NCCnovel Chapter 735 - 735
Chapter 735 - 735
"Could it be that little junior brother taught him?"Saikyo Nene was running through possibilities in her mind.
There were already very few people in the world who could use this sword technique, and only three had appeared in this tournament.
Among them, Kurogane Ouma had left the city on the same day he lost to Eiji. Given his personality, he was probably traveling the world again to train himself.
He would likely only return after breaking through his limits and becoming stronger again, seeking another decisive battle with Eiji.
As for Twin-Wings, she had no connection with Kurogane Ikki and no reason to help him.
Only Eiji was a life-and-death friend of Kurogane Ikki.
The one with the most reason to help him was only the little junior brother.
"He's actually this kind?"
Saikyo Nene was shocked herself.
At this moment, she and Shinguuji Kurono stood at the very front of the spectator stands, their eyes fixed on the battle arena like hawks.
She never knew her junior brother was such a generous person?
Then why was he always so critical of her?
"This is called vision!"
Shinguuji Kurono didn't take her eyes off the battle, but smiled as she spoke.
"It shows he's completely unconcerned about Kurogane Ikki surpassing him in the future!"
Eiji was already far ahead.
Not to mention, his talent was much greater than Kurogane Ikki's, and he would only become stronger in the future, so he had no need to worry about Kurogane Ikki surpassing him.
Ultimately, those who worry about being inferior to others, or even go so far as to suppress others because of it, can at best be considered third-rate experts.
But Eiji had complete confidence in himself - he never worried about being unable to become the strongest.
It was just some Falna trickling from his fingertips, nothing worth making a fuss about.
Rather, if Kurogane Ikki could surpass him in the future, he would actually be delighted.
Because that would mean he would have a worthy opponent, and that he still had room for improvement.
Though currently, that possibility seemed quite low.
"Enough about that."
Shinguuji Kurono's tone turned serious.
"Did you see it?"
"See what?"
"The spectator stands."
"Ah... leave that to the old man to handle."
Saikyo Nene responded vaguely.
How could she not have noticed the appearance of those monsters?
"Our primary task right now is to ensure the safety of these two!"
But Saikyo Nene's eyes remained fixed on the battle arena.
They could only hope those monsters wouldn't cause trouble during this time, otherwise even the old man might be stretched too thin!
Hearing this, Shinguuji Kurono nodded silently without saying anything more.
In the arena.
"Itto Retsu!"
The pressure from Stella's power was overwhelming.
Estimating the difference in their strength, Kurogane Ikki had no choice but to immediately use his Itto Retsu Noble Art.
If he didn't use it now, he might not get another chance!
With his physical abilities and magic power enhanced dozens of times, azure magical light shimmered around Kurogane Ikki's body.
He cast aside all distracting thoughts, focusing all his attention on Stella's golden greatsword, pouring all his passion into his blade.
"Eh? This battle isn't ending as quickly as predicted online!"
"Only amateurs would think that. Actually, swordsmen are the type most skilled at defeating stronger opponents!"
A contemptuous snicker from Judgment Thunder echoed through the broadcast.
With that one remark, he had managed to offend countless keyboard warriors online—truly speaking his mind without reservation.
"However, when the Uncrowned Sword King unleashes his Ittou Shura, that's usually when the match is about to be decided!"
"So the Crimson Princess has the upper hand after all?"
"Not necessarily. It's still too early to tell."
"Eh?"
The host exclaimed in surprise.
The overwhelming consensus online was that Stella would emerge victorious in this battle.
It was understandable—Stella had taken on four opponents solo from the start and still managed to win, an utterly absurd feat that had already captivated countless viewers.
Nearly everyone believed only the Sword God could defeat the Crimson Princess.
"Look closely—the Uncrowned Sword King is evolving!"
Judgment Thunder Kaieda's tone remained calm.
On the battlefield.
"Boom!"
With a single swing of her sword, Stella unleashed a divine strike akin to a dragon's might, sending Kurogane Ikki flying backward.
Yet, Ikki, burning with fighting spirit, charged forward willingly. In the clash of blade against sword, it was Stella who was forced to retreat!
"Incredible!"
Eiji praised aloud.
"To think he's already merged En and Harmony with Light and Dust so quickly… It seems Stella's pressure on him is immense!"
Indeed.
Eiji was familiar with this technique.
Back in the Type-Moon World, his other self had used this very move to overcome a stronger opponent when facing Roa.
The principle was simple: upon receiving the enemy's strike, redirect their force within one's body, circulate it, and then return it to the opponent.
This technique excelled against foes with monstrous strength.
By mastering this sword technique, Ikki had nullified Stella's advantage in raw power.
At this point, Ikki even began to gain the upper hand, stunning the audience with this unexpected turn of events.
However.
"Not even close."
Saikyo Nene chuckled.
"This is far from Stella's full power!"
As if to prove her words—
"Dragon God Possession!"
Stella roared furiously.
The deafening cry, like an ultrasonic weapon, swept outward, threatening to shatter eardrums and rupture organs. The Blazers in the audience seats paled, hastily erecting magical barriers.
A colossal phantom of a flaming dragon materialized behind Stella, then merged into her body.
Instantly, her aura multiplied several times over, and a violent shockwave engulfed the entire arena!
This was her true strength!
Ikki, too, was shaken, his face paling in awe.
The overwhelming force crashing toward him evoked a primal fear, as if he were facing a mythical monster!
Evolve!
Keep evolving!
Ikki strained to push himself further.
Stella's power at this moment had surpassed the limits of what he could handle.
If he didn't continue evolving, defeat was inevitable!
Make the blade faster!
Make the blade stronger!
More impossible angles, more concealed force… Anything that hadn't reached its limit still had room to evolve!
But—
"Swish—!"
The blade's gleam vanished into the air.
The once steadily accelerating and strengthening sword suddenly felt as if it were mired in mud.
It could advance no further!
Ikki's expression instantly darkened.
"It's here!"
Outside the arena, Eiji's eyes widened abruptly at the sight.
"What's here?"
Touka looked at him in astonishment.
"The limit!"
Eiji's gaze burned like fire.
Locked onto Kurogane Ikki, refusing to let go.
When he taught Kurogane Ikki the Twin-Wings swordsmanship, aside from helping him grow stronger, he naturally had his own objective!
That objective was now right before his eyes!
"Ikki, show me!"
A tense smile surfaced on Eiji's face.
"Can you break through that limit and reach the realm beyond!"