Chapter 45

After entering Sage Mode, Zephyr's speed was faster than before as his attack speed and movement speed were 4 times faster than before. Appearing in front of Mike by using [Blink], Zephyr then let out a simultaneous slash as he executed [Crescent Stream].

[You have dealt 8,979 damage to the target.]

[You have dealt 8,992 damage to the target.]

[Critical!]

[You have dealt 11,649 damage to the target.]

[You have...]

Mike took a step back after suffering those damages but for him who had millions of HP, he wasn't bothered by it. What bothers him was Zephyr's fighting style as for his eyes, his swordsmanship was very splendid.

Mike's health gauge was decreasing little by little as he allowed successive attacks. However, he wasn't upset at all. Rather, his excitement increased.

After Mike gained a distance, Zephyr then casted both [Lightning Blast] and [Lightning Bolt] stunning Mike. However, as Mike was tier and level higher than him, the stun's duration was reduced to only 0.5 seconds.

[Critical!]

[You have dealt 19,628 damage to the target.]

[You have inflicted stun for 0.5 seconds.]

As both spells were casted at the same time, the damage overlapped with each other allowing Zephyr to deal critical damage. As Mike was unable to move, Zephyr casted [Lightning Storm] and [Saint's Sword Dance].

[You have dealt 5,859 damage to the target.]

[You have dealt 5,982 damage to the target.]

[You have dealt 8,727 damage to the target.]

[You...]

Zephyr let out a slashes after slashes as he made a sword dance while making the surrounding rain of lightning. Zephyr also didn't use his fire spells as he guesses it would be useless as the one in front of him was a fire element seraph.

He knew that each seraph has their own unique elemental property that falls under their control. The elemental properties consist of the four main elements, Fire, Water, Earth and Wind. There were also others like lightning and shadow but Zephyr didn't really care as he focused to the one in front of him.

Zephyr then reappeared in front of Mike as he used [Blink] again. Zephyr then let out a flurry of attacks as his attack speed was very fast. With his high agility, with the help of Sage Art and with the Phantom's Bracelet which increases his attack speed by three times, the seraphs were only able to see his attack because they were high tier beings.

If it was in the eye of a player or any other Tier 1, none of them would even catch a glimpse at his attack speed as it would totally escape their vision.

However, the seraphs were amazed at Zephyr as he became even faster and stronger than before. Liera's eyes were widened as she realized something. As a seraph, she was sensitive to the energy in the nature but she saw that the nature energy was revolving around Zephyr.

In truth, it was not just Liera who realized it, all other seraphs too but as they were still young and they lived at a secluded place, none of them recognized the Sage Arts.

Mike let out a wry smile seing he was being overwhelmed even he was stronger than Zephyr. He then decided to take the fight seriously or else he would lose.

Fire appeared around the both of them which caught Zephyr's attention. He then suddenly used [Lightning Body] avoiding the attacks as he could guess that those attacks were totally going to be fatal.

Using the [Blink] Zephyr appeared at the side of Mike while still the [Lightning Body] was still active. Zephyr speed became even more faster which caught Mike off guarded as he didn't knew he was capable of doing this.

Mike then grinned as he dashed and attacked Zephyr. Sensing the sword that was approaching him, Zephyr then used [Nova Ascension] and used the skill for the momentum to defend.

He didn't intend to damage Mike with it as fire weren't going to be effective but it could be use to defend Mike's attack.

Clang!

Sound of clashing metals was heard in the field as the two swords caused massive impact. Zephyr was thrown as he was overwhelmed by Mike and smashed hardly at the ground.

[You have suffered 4000 damage.]

'Tier difference.'

Seing he was overwhelmed, Zephyr thought but was didn't bothered by it as he totally accepted it as a setting in the game as in the first place, the level and tier difference was very high.

Seing Zephyr was overwhelmed, Mike and the seraphs didn't react much as they knew he was still weaker than them but didn't criticize him as they treated him as very impressive already.

Zephyr then kicked the ground regaining his footing and didn't waste time as he counterattacks.

'The level 1 Sage Mode only lasted for 5 minutes. I can't afford to waste time.'

Zephyr became even more aggressive as he thought about the duration after using the Sage Arts.

[You have dealt 7,568 damage to the target.]

Mike flinched seing Zephyr attacked instantly as Zephyr used [Blink] immediately cutting the distance between the both of them. The two then exchanged their attacks but Mike's eyes widened.

Zephyr deflected and parried his attacks instead of blocking as he was being overwhelmed in terms of strength. Instead, he redirected the force of Mike's attack into the sides allowing him to take advantage.

However, the reason why Mike flinched for a moment was because he saw Zephyr's eyes changed. Yes, Zephyr activated [Emperor Eye] at the same time when Mike stared into his eyes making Mike flinch even for a moment.

The spectating seraphs were amazed at how Zephyr was countering Mike's attack making the lad unable to land an attack on him as he slashes Mike.

What they didn't know is Zephyr was using his Super Sensitivity to the fullest to sense even the slightest motion and movement of Mike. He was also using the [Emperor Eye] to see Mike's future actions and countering him.

Zephyr's vision surpassed Mike's. Zephyr subsequently crushed the attacks of the sword used by Mike, increasing the number of wounds on Mike's body. It was based on pure control ability and battle senses.

But his level was a problem.

Mike still had more than 90% of his health left despite allowing successive attacks, while Zephyr avoided most attacks but his health fell to almost half. His movements were relatively high compared to Mike, so he was consuming stamina quickly.

"I guess I should use all my power."

