing. The impact sent a shockwave through the clearing, the crimson Sword Qi clashing against Klaus's steel. Kilian's eyes widened in disbelief. Klaus's smile never wavered. "Impressive move, but not enough," he said, pushing Kilian back with a controlled force. Kilian staggered, his clones dissolving like smoke. For 45 minutes, he tried every strategy he could think of, but he never managed to catch Klaus off guard. Every attack was defended effortlessly. "Nice one, Kilian, but work on your speed. This skill requires two things: endurance and speed. With quick strides, you'll be able to catch anyone off guard," Klaus said before landing a swift kick to Kilian's side during his next attack, sending him flying. Klaus turned his focus to the remaining four. Kay, the only archer among them, stepped forward, determined. They all knew they couldn't defeat Klaus, but that wouldn't stop them from trying to push him back. "You're wondering how an archer and a swordsman are going to spar, right?" Klaus asked as Kay stepped into the arena. "Yes," Kay nodded. "It's going to be simple. You'll stand there, and I'll start from here, leaving 200 meters between us. All you have to do is shoot at me using any skill in your arsenal. I'll defend and move toward you until there's no space left between us. If, before I reach you, you manage to push me back, I'll count it as your win," Klaus explained, a confident smile on his face. Kay's eyes narrowed, considering the challenge. "What if I accidentally kill you with my arrow?" Kay asked, half-serious. "Accidentally kill me? Ahaha," Klaus laughed heartily. "Kay, buddy, I'm not underestimating you, but I don't think you can even injure me, let alone kill me. Just give it your best shot."

Chapter 376 Sparring with Friends (3)

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