Chapter 135: Duel Between Geniuses (Part 2)

Such a fierce battle completely stunned everyone. Such intense fights were rarely seen in the academy, especially the one against Viski. Although Viski was still a first-year student, it seemed there were few in the entire academy who could match him. As one of the top ten experts in the academy, he could apply for graduation at any time.

Everyone was curious and surprised by this man who suddenly challenged Viski and fought him. His strength exceeded expectations, and his techniques were terrifyingly on par with Viski’s, even though he was just a Silver Warrior.

Watching Rod, whose body was surrounded by white combat energy, the onlooking students shifted from disdain to shock. He was young, around Viski’s age, yet his techniques were so formidable—could he be another genius who appeared out of nowhere?

Ding ding ding… As everyone was puzzled and shocked, the two began fighting.

Crisp sounds erupted, sparks flew, blinding the eyes. Soon, a white light and a golden light shone brightly, even more dazzling than the morning sun, illuminating the entire area so much that many spectators had to close their eyes.

A strong wind blew, leaves fluttered, and dust filled the air. The power of their techniques ravaged everything around them, causing the people nearby to feel intense pain as if their skin were being cut by knives. Some magicians even cast defensive spells to resist.

“Break!” With a roar, Rod concentrated all his strength in one point to unleash this move. After being blocked by the Thunder God Sword, he roared again and exploded forward.

Boom… The explosive sound was deafening, heard by most of the academy. Many who didn’t understand what was going on turned their attention in that direction.

After the explosion, Rod and Viski were both flung backward, landing about ten meters apart before they could stabilize themselves. Both of them looked disheveled, bending over and gasping for breath. Rod was exhausted from overusing his strength, while Viski, though he had blocked a dangerous technique he couldn’t see, still couldn’t withstand the opponent’s attack power with the help of the Thunder Eagle. The attack was so terrifying that he had to use that move, which also drained him of a great deal of energy.

Looking up at Rod, who was panting across from him, Viski’s expression changed completely at that moment—far different from before! His gaze became extremely serious. He knew the enemy he faced this time was unlike any before. Even at the peak of a Silver Warrior, Rod was no worse than other Yellow Rank beginners. Especially that move just now—it was terrifying. Even an ordinary Gold Warrior would likely find it hard to withstand! He examined the young man again, adjusting his mindset, knowing this would be a tough fight. A lot could be inferred from just one move.

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“Cinrich, I think it’s enough. Isn’t it time to act? You know best what level your disciple is at! If we hurt that kid, it’ll be troublesome!” At that moment, in a corner outside the battlefield where Rod and the others were fighting, one old man asked another.

“Come on, Kro. It seems that kid isn’t willing to accept your kindness and become your disciple, huh? Already worried now? Don’t worry, Viski knows his limits and won’t do anything dangerous. Besides, that kid is extraordinary. You didn’t notice just now, but his move was terrifying. If he were a bit stronger, even you and I would find it hard to stop him. Viski managed to withstand it thanks not only to the help of Thunder Eagle but also a lot of luck. Let’s see what surprises might happen next. There’s no rush. At least for now, he’s safe. Tsk tsk tsk—An 18-year-old at the peak of Silver rank! A Silver Warrior who can push Viski, one of the top ten geniuses of the Holy Light Academy, to this extent—what promise he holds!”

The next moment, the other old man spoke with emotion, his words filled with anticipation and admiration.

“Well, let’s see. I hope your precious disciple doesn’t go too far. Hehe, it seems we’ve really stumbled upon a gem this time. That kid, Kiro, really did bring such a talent back. No, I must get him under my control, no matter what! Hehe, in a few years, we’ll see how those two old men can still act arrogantly in front of me!” Looking at Rod, who was still panting in the distance, Kro declared firmly. Rod had already piqued his intense interest.

“You? You might not even be able to defeat him. How could a boy like him succeed without a teacher? He’s probably not inferior to either of us. It’s hard for him to become your disciple!” Sinrich sighed at Kro’s words. Indeed, not only Kro but also he admitted that he himself was greatly interested and would be happy to take him under his wing if possible.

“Anyway, as I said, it seems this battle can’t go on. Heh, those kids are coming!” Suddenly, a faint smile appeared on Kro’s face as he spoke.

