Ancestral Lineage-Chapter 112: Plant vs Fiery Decay.
Emily had always wanted to try out her new strength ever since she became a vampire, but she didn’t know where to test them. Her friends were there to help but she didn’t want to use them as sparring partners in fear of hurting them plus Ethan and Trevor were just out of her league. They were essentially her creators and just their aura would prevent her from even moving. So, when it reached her turn, she practically flashed onto the stage. Everyone could see the eagerness on her face. Her opponent was also a very strong one, from one of the small families.
He was a dual affinity holder and a full-blown fairy.
Rexford Hans, from a rich second-generation family of fairies, followed her onto the arena under Ethan’s call. Fairies were beings of simplicity, as in, you could tell their affinity by their wings and eyes. If the wings were translucent and colorless, then they were un-awakened. Of course, pure-blooded fairies were born with their affinities already. The races in Anbord were all mixed races who go through evolution to become their races or hybrids of the races, so they follow the human cultivation system of awakening with awakening stones and spirit beasts.
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The arena buzzed with excitement as Emily and Rexford Hans faced off. The contrast between them was striking. Emily’s athletic and curvy figure was emphasized by the sleek silver energy suit with blue designs, her movements confident and fluid. Her wavy brown hair was tied back, exposing her piercing red eyes that seemed to glow faintly with anticipation.
Rexford stood tall and regal, his slim yet athletic frame exuding an effortless grace. His translucent eagle-like wings with their intricate red and dark blue designs caught the light, shimmering faintly. His mismatched eyes burned with intensity, one red and the other dark blue, reflecting his Decay and Fire affinities.
Ethan stood at the edge of the arena, his calm gaze sweeping over the two combatants. "Fighters ready?"
Emily nodded, a faint smile on her lips as she stretched her arms. Rexford inclined his head, his expression cool and composed.
"Fight!" Ethan’s voice boomed, and the battle began.
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Emily wasted no time, her vampire instincts driving her forward with explosive speed. She dashed across the arena, her movements a blur as she lashed out with a kick aimed at Rexford’s midsection.
Rexford’s wings unfurled in a burst of color, lifting him into the air just in time to avoid the strike. With a flick of his wrist, a wave of dark red flames surged toward Emily, the heat palpable even to the audience.
Emily reacted instinctively, slamming her palms into the ground. Vines erupted from the arena floor, thick and verdant, rising to form a barrier that absorbed the flames. The clash of fire and plant energy created a hiss of steam, obscuring the fighters from view for a moment.
"She’s fast," someone in the crowd murmured.
"But Rexford’s affinities are no joke," another replied.
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Rexford didn’t let up, hovering above the arena as he conjured a storm of flames that spiraled around him before launching them toward Emily. The fireballs hurtled through the air, their trajectories unpredictable.
Emily darted between them with vampiric agility, her movements a blur. She retaliated by summoning thorned vines that shot up like spears, aiming for Rexford’s wings.
Rexford twisted mid-air, the sharp thorns grazing his wing membrane but failing to pierce it. He smirked, his red eye glowing ominously. A pulse of Decay energy rippled outward, and the vines near him withered instantly, crumbling to ash.
Emily’s eyes narrowed as she realized the danger of his Decay affinity. She planted her feet firmly and summoned a barrage of flowering tendrils that weaved through the air, aiming to entangle Rexford.
Rexford raised a hand, and a stream of Decay energy shot forth, blackening the tendrils before they could reach him. However, Emily used the distraction to close the gap, appearing behind him with blinding speed.
Her fist slammed into his side, sending him crashing to the ground. The impact shook the arena, and the crowd roared in approval.
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Rexford pushed himself to his feet, his mismatched eyes flashing with anger. "Not bad," he admitted, brushing ash off his suit. "But you’re going to have to do better."
He clapped his hands together, and a swirling orb of fire and Decay energy formed between his palms. With a grunt of effort, he hurled it toward Emily.
Emily dodged, but the orb exploded on impact with the ground, sending out a shockwave of Decay that wilted the nearby plants and scorched the earth. Emily staggered, the edges of her energy suit singed.
"I can’t let him keep the upper hand," she thought, her mind racing.
She extended her hands, and a massive tree trunk burst from the ground, its bark glowing with green energy. The tree split into smaller, whip-like branches that lashed out at Rexford with incredible speed.
Rexford dodged most of the strikes, but one branch coiled around his ankle, yanking him back to the ground. Emily clenched her fist, and the branch tightened, pinning him in place.
"Got you," she muttered. Experience more tales on novelbuddy
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But Rexford wasn’t done. His Decay energy surged, spreading through the branch and forcing Emily to release him before the corruption reached her. He stood, breathing heavily, and unleashed a fiery whirlwind that engulfed the arena.
Emily shielded herself with a dome of interwoven vines, but the intense heat began to scorch her barrier. Beads of sweat formed on her brow as she poured more energy into her defense.
The audience held their breath as the flames consumed the dome. When the fire dissipated, Emily emerged, her suit singed but her determination unwavering.
"Not bad for a fairy," she said with a grin, wiping soot from her cheek.
Rexford smirked. "And not bad for a vampire."
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Emily decided to go all out. She slammed her palms into the ground, and the arena shook as an enormous network of roots erupted, spanning the entire battlefield. Flowers bloomed along the roots, each one glowing with green energy.
Rexford’s eyes widened as he realized the danger. The flowers began releasing a fine mist that dampened his fire and slowed his movements.
