Faced with the mighty Purple Gold Marquis, Eddie Yew prepared to fight. When he launched a fierce strike with his Ashen Blade aimed at the Marquis's face, it was caught between just two fingers. Astonished by this display of strength, Eddie couldn't help but think the man was monstrous.
However, Eddie, who had been rigorously trained by the formidable Olivia Jones in his dreams, wasn't about to surrender. As the Purple Gold Marquis launched a powerful strike, Eddie quickly summoned his Silver Codex, creating a shield that sent the Marquis flying back. The shield trembled under the impact, but it held, reassuring Eddie that the Marquis wasn't as invincible as the demonic overlord Hassin, who could have easily shattered it.
Emboldened, Eddie enhanced himself with the Giant's Shadow, gaining immense strength. He didn't use a teleportation scroll to escape; instead, he prepared to face the Marquis in a grand showdown.
The Marquis, slightly surprised by Eddie's abilities and his choice to fight instead of fleeing, decided to join the summoning game. He casually summoned a creature from his Platinum Codex - a monstrous being with a bull's legs, bat wings, and a human torso, wielding a giant sword and donning blue armor.
Eddie noticed the creature was a Silver Level 6, a level that didn't reveal his full strength thanks to his deceptive talents. His enemies often underestimated him, not believing someone so young could be so formidable.
The stage was set for an epic confrontation between Eddie Yew and the Purple Gold Marquis, each ready to unleash their full power in a battle that would shake the foundations of the underground world.
Facing the imposing Purple Gold Marquis, Eddie Yew braced himself for a tough battle. To his surprise, the Marquis didn't attack him directly but instead signaled his summoned creature, a hideous monster, to charge at Eddie. The creature, with its ghastly appearance, swooped down from the sky, wielding a massive sword in a whirlwind-like attack.
Eddie skillfully dodged the attack and prepared to counter. However, the monster's tactics were unrelenting and fierce, eventually forcing Eddie to retreat into the lake. The Marquis watched with a hint of surprise, suspecting that Eddie's retreat was a strategic ploy.
As the monster pursued Eddie into the lake with increased ferocity, the Marquis remained observant, hoping to glean clues about Eddie's identity. He was certain that Eddie was a secretly nurtured young powerhouse from one of the four major sects, as he didn't recognize him and there was no known young warrior of such caliber.
While the Marquis pondered Eddie's origins, Eddie found himself at a disadvantage in the water, strategizing his next move to counter the relentless assaults of the monstrous creature. The battle was intense, with Eddie's skills and cunning put to the ultimate test against the formidable creature and the watchful eyes of the Purple Gold Marquis.
Eddie Yew, realizing the urgency of the situation, executed a strategic feint with his demonic blade, shouting "Counterattack!" His move caught the hideous creature off guard, slowing its whirlwind assault and creating an opening for Eddie to exploit.
Mocking the creature's intelligence, Eddie cleverly manipulated it into a vulnerable position. As the monster furiously attacked, Eddie stood atop the lake, subtly creating a powerful whirlpool beneath the surface while focusing on his blade's movements.
Purple Gold Marquis, observing the duel, noted the true power wasn't in the demonic blade's flames but in the swirling vortex Eddie had conjured. Surprised by Eddie's skill, the Marquis found himself unable to replicate such finesse.
In a critical moment, Eddie's blade intercepted the monster's sword, sending it spiraling uncontrollably into the lake. Eddie swiftly slashed at its bat-like wings, condemning it to a watery grave.
However, the Marquis, undetected, swiftly appeared above Eddie, aiming to send him to the same fate. Despite Eddie's vigilance, he couldn't perceive the Marquis's movement—a seemingly instantaneous teleportation.
Stunned by the Marquis's ability to manipulate space, Eddie plunged into the lake to evade the imminent attack. The Marquis's eyes glinted with a cold intent, confident in his ability to eliminate any target. No one had ever escaped his grasp, and he was determined to maintain that record.
As Eddie faced the formidable Purple Gold Marquis, a moment of intense confrontation unfolded. The Marquis, confident in his superior strength, aimed a lethal blow at Eddie, only to find his target mysteriously vanished. In a split second, roles were reversed; it was now Eddie launching a powerful counterattack, striking the Marquis with a forceful punch.
Enraged by this unexpected turn of events, the Purple Gold Marquis retaliated with a ferocious backhand strike, but Eddie, unfazed, summoned his Silver Codex, creating a protective barrier that absorbed the Marquis's attack and sent him crashing into the lake. The Marquis, embarrassed and furious, vowed revenge, declaring Eddie's strategy as mere weakling's play.
Meanwhile, the grotesque creature that accompanied the Marquis struggled in the water, attempting to take flight. Eddie, with a swift and decisive action, crushed it back into the depths with a forceful stomp. He then skillfully wielded his Ashen Blade, creating a whirlwind on the lake's surface.
In this battle of wits and strength, Eddie demonstrated not just his combat prowess but also his strategic acumen, successfully outmaneuvering one of the most feared figures in the realm. The confrontation with the Purple Gold Marquis marked a significant moment, showcasing Eddie's remarkable growth and tenacity as a warrior.
In the midst of the intense battle, the grotesque creature struggled in the water, only to be swept into the depths by a powerful vortex. Suddenly, the formidable Purple Gold Marquis vanished from sight, eluding even Eddie's keen third-level eyes without leaving a trace.
A moment later, a furious voice erupted from behind Eddie, and the Marquis's fist, aimed at a vital point on Eddie's neck, promised certain death. Such force could obliterate even the mightiest of beasts. But Eddie, facing imminent danger, unleashed his most potent attack yet—a sword energy formed from his innate power and concentrated through his fingers.
Eddie had been biding his time, waiting for this precise moment to counterattack. He knew that conventional weapons or physical strikes were futile against someone of the Marquis's caliber. The only way to inflict a mortal wound on a powerhouse like the Marquis was with his innate sword energy, a force capable of obliterating anything in its path.
As the Marquis saw the golden sword energy emanating from Eddie's fingertips, he realized the impending threat. He instinctively tried to summon his codex for protection, but found himself paralyzed by an invisible force. With his body immobile and his strongest summon yet to be called, the Marquis faced the deadly sword energy targeting his forehead.
In that critical moment, the Marquis was engulfed by the shadow of death. Regret filled his mind—if only he had summoned his most powerful creature for protection, or even chosen to let Eddie go, avoiding this lethal confrontation.
Overwhelmed by the critical situation he found himself in, the Purple Gold Marquis was on the brink of madness. How could he have anticipated that this young man was such a deeply concealed innate powerhouse? And who could have guessed that the young man possessed a talent capable of immobilizing an entire body?
The Marquis realized his grave mistake. Had he known the full extent of Eddie's abilities, he would have never acted so recklessly. But there are no "ifs" in life. His overconfidence and carelessness had led him to this perilous moment.
He cursed his own foolishness, recognizing that his arrogance had blinded him to the potential dangers posed by Eddie. Now, as he faced imminent death, the Marquis could only rue the decisions that had brought him to this fate.