Volume 8 Chapter 185 - Transfusion, Brethren (1)

Pzzzzzt!

Aura poured out of Bradamante. The triangular heart on Jins chest gleamed like the eyes of a beast in the dead of the night. Shaku looked very startled.

He never expected Jin to use Illustrious bladeworks. He was expecting Shadow Blade or just a normal sword skill.

Which brethren told him this..!? No, rather than that, it isnt something that he can learn even when taught!

Illustrious Bladeworks was a skill that was made for the Illustrious Legends. It required the aura from the Heart of Light. Skills for swords, spears, bows and martial artseverything was included.

The heart of light was vital to execute such techniques.

For thousands of years, many humans and beastmen tried to mimic the heart of light. However, they could only mimic the form, not its unique capability to utilise aura.

Although the sword swinging towards Shakus head was that of a human, it was no different from a beastmans.

Pzzzzzt!

Lightning flowed from Shakus sword as well. He copied what Jin did. The two lightning bolts met, causing an explosion.

Gasps could be heard from the crowd.

You!"

Shaku didnt feel great about blocking Jins attack with the same attack.

Although he was the apprentice, he was a runt who hadnt been accepted yet. It didnt make sense for him to use Illustrious Bladeworks.

Who taught you this?

Tantel?

Feels weird. I have never thought of a human using it

Even Temar, who was accepted as a brethren, couldnt master the Illustrious Bladeworks. No one really shared or elaborated the exact properties and memories regarding it.

I feel weird as well. Not gonna lie, I like this better than Shadow Blade.

Shadow Blade was a very meticulous and quiet skill.

On the other hand, Illustrious Bladworks had flashy explosive and destructive attacks. Of the conquerors, for the conquerors, by the conquerorsRuncandel-style.

Fifth brethren!

Shaku used his immense strength to deflect and fling Jin across the field. Then he sought for Boras.

What is it, Shaku?

Boras tried to look surprised as well. He tried to hide every other emotion possible.

The fifth brethrens Special Attachment Magic probably still works!

The crowd murmured at those words.

Well obviously.

Then that means that it wont matter if I rip all of his limbs off.

Boras couldnt answer, and the first battle legend Valtirok glared at him.

Why cant you answer, fifth brethren? Does that mean you taught him Illustrious Blade?

No!

Boras panicked on the spot. As if he were saying, it wasnt me, it was the tooth.

Then answer Shaku. He's requesting permission.

Boras paused, and Jin nodded.

Let him, Boras. Even if he cuts off my limbs, you can just stick it back on with your special attachments or whatever. It seems like its some healing skill to help with severed limbs.

But Special Attachments magic is not complete recovery. If I make the smallest mistake, you might never feel that limb again.

Its alright. It was my idea for him to push me to the brink of death, so Ill face the consequences.

Jin didnt say those words just to provoke Shaku.

He was constantly treading the border between life and death, even while training. This place, Lafrarosa, was not an exception.

During the compass interception mission, who knows what kinds of monsters from Kinzelo and Zipfel I will face? I have to learn as much as possible in Lafrarosa before leaving. I won't spare my body a single bit.

Shaku made a murderous smile.

Ill take that as a yes, Boras!

At first glance, it seemed like the decision depended on the consensus between Shaku, Boras, and Valtirok.

But in reality, Vhan held all authority. Even with the conversation proceeding as follows, seeing Vhan make no retaliation meant that anything could happen.

While Garmund, Rinpa, and Boras felt their insides burning and churning, Vhan looked down onto Jin with a strange look in her eyes.

Let us restart, apprentice. Ill make you pay for using our sacred arts!

Shaku then let out a shout.

Even though it was a simple roar, Jin felt like a hammer was pounding his head. If he didnt protect his body with aura, he wouldve received fatal damage from the shockwave.

The white wolf tribe is just a bark compared to this. This is almost like a dragons roar.

Now, the battle felt something more than just a spar. Jin felt his mouth dry.

Crackle-crackle!