"Clever," he admitted, his tone grudgingly respectful.
Emily dashed forward, using the roots as a platform to launch herself into the air. She descended with a spinning kick, her strength amplified by her vampiric nature.
The kick connected with Rexford’s chest, sending him sprawling. Before he could recover, the roots coiled around him, pinning him to the ground.
Rexford struggled, his Decay energy spreading through the roots, but Emily countered with a burst of plant energy that overwhelmed his attack.
Ethan stepped forward, raising a hand. "Enough! The winner is Emily!"
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The crowd erupted into cheers, their excitement palpable. Emily extended a hand to Rexford, who accepted it with a begrudging smile.
"You’re tougher than you look," he said, brushing dirt from his wings.
"And you’re stronger than I expected," Emily replied.
As they left the stage, the audience continued to buzz with excitement, already speculating about the next match. For Emily, it wasn’t just a victory—it was proof that she could hold her own, even against someone as formidable as Rexford Hans.
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As the duels continued throughout the day, the arena became a whirlwind of energy and skill. Each match brought unique abilities, strategies, and surprises that kept the audience on the edge of their seats. Ethan, as the overseer, remained composed yet engaged, carefully observing the participants to identify potential MVPs.
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Rayna, a tall and agile girl with short, spiky black hair, crackled with electric energy as she stepped onto the stage. Opposite her stood Darius, a broad-shouldered boy with a calm demeanor and skin that seemed as solid as stone.
"Ready?" Ethan called.
"Yes!" both replied in unison.
Rayna wasted no time, her lightning-fast movements making it difficult for Darius to pin her down. She unleashed bolts of electricity that illuminated the arena, forcing Darius to raise stone walls for defense.
Darius retaliated with seismic waves that shook the ground, causing Rayna to stumble. The two engaged in a high-stakes game of cat and mouse, with Rayna darting around the arena and Darius relying on his steadfast defenses.
The fight ended in a draw as both collapsed from exhaustion, their energies spent. Despite the lack of a decisive winner, the crowd erupted in applause for their relentless efforts.
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Mira, a petite girl with silvery-blue hair and icy blue eyes, faced Jarrod, a wiry boy with messy blond hair and a mischievous grin.
As the match began, Mira summoned a blizzard to obscure the battlefield, while Jarrod used his wind affinity to disperse the snow and increase his speed. He zipped around the arena, launching precise gusts that disrupted Mira’s spells.
Mira retaliated with icicles that materialized in mid-air and shot toward Jarrod. He dodged most of them but was eventually clipped on the arm, forcing him to slow down.
In the end, Jarrod’s agility allowed him to land a decisive blow, shattering Mira’s defenses and securing the win. Despite her loss, Mira earned admiration for her strategic use of her affinity.
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Hector, a burly boy with fiery red hair and a personality to match, charged at Zara, a tall and muscular girl with jet-black hair tied in a ponytail. Her golden eyes gleamed with determination.
The clash was brutal and unrelenting. Hector’s flames roared as he launched fireballs that exploded on impact, while Zara transformed her arms into gleaming metal shields that absorbed the blasts.
Zara countered with sharp, metallic projectiles that Hector narrowly avoided. The arena shook with their raw power as they traded blow for blow.
In the end, Zara emerged victorious, her durability and precision overpowering Hector’s brute force. The crowd roared, naming Zara as one of the MVPs of the day.
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Elias, a lanky boy with pale skin and piercing gray eyes, specialized in disorienting his opponents with illusions. Lila, with her flowing auburn hair and calm demeanor, countered his tricks with a steady stream of water that disrupted his focus.
The fight was a game of wits, with Elias creating false images to confuse Lila while she manipulated water to reveal his true location.
The battle ended in a stalemate as neither could land a decisive blow. Both fighters earned respect for their strategic prowess.
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Felix, a towering boy with short black hair and an intimidating presence, was the favorite to win. Naomi, a shorter girl with fiery orange hair and a fiery attitude to match, was determined to prove herself.
As the match began, Felix used his gravity affinity to pin Naomi to the ground, smirking confidently. But Naomi surprised everyone by igniting her flames to create a burst of propulsion, breaking free of the gravitational pull.
She launched herself at Felix, flames swirling around her fists as she landed a devastating punch. The crowd erupted in shock as Naomi claimed an unexpected victory, cementing her status as a rising star.
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Damian, a tall and lean boy with spiky blond hair and electrifying energy, faced Lyra, a poised and elegant girl with short black hair and eyes that seemed to glow with dual colors.
The battle was intense, with Damian combining his affinities to create storms that engulfed the arena. Lyra countered with precision, weaving light and shadow into devastating attacks that struck from unexpected angles.
The crowd was mesmerized as the two fought with unmatched skill and creativity. In the end, Damian narrowly edged out Lyra with a final, thunderous strike that left her unable to continue. Both fighters received standing ovations, with Damian named the MVP of the match.
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As the sun set, the arena quieted down, the battles coming to an end. Ethan stepped forward to announce the results, his voice carrying over the murmurs of the crowd.
"The battles today were exceptional," he said, his red eyes scanning the participants. "Each of you has shown incredible skill and determination. Those named MVPs will move on to the final selection for the ten subordinates tomorrow. Rest well and prepare for the challenges ahead."
The crowd cheered as the fighters left the stage, some celebrating their victories while others vowed to improve. The anticipation for the final day hung heavy in the air, promising even more excitement to come.
