At that moment, Yi Tianchen was truly conflicted.
If during the final trial that day, Hell Swordsman Azure Abyss still retained a hint of probing intent, then today, under such circumstances, the Hell Swordsman Azure Abyss before him would no longer be his former mentor but a genuine life-and-death adversary.
He would die...
Or Yi Tianchen would lose levels!
However, with Yi Tianchen's current strength, Hell Swordsman Azure Abyss could no longer pose a fatal threat to him. On the contrary, it was Hell Swordsman Azure Abyss who would find it difficult to gain any advantage over Yi Tianchen. Once this battle commenced, there would likely be only one outcome—
That is, Hell Swordsman Azure Abyss would be forever sealed in the annals of Zero Era's history!
“Tianchen, are you really going to fight?”
Liu Yuhan slightly turned her head, her clear gaze carrying a sense of understanding. The Shattered Dream in her hand was already drawn; she had decided that once the battle began, she would take action herself to spare Yi Tianchen from the psychological burden of killing his mentor.
“I'll handle this myself!”
Yi Tianchen pondered, his gaze fixed on Hell Swordsman Azure Abyss. The Dragon's Roar in his hand dragged along the iron chains with a clanking sound: “If you insist on doing this, I will accompany you to the end!”
“Buzz—”
With a resonating sound, a crimson light burst forth in an instant. The murderous intent swirling in Hell Swordsman Azure Abyss's eyes turned cold as he suddenly leaped into the air, descending from above with overwhelming force: “It seems that between us, one of us is destined to fall today.”
“Clang—”
Yi Tianchen abruptly raised the Dragon's Roar to block the attack. As he did so, he swiftly jumped backward and let out a loud roar. A radiant aura enveloped him as a complete suit of shimmering armor materialized around him.
In the next moment came a flurry of strikes...
Several sword shadows sliced through the air as Yi Tianchen stood on a halo. The azure Dragon Shadow coiled around the Dragon's Roar and let out a low hum, immediately launching an overwhelming offensive against Hell Swordsman Azure Abyss.
“Dragon Soul Power?”
Liu Yuhan, retreating to the side, was slightly taken aback. She hadn’t expected Yi Tianchen to activate Dragon Soul Power at the first opportunity. However, after a moment’s thought, she understood; Yi Tianchen’s intention to suppress with his strongest power right from the start was undoubtedly meant to intimidate Hell Swordsman Azure Abyss into retreating.
He was, after all, the professional mentor who had guided Yi Tianchen throughout his journey!
However, Yi Tianchen's intentions seemed to have little effect on Hell Swordsman: Azure Abyss, who was merely a player endowed with a certain level of intelligence by the game’s mainframe. Under Yi Tianchen's relentless and fierce attacks, Hell Swordsman: Azure Abyss quickly found himself at a disadvantage yet stubbornly held on.
In the blink of an eye, ten minutes had passed...
To be honest, if Yi Tianchen truly harbored murderous intent and wanted to last ten minutes against him in a one-on-one duel, it would indeed be quite difficult. Now, Dragon's Roar had fully returned to its ultimate form, equipped with powerful skills and the Spirit Equipment Set, along with his elevated level of 133 (having leveled up twice). All these factors constituted the foundation of Yi Tianchen's formidable strength.
"Clang—"
Another sword strike was delivered, but this time it was not Yi Tianchen who raised his sword to block; it was the heavily injured Hell Swordsman: Azure Abyss. If one were to look at the player's health bar, it was clear that Hell Swordsman: Azure Abyss was already on the brink of death, needing just one final blow to end this battle completely.
Yet, Yi Tianchen stopped once more.
Dragon's Roar emanated a chilling aura, aimed directly at Hell Swordsman: Azure Abyss's chest. The broad blade shimmered with a green Dragon Shadow that continued to swirl and hum... With his sword propped against the ground in a half-kneeling position, Hell Swordsman: Azure Abyss lifted his gaze slightly. In his eyes was not despair but rather an indescribable heartache and reluctance.
"Just go!"
Yi Tianchen sheathed his sword. Although Hell Swordsman: Azure Abyss had declared that "the only way to enter the Land of Souls is over his dead body," both Yi Tianchen and Liu Yuhan knew that this was not their only option. They were already aware of where the entrance to the Land of Souls lay; why should they have to step over Hell Swordsman: Azure Abyss's corpse?
Moreover, Hell Swordsman: Azure Abyss had already been defeated!
" Liu Yuhan, let's go!" Yi Tianchen called out to Liu Yuhan as they made their way toward the Magic Stone Tower.
"Don't you want to hear my story?"
Suddenly, a deep voice filled with resignation echoed through the air. Both Yi Tianchen and Liu Yuhan paused in surprise.
Indeed, this was something they had long been curious about.
As the one who had once helped Guardian General Amucha escort Imperial Princess Elena's soul into the Land of Souls, Hell Swordsman: Azure Abyss now sought to prevent others from entering that same realm to find Princess Elena’s spirit with his own life. Clearly, there was an untold story behind this.
"A thousand years ago, the evil Otherworldly Race invaded the entire continent..."
Hell Swordsman · Azure Abyss struggled to rise, his complex gaze fixed on the vast yet dim sky. "The formidable Otherworldly Race swept across every corner of the continent in just half a year, leaving devastation in their wake. To protect our homeland, humanity united with the Elves and Dwarves. Although my Undead Clan did not directly ally with the humans, we resolutely stood at the forefront of resisting the Otherworldly Race..."
Thus, a story began to unfold.
However, both Yi Tianchen and Liu Yuhan were already well aware of most of the events being recounted.
Yet, they understood that this was merely a prelude and beginning to the tale of Hell Swordsman · Azure Abyss. What he truly intended to convey lay ahead.
Sure enough...
"After a bloody battle, although the momentum of the Otherworldly Race was finally contained, the evil Alien Warriors continued to emerge relentlessly. After some investigation, we ultimately found the spatial gate leading from the Otherworldly Race to the continent..."
"That gate is located in the deepest part of the continent, in the Abyss of Death..."
"Regrettably, to completely eradicate the invasion of the Otherworldly Race, the only way was to venture deep into Alien Territory and destroy their stronghold. However, who could easily enter Alien Territory? For the safety of the entire continent, at that time, humans, Elves, and Dwarves all dispatched their finest forces. I, as a member of the Undead, ultimately participated as well..."
"Sigh..."
At this point, Hell Swordsman · Azure Abyss paused for a moment before letting out a long sigh. Suddenly, his tone took on a hint of nostalgia as he said, "It was during that time that I met Yasi, an Elf!"
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