"That's the first limit." Erick said, looking at Astral, whose body seemed to be releasing an intense aura all around the grey lands.
As he said those words, the second limit was also broken at that moment, and an even more intense energy was released from Astra's body.
"His aura is increasing with every limit." Orion said, watching the whole spectacle.
Erick nodded and said, "The third limit is where things start to get serious for him. His body is only capable of holding the first two limits barely so the last three take a huge toll on his whole body."
Orion nodded and watched Astral and his clone.
At this moment, Astral was in so much pain that even screaming became difficult for him. Breaking the third limit was extremely hard for him, as his body could only handle the first two limits. Achieving the third limit was like entering an entirely new realm of strength.
But he gritted his teeth and held on.
A moment later, a bang sounded, and he broke the third limit.
Just as he did, everyone felt pressure upon them, unlike anything they had faced before. It was as though something very powerful, beyond their comprehension, had entered their world. It was a very surreal feeling that came with the overwhelming pressure.
Sensing the overwhelming aura Astral was releasing and the strength of his current form, Grey Orion smiled. "You really are the strongest genius of the Magus Kingdom. All those geniuses aren't even fit to carry your shoes."
Astral looked at Grey Orion and responded with some difficulty. "I can go beyond this."
"You can?" Grey Orion seemed surprised but then his expression turned into one of excitement. "Then do it. Let me witness your full strength."
Astral nodded and closed his eyes as he prepared to break his fourth limit. Now that he had broken through the third limit, it wasn't difficult for him to break through the fourth and fifth limits.
It was like the third limit was some kind of barrier, a warning, some might argue, where going beyond that limit was entering the uncharted territory of strength or it was simply a warning that breaking the third limit was his body's limit.
Therefore, the last two limits of his body could be easily broken, like the first two. It was just that his body wouldn't be able to handle that level of power.
"What is his talent?" Orion asked as he sensed the strength of the current Astral.
"It's called the God of War body." Erick said, his eyes fully focused on Astral.
"God of War?" Orion muttered to himself and wondered if Astral was somehow related to this god of war. He didn't know if God of War existed or not but since God of Immortality existed, he thought perhaps there should definitely be a God of War too. After all, God of War was also a named god, just like God of Slaughter and God of Immortality.
"Too strong! Both of them are too strong!" Erick exclaimed, his eyes wide with disbelief as he watched their battle unfold. He could barely follow their movements, but from what he could see, they were on another level from the rest of the people here.
Orion didn't say anything or react to their battle in any way, and he watched the battle in silence. No one knew what he was thinking.
"Orion, are you this strong?" At that moment, Elyn came in and asked Orion the same question Erick had asked earlier.
Orion shook his head. "No."
"Then, why is your clone so strong? Also, why is there a clone of you in the first place?" Elyn further asked.
Orion turned to look at her with irritation. "I don't know, okay? I've been thinking the same thing the whole time. Why is there a clone of me here? Why is it so much stronger than me? But I don't have any answers to these questions." His voice conveyed frustration and confusion, his brows furrowing deeply as he tried to make sense of the inexplicable situation before him.
"I am just as clueless as you guys are." He sighed in the end and looked at both Erick and Elyn.
He asked them, "I suppose this form of Astral won't last long before he runs out of fuel, right?"
"We don't know. The rumour doesn't mention how long this form lasts. It only says his body collapses after he stops using the five limits ability," Erick said, shaking his head.
"I know a few secrets. If I'm not mistaken, the maximum time with all five limits active is about 10 minutes," Elyn said.
"10 minutes?" Orion frowned. "That means we have around 7-8 more minutes before he comes after us."
All three of them had their faces turned dark at the moment. They had very limited time at their disposal, and the enemy they were facing seemed to be something beyond them.
"Damn it." Erick frustratingly smashed a tree beside him.
On the other hand, Orion closed his eyes, deep in thought.
Only Elyn looked at the battle and then, as if she thought of something, she turned to Orion.
She asked, "Do you know what your weakness is? Perhaps the clone shares the same weakness as you, and we could use that to our advantage."
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