- Not victims? Considering the way you act, you sound very cynical. - Purple Illusion replied calmly, 'Whatever. Whatever you say...' she added emotionlessly.
- Now or later? - In manic fascination, the guy suddenly asked.
But what was strange was his good-natured smile. It seemed that his gaze didn't really match the overall expression on his face. It was even a little frightening...
- Why are you asking if you already know the answer? - Exhaling heavily, the girl asked rhetorically.
- You're right as always Sister Purple Illusion! - With a wide smile, Silver Spear issued a grin and instantly rose from his seat.
Kai stood quietly and healed his wounds little by little. After all, that wall of white fire was dangerous enough. If Kai wasn't confident in his body, he would never have thrown himself head-on.
'I'm advancing quite a bit... Hehe.' - Kai thought excitedly.
In his first battle, he had already managed to advance 60 places in the Personal Apprentice Rank. This was an impressive pace.
From both sides of the stage, several people ran out that were dressed in distinctive white robes. They swiftly ran towards the Holy Flame lying at Kai's feet.
- The Medicine Hall is here... - Said someone from the stands.
These people were representatives of the so-called Medicine Hall. It was already clear from the name what their function was in the Shadow Sect. Their people were not only in the Fatuma High Arena, but even near the dangerous training areas.
Although the threat to life and harsh conditions stimulated the growth of martial artists. But the Shadow Sect was unwilling to lose their precious disciples in vain. Such brutal duels were allowed since the Shadow Sect had a Medicine Hall. They were very good at their job.
And considering that they weren't treating ordinary people, but martial artists... Even wounds like the Holy Flame's would be healed in a few days. Of course, the patient would be involved in the recovery process.
Although Kai didn't know all of this, but from the conversations between the white-clothed men, as well as the conversations from the stands, he understood roughly how things were going.
- Ehei!!! Greetings Immortal Drunkard! Good fight! - A cheerful voice suddenly sounded behind Kai's back.
As soon as Kai heard it, he calmly turned around. He saw a guy with short, ash-coloured hair heading towards him. That said, he was holding a long silver spear.
'Even bigger than his height...' - Kai thought, looking at that weapon.
The guy walking towards him was holding his weapon with the point downwards. Kai had to admit that it looked quite impressive.
- Greetings...' said Kai and looked at the guy's chest, 'Greetings Silver Spear. Thank you for the praise. Hehe. - Smilingly replied Kai, addressing his interlocutor by his first name.
- Your regeneration is something! - The boy said in admiration.
His face expressed friendliness and admiration. He seemed like a good guy.
But Kai was slow to rejoice and a little wary. For the time being, he decided not to show any signs and his appearance didn't change in any way. Kai's facial expression continued to be carefree.
- О? Thank you. I didn't think that in such chaos someone would notice it. - Smiling, Kai replied.
- Hahaha! - The guy laughed out loud, -I wouldn't have noticed if it wasn't for my Sister! She has very good perception! - He explained.
'That guy's eyes are very strange. He's dangerous!' - Looking at the ash-haired man, Kai thought.
Parallel to that, Kai began to look around the stands and consider the spectators. At this point, he was definitely convinced that something was wrong... Many had not-so-nice facial expressions. Some just stared at the floor and didn't look up.
- Your Sister must be an amazing master... - Kai answered calmly, - Actually, I wanted to ask. Why are you holding a spear? - Looking into the eyes of the guy across from him, Kai asked.
As soon as this question was asked, Silver Spear's eyes glittered for a moment. And it didn't escape Kai's attention.
- I want to have a fight with you! I like to test the younger ones and give them guidance. - The ash-haired boy said frankly.
- Yeah? What's your rank? - Kai asked sceptically.
- Me? - With a smile, the guy asked, - Only 167. - He replied nonchalantly.
- So you want to fight someone who is 100 ranks lower than you? - In slight confusion, Kai asked.
He realised that the situation was very strange. And there were many different factors talking about it. From the look of this type, to the reaction of the people around him.
Under normal circumstances, Kai would have immediately rejected such an idiotic offer. But now, he was hesitating for some reason... It seemed like he was thinking hard about his decision.
Seeing Kai standing there pondering, many people in the stands began to shake their heads in pity.
- New Personal Apprentices often think that they are unrivalled geniuses... Silver Spear has bad hobbies... - One of the guys watching quietly said. From his uniform, it was obvious that he was also a Personal Disciple.
- I agree... He's already destroyed the confidence of many... - A nearby sitting apprentice seconded.
