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It was like a dreamlike battle.
The sense and experience of the battle god that Jin had in the opening battle lingered in Jin's mind, stimulating his thoughts even days later.
It felt as if an artist had been exposed to a powerful inspiration just before creating a masterpiece. Jin constantly replayed the opening match in his mind, and his eyes remained distant.
'I was just blocking brother Kaio's arrows. Instead of blocking it, if I had countered and redirected it as it was, it would have been easier to deal with the follow-up attacks of the brethren. And....'
The Plutonian tribesmen clicked their tongues in concern after seeing Jin like that.
"Since the opening battle, brother Jin has become strange."
"He seems to have gained a taste. Is it because he regrets that the power of the sister battle god is not really his?"
"Brother Jin is not like that. I think he is just organizing the enlightenment he gained from that day's battle."
"Anyway, now that everyone has been treated, the Great Tournament of Battle Kings will begin today. That's why I'm worried about whether brother Jin will properly face the brother 12th battle King."
As Vahn said, the first battle after the opening battle was between Jin and Teto. Unlike Jin, Teto continued to train hard every day as soon as Boras's treatment was over.
Jin can no longer use battle god fusion until the Great Tournament of the Battle Kings is over.
He must compete with his brethren entirely with his own strength.
The ordinary warriors gathered to chat or train together, but the battle kings did not even exchange glances, except for Boras.
It was as if the once-close brethren were no longer so.
Regardless of who the opponent was, an intense mind battle was inevitable, leading to a fierce showdown with willpower and fighting spirit.
Even if one were to become the final winner, aside from the Battle God, all the members of the Plutonian tribe were simply brethren.
At least, that's how it had always been in the era of Vahn.
Yet, the Battle Kings were taking such a stern stance due to their inherent pride and self-esteem.
They believed that giving their all was the only act of consideration towards their opponents.
Above all, the final winner of the Great Tournament of Battle Kings signifies being "closest to the Battle God."
The existence of battle god is the ultimate goal of the Plutonians.
The fact that they become the closest to the battle god is the greatest honor that a Plutonian can enjoy.
Jin also wanted to be the protagonist of that glory.
Kururuk-! Pzzz!
Suddenly, lightning struck from above the main hall.
It meant that the match was about to begin. Defying the pouring lightning, the Plutonians on the ground threw themselves into the main hall.
Using ropes, creating sword winds to fly, or stepping on the backs of climbing brethren and leaping.
It was a bizarre sight, but amidst defying the lightning, there was a sublime atmosphere surrounding the Plutonians ascending the main hall.
Vahn awaited them at the center of the main hall.
"Brother 12th battle Kings and Brother Jin, step forward."
It was then that Jin and Teto looked into each other's eyes for the first time.
Unlike his usual playful demeanor, Teto was filled with a fighting spirit, while Jin remained composed.
"The rules are simple. Make the opponent incapable of fighting or throw them outside the main hall for victory. Also, murder is strictly prohibited, but there are no restrictions on using any type of sword techniques."
All the Plutonian tribesmen waiting, including the battle god, were safety personnel, so even if you use sword techniques to your heart's content, you couldn't easily kill the opponent.
However, accidents were inevitable.
As the lightning subsided, a moment of silence enveloped the surroundings.
The fight began with Vahn turning away as a signal.
Suaaak-!
Jin extended his sword first. Sword energy and lightning exploded in all directions, and in the meantime, Teto thrust his spear.
From the very first clash, both aimed clearly for fatal blows. Jin aimed for the chest, and Teto aimed for the neck, and both areas sprouted sparks without leaving a trace.
As soon as the drops of blood splashed, it evaporated without a trace in the lightning.
The distance of about a hundred steps relentlessly narrowed and widened repeatedly, and afterimages of the two were left everywhere.
It was incomparable to when they sparred to check Jin's skills before purifying the chaos.
Those who were watching the fight were also very nervous. It was because it was so intense that it wouldn't be strange if an accident happened at any time.
"This can't be all you've got, right? Fight properly, Brother Jin!"
Teto shouted and repelled Jin with a burst of energy.
Jin, who had been pushed away, became unstable due to the consecutive attacks, and Teto relentlessly pressed on in that opening.
However, something was off.
Even with Jin losing his center of gravity, Teto couldn't leave more than superficial wounds on him.
Of course, even if they were small wounds, they were rapidly accumulating, and the impacts were bound to build up. Still, for some reason, Teto exercised caution with an uneasy sensation.
'I didn't feel like this....'
Meanwhile, Jin continued to reminisce about the opening battle, attempting to utilize that sensation to the fullest in his current state without the use of battle god fusion.
"Ah!"
When Jin opened his eyes wide and exclaimed, Teto suddenly stopped attacking.
"Sorry, brother 12th battle King. I couldn't concentrate because I was thinking."
It wasn't a lie, but he intentionally spoke with a sneer for provocation.
