Chapter 2142 Breaks

Chapter 2142 Breaks

The final round of the exam continued in the grand hall, the atmosphere crackling with anticipation. Among the ongoing battles, one particular arena drew the attention of the spectators. Here, a young man wielding a massive ruler sword faced off against a graceful female acolyte who conjured flower petals with each strike.

Dillion fought with explosive strikes, his attacks swift and powerful. Each swing of his colossal sword reverberated through the arena, a testament to his immense strength. Yet, his opponent, Zhiruo, countered with an elegant and fluid style. Her movements were akin to a bamboo stalk bending under a fierce wind—no matter how hard he struck, she swayed back and returned stronger.

Zhiruo's flower petals weren't just for show. They formed an enchantingly beautiful yet deadly illusion, disrupting Dillion's spirit sense and leaving razor-sharp cuts on his flesh. The petals, delicate and seemingly harmless, could slice through metal, a testament to their lethal nature.

As the battle wore on, the toll on Dillion became apparent. His body bore dozens of wounds, Zhiruo, in contrast, appeared almost serene, her eyes holding an empty, detached gaze as she faced him. Her composure remained unbroken, a stark contrast to Dillion's growing fatigue and frustration.

Half an hour passed, the grueling fight showing no signs of slowing down. Each clash, each exchange of blows, seemed to draw the audience deeper into the spectacle. They continued exchanging blows, the relentless rhythm of their battle echoing through the arena. Dillion's determination was unwavering, but Zhiruo's graceful defense proved insurmountable. Each of his powerful strikes was met with her fluid counters and the relentless dance of her razor-sharp petals.

The battle continued with a dozen more fierce exchanges. Each strike from Dillion's massive sword met the unyielding elegance of Zhiruo's defenses. Finally, the strain proved too much; Dillion coughed up blood, his spirit core in disarray. He dropped to his knees, his body aching all over. His sword, now battered and showing multiple cracks, was a stark contrast to the young woman still standing tall like an unbreakable wall.

Despite his entire body screaming to fight on, Dillion knew his limits. He stood up and admitted his defeat. He recognized that, for now, Zhiruo was beyond his reach. Yet, instead of frustration, he felt a deep gratitude. Sparring with one of the top 10 geniuses in the Magus universe had been an enlightening experience.

With a respectful bow, Dillion addressed her, "Thank you." Visitt novelbin(.)co/m for the latest updates

While everyone was celebrating, Emery secluded himself in his chamber within his Magus Domain, his heart and mind in turmoil. He clutched the gene serum in his hand, the silvery liquid within glowing softly. With his mastery in apothecary, it took him mere seconds to recognize that the serum was crafted for the wolf bloodline, and a few minutes more to understand its function. Yet, it took him hours to fully grasp its implications.

The serum was a high-grade wolf gene suppressant, with a secondary, milder effect of enhancing the serpent gene. Such a formulation was extraordinarily rare and could only serve one specific purpose and person. Emery's body began to tremble as the realization dawned upon him. There was only one fact that made sense of all this.

With a single, urgent thought, Emery swiftly headed back towards Utopia City to seek out Bob, the one person who could confirm the truth. As he stepped inside the gene shop, holding the serum, Bob's eyes widened in fright. The tension in the room was palpable.

"Tell me... tell me the truth,"

Bob hesitated for a moment, then sighed heavily before revealing the truth.

It was a confirmation, a clarification of all that had transpired. Suddenly, flashes of images of her flooded his mind. One particular memory pierced deep into his heart, as the girl had asked him directly,

"Do you not remember me?"

The girl had come to find him, seeking recognition and perhaps protection, but he had failed to see the truth. Now she had been taken away from him.

His heart screamed with a mixture of emotions before igniting a single, burning determination. Without wasting another moment, Emery swiftly made his way to Centaur City, where his spaceship was docked. He sent a brief message to Klea, "I need to leave for a few days," before setting a course for Ouroboros.