Zephyr then heard Mike mumbled with a smirk and grin on his face as he was thrilled into fighting Zephyr.

Mike barely escaped from a nasty wound, spoke meaningful words and. At the same time, his then used a skill to amplify his stats and overturned the situation. Now Zephyr was the one allowing attacks.

Mike's speed and power, enhanced by the skill he used, started to overwhelm Zephyr. Most of his health was lost in an instant, causing Zephyr's eyes to flash.

Seing that he was being a disadvantaged, he murmured unconciously.

"Super Sensitivity."

[Super Sensitivity has been used.]

[100% of your mana has been consumed.]

[For the next 10 seconds, all senses transcend cognition.]

[Agility is increased by 30% and you can 100% predict the behavior of the target.]

[Duration will end in ten seconds.]

Zephyr was slightly surprised that this was possible as he didn't knew about this. At first, he knew it was just a stat that gives him a super sensitive sense but it seems like he was mistaken.

However, as the situation was beneficial for him, he didn't linger on the thought too much as he then focused and started his counterattack against Mike. The moment Super Sensitivity was used, Zephyr became even more ferocious than before.

Seokeok!

It was enough to overcome Mike's enhanced speed and deal a deadly blow.

'What?'

This was an unfamiliar experience to Mike. Was it because he received a deadly wound? No, this wasn't something new like Zephyr's previous attacks. The problem was his instincts. His instincts were shouting that it was dangerous. It warned him not to confront Zephyr.

'Does it want me to run away?'

Mike grinned even more as he used one of his ultimate skill as a Fire Seraphim Swordsman. Burning aura surrounded his sword as Zephyr could guess he used another sword energy that was mixed with fire element.

'This!'

Zephyr entered the transcendent realm thanks to Super Sensitivity. He tried to escape the moment Mike attacked with that grin on his face. It was because he perceived the danger that couldn't be resisted. However, it was already too late.

[Critical!]

[You have suffered 345,827 damage.]

[A legend doesn't die easily. You can resist all attacks for 5 seconds with the minimum amount of health.]

Zephyr was surprised as he entered his immortal state after receiving that attack. His health gauge that was still more than half immediately depleted the moment he was hit by the attack.

[You have been hit by a lethal blow!]

[The durability of the Armor of the Great Warrior (Epic) has been completely lost and is permanently destroyed.]

[The durability...]

[The durability...]

The armor that Zephyr obtained when he was still on the beginner village was destroyed as it was unable to endure the damage of Mike.

It was not just the armor, all accessories and items were destroyed aside from the The Ring of the Giants, Hyperlink Necklace and Phantom's Bracelet which had the minimum durability left.

Zephyr was then left with his novice attire just like what he looked when he entered Tensura for the first time.

'However, I didn't lose yet.'

As Zephyr entered the immortality state that was exclusive for the legends, he then decided to went all out to make use for the 5 seconds without worrying for defense. As the Sage Mode wasn't over yet, he decided to use it along with sage arts.

"Dragonification."

[The title 'First Dragon Slayer's effect is activated.]

[While Dragonification is activated, your species will change to dragonoid.]

[As a dragonoid, you are now able to access the power of the dragons.]

[The skill 'Dragon Fear' will be generated.]

[The skill 'Dragon's Breath' will be generated.]

[The skill 'Dragon's Magic' will be generated.]

[The skill 'Draconic Eye' will be generated.]

[The skill 'Absolute Defense' will be generated.]

[The skill 'Absolute Regeneration' will be generated.]

[The skill 'Domain Declaration' will be generated.]

Dragon scales appeared on Zephyr's skin as the magic power around him changed. Without wasting time, Zephyr used another of his buff as he decided to finish and deal a damage that would end this match.

"Domain Declaration, Giant's Strength."

[Domain Declaration]

[Territory of the Dragon, has been announced. You can apply your power within the specified territory.]

[Within a limited time, all stats increase.]

[Within a limited time, all physical defenses increase.]

[Within a limited time, all element defenses increase.]

[Dragon's Energy has been awakened.]

[Giant's Strength has been Activated.]

[Your strength stat has increased.]

Aetherius Dragon Slaying Sword appeared in his hand as the sword he had used also turned into particles of light.

Zephyr immediately appeared and slashed Mike as his sword suddenly emitted an internse killing intent.

[Vorpal Destruction]

Mike flinched and froze sensing the killing intent that was directed towards him. As his body were unable to move, he wasn't able to avoid or defend against it.

[Critical!]

[You have dealt 75,927 damage to the target.]

[Aetherius Dragon Slaying Sword option effect is activated, causing the skill '5 Joint Attacks' to be generated.]

[You have dealt 379,635 damage to the target.]

Mike was surprised at the sudden pain he felt as Zephyr dealt tremendous damage after suffering from the attack of Zephyr. As Zephyr's has ignored all kind of defense because of the effect of his sword, He ignored the level and tier difference albeit temporarily. However, Mike's surprise didn't end there.

[Vorpal Destruction's option effect is activated, causing the skill 'Execute' to be generated.]

[Critical!]

[You have dealt a catastrophic damage to the target.]

With Zephyr's very high luck, he activated the execution effect that should only be activated if the opponent has reached their 25% HP. However, that wasn't really the case, it just meant that if the HP is 25% or lower, it has higher success rate of activiting not it would only be activated at 25% HP.

[You won't die in sparring mode. Your health has fallen to the minimum, so sparring mode is finished!]

Sysrem notification appeared in front of Mike as he said in a low voice but there was no frustration in it.

"I lost."