a week time Dio exist is quoter, coming out he saw his faithful five standing by the door.
"how are you guys doing?'
"we are not fine, cause you gave us hell of a week, we still can't wrapped our head over this decision of yours and you think we will be fine" rolling her eyes at Dio for asking
Lara turn toward the direction of the sect fighting stage. while the other followed her behind, not bothering to try talk this thick head out of his decision anymore, they knew it will be a waste to try.
arriving the sect arena, it was filled up, the sect leader, elders and grand elder were also present. when they step in the arena, discussion erupt from different group, some where mocking him as a frog lusting for swan flesh, other where showing their sympathy while other was discussing what was so special about this battle that the sect leader and elder decide to be around personally to watch the match. Dio didn't bother with it and walk to the stage.
'Dio Caelus this is your last chance to back down from this madness" the elder from before try one more time.
"there is no need to try talking me out elder, I've made up my mind"
"fine then, he turned to the direction of the sect leader and elder waiting for there instruction. getting the confirmation from them he process with the duel. Dexter who was sitting close elder Garvin step into the stage.
"I don't know if I should say you are brave or stupid to challenge me the very moment you step into the sect even when you know its suicidal, well I won't stand the ceremony to claim your miserable life to make a statement that strength rule it all" releasing a rank 7 meridian refinement stage to intimidate and pressure Dio.
"you could have just leave the speech for those who need it and save my ear of the trash you just said, well you are right about strength rule it all"
seeing the fury in Dexter, the officiating elder step in to inform them to pick their weapon of preference from the weapon rack, they both did, Dio look around and decide to pick a scythe while dexter a great sword. returning to the stage the match official started.
"let me give you an opportunity to go first so it won't be said that I bully my junior"
"what a coincident, I was just going to say the same"
Dexter who was just trying to calm down from the what Do said early erupt in anger and unleash his attack *blazing desolation* fire Qi flow from dexter into his great sword, swinging it toward Dio, blazing flame left the sword in an arc devouring everything in its part, seeing the attack heading his way, Dio circulate his darkness and lightning, employing his movement technique *lightning gale* he left an after image just where the attack landed.
*BOOM*
the disciples where all stun not because of how fast and terrifying the attack was, but how Dio move from the attack trajectory in seconds, they only saw his after image. while at the elder stands, the sect leader and elders could not help but be astonish by how perfectly the execution of the technique is.
"elder Hudder did you say he just collected this technique last week and can't stand a chance of getting into a beginner stage, but the state of execution is perfection, just a step away from one with nature"
"I don't know what to say patriarch, I know how difficult it is to get to perfection from a novice stage but this defeat every logic I can think of in my head, he skip beginner stage, fluent stage all the way to perfection in just a week, it too unbelievable"
the other couldn't agree more, they knew how difficult it is, they themselves are stuck in perfection stage of their respective techniques but a teen just defeat their ego in just a week, grand elder seeing this, his carefree attitude towards the match disappear and seriousness was seen on his face, seeing a monstrous heaven defying genius grasping a technique to perfection in just a week, his interest was pique.
(back at the fight)
half of the stage was destroyed raising dust into the air, when the dust settle down Dio was seen standing a few distance from the destroyed stage. he cough out blood obviously from internal injury of the shock wave of dexter attack. laughing like a maniac Dio spat more blood.
"is that the best you can do, is that your true strength, then you truly are weak and was just gloating about strength"
"you think you are tough because you survived my attack, keep on dreaming" he went in for another attack *baltimore oriole* using his signature technique. releasing the attack the fire Qi flowed once more to the tip of the sword before shooting toward Dio, half way it transformed into a terrifying fire bird with an aura of nine stage meridian refinement.
everyone gasp, dexter fighting power has increased after that destruction, it already on peer with a rank nine meridian refinement stage. grand elder is just about to step in when he caught sight of Dio circulating is Qi to form shield around his body while a rune was pulsating from is right hand, been curious he decided to hold back to see what will happen. Dio braces himself to take the attack head on.
*BOOM*
Dio was flung of the stage like a broken kite, landing some distance away, he got up and spat more blood, staggering back to the stage he struggle to stand straight up. everyone could not believed there eyes, it was like they are dreaming, a rank 3 took a rank nine attack head on and survived. this must be the biggest trick someone would have pulled if it where told to them but it right before their very eyes. the elders were not spared from this too. their eyes are bulging out from shock with slack jaws. grand elder didn't know when he stood up from his sit in surprise.
"was that what you meant by me dreaming to survive your attack, you call that an attack, am so disappointed"
(kid I don't think your body can take anymore why still taunting him to attack you more?)
"I don't know how you survived my attack but you won't be this lucky again, dexter lost him self in rage. summoning a skill from his blessing he attack more furiously *hands of destruction* the fire Qi that flowed from Dexter turn black and chaotic, he lunched in toward Dio, seeing the attack equal that of a transformation stage expert heading his way he knew he can't take it head on by himself anymore or he might just die. he roar in his head. while he employed the second step of his plan
"blood partial resonance"
Dio eyes turn blood red and is veins bulge like they were about to burst. gaining the strength of a rank seven beast he steady himself to take the attack head on.
*BOOM*
this time everyone was standing to see the result of the attack, Dexter was laughing his ass out in victory but stop when the dust settled. everywhere was dead silent, a pin drop could be heard at this moment if it fell, they were even scared to breath, some were rubbing their eyes, the sect leader, elder and grand elder couldn't believe what they are seeing. Dio is kneeling in the middle of rubles with blood flowing from his orifice none stop, he was in a terrible shape, struggling to stand once more he face Dexter with a smug smile plaster on his face.
"I have survived three of your powerful attack now, its my turn, I hope you survive mine" saying to Dio lift the scythe with every strength he had left he pour all his darkness and lightning Qi in the attack while the rune that has been pulsating brightly since the last two attack broke and flow into the scythe. *lightning punishment* bringing the scythe down a bolt of lightning left the scythe toward Dexter, feeling the aura of the attack every heart skip a beat, faces turning pale km an instant. Dexter who had never feel fear or afraid of getting wounded in a battle, knew for the first that he is dead for sure if that attack touch him and he couldn't dodge either cause of the nature of the technique, it will chase after the person who it was aimed for.
"I surrendered, I surrendered" he screamed at the top of his voice, his scream woke the elder up from their state of shock. grand elder immediately employ his movement technique and was standing in front of Dexter in a second, he withstood the attack head on behalf of Dexter.
*BOOM*
the stage was complete gone this time, the shock wave throw Dexter off the stage while he spat blood and past out.
when the dust clear, every one saw grand elder starring at Dio with a frown.
not minding the gaze from grand elder Dio turn his head to the officiating elder, understanding Dio look he announced the result the match as Dio victory and turn to face the grand elder hinting him to complete the process. everyone turn towards him too waiting for him, seeing everyone gaze on him he let out a sign
Dio Caelus from this day forth you are a core disciples of me grand elder of greenleaf sect. saying this he gave a token to Dio, when Dio received it he pass out from exhaustion and lost of blood.