Kai didn't know, but Silver Spear had quite a bad reputation.... Many newcomers were fooled by his good-natured face and companionable smile. They had agreed to fight him, realistically expecting instruction. There were those cocky newcomers who thought of defeating their opponent.
Except that Silver Spear's hobby was to destroy the so-called 'geniuses'. Those who just joined and showed good results became victims of this type.
Murder is forbidden in the Shadow Sect. Except...
For a martial artist, there was another important quality. It was their confidence in themselves and their strength! Some people called it the heart of a martial artist. It was the quality that made one constantly move forward.
When a master lost his heart, or in other words his faith in himself... At such a moment, he could forget about further development. On the road of martial arts, there is only room for the strong.
That was the point where Silver Spear struck. In the first battle, he would trample the opponent into the ground! He would do it so brutally that afterwards, masters would lose all faith in themselves!
There were many discussions as to why he was doing this. Mostly, people agreed that this was his way of eliminating potential competitors. But also, there were those who claimed that he himself had once been humiliated in a similar manner... Either way, no one knew the real reason.
'Shuo said that I could enter the Top 250... But the 270 Rank I defeated quite easily... I need to realise the difference between me and the other Personal Disciples. I've already realised that guys like Sacred Flame aren't my opponents... But what about this guy?' - Kai continued to ponder.
It was a rather difficult decision... He realised that there was definitely something wrong with this Silver Spear. But in the path of martial arts, can you be sure of anything? One always had to take responsibility for the choices one made.
'Damn... I want to fight... But should I wait and ask Shuo?' - Kai suddenly thought, 'Okay, stop... Since when did I start relying on others?' - Instantly, Kai interrupted his musings.
- Okay, I agree! - Immediately, he replied. Kai was even slightly alarmed by the fact that he had decided to make decisions based on other people's judgement.
Kai was mildly frightened by his own thoughts. It would be a huge mistake for a true martial artist to rely on others. Such an ideology did not apply to ordinary life, nor did it forbid one from making acquaintances and taking advantage of them. It only applied to the path of a master!
How can you call yourself a warrior if you make the decision to accept battle based on the words of another person?
''Before this, I have always acted on my own. I will continue to do so! The Eternity of Will, there is a third law. All living and non-living things have will, it's like an immaterial essence that sets in motion all the laws of existence.' - Kai shouted in his head, and repeated one of the Laws of the Sphere, 'I have my own Will. Maybe this is a mistake... But right now, I want a battle!' - Kai finally made his decision.
- Hahaha! Great! - Laughing loudly, Silver Spear said, 'Shall we begin?! - He smiled maniacally and said.
- Let's go! - Letting out all his killing lust and energy, he shouted out Kai!
- Doom! Doom! - Almost instantly, two bursts of energy were released, spreading in waves across the arena.
Silver Spear didn't wait. Its energy also poured out! It was a grey, slightly shiny colour. His energy seemed to have a metallic tinge to it.
'Almost the Peak of the Cloud Sphere! Astral Sacrificial Fire!' - Instantly, Kai analysed, and released his flame at the same second!
Kai didn't hesitate and began to unleash his flame to the fullest! But Silver Spear didn't stand aside either... He grabbed his spear tighter and rushed forward!
- Bang! There was an explosion!
A direct lunge was already near Kai! He blocked the tip of the spear with his daggers at the last moment!
Without delay, he decided to grab the spear to limit his opponent's movements. Kai grasped the shaft, a little further away from the point and wanted to rush forward.
- Stupid! - With a wicked grin, the ash-haired man shouted and shook his weapon.
It sent a strong vibration throughout the shaft, which quickly intensified as it reached the tip. In the next moment, it shook violently, throwing off Kai's arms and hitting him directly in the chest!
Kai instantly flew off!
Although it was a conventionally light blow... But it tore Kai's clothes and left a laceration on his chest!
'Damn... I underestimated him...' - Shouted in his head Kai and did a somersault in the air and landed on his feet.
Kai didn't hesitate and engaged his momentum. He clenched his daggers, and rushed forward! At that moment, he even activated his Eyes of Essence!
- Bang! Bang! Zing! - The loud sounds of battle began to erupt!
But no matter how hard Kai tried, he only inflicted occasional light scratches. But in return... He was getting terrifying injuries!
Bleeding all over, Kai rushed forward again! But he didn't have enough strength anymore... At the last moment, he missed the Silver Spear's serious attack....
- Doom! Kraak! - Kai felt the point of the spear plunge into his chest with incredible force! It stopped just for a second, but then it crushed his chest and even entered his lung! The wound was too severe!