In the face of Luo Shuchang's overwhelming pressure, Ryker couldn't help but grin, shaking his head. This guy really had been busy since the last time he'd seen him go all out.
"Fine, have it your way," Ryker said, spinning his staff with a flourish. He brought up the system 'shop' interface in his mind, quickly navigating to the talismans section and purchasing the strongest defensive talisman he could with the friend points he had accumulated so far.
'Borrowing' from Caelus, he then activated every defensive spell he knew. Mage Armor, Protection from Arrows, Inertia Shield…
Still, even with all of this added protection, a bead of sweat rolled down Ryker's forehead as a terrifying aura rose up from Luo Shuchang before him.
Although he simply stood there with his sword held high, it was like the avatar of a forgotten sword god had superimposed itself on top of him, a purple haze beginning to obscure his features as Ryker felt his hair stand on end.
