Chapter 50: Tier 4 Skills

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Inside his private training area, Alix stands before a reinforced training dummy, gripping his sword tightly. The air around him hums with mana as he focuses, adjusting his stance. He takes a deep breath. Tier 4 skills are on a completely different level... His muscles tense as he prepares to strike. "[Phantom Blade]!" he calls out. His sword flickers out of existence for a brief moment before reappearing mid-swing, slashing cleanly through the air. The attack is nearly invisible, its speed overwhelming. The dummy remains intact for a second—then, with a faint shimmer, deep gashes appear along its frame. Alix exhales. Fast, but still not fluid enough. He shifts his grip and moves into his next technique. "[Rift Step]!" His figure vanishes in a blur, reappearing behind the dummy in an instant. Alix steadies himself, exhaling slowly. These skills are strong, but using them one at a time isn't enough. He looks at the dummy, now riddled with cuts, but still standing. His grip tightens around his sword. "Alright," he mutters to himself. "Let's start the real training." He walks over to a control panel embedded in the stone wall and adjusts the settings. With a few flicks of his fingers, he changes the dummy's mode—its passive state vanishes, and instead, a new set of parameters appears before him. [Combat Mode Activated] [Difficulty: Advanced] [Enemy Level: 500] [Adaptive Combat AI Enabled] As soon as he confirms the settings, the dummy transforms. Its once-wooden form shifts, hardening into a sleek, metallic humanoid with glowing red eyes. The air around it shudders as it takes its first step forward, an aura of power radiating from its frame. Alix grins. 'Now we're talking.' The dummy moves first. With inhuman speed, it lunges, a shimmering blade forming from its right arm. Alix barely dodges in time, twisting his body as the weapon slashes past his shoulder. It's fast! He retaliates instantly. "[Blazing Arc]!" His sword ignites in flames as he swings upward. The fire streaks through the air, but the dummy blocks it effortlessly with a sudden energy shield. It adapted already? Alix doesn't hesitate—he shifts tactics. "[Storm Surge]!" A burst of wind explodes from beneath him, launching him into the air. The dummy follows, leaping after him. Alix's eyes sharpen. "[Glacial Spikes]!" The temperature plummets as massive ice spikes materialize in midair, aiming for the dummy. It twists to dodge, but one of the spikes grazes its arm, slowing its movement. "Got you." Alix extends his hand. "[Thunder Chain]!" Lightning crackles as a web of electricity surges toward the dummy, locking onto the metallic frame. The impact sends shockwaves through the training area, and for a moment, the dummy freezes in place. But only for a moment. With a mechanical hum, its red eyes flare, and its body shifts again. Energy pulses from within, shattering the paralyzing effect. Then, in a flash, it closes the distance. Alix barely has time to raise his sword before the dummy's fist crashes into his guard, sending him skidding across the ground. He grits his teeth, rolling back onto his feet. This is what I wanted—a real challenge. His magic flares once more. "Alright then. Let's see how you handle everything I've got." Alix plants his feet firmly, rolling his shoulders. His mana surges as he channels his strongest abilities. If he's going to push himself, he needs to go all out. "Eleven Tier 4 buffs..." He exhales sharply, feeling the immense energy coursing through his veins. "Let's see what happens when I stack them all." One by one, he activates them. "[Titan's Strength]!" His muscles surge with raw power, his body reinforced beyond normal human limits. "[Celestial Agility]!" His movements become sharper, his reaction speed doubling instantly. "[Adamantine Skin]!" A faint metallic sheen coats his body, making his defenses nearly impenetrable. "[Arcane Surge]!" His mana pool expands, his spells and skills gaining a massive boost in potency. "[Phantom Reflex]!" His instincts heighten, allowing him to react to attacks almost before they happen. "[Eagle's Eye]!" His vision sharpens, tracking every movement of the enemy with crystal clarity. "[Shadow Step]!" His body becomes lighter, allowing him to move with unparalleled fluidity. "[Warrior's Resolve]!" His stamina replenishes at an accelerated rate, ensuring he doesn't tire quickly. "[Stormborn Affinity]!" Lightning crackles around his form, empowering his attacks with electric speed and force. "[Infernal Wrath]!" A blazing aura engulfs his body, increasing the destructive power of his fire-based abilities. "[Glacial Endurance]!" The heat-resistant flames are countered by an inner cold, stabilizing his temperature and granting frost resistance. A brilliant glow radiates from Alix as the effects of the buffs intertwine. His breathing steadies, his body vibrating with untamed potential. The dummy, as if sensing the drastic increase in power, shifts into a more aggressive stance. Its adaptive AI recalibrates, its red eyes gleaming with a dangerous light. Alix smirks. "Let's see if you can keep up now." The dummy moves, but this time, Alix sees everything. Time seems to slow as it lunges at him. He doesn't dodge. Instead, he counters. Boom! The entire training area trembles as he blocks the strike with a single hand. The shockwave ripples through the air, but Alix remains unmoved. The dummy readjusts, aiming a precise stab toward his chest. Alix twists his body, sidesteps, and counters with a devastating punch enhanced by Titan's Strength. Crack! The impact sends the dummy flying backward, slamming into the far wall. Alix vanishes. He reappears mid-air above the dummy, sword raised high. "[Thunderfang Slash]!" His blade arcs downward, lightning streaking behind it. The dummy reacts instantly, raising a barrier, but Alix is already moving again. Boom! --- several minutes later... Alix exhales sharply, standing over the shattered remains of the training dummy. Smoke rises from its ruined frame, sparks flickering along its broken limbs. His entire body aches, his breathing ragged. "Wow..." he mutters between breaths. "Even with all the Tier 4 skills I used... I still took a lot of time to defeat this Level 500 dummy." His arms feel heavy, his muscles burning from exertion. He rolls his shoulders, satisfied despite the exhaustion. This was exactly what he needed—a true test of his limits.

Chapter 50: Tier 4 Skills

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