Chapter 173: Chapter173-A Match of Equal Strength

The other Imperial warriors also displayed shocked expressions.

The scale of this top-tier sealing magic array was not something that could be set up in an instant. When had she laid it down?

Inside the array, Albert slowly spoke.

“You’ve been constructing this magic array secretly since the battle began?”

Lumi smiled and nodded.

“Sharp insight, but unfortunately, it’s too late.”

She was confident in this magic array. Even if it couldn’t completely defeat Albert, it would certainly make him pay a heavy price.

Indeed, the terrifying destructive energy within the array began to surge!

For countless living beings, this was power that could slay a Divine Being!

In the shadows, Robert watched the magic array with a serious expression.

If it were him, he probably wouldn’t even make it out alive.

The difference in strength was simply too great.

“Your Majesty, do you think this Supreme Sanctuary rank God of War can last until Lumi’s magic array energy is exhausted?”

Lucio, standing behind Hathaway, asked softly.

Hathaway slowly shook her head.

Lucio’s expression changed slightly. Did this mean that Supreme Sanctuary rank God of War’s strength was not as terrifying as he had imagined?

Hathaway’s cold voice slowly rang out.

“Do you know what a God of War really is?”

Lucio was stunned.

“In his eyes, this hastily set-up magic array is full of flaws.”

At those words, Lucio’s heart jolted with shock.

It seemed he had greatly underestimated this God of War from Dalton.

Of course, it wasn’t that the Starfall Destruction Magic Array was weak, but rather that Lumi had prepared it too hastily. If she had been given enough time, even Albert would have had a hard time breaking it.

Inside the array, Albert slowly exhaled, clenching his fists. His aura, like an impending supernova, was about to explode.

Boom!

Terrifying power surged out!

“Break the array!”

Boom!!

With a deafening sound, the entire magic array shattered, dispersing into countless light particles!

“He destroyed the core of the magic array with sheer force!”

Someone exclaimed in shock.

At the same time, Albert’s figure, like teleportation, appeared in front of Lumi.

Lumi’s face showed a trace of fear. In her haste, she could only raise her precious staff to block.

Crack!

With a crisp sound of breaking, her ancient and treasured Starborne Guide staff snapped in two!

“You’ve lost,” Albert said calmly.

Looking at the broken staff in his hand, Lumi’s face turned pale.

“…Yes, you won.”

With that, she turned away in sorrow.

She was still in shock. Not only had he seen through the flaws of the magic array, but he had also chosen to shatter its entire structure with overwhelming power!

As a result, she had been struck by a violent divine backlash.

In the void, Albert stood still.

He had to admit, the Empire’s strong warriors were indeed formidable, but still, not enough to fully satisfy him.

“Is there anyone else?”

His voice was flat, but it echoed clearly across the heart of the Empire.

At once, countless Imperial warriors bowed their heads in silence.

Even the third-ranked God of War had fallen. Any other challengers would be futile unless one of the top two God of Wars stepped forward.

This Supreme Sanctuary rank God of War’s strength was terrifying beyond measure!

The top ten God of Wars in the Empire were merely titles; the true willful saints were few and far between.

But the stranger before them was a genuine God of War!

“Do you think you’re invincible now?”

Buzz!

At that moment, a terrifying sword intent, capable of cutting through souls, shot up from the depths of the Empire!

Sensing this unique sword intent, the Imperial warriors were instantly stirred!

“The second-ranked God of War!”

It was the Empire’s second-ranked God of War, Jian!

She was the only one in the Empire who held the title of Holy Sword Master!

“Has the Will of the Sword ascended to Sage rank?”

Noticing the level of this sword intent, Albert’s eyes finally sparked with intense battle fervor.

The next moment, a slender figure, holding a long sword and standing tall, appeared before Albert.

Her long hair fluttered, exuding an aura of heroism.

“The Empire’s dignity will not be insulted,” Jian said coldly, pointing her long sword at Albert.

Instantly, the entire Empire erupted in cheers!

“Holy Sword Master! Holy Sword Master!”

“So, this is the second-ranked God of War of the Empire!”

The cheers rang through the skies.

The second-ranked God of War’s strength was unfathomable.

Jian had once conquered an entire star domain that had refused to submit with only her sword in hand.

It was then that the fame of the Holy Sword Master spread across countless star domains.

Hearing Jian’s words, Albert seemed somewhat resigned.

He never intended to insult the Empire. From the start, he only sought a battle where he could go all out.

But he understood now, any explanation would seem hollow.

“Come on, let me test if the title of Holy Sword Master is truly deserved!”

Jian’s eyes slightly narrowed.

The next moment, a clear ringing sound from her sword echoed through the heavens!

An infinite and terrifying will of the sword, almost tangible, spread through the air.

Witnessing this shocking scene, the entire Empire trembled.

Is this what it’s like when the Will of the Sword ascends to the Sage realm?!

The target of this sky-shattering sword intent was none other than Albert, just in front of Jian.

“Focus on him!”

Jian’s lips parted slightly.

In an instant, countless sword lights converged toward her palm.

Buzz—

A pale sword beam, exuding the aura of tearing apart all things, took shape in her hand.

“Tear him apart.”

The sword beam shot toward Albert with a speed beyond visual perception!

Seeing this strike, the Imperial warriors were elated.

The Holy Sword Master’s rank had become even more terrifying than before!

In the void, Albert faced this probing attack without fear.

A concentrated battle will gathered in his hand, and with that, he struck out a punch!

Boom!!!

A terrifying explosion shook the Empire, the energy shock causing the void to fragment inch by inch.

As the battle’s aftermath was about to affect the surroundings, several powerful figures shot into the sky, casting powerful divine barriers to isolate the battlefield.

“This is… too terrifying.”

Countless people gazed up at the duel between the Holy Sword Master and God of War, their hearts filled with genuine awe.

This rank was something they could never hope to achieve in their lifetimes.

On the palace rooftop in the Imperial capital, Lucio watched the battle with a serious expression.

In his eyes, both of these fighters had reached the pinnacle of this plane, a true match of equals.

If they didn’t reveal their true abilities, it would be hard to decide a victor.

At this moment, it was clear that both were testing each other.

He glanced sideways at Hathaway, only to see the Empress calmly watching, with no intention of intervening.

“No more hiding your strength,”

Jian’s cold voice echoed in the void.

Albert’s face revealed a satisfied smile.

“Isn’t it the same for you?”

After staring at Albert for a moment, Jian tightened her grip on her sword.

She had to admit, she had slightly underestimated him.

She had stepped into the Holy Sword Master domain for many years, while Albert, though a God of War, seemed somewhat younger in his aura.

She had expected to win easily, but she hadn’t anticipated that she couldn’t defeat him so easily.

Taking a deep breath, the brilliant divine sword in her hand began to hum violently.

The next moment, an even more overwhelming and majestic sword aura burst forth from her divine sword!

In an instant, countless sword images, made purely from sword intent, filled the void, their tips pointing directly at Albert.

“This move, how do you plan to respond, my friend?”

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