Chapter 171 - There Can Only Be One Jason

Being beaten up by a fake was really making Jason angry and looking at the smug look on his face, couldn't help but ignore the fact that his clone is as good as him and charged forward with his fist gathering more energy as he thrust it at his clone. And seeing Jason making a move, the clone also threw a punch forward with energy wrapping around it as they collided. 

Surprisingly, Jason was the one who was not able to withhold the impact of the attack as he was sent crashing into the ground while throwing up another mouthful of blood. 

"This is annoying, I am the real thing here so why is it difficult to defeat a fake" roared Jason in frustration. 

"I think it has to do with the fact that your arms were injured during that previous attack" said the bracelet as he tried to encourage him.

"It's not just that, it can actually read my attack" replied Jason with a frown. 

"Okay since you know the reason why you can't hit him, then why don't you try a different approach" suggests the bracelet.

"What are you suggesting?" asked Jason.

"Since he already knows your fighting style, why don't you try fighting in a way you have before. I believe it won't be difficult for you to copy Austin's fighting style" said the bracelet.

"You mean that I should start fighting like that reckless beast?" asked Jason.

"Yes since it is the only option you have right now but if you feel like you don't have to, then you can continue with your torment until you fail the trial" reply the bracelet.

"Guess I have no choice then" said Jason with a sigh.

Keeping the halberd away. Jason took out a sword from his storage ring before swinging it around. Seeing Jason abandoning his favorite weapon for a sword, the clone couldn't help but ask.

"What the hell are you doing".

"Getting ready for a rematch of course" replied Jason with a smile on his face.

After he was done formalizing himself with the sword, Jason activated the lightning boot technique as he charged forwards the clone.

"I know I might not be able to use his technique, but this should be close to his fighting style" mutters Jason with a happy expression on his face as he sends out a slash that is covered in spiritual energy.

Seeing the slash coming at him, the clone let out a scoff before swinging his halberd to meet up with the attack that was coming at him. After successfully nullifying the attack, the clone was just about to let out an attack when he suddenly felt someone standing behind him and he quickly reacted swinging the halberd at his back as a metal sound rang out as he was forced back.

After stabilizing himself, the clone lifted his head to look at Jason and it was at that moment that he discovered that he was fighting a different person. The person before him was more of a raging beast who didn't care about his well-being and it seemed to be a lot faster.

"This feels great, I never knew I would be able to move this fast while using a sword" said Jason as he stared at the sword in his hand. 

"That is the difference between using a sword and a halberd boy. I suggest you finish this fight as soon as possible since you are now using more energy compared to when you are using a halberd" reply the bracelet.

"Why did you say so?" asked Jason.

"You have been too accustomed to using a halberd that you are finding it hard to control your use of energy" reply the bracelet.

Finally understanding what the bracelet was talking about, Jason decided to end the fight quickly before he ran out of energy. Taking a deep breath, he swiped his sword down twice as two energy slashes went after the clone who quickly rolled to the side to avoid the attack before swinging his halberd as he also sent an energy attack of his own too. 

With the lightning boot still active, Jason was able to easily avoid the attack before pushing forward as he let out three more energy slashes to distract the clone before throwing the sword at him leaving him barehanded as he dashed inward in an attempt to punch him down. 

Seeing Jason coming at him barehanded, the clone let out a chuckle as he roared.

"You are being too overconfident here" 

Avoiding the sword that was coming at him after he was done taking care of the earlier attack, the clone ready his halberd to attack Jason the moment he got into his attack range as he let the sword go past him.

"You have lost" said Jason with a smile on his face as continued to advance towards the clone and just as the clone thought he had him where he wanted him, Jason suddenly did a casual flip as he avoid the attack before landing behind the clone with the sword in hand as he stabs it into the clone heart.

The clone became weak as he tried to pull the sword out of his chest as he continued to spit out blood while staring at Jason.

"There can only be one Jason" said Jason with a frosty look on his face as he pulled the sword out before kicking the clone backward.

"How is it, was I able to entertain you enough" yelled Jason at the sky.

"Congratulations for passing the test now you can proceed to the next trial ground" said the skeleton.

"You can't even answer my question and you call yourself a ruler" mutters Jason before walking forward.

Before he could open the door, Jason turned to look at his clone laying dead on the ground as he shook his head on the fact of killing himself just to pass a trial.

"I will have to teach that skeleton a one or two when I get back" said Jason before passing through the door.