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After dozens more exchanges, with an advantage in strength, Viski tightly pressed Rod under his attacks. Under these assaults, Rod could only dodge and defend, unable to counterattack at all. His body was covered in wounds, the pain striking every nerve in his body!

Resentment and anger filled his heart once again. If anyone paid close attention, they might notice a hint of blue in the flowing blood—it was hard to detect, and it disappeared the moment it touched the ground.

His eyes began to turn slightly red. The feeling from that great battle against the Earth Bear reappeared, bringing madness and fury that clouded his mind.

Fighting desperately, this approach left Viski momentarily at a loss, as he still lacked Rod’s experience.

His muscles started to tremble with power, that immense energy emanating once more. It was strange.

Unable to defeat this silver-ranked warrior boy after prolonged attacks, Viski grew anxious. Fortunately, his skills were decent, so he decided to separate the battles for now. Looking at Rod, he said, “You’re strong, but you’ll lose today!” After catching his breath, he stared at Rod and declared firmly. His eyes were no longer cold but glowed with passion. In all his time at the academy, aside from his first fight against Senior Kiro and another against Red, known as the top fighter there, this was the first time he had encountered an opponent who stirred such intensity in him, awakening the madness within him.

“Don’t boast so early. Watch my move—Autumn Wind!” All he saw was Viski, and all he thought of was victory. The warrior’s competitive spirit was ignited, and Rod mercilessly unleashed the Autumn Wind Sword.

Suddenly, the dark dragon stirred, and he moved as if on lotus pads beneath his feet. A fierce wind arose around him, filling the air with dust, making it difficult even for the onlookers to keep their eyes open. As the battle continued, more and more students gathered around.

By now, the onlookers no longer held any gloating or casual attitudes; instead, they were filled with solemn respect. This suddenly appearing youth, this Silver Warrior, had completely conquered their hearts.

“Kill!” Like autumn wind sweeping fallen leaves, an unparalleled momentum swept forward. Amidst the dust, a white light flashed by, swiftly heading toward Viski. All that remained in his mind was victory. His body began to change rapidly—this time much faster. The only difference from before was that he still retained his consciousness, unlike last time when only the desire to kill remained in his mind.

“No… Rod, stop! Viski… quick, get out of the way! Don’t fight this guy!” At that moment, urgent shouts from Kiro, Anderson, and Alice came from afar.

Just earlier, they had been eating in the cafeteria, wondering why they hadn’t seen Rod early in the morning and that his room was empty. They thought he might have gone to play around in the academy. Unexpectedly, they heard someone in the cafeteria deliver news that shocked them—there was a youth fighting against Viski in the first training ground of the academy. Although that youth was a Silver Warrior, he was extremely strong. With a terrifying move that created twelve clones, he almost defeated Viski, known as a genius.

Hearing this, their expressions changed drastically. From the information given, it was clear that the one fighting against Viski must be Rod. Without bothering to finish their meal, they rushed over urgently.

Sure enough, from afar, they saw Rod and Viski fighting. As they approached, Rod launched another fierce attack, using a powerful move they had never seen before. Even those far away could feel the immense power contained within it—more powerful than the Invisible Sword they had seen before.

With no other choice, Kiro started shouting from afar, hoping to get the two fighters to stop.

But things never went as smoothly as planned. Kiro’s words vanished without a trace and were not heeded by the two of them at all. Rod’s attacks showed no sign of weakening; instead, they grew more intense. As for Viski, he used that move known as the most terrifying technique—what was called Viski’s Death Trumpet.
“Ding ding ding… Boom… Roar…” After the crisp sounds came loud explosions, with dust filling the air and obscuring what was happening inside.
“Damn it!” Seeing this, Kiro inwardly cried out in alarm. The others also looked grave, especially Anderson and Alice. They had witnessed Rod’s brutality firsthand, so they were even more worried about Viski. After all, Knight Rod was someone who had even driven away the Earth Bear—Viski definitely didn’t have the strength to match him. What worried them the most now was whether Rod’s move was indeed the one he had mentioned. If so, Viski would be in real danger, or at the very least, both sides would suffer heavy losses. They knew very well what such a situation meant under these circumstances.