Chapter 913: Unshakable Lightning vs Time Mimic.

"Let's start all over now, shall we?" Lucas said, his stance shifting as if he were about to dash at Liam, the sight instantly put Liam on high alert, as the memory of their earlier exchange was still fresh in his mind.

【> Mid Tier Spell – Water Barrier Mid Tier Spell – Time Freeze Mid Tier Spell – Time Freeze <]

Once again, Liam activated Time Freeze, but this time, he wasn't casting it to slow down others, he targeted himself, allowing the temporal energy to cocoon him. With that split-second advantage, he twisted mid-air and launched himself back into the ring, before the temporal field shattered around him like a bursting bubble.

At that moment, even Austin, who had regained consciousness, was watching the fight, and he was utterly stunned.

Liam's mastery of time-based abilities had clearly improved, despite having a weaker natural affinity than Austin, the way Liam wielded the time element now left no doubt, he had already surpassed him.

Austin tried to act unaffected, but deep down, a bitter emotion stirred. He clenched his fists, realizing something that sent a chill down his spine.

In their household, the only reason he had been allowed to indulge in arrogance without reprimand was because of his superior affinity, but if Liam continued growing at this rate, their family might begin ignoring him, the privileges he enjoyed could easily be stripped away and handed to Liam.

That fear lit a fire in his chest, as Austin made up his mind that he would train, seriously this time.

Meanwhile, on the stage, Liam—who had just leapt back into the ring summoned the full set of his combat gear.

This time, he wasn't just using pieces of equipment to support his academy uniform. He was going all in.

Within thirty seconds, he stood fully clad in gleaming knight armour, polished to a mirror shine under the midday sun. A new sword now rested firmly in his grip replacing the other one.

"Let's go again!" Liam declared, his confidence renewed, now that he had revealed his full Tier 5 equipment set, his abilities surged to a much higher level.

The gear didn't just enhance his strength and defence, it also amplified his control over time-based spells, making him significantly more formidable than moments before.

"Yeah, let's go again. I'm actually enjoying this," Lucas replied, his tone casual yet dangerous as he reached behind his back and gripped the handle of his glaive, the moment he unsheathed it, a metallic clang echoed across the battlefield.

For the first time in the duel, he revealed one of his weapons.

Even Liam had to pause for a moment, the glaive was a masterpiece, clearly crafted by a master forger, its upper blade was broad and heavy, appearing capable of splitting boulders with ease, while a smaller, razor-sharp blade extended from the opposite end.

Lucas shifted into a stance, as he pushed the rest of the lightning in his body and his Qi to flow into the weapon, causing a faint crackle to echo like distant thunder, and a sharp sonic hum pierced the air as energy surged along the blade.

His eyes narrowed, focused and unflinching, mirroring the intensity now burning in Liam's.

"Let's finish this," Lucas growled.

And with that, both combatants dashed forward, weapons drawn, their final clash imminent.