Chapter 276: Durability Test

【Decay Ray】 is a necromancy spell.

Its main effect is to weaken the target's strength and constitution, but if the target is a necromantic summon like a Dread Knight, it instead enhances strength and constitution.

【Blade of Darkness】 is also a necromancy spell; as its name suggests, it is a greatsword of darkness composed of negative energy.

Colliding with it causes enemies to fall into confusion, generate hallucinations, and suffer reduced defense or attack power, while also granting the user a certain amount of intelligence and agility bonuses.

Now imbued upon the Dread Knight's massive greatsword, it exudes an aura of overwhelming dominance.

It deals both physical and magical damage.

Both of these spells were purchased by Wilson specifically for this Dread Knight.

He adheres to a more traditional combat mindset, favoring the mage-plus-vanguard approach above all others.

Precisely because of this, he instinctively separated Rod and Sharon at the start of the battle.

At this moment, with the two spells imbued upon it, the Dread Knight's physical power has reached the mid-stage of the Seventh Tier.

Especially after his careful cultivation, its physical defense is rock-solid, making it most suitable for tying down powerful spiritual warriors.

It was seen swinging the massive 【Blade of Darkness】 composed of negative energy, slamming the ground with a "Boom," and charging straight at Rod.

Rod did not dodge; he simply raised his sword to perform a basic parry.

Clang—

【Sharpness Check Triggered】

【Sharpness of 'Sacrificial Body Sword': 69】

【Sharpness of 'Dread Knight Greatsword': 41】

【Result: Success!】

Crack!

The greatsword in the Dread Knight's hand was driven a short distance into the gradient-colored golden sword.

However, the negative energy coiling around it was not blocked by the solid object and, following the momentum, slashed across Rod's body.

"Saved? So what?"

The 【Blade of Darkness】 spell has one benefit: every time a negative status is saved against, the probability of failing the next save increases.

In other words, if the attack continues, a trigger is inevitable.

After one strike, the Dread Knight did not pause.

It wielded the greatsword with such force that it whistled through the air, as light as a feather.

Moreover, it clearly possessed a certain level of swordsmanship in its past life; every move and stance displayed the style of a master.

However, Rod possessed the skill 【Precise Prediction】; although the techniques were exquisite, the speed was not particularly fast, far from enough to break through his defense.

Clang, clang, clang, clang—

The sound of metal colliding came in succession.

The 【Blade of Darkness】 continued to pass through the 【Sacrificial Body Sword】 and strike his body, yet no negative effect triggered for a long time.

Wilson could not help but frown.

What is happening?

Is his constitution that high?

Over there, the three junior female students nodded and, following the senior's orders, moved toward the Arachne Watching Yuna's tentacles.

They cast 【Solid Stone Orb】, 【Erosion Control】, and 【Frost Fog】 respectively.

Watching Yuna was somewhat cowardly in personality, but she was not the type to stand still and take a beating.

It was true that the spider body below her waist was a symbol of failed assessment, but it granted considerable constitution and strength.

She skillfully dodged the 【Solid Stone Orb】, which was not particularly fast.

But she was quickly caught by the wider-range 【Frost Fog】, causing her speed to drop sharply.

A hand formed from venom, emerging from the ground, was about to grab Watching Yuna.

A blue sword wave carrying a sharp shriek flew out, instantly tearing through the spell shield of the junior student casting there, splitting her in two in an instant.

Splash!

Blood and entrails scattered across the ground, but in the environment of the Field of Terror, filled with bones and blood, it was hardly noticeable.

The expression of serious spellcasting on the junior student's face at the moment of death remained; her mouth opened slightly, but not a single word could be uttered.

【Erosion Control】 is a spell that requires continuous casting.

Once the caster dies, it is immediately dispelled.

The other two junior students seemed not to have reacted yet; they stood stunned for a while before turning deathly pale and retreating like madmen.

Then came the magic rings and staves being pulled out in unison, layering spell after spell of defense upon themselves.

"You damn..."

Wilson flew into a rage and could not help but curse aloud.

If someone kills my people right in front of me, how can I ever save face again?!

He decided not to wait for the Dread Knight to grind him down slowly; disregarding mana consumption, he rapidly churned his mana, chanting the incantation in his mouth with a tone like singing.

The dual combination of 【Bigby's Grasping Hand】 and 【Green Flame Fist】.

These were two Seventh Tier spells, representing the absolute limit of what he could currently achieve.

As the casting completed.

Rrrrip—

A purple rift tore open in space.

A mana hand as tall as Rod emerged from it, seizing Rod with an unshakable force.

Immediately following, a mage's hand wreathed in green flames appeared before him and struck down with a heavy hammer blow!

Boom!!!

Under the massive impact, the bones and blood on the ground were shaken up into a giant wave, surging out in all directions.

But precisely because it was mixed with things from the ground, Wilson could not determine Rod's status.

He commanded the Trembling Warriors to protect him in front, looking forward tensely.

He had not even cancelled the status of 【Bigbi Grasp Palm】, remaining in a grapple state the whole time.

Suddenly.

The huge magic hand moved.

Wilson then widened his eyes as if seeing a ghost, filled with terror.

The Grasp Palm was suddenly forced open by an irresistible massive strength!

"How is this possible? The power value of 【Bigbi Grasp Palm】 is comparable to a Spiritual Warrior specializing in strength at the mid-stage of the Seventh Tier."

The Grasp Palm continued to tighten with force, showing signs of trembling from overexertion.

Inside it, Rod held his hands apart, motionless.

"Is it my illusion? Why do I feel your spell strength is not that great?"

Having said that, he twisted his bear-like waist.

With both hands, he forcibly tore off two fingers from the huge magic hand.

This Grasp Palm showed obvious fear, trembling as it shrank back into the torn space.

Rod tossed away the severed fingers and spread his palm open.

The 【Dedicated Body Sword】, possessing the 【Master Recognition】 skill, was sucked into his hand like a magnet.

The corners of his mouth split open.

"Offensive probing complete. Now let me see if you are as death-resistant as Amel."

Immediately after.

Rod vanished instantly from his spot, reappearing before Wilson.

The golden long sword waved in mid-air; the blade seemed to undergo violent friction with the air, exploding with sparks, then igniting surging flames that wrapped the entire blade.

This was a very flat strike.

It did not even use a Spiritual Art.

And the flames were the 【Heart Flame Attachment】 randomly triggered on the sword.

But the firelight waved into a crescent moon in mid-air, instantly cleaving the carefully refined Trembling Warriors in half!

From the left shoulder to the right side of the abdomen.

Armor, skin, muscle, and bones offered not the slightest resistance to the blade's slide.

Amidst the splashing filthy black blood.

The eyes behind Wilson's glasses were infinite fear.

Boom—

A wall of steel suddenly broke through the ground's bones and blood, standing vertically between the two.

"Hehe."

A layer of blue-white mist appeared on Rod's surface.

Then it rapidly expanded, forming a huge bronze dragon.

【War Soul Impact】!

(End of this chapter)