The second part of the match began, and Terra and Benzamin faced off against each other. The air was electric with tension as they circled each other, their eyes locked in a fierce stare.
Terra charged forward, her movements swift and powerful. Benzamin dodged her attacks with ease, his movements fluid and effortless.
Terra stopped in her tracks, her eyes narrowing in confusion.
"Why are you holding back, Ben?" Terra asked, her voice firm but curious. "I know you're stronger than this."
Benzamin smiled, his eyes glinting with amusement.
"I'm not holding back, Terra," Benzamin replied, his voice calm and collected. "I'm just trying to gain a better understanding of my body before I reach the next stage. I'm on the cusp of achieving Rank 5 understanding of my ability, and I need to refine my control."
Terra's eyes widened in surprise, but before she could respond, a flash of memories flooded her mind.
She saw herself and Benzamin as kids, playing together in a sun-drenched meadow. Terra's mother, Gaia, the Earth Mother Goddess, one of the leaders of the guardian clan stood watching over them, a warm smile on her face.
Gaia's voice echoed in Terra's mind, "Terra, Benzamin, always remember that your strength comes not just from your abilities, but from your hearts and your bond with it and each other. Never forget that, and you will become unstoppable."
Terra's eyes snapped back to the present, and she saw Benzamin standing before her, his eyes gleaming with intensity.
As the match began, Terra and Benzamin faced off against each other, their eyes locked in a fierce stare. The air was filled with tension, and as the observers held their breath in anticipation.
Terra, determined to win, focused her mind and reached deep within herself, connecting with the earth's energy. She felt the familiar surge of power as her Geo Resonance talent activated.
Benzamin, sensing Terra's energy, smiled to himself. He knew that Terra was strong, but he was confident in his own abilities. He focused his mind, and his body began to glow with a soft, blue light.
The light enveloped Benzamin's body, and he felt his speed and agility increase. He knew that he had to be careful, as Terra's Geo Resonance talent made her a formidable opponent ,especially her ability to control minerals materials.
Terra, sensing Benzamin's energy, charged forward. She raised her hand, and a massive stone pillars erupted from the ground, all hurtling towards Benzamin.
Benzamin, anticipating the attack, dodged to the side with incredible speed. He dashed forward countered with a swift kick, aiming for Terra's stomach.
Terra, expecting the counterattack, raised her hands, and a shield of swirling earth energy materialized in front of her. The shield absorbed the impact of Benzamin's kick, but Terra stumbled backward, her eyes widening in surprise.
Benzamin's speed was incredible, and Terra knew that she had to be careful. She focused her mind, and the earth energy around her began to swirl and churn.
The ground beneath Benzamin's feet began to shift and tremble, and he stumbled, his eyes widening in surprise. Terra took advantage of the opening and to launched a flurry of punches and kicks, each one infused with the power of the earth.
Benzamin, recovering quickly, countered with a series of swift and precise strikes, each one aimed at Terra's weak points. The two combatants clashed, their movements lightning-fast as they exchanged blows.
The battle raged on, with neither opponent giving an inch. But as the fight wore on, it became clear that Benzamin's speed and agility were giving him the upper hand.
Terra stumbled backward, her eyes widening in surprise as Benzamin landed a series of swift and precise strikes. She knew that she had to think fast and come up with a new strategy if she wanted to win.
And then, in a flash of inspiration, Terra remembered the words of her mother, Gaia: "The earth is not just a source of power, but also a source of wisdom. Listen to its whispers, and you will find the strength you need, and after all am your mother."
Terra focused her mind, and suddenly, she felt a surge of energy and wisdom flow through her. She had a big smile on her face as she knew exactly what she had to do to turn the battle around.
With Terra's newfound connection to the earth's energy, she focused her senses, observing the subtle vibrations in the ground. She felt the earth's energy coursing through her veins her understanding rising, allowing her to sense Benzamin's movements before he even made them.
Terra's eyes narrowed as she predicted Benzamin's next move. She felt the ground tremble slightly, indicating that Benzamin was preparing to launch a powerful attack.
With her newfound awareness, Terra raised her hands, and a massive stone pillar erupted from the ground, hurtling towards Benzamin. But this time, Terra had added a twist.
As the pillar approached Benzamin, Terra used her connection to the earth's energy to manipulate the pillar's trajectory. The pillar suddenly changed direction, striking the ground mere inches from Benzamin's feet.
The impact sent shockwaves through the ground, and Benzamin stumbled, his eyes widening in surprise as hundreds of sharp rocks launched at ben, but he dodge them swiftly. Terra took advantage of the opening, launching a long-range counterattack.