Lightning wrapped around Shaku. The air suddenly became heavy, and it felt like the gravity got stronger. Jin gathered some mana.

Its great that I can go all out without having to hold back.

Compared to his depleted aura, Jin had sufficient mana. He decided to summon Tess.

The blue flame can't ignite!

He realized that he wasnt in the normal world.

Phoenixes of the fire dimension could not come to Lafrarosa. It was already a dead universe.

What are you preparing, apprentice?

Five streaks of lightning bolts headed for Jin. It was similar to the Runcandels third Decisive Killing Move, Meteor Shower. This was actually one of the basic skills.

Containing the aura from the heart of light, lightning smited after every swing. Jin couldnt gather aura properly, so receiving the impact was not very enjoyable.

Boom!

He swiftly dodged each attack and prepared a new spell.

I need an opportunity to use Shadow Blades first technique.

Without Tess, the only way was close combat. Shaku excelled in speed, strength, stamina, and every other physical aspect.

Jins blessed body hadnt awoken fully yet while Shaku was a fully developed Illustrious Legend.

And there were thousands of them before they went extinct.

He had to finish it in one strike. The only way for David to defeat Goliath was one critical strike.

However, penetrating the 7-star crackling lightning aura was impossible. Even if he saw a gap and swung at it, the gap wouldnt be exposed the next moment.

His sword would bounce off due to the repulsion from the lightning, just like the Hairans secret technique, Dragon Blade Armor.

Unlike Dragon Blade Armor, there was no counterattack, but Shakus deft hands kept Jin busy.

The form of the aura changed. Seeing that Jin had been running around the battlefield, he changed strategies.

Shiiiiiiing!

A new aura was produced by the heart of light and seeped into the sword. Now, every time Jins sword met Shakus, he felt a pulling sensation.

It was similar to dozens of hands trying to resist his motion. Due to this, he had to use three times as much aura to move around.

Which meant that his stamina would decrease thrice as fast, so dodging was no longer an option.

Is it the suppression technique?!

A skill he remembered from the molar.

Illustrious Bladeworks, suppression.

Which basically turned the sword into a big magnet.

There was a reason why their entire tribe was remembered as a legendary tribe.

Gotcha!

Shaku caught Jins collar. The two swords stuck together as if they were magnets. Jin flung his fists towards Shakus fists.

Many punches were exchanged and Jin felt like his hands were breaking instead of his targets. Shaku laughed, continuing to receive Jins blows.

So, is it my turn yet?

A fist bigger than his head flew towards him. Lightning flowed throughout the fists as well.

He quickly activated Myulta's rune. If not for it, his face wouldve been completely disfigured. Shaku looked surprised.

The hell is this?

Its a secret helm, dumbass.

Alright, but youre going to regret it.

Next, Shaku went for Jins chest.

And instead of guarding with his arm, he took the opportunity to target Shaku's eyes.

Jin charged towards Shakus right eye with his index finger coated with shadow energy.

Got it!

He didnt know if Shakus injury could be cured by Special Attachments.

But if he didnt go for it, then he would lose. Thankfully, he felt like the finger was going to hit.

And it did.

At the same time, Shakus fist met Jins chest. Boom! He felt like his entire body was broken, shattered into pieces. If he didnt have the Black Light Cuirass, then he wouldve bitten the dust. It was all thanks to Cyron that he could make this attack without worrying about any other consequences.

Keherk!

But the armor didnt absorb all of the impact.

Facing the ground, Jin vomited blood. He regretted making this decision.

Shit, what kind of guy has eyes this strong!

His finger broke.

And it wasnt due to the aura around his body. Jin was certain that he hit Shakus eye ball.

But Shakus eyes looked fine, while Jins index finger was flaccid.

Ah, our eyes are as hard as our hearts. It seems that you didnt know. We werent the best for nothing.

Thump!

Shaku threw another massive punch on Jins chest. Crack. His ribs cracked one by one from the impact.

He quickly lost consciousness.

Ill cut your limbs as promised. I hope to see a less cocky battle, apprentice!

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