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Boom!
Due to the storm of flames that was produced by the collision between the Domain Realm Experts – one with a powerful bloodline and the other honed his superpowers to its highest level – the surrounding isolation barrier finally collapsed as it was unable to withstand their powers.
But the raging firestorm only lasted for a couple of moments as they also receded along with the collapse of the two clashing domains from these experts.
Shin, who was about to use the teleportation talisman, suddenly stopped himself when he witnessed this scene. He also realized that the two combatants were not weakened, especially with the powerful collision that just occurred.
Swoosh!
Bang! Bang!
Not long after, Shin saw a pair of shadows fell from the sky and landed on the ground with a loud sound. There was also a cloud of dust that was formed due to how strong the fall was.
Shin could no longer use the teleportation talisman as he suddenly became worried about Bernard.
Bang! Bang!
That was when he saw the cloud of dust settle down due to a strong gust of wind that the two had produced when they stood up.
Shin could instantly tell who 'won' that earlier clash just by looking at the current appearance of the two.
Pablo was currently in a terrible state compared to how he looked before the battle started. His Qi Armor made by his Ignition Superpowers, was destroyed. There were still some somewhat intact parts, but they were already full of cracks and on the verge of collapse.
Shin could also see the scorched wounds that were caused by Bernard's flames. Pablo's entire arm was also blackened like charcoal, signifying how powerful the previous attack that Benard had thrown earlier.
But Shin could also tell that Pablo still possessed enough strength to fight given the overwhelming power that the latter was emitting.
On the other hand, Bernard, who kept using the secret technique to turn his life force, was currently in the opposite situation.
There was no visible wound on Bernard's body, but Shin could instantly tell how weak he had become.
This originally imposing and full-of-vigor warrior now looked weak and powerless. His blonde hair, one of the common features of the Springfield Family, now had become grey. There were also wrinkles on the corner of his eyes, signifying that he had burned too much of his life force.
Bernard, who was supposedly to be a man at his peak, had now become an 'old man'.
He might have won the earlier exchange, but he now had reached his limit.
Cough! Cough!
Benard could not even remain standing due to his strength leaving his body. He even coughed out some blood, signifying that his innards were in a mess.
Regardless of his miserable state, a proud smile remained as he looked past Pablo and stared at Shin inside the defensive barrier. He knew that Shin was now completely safe given that he could sense a familiar aura coming from that barrier.
He was also giving Shin a meaningful look, seeming to tell the latter that he would not need to worry about him and could now leave.
Shin clenched his teeth and gripped the talisman in his hand tightly while staring at Bernard. He knew that he could not help in this situation and was aware that the members of the Springfield Family could now sense Bernard's presence given that whatever barrier was locking the entire place had collapsed due to the previous battle.
Regardless, he was still hesitating since he knew that Bernard would die before any of the members of the Springfield Family arrived.
He was glaring at Pablo fiercely, seemingly engraving the figure of this person in his memory.
Pablo ignored the glare directed at him since he knew that Shin would not be able to do anything. He slowly made his way toward Benard, planning to end this battle once and for all.
As Shin watched this scene, he felt a loud 'thump' within his heart as if something was trying to break free.
Thump! Thump! Thump!
The 'loud' sound within his body was getting 'louder' while also matching the beating of his heart.
At the same time, his eyes were also turning bloodshot while his pupils were shifting between three colors: grey, purple, and crimson.
Vincent appeared behind Pablo without making any sound while holding a pair of daggers that seemed to be made from the fangs of a monster.
His body was emitting a black and green aura, carrying an intense scent of death. He was currently in a special state where he could unleash a power that was no weaker than an Expert of the Peak Void Manifestation Stage.
Using the secret method of the Valentine Family, he wielded the 'Aura of Death' which was comparable to the Master Assassins, surfacing his current attainment in the path of Assassination. Holding the ancient artifact of his family, even a Domain Realm Expert would have to be warry of his current strength.
(A type of Energy comparable to Natural Force wielded by Assassins.)
(Rank of assassins which was a counterpart of Void Manifestation Stage and Rulers Realm)
On the right side of Pablo, Jerimiah appeared as an aggressive demon while wielding a battle axe. This weapon was the same cursed artifact that they had 'discovered' when they were in that cursed temple.
What happened in that cursed temple turned out to be a good thing for him. Not only he had acquired an ancient artifact that suited his style and an inheritance about his 'Killing Star', but he had also acquired a method that let him release the 'Killing Star' to the fullest without clouding his judgment and losing himself in madness.
The battle axe itself was absorbing most of the murderous intent that he had, making him unleash the full potential of his 'Killing Star'.
His current state could rival either David or Vincient even with the current powers that they possessed.
On the side opposite to Jerimiah, Laurent wielded his spear while unleashing all his powers. Unlike the three that came with him, he did not have any special method or ancient artifact in him to enhance his strength.
Instead, he possessed pure talent and hard work.
His current state while holding the sword reached the level of 'Unification', signifying that he was a Spearmaster in the 'Path of Swordsmanship'.
(Weapon Master: Swordmaster, Spearmaster, and such were counterparts of Void Manifestation Stage, Rulers Realm, and Master Assassin)
He might be far from conjuring his 'Mind Sword (Spear)', but his strength was at least comparable to the three friends that he had.
(Comparable to 'Qi Armor and Weapon' of Martial Arts and 'Magic Arms or Spiritual Equip' of Mentalism')
These three pincered Pablo in different directions, sealing off his path of retreat, while unleashing a coordinated attack.
Swoosh! Swoosh! Swoosh!
The talent of these young men might be at the peak of their generation. They might be able to defeat some of the weaker Domain Realm Experts in a one-on-one battle with their current states.
But the one that they were facing was someone beyond that level. Even if Pablo was currently in his weakened state, he was still someone who had survived multiple life-and-death circumstances.
He had already faced predicaments that were far more dangerous than this one.
Camly wielding his blazing spear, Pablo quickly retaliated and blocked all attempts of the three at taking his life.
Bang! Bang! Bang!
The exchanges only lasted for a couple of seconds, but the three had already been suppressed to a certain degree.
Regardless, they had already done their jobs.
David had already rescued Bernard and brought him beside the barrier where Shin was located while they were distracting Pablo.
Swoosh! Swoosh! Swoosh!
They then regrouped again after David applied first aid to Bernard, stabilizing his condition.
David exchanged looks with Shin for a moment and did not exchange many words since he knew that they were quite in a predicament currently. He then turned back to Pablo, who was preparing to launch an attack on them.
David, Jerimiah, Vincent, and Laurent quickly went in position when they saw that.
Individually, they were not a match for this peak expert even with his current condition, but they knew that they at least stood a chance of warding off his advances until some reinforcements arrived together.
A Domain Realm Expert? We will welcome all challenges!
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