Chapter 248: Confrontation
His voice was firm, confidence masking the seriousness of the situation. "Young Master, be careful. I’ll keep these five occupied, but the remaining four will fall to you. Be cautious—they are formidable."
Without waiting for Orion’s acknowledgment, Lucan lunged forward decisively, his sword flashing brilliantly, instantly engaging all five powerful enemies simultaneously.
His movements were precise, calculated yet strained, clearly facing considerable difficulty despite his exceptional skill.
Orion’s expression tightened as four opponents rapidly moved toward him. He quickly assessed them: one opponent appeared around the sixth grade, his cultivation clearly superior, while the other three hovered around the fourth and fifth grades.
Orion’s pulse quickened, anxiety flickering sharply within him. He was only at the third tier, and facing such formidable foes was undoubtedly beyond his current capacity.
Yet, hesitation wasn’t an option. Orion quickly summoned mana through his mana channels, feeling the energy roar powerfully through his body, slightly calming his anxious heartbeat.
His lineage roared silently within him, raw power enhancing his physical abilities and mana reserves beyond the typical third-tier cultivator.
The forest clearing had become a chaotic battleground. The moonlight filtering through dense branches provided an eerie glow, shadows flickering across the battlefield as blades clashed and spells illuminated the night.
Orion stood firm, his eyes locked sharply onto the advancing kidnappers. His heart raced, anxiety gripped his chest, yet he forcibly steadied his breathing and firmed his grip on the Realm Guardian Sword.
Three kidnappers rapidly surrounded Orion, positioning themselves strategically. The strongest among them, the Tier 5 cultivator, a burly figure clad in dark leather armor, wielded twin curved daggers.
He exuded a sinister aura, a cold smirk etched across his face. Beside him, two Tier 4 kidnappers took positions to flank Orion, one wielding a spear and the other a massive battle-axe.