Chapter 167: Absolute Suppression
Chapter 167: Absolute Suppression
Determined to gain the upper hand, Orion steadied himself once more, focusing his full attention on the formidable Echo before him.
The increased density of mana within the arena heightened his senses, the calm lighting casting sharp reflections off the Echo’s polished armor and blade.
He tightened his grip on Realm Guardian, the obsidian longsword balanced perfectly but feeling oddly inadequate for the first time.
The Echo lunged again, closing distance with blinding speed. Orion pivoted smoothly, raising his sword defensively just in time.
Their blades collided fiercely, the metallic clash reverberating sharply through the chamber. Yet Orion immediately felt the impact radiating painfully through his wrist and arm—evidence of his opponent’s superior physical strength.
Recovering swiftly, Orion stepped backward, his eyes locked sharply onto the Echo’s precise movements, carefully analyzing its impeccable footwork.
The Echo’s stance was flawless—perfectly balanced yet flexible enough to adapt instantly to any threat. Each attack flowed directly into the next, devoid of wasted motion, constantly pressuring Orion into reactive defense.
‘Holy hell, this thing’s attacks are so precise,’ Orion thought to himself while dodging constantly. ‘Alright, let’s focus and see his attacks… he’s methodically trying to suppress me with each attack, striking my weak points to push me off balance and control my rhythm,’ Orion observed carefully, recognizing the underlying mastery behind the Echo’s movements.
Each exchange pushed him further, forcing him to draw deeply upon everything he’d learned thus far—yet, frustratingly, he still found himself slowly losing ground.
The Echo advanced like a top-tier warrior forged through battle, its sword flashing in elegant arcs and precise thrusts.
Orion summoned another volley of Flame Darts, his hand flickering with fiery power. A rapid succession of projectiles streaked toward the Echo, each dart meticulously aimed to disrupt its relentless rhythm.