Bethel spun around sharply, ready to destroy destroy whoever dared approach.
Tyler's heart skipped, he hastily grabbed a stone from the ground, calculating his next move. He threw the stone in the opposite direction, distracting Bethel's attention.
Just then, a bird intercepted down, Bethel's face twisted in rage, he caught the bird and tore it apart with his bare hands,
Tyler's breath . "I might have sealed my own fate," he thought, his mind racing. "Bethel is at level nine of the Energy Gathering Realm. He's leagues ahead of me. I don't stand a chance against him."
With savage force, Bethel grabbed Bella as he began to tear at her clothes.
"You'll have to deal with her before you can deal with me!" Bethel sneered,
Tyler, hidden behind a tree, braced himself. He expected Bella to struggle, to scream, but to his shock, she remained calm. Her earlier panic had vanished.
Earlier, Bella had woken up in terror, finding herself bound.Her initial reaction had been pure panic, 'any young woman would feel the same in her situation'Tyler thought.
Tyler, noticed the change in her demeanor. "What's going on? Why did she suddenly become so composed?" he wondered,
Bethel expecting continued resistance, was taken aback by her sudden composure "What's the matter?" he taunted, trying to regain control of the situation. "Giving up already?"
But Bella's response was a smirk, "You—" he started, but Bella's right hand was already in motion.
With a blinding flash, light exploded from her hand, striking Bethel's arm. The force sent Bethel crashing to the ground, a cry of pain!
Tyler watched in stunned silence as a bleeding wound appeared on Bethel's arm. Blood flowed freely, staining his clothes and pooling on the ground.
"A Secret Weapon?" Tyler thought, his eyes widening in recognition as he saw the sword-shaped object in Bella's hand. "How can she have such a powerful weapon?"
Bethel, clutching his wounded arm, coughed up blood. His face filled with pain and disbelief as he stared at Bella and the weapon she held.
Just moments ago, Bella had seemed like easy prey, a lamb to be slaughtered. Now, she had turned the tables, dealing him a blow he hadn't anticipated.
Bella smiled at Bethel's pain, she ran her fingers over the weapon with a satisfied smile. "It's powerful," she said, "But sadly, this was its last use."
The weapon had reached its activation limit. Bella had aimed for Bethel's chest but had only managed to strike his arm. If she had hit her target, Bethel would be dead. Luck had spared him this time, but Bella's calculated risk had still paid off.
Bethel was stunned that Bella, a mere grunt disciple, possessed such a treasure.
Shock filled Bethel's eyes, he hadn't thought that Bellaz would have a hold of such a treasure. He considered her a junior in the Energy Gathering Realm. Bella struggled to her feet,
"Look at you!" Bethel taunted, "Did you really think you could just walk away? I've confined your vital energy. You got lucky, but now you'll pay!"
Bethel took out a Ring and swallowed it, Tyler's saw the ring, remembering it as a tool for storing item
Bella, taking out another sword-shaped weapon from her own Space Ring, braced herself she had no intention of giving up without a fight.
Bethel's internal organs were damaged by the weapon's powerful energy, but he didn't want to give up on the fight as well
"You're mine now!" Bethel snarled, "Stay away!" Bella cried, Bethel, approached her like a predator closing in on its prey.
"Thousands of Snakes Biting Heart!" Bethel roared, Black energy coiled around his hand, transforming into countless hissing snakes
Bella, realizing she had no way to defend herself, closed her eyes in despair. Tears streamed down her face,
"This is my chance!" Tyler thought,
He activated his martial art, charging into Bethel
"What's that?" Bethel, He turned just as Tyler launched himself forward,
Bethel stood his ground, "Level three of the Energy Gathering Realm?" Bethel assessed,
"How dare you interfere? Do you want to die?" He taunted, his voice dripping with venom. Despite his bravado,Tyler's vital energy was more concentrated than most at his level, showing alive of experience and expertism
"Am I still alive?" Bella wondered, she slowly opened her eyes
"You've just made a grave mistake," Bethel growled. "Interfering in matters beyond your understanding. You'll regret this."
"I won't let you hurt my friend" he declared,
"Tyler!"Bella, called in worry, she felt a hope of happiness as someone came in your defend her.
Bethel began to gather his energy for another attack.