ONLINE: Blades of Eternity-Chapter 249: VALIR RETURNS
After making the shocking announcement, Seraphine gave the participants time to prepare.
"All remaining groups have 30 minutes to catch their breath before we begin Round 2!"
With that, the tension in the arena settled as the participants retreated to their respective positions, using the short break to recover and plan.
Among the Pacesetters Academy's representatives, a sense of unease had started to creep in.
Kaelen sat silently, his sharp gaze flickering toward the crowd, as if searching for something—or rather, someone.
It was Forbes who finally voiced what they were all thinking.
"Where the hell is Valir?" he muttered, his brows furrowing in frustration. "He's been gone for too long now."
The others exchanged uneasy glances.
Valir was nowhere to be seen during the previous battles. That alone was odd. But now, even with a short break, there was still no sign of him.
Forbes exhaled sharply.
"Forget this. I'll go look for him."
But before he could take a single step—
Sofia suddenly spoke.
"No need," she said calmly. "He's coming."
Kaelen and Forbes snapped their gazes toward her in surprise.
And sure enough—
A moment later, Valir appeared.
His figure materialized in their midst, stepping forward with an unnerving presence.
Yet—
Something about him was different.
His dark magic aura—
It felt nothing like before.
Forbes' expression hardened as he immediately took a step toward him.
"Where have you been?" he demanded.
Valir lifted his gaze toward him, his expression eerily composed.
Then—
He simply replied.
"I was just reflecting."
Silence.
Kaelen, Forbes, and the others were stunned by the unexpected response.
Forbes narrowed his eyes, clearly not satisfied.
But before he could press further, he exhaled sharply and shook his head.
"Tch. Whatever," he muttered. "We don't have time to waste on this."
His tone shifted as he began briefing Valir on everything that had transpired so far.
But even as Forbes spoke—
Kaelen found himself watching Valir carefully.
That change in his aura…
It wasn't just stronger.
It was something else entirely.
Not long after, the 30-minute break finally came to an end.
Seraphine's voice rang across the coliseum once more, carrying an air of renewed excitement.
"The second round of the group battles will now commence!"
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The crowd erupted in cheers as the long-awaited next phase of the tournament was about to begin.
"For our first duel in Round 2—" Seraphine continued. "Pacesetters Academy versus Ferrum Clan!"
The atmosphere in the coliseum shifted instantly.
This was a match will be one where the Academy in first position will finally show there prowess.
The air grew tense. Anticipation ran high.
With a solemn expression, Kaelen Dragonyx began ascending the arena steps, his movements slow and deliberate.
Right behind him—
Lila, her icy light brown gaze sharp and focused.
Morris, his usual cheerful demeanor replaced with cold determination.
Ethan, his ever-watchful eyes scanning their soon-to-be opponents.
Sofia, her presence calm but unwavering.
The five of them stepped onto the arena floor, their gazes locked on their awaiting opponents.
And there—standing at the forefront—was Magnus Ferrum.
The Ferrum Clan's team stood like an immovable wall, their sheer presence exuding unshakable confidence.
But none stood out more than Magnus Ferrum.
The towering juggernaut of the Ferrum Clan stood at the helm, his arms crossed over his chest. His steel-gray eyes simmered with power, and his lips curled into a slight smirk, as if already expecting victory.
Despite this—
Kaelen and his team remained unfazed.
Then—
As if in silent agreement, the Pacesetters suddenly unleashed their auras, letting them run wild.
A powerful surge of mana exploded outward.
The arena trembled slightly under the sheer weight of their combined presence.
Kaelen's Swordsman of Eternity's mana surged like a storm.
Lila's frost aura spread an icy chill.
Morris' elemental mana covered almost all corners of the arena.
Ethan's blade intent sharpened the air itself while his mist mana made him seem like he is flickering in and out of reality.
Sofia's light magic howled around her as a sense of ease wash all over Kaelen and the others.
A clear statement was made—
They weren't intimidated.
They weren't stepping down.
Then, with absolute confidence and fighting spirit, they spoke.
"Let's see if you can handle us."
The crowd erupted in roars once again.
Magnus' smirk slowly began to fade as he cracked his knuckles.
This was going to be a battle to remember.
The air crackled with unrestrained energy as the two teams stood opposite each other, their eyes locked in fierce determination.
Seraphine raised her hand, her voice cutting through the deafening anticipation.
"Begin!"