Teto narrowed his eyes and replied:
"Throwing such shallow provocations suddenly ruins the mood, Brother Jin."
"Well, then, I apologize."
It was just a test for provocation. Jin recalled a part of that sensation from that moment.
Then, felt confident that he could defeat Teto in an instant. Even though it might be the weakest among Battle Kings, he was still the battle king of the Plutonian tribe.
Zzzzz...…!
The swirling lightning gathered into Sigmund.
At that moment, not only Teto but also those watching could see what kind of sword Jin would execute.
"As a gesture of apology, I will consider your opinion, brother 12th battle king."
10-star.
Jin's aura had already reached that realm. However, it was not enough to just have a strength of 10-star.
The important thing is how transcendently and efficiently one can handle that power.
"I hope this sword will remain as a glorious memory for you, brother 12th battle King."
Plutonian Swordsmanship Battle God, 10th sword
Plutonian Reign Sword – Open
Except for Vahn, the brethren never saw Jin using the Plutonian reign sword.
Even if they saw it, the Plutonian tribesmen probably wouldn't have been particularly moved. The Plutonian Reign Sword that Jin had displayed in the meantime could not even be compared with the original version of the Vahn, and was fundamentally incomplete.
However, the current Plutonian Reign Sword was different.
While its power still fell far short of the original, its form and execution were close to completion. This was achieved by Jin's body, using Vahn's senses to execute.
'Brother Jin... as expected, did he learn the ultimate technique of the battle god?'
9th battle King, Baba, who was watching, unconsciously smiled with a bitter expression.
Teto, who was faced with the ultimate technique, couldn't help but be astonished.
The ground of the main hall was crushed and lightning bolts erupted like lava. Jin's eyes glowed blue with lightning, and the illuminating heart vibrated as if it would explode at any moment, spreading brilliance.
The vicious lightning bolts stirred up a storm, rapidly forming Jin's domain.
Against this, Teto also performed his Plutonian spearmanship of battle king. Within Jin's domain, Teto's illuminating heart swayed, clearly forming a point that stood out.
The energies emanating from the two hearts clashed, creating a blue flame.
"Compared to the real thing... It is nothing!"
The outcome was decided the moment Teto shouted so. If it truly was nothing, he wouldn't have hastily executed the Battle King Mystic Technique.
Nevertheless, even though Jin was confident of victory, he didn't halt the progress of the sword.
As he experienced in the opening battle, battle kings were beings who can create variables at any time, even in absolutely unfavorable situations.
They were opponents who could hone the Plutonian Reign Sword with all their might.
Following the Battle God 3rd sword move-Condemnation, the newly learned 7th sword move-Dragon Slayer and 9th sword move - Annihilation aimed at Teto.
An ordinary warrior would not be able to withstand even one of them. Instead, the ordinary warriors were enduring the storm of Plutonian reign sword without the help of Vahn and the battle Kings.
"Kaaaaa...!"
Teto's spear instantly pushed away Jin's lightning energy. If Jin hadn't spread his Plutonian Reign sword, it held enough power to put Jin in a crisis.
[You shouldn't have given me time to think, brother 12th battle Kings.]
The second form of ultimate technique, Plutonian Regin Sword, the War was not executed. If the intention was not to take Teto's life deliberately, it was already enough to end the fight.
It was the 9th sword move - Annihilation that defeated Teto.
A massive blue energy spread around Jin like giant wings, generating a storm of lightning bolts that battered Teto.
Teto can't escape. Dodging, blocking, enduring – that was all Teto could do. Teto was gradually pushed back and stepped back, and the blade of annihilation slashed him more ferociously. With the power amplified to the limit through the Plutonian Reign Sword.
"Ha, huh...!"
When Annihilation finally ceased, Teto appeared lifeless, covered in blood, and Jin didn't stop there.
He fired the awl of condemnation one last time.
Even as Teto lost consciousness, he tried to fend off the condemnation until the last moment.
It was inevitable that Teto would fall outside the hall, unable to withstand the impact.
Jin suppressed the surging energy, took a deep breath, and other brethren immediately rushed towards the falling Teto.
When the battle was over, it was a tradition of the Great Tournament to rescue the loser in any form.
Thud!
Lumora grabbed Teto, and the other brethren pulled them back to the main hall.
"Darn it... I had to break free from the weakest."
"I told you to wake up. Brother 12th Battle King, it was because you fought with such a fragile mind that you were injured so badly. Try again next time, Brother Jin. Originally, brother 12th battle King had to win to be normal."
"The battle is over, the winner is brother Jin."
After Ban solemnly announced the result, Jin didn't hear the usual thunderous cheers of the Plutonians.
Instead, what greeted him was the fierce gaze of the Battle Kings, as if they would devour him immediately.
Even in the midst of this, there were battle kings who secretly swallowed air and ate Jin's achievement.
'This is the first and last easy victory.'
Jin had no choice but to swallow dry saliva while meeting the murderous gazes of his brethren with a smile.
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