A barrage of sharp, crystalline projectiles erupted from the ground, hurtling towards Benzamin with deadly precision. But Benzamin, with his incredible stamina and endurance, simply smiled and charged forward.
As the projectiles struck him, Benzamin's body glowed with a fierce, blue light. The light enveloped his body, and he began to move with incredible speed and strength.
Terra's eyes widened in shock as Benzamin broke through the barrage of projectiles, his fists glowing with an intense, blue light. He looked towards the ground and said "i won't let you" and struck the ground with incredible force, creating a massive shockwave that sent Terra stumbling backward.
The ground cracked and splintered, and Terra felt the earth's energy responding to Benzamin's attack. She realized that Benzamin's strength was even more incredible than she had anticipated.
Benzamin's fists struck the ground again and again, each blow creating massive shockwaves that threatened to shatter the earth itself. Terra stumbled backward, her eyes fixed on Benzamin in awe.
And then, in a shocking display of strength, Benzamin struck the ground with a final, mighty blow. The earth shattered, and a massive crater formed, revealing a glittering, diamond-like crystal formation at its center.
Benzamin's fist had broken through the diamond-like crystal, a feat that would have been impossible for anyone else. Terra's eyes widened in shock as she realized the true extent of Benzamin's strength.
As Benzamin's fist broke through the diamond-like crystal, the audience erupted into a mixture of shock, awe, and applause. Terra's eyes widened in surprise, her expression a mix of shock and expected disappointment.
"How did you...?" Terra trailed off, her eyes narrowing as she realized that Benzamin had somehow discovered her plan, and it helped her confirmed something.
Aliya, who was watching from the sidelines, looked stunned. "Wow, Ben! How did you know Terra was going to use the diamonds?" she exclaimed.
Jennifer, Terra's sister, looked concerned. "Terra, are you okay? Am sure she didn't expect Ben to figure out her plan, how did you ben?" she asked, her voice laced with worry.
Just then, Magnus di' onyx's, Benzamin's friend, and Ryder Red'lux, Benzamin's older cousin, arrived at the scene, looking like they had just rushed over from somewhere else.
"Whoa i seems i missed a lot, what's going on here?" Magnus asked, his eyes scanning the scene.
Ryder chuckled. "Looks like Ben's got the upper hand, as usual."
Meanwhile, Alethea Blackwood, who was training in a nearby area, stopped her training and came to looked over at the match, a look of interest on her face.
"Not bad, Benzamin," she said to herself. "But Terra's not out yet. This should be interesting."
As the audience continued to watch in awe, Terra took a deep breath, her eyes flashing with determination.
"It's not over yet," she said, her voice firm and resolute.
As Terra pointed at Benzamin, her eyes blazing with a mix of shock, disappointment, and accusation, the audience gasped in unison.
"Ben, no... Richmond Red'lux!" Terra exclaimed, her voice firm and resolute. "Stop pretending! I've been playing along since I heard everyone around calling you Benzamin, but I'm disappointed. Why aren't you using your origin talent? Why?"
The audience erupted into a mixture of shock, confusion, and excitement. Magnus Di'Onyx, who had been watching the match with interest, raised an eyebrow.
"Wait, what? Richmond Red'lux? I thought he was Benzamin, Ben's cousin," Magnus said, looking at Ryder Red'lux, who shrugged.
"I'm just as surprised as you, Magnus. I had no idea Ben was actually Richmond," Ryder replied," this is going to cause a lot of trouble, what was he thinking?"Ryder thought.
Benzamin, or rather, Richmond Red'lux, chuckled, a hint of amusement dancing in his eyes.
"Thanks for holding back all this while, Terra. I was wondering why you hadn't said anything yet. I'm sure you were trying to be sure it was really me. Well, in the end, you realized after I stopped your plan," Richmond said, his voice laced with a hint of sarcasm.
In the observation room, Professor Elwes stood up, her eyes wide with shock.
"How did I not realize it? The talent report, the behavior... it all makes sense now," Professor Elwes muttered to herself, her mind racing with questions and implications.
Terra's eyes narrowed, her gaze piercing as she regarded Richmond.
"You're not using your origin talent. Why?" Terra repeated, her voice firm and demanding.
Richmond smiled, his eyes glinting with amusement.
"I'm not using my origin talent because I want to see how far I can push myself without relying on it. Besides, I'm having fun," Richmond replied, his voice laced with a hint of mischief.
The audience gasped, shocked by Richmond's revelation. Terra's eyes widened, her expression a mix of surprise and curiosity.
The match continued, with Richmond still focused on his physical and psychic abilities, refusing to use his origin talent. Terra, determined to win, charged forward, her eyes blazing with determination.