The moment the signal was given, Kaelen Dragonyx lunged forward, his disguised Blade of Eternity gleaming with an ethereal radiance. His aura as the Swordsman of Eternity flared, surrounding him in a cloak of pure, undying sword energy.
At the same time—
Ethan suddenly vanished from sight, his rare Mist Magic consuming him in an instant.
A sudden unease spread through the Ferrum Clan as they lost sight of one of their opponents.
Yet, they had no time to ponder—
Because at that moment, Kaelen had already arrived!
Meanwhile, Morris, Lila, and Sofia stayed back, their hands weaving intricate spells in rapid succession.
Lila's Ice Magic surged outward, lowering the temperature drastically. Frost began creeping across the arena floor, affecting both movement and visibility.
Morris manipulated three elements at once—his lightning crackled in jagged arcs, his fire roared like a raging beast, and his wind howled like a storm, forming a relentless assault.
Sofia's Holy Light Magic shone brilliantly as she cast sacred blessings upon her teammates, boosting their speed, strength, and reflexes to superhuman levels.
With each incantation, the arena itself trembled under the combined might of their magic.
"Push forward!" Ferrum exclaimed with the utmost passion and fighting spirit. This ignited the Ferrum Clan' morale while roared as they began their march forward—
A wall of steel and magic, unwavering against the incoming hail of spells.
Their frontline warriors deflected the ice spears and lightning bolts with their enchanted armor and weapons.
Their mages countered Morris' magic, launching shockwaves to disrupt the Pacesetters' formations.
Their tanks absorbed the explosions, gritting their teeth as they pressed on.
Yet—
The onslaught did not stop.
Sofia's holy buffs continuously strengthened her teammates.
Lila's frost was steadily encroaching on the battlefield.
Morris' triple-element barrage never ceased.
And in the midst of it all—
Kaelen and Ethan emerged!
Just as the Ferrum Clan closed in—
A sudden shadow flickered among them.
Ethan appeared!
With silent, lethal precision, Ethan sliced through their defenses, his blade leaving a trail of mist in its wake.
His movements were fluid—his attacks swift and unpredictable.
The Ferrum warriors staggered, their formations breaking apart as they struggled to counter him.
At that moment—
Kaelen came down like a meteor!
BOOM!
His Blade of Eternity clashed against Magnus Ferrum's massive gauntlet, sending a shockwave across the battlefield.
'What kind of strength is this?'
Magnus gritted his teeth as he felt the overwhelming force behind Kaelen's strike.
Yet—Kaelen did not let up.
With ferocious precision, he unleashed a flurry of slashes like sword arc, sword furry and the rest which were heavily boosted by Sofia's spells, forcing Magnus on the defensive.
Each strike was heavy, relentless, and precise—Kaelen was no longer holding back.
The Turning Point – Overwhelming the Ferrum Clan
Despite Magnus Ferrum's sheer strength—
The Ferrum Clan was being pushed back.
The relentless combo attacks from Kaelen and Ethan, coupled with the spell boosters and bombardments from Morris, Lila, and Sofia, were too much.
The pressure was unbearable.
"Tch…!" Magnus growled as he was forced to block and evade rather than attack while he thought. 'Well it seems like they have this round'
The momentum was no longer theirs.
Then—
Sofia cast her final buff—a brilliant golden radiance enveloping her team.
Their speed doubled.
Their power surged.
Their attacks became unstoppable.
In that instant—
A thousand sword slash!!
Sword Constellation!!
Kaelen delivered a devastating sword strike, sending Magnus Ferrum crashing into the ground.
Ethan sliced through the remaining warriors, his mist-covered blade weaving like a phantom.
Lila unleashed an ice storm, freezing the rest of the Ferrum warriors in place.
Morris struck the final blow, an explosive fusion of fire, wind, and lightning engulfing their opponents.
BOOOOOOM!
A final shockwave erupted across the arena.
And as the dust settled—
The Ferrum Clan had fallen.
The coliseum fell into silence for a brief moment—
Then—
The crowd erupted in cheers!
Not long after, Seraphine's voice rang suddenly out. "Pacesetters Academy wins!"
Kaelen exhaled deeply, sheathing his disguised Blade of Eternity, while Ethan smirked in satisfaction while he muttered. "That was a nice warm up"
Lila, Morris, and Sofia exchanged knowing looks—they had won without a doubt.
As they stood victorious—
Kaelen suddenly felt something which prompted him to glance towards the VIP section.
Although he didn't see anyone looking directly at him, but deep down he knows that someone was watching him really closely.
And deep within him—he knew.
The real battles hasn't begun just yet.
