Chapter 12: Chapter12-Judgment Light Sword


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    In a corner of the Desert.


    Emily wiped the blood from the corner of her mouth, gazing at Owen in shock.


    What an astonishing strike that had been.


    It seemed to cut through everything, breaking all barriers, giving her the illusion that no matter how far she fled, she could never escape.


    Wasn''t this the ultimate swordsmanship she had been pursuing?


    And she had seen it in Owen!


    She had no regrets about her defeat!


    Taking a deep breath, Emily quickly composed herself from the shock and frustration, and walked step by step towards Owen.


    She held out her Aqua Sword, still surrounded by a misty aura, in front of Owen.


    "I have failed the challenge. According to the rules, my weapon, the Aqua Sword, is now yours. I hope you will treat it well."


    Although reluctant, Emily chose to abide by the challenge rules.


    Her voice trembled slightly as she spoke, gently running her fingers along the blade of the Aqua Sword, as if soothing an old friend.


    "The Aqua Sword, giving it to me?"


    Owen was taken aback.


    Though he knew the challenge rules, Emily voluntarily offering the Aqua Sword still surprised him.


    After all, a mage''s weapon is crucial to their power and growth.


    It enhances their combat abilities and, during the long hours of training, serves as a faithful companion.


    Moreover, as far as he knew, this Aqua Sword had been with Emily since childhood and held great significance for her.


    But since she had chosen to challenge him, she had to be prepared for this outcome.


    Owen squinted and slowly took the Aqua Sword into his hand.


    "The Aqua Sword, a renowned magical weapon on the continent. Owen really hit the jackpot!"


    "Indeed, whether he uses the Aqua Sword to boost his combat power or sells it, he stands to gain immensely..."


    "Emily is truly straightforward, giving it up without any fuss or hesitation!"


    Many mages watching this scene felt a pang of regret for Emily.


    After all, they had witnessed Emily''s strength.


    She was indeed powerful, and her last strike was almost on par with a gold-tier mage.


    But she had lost, and she did so without relying on her sister, Annie, the saint of Moonspring Kingdom.


    Otherwise, even if Owen won the challenge, he might have given some consideration to Annie. As the crowd discussed, Emily watched Owen take the Aqua Sword, feeling a sharp pain in her heart.


    Instinctively, she wanted to snatch it back but quickly caught herself, stopping her outstretched hand.


    With a sense of loss, she turned and walked away.


    "Wait!"


    At that moment, Owen called out to her.


    Emily turned around, her eyes red and swollen, looking at Owen angrily. He had taken her sword; was he going to humiliate her as well?


    Before she could react, Owen tossed the Aqua Sword back to her. "I don''t need this Aqua Sword. You should take it back."


    Emily''s dilated pupils contracted sharply as she caught the flying Aqua Sword in her hand.


    "Master Owen, we should leave this place. You are attracting too much attention right now."


    The numerous mages gathered like hungry wolves, and Benedict finally snapped out of his previous shock, hoping Owen could keep a low profile and return to the duke''s mansion.


    Otherwise, more and more mages would converge here.


    After all, he had received news that many top-tier geniuses from across the continent were already on their way. The longer they delayed, the worse it would be for them.


    However, Owen ignored Benedict and the others, instead sweeping his gaze over the greedy


    mages.


    Most of them were between bronze and silver tier, not particularly strong.


    Almost none of them could match the earlier Emily.


    Seeing this, Owen raised the Godslayer Sword in his hand, pointing it at the approaching


    mages.


    "Do you all want to challenge me as well?"


    The chilling light of the Godslayer Sword was so fierce that no one dared to look directly at its


    sharp edge.


    "If you have the guts, don''t rely on the staff!"


    "Yeah, if you have the guts, let''s fight barehanded!"


    Many mages shouted.


    The reason Emily was defeated so quickly was that Owen had used what seemed to be the


    Godslayer Staff.


    Otherwise, given Emily''s previously overwhelming sword aura, Owen should have been the


    one to lose.


    Owen originally did not want to pay attention to these comments.


    After all, magical weapons, skills, and even pets were part of one''s strength.


    In a life-and-death battle, only survival mattered, no matter the means used. However, under the immense pressure from Emily just now, he had faintly touched the


    threshold of Obsidify.


    With a bit more brutal combat, putting his body under tremendous pressure, he could fully


    master Obsidify!


    So, he put away the Godslayer Sword and nodded toward the mage who had just provoked


    him.


    "What is your name?"


    "Aeos, I challenge you!"


    The burly mage who had urged Owen to put away his weapon charged at Owen, his eyes full of


    excitement.


    Without using the Godslayer Sword, he felt very confident in winning.


    After all, Owen was just a bronze-tier level 9 novice, while he was a silver-tier level 1 mage!


    He was a whole tier higher than Owen!


    As long as he unleashed an overwhelming magical attack instantly, he could crush Owen


    completely!