The two attacks exploded simultaneously, sending shockwaves that pushed Billy back a hundred meters. As he steadied himself, a ripple appeared in the air nearby, and an ancient phantom sword shot towards him like lightning. Billy dodged to the side, avoiding the strike, but was immediately confronted by nearly a hundred similar phantom swords. They rained down on him, dense and unstoppable, accompanied by a piercing wind.
Billy frowned slightly and drew his Bloodshadow Fury Blade, forming a sharp web of blades to block the attack. The air was filled with the sound of intense clashes as blades and swords collided and shattered.
“Not bad, take another strike!” Raul Duffy’s deep voice rang out as the first wave of attacks ended. He drew his own sword, exuding an ancient and extraordinary aura. Raul Duffy then slashed through the air, creating several afterimages before a nearly tangible sword energy tore through the void towards Billy.
Billy sensed the extraordinary nature of the attack and did not underestimate it. He raised his hand and pointed at the incoming sword energy with his Celestial Black Finger. Both attacks exploded upon impact, pushing each combatant back a certain distance, their breaths slightly disordered. Billy was at a slight disadvantage but not by much.
“Hmm?” Raul Duffy was surprised to see Billy withstand his strike so easily. He hadn’t expected Billy to possess such combat strength.
“My turn, take my blade!” Billy’s voice echoed as he wielded his blade and unleashed Blade Shattering the Sky. A hundred-meter-long phantom blade descended from the sky, splitting the heavens in two.
“Interesting!” Raul Duffy’s pupils contracted slightly at the power of the move. However, he did not retreat. He formed an intricate pattern with his sword to meet the descending phantom blade.
A loud explosion shook the void, sending shockwaves that pushed both Billy and Raul Duffy hundreds of meters back. Blood trickled from their mouths, and their breaths were chaotic. The clash left them evenly matched.
Raul Duffy finally understood why Billy dared to challenge him despite knowing his second-rank Otherworldly Realm strength. Billy was the first person he had encountered who could challenge opponents two or three levels higher.
This piqued Raul Duffy’s curiosity about Billy’s identity. Such a prodigy could only be compared to the two stunning beauties who had recently joined Canyon View Institute.
Raul Duffy no longer underestimated Billy. Based on their exchanges, he knew Billy could easily defeat a first-rank Otherworldly Realm opponent. The spectators, except for Opal’s group and Lance Wooler, were all shocked. They had expected Raul Duffy to end the fight in one move, but it had dragged on with both sides evenly matched.
Laura Hart was equally incredulous. She finally understood why Sky City Division had advised her to befriend Billy. However, it seemed too late for that realization now.
The next moment, another intense clash erupted in the void, with blades and swords flying and shockwaves raging. The void was in turmoil.
“Who are you?” Raul Duffy asked after another exchange of blows.
“Does it matter?” Billy replied calmly after adjusting his breath.
“If you surrender now, I can let bygones be bygones and recommend you to join the Institute,” Raul Duffy said after taking a deep breath.
“Afraid?” Billy chuckled. “Worried that losing to me will tarnish your Canyon View Four Talents title?”
“You think too much!” Raul Duffy’s eyes narrowed. “Although your strength is impressive, do you really think you can match me when I go all out?”
“I just think you’re talented. Follow me, and you’ll have a bright future…”
“Stop wasting time and show me your trump card!” Billy interrupted. “Let me see the true strength of Canyon View Four Talents!”
“You’re overestimating yourself,” Raul Duffy frowned.
“If you don’t want to fight, just admit defeat!” Billy retorted.
“Arrogant!” Raul Duffy’s tone darkened. “Since you’re so ungrateful, I’ll grant your wish!”
A chilling aura erupted from Raul Duffy, increasing the pressure within a radius of several thousand meters. His eyes flashed with cold light as his aura transformed, making him seem like a different person. As he continued to twist his wrist, countless black sword beams shot into the sky within a radius of several hundred meters, gathering into a hundred-meter-long phantom sword surrounded by lightning.
“Die!” Raul Duffy commanded as the black giant sword pierced towards Billy with overwhelming force.
Billy didn’t remain idle either. As his aura peaked, he unleashed one of his trump cards: Arhat Palm Strike! A massive phantom palm appeared in the sky, exuding a murderous aura.
“Who will die is uncertain!” Billy replied in a deep voice as the phantom palm descended like a mountain towards the black giant sword.
“Foolish!” Raul Duffy sneered, confident that his trump card could kill a third-rank Otherworldly Realm opponent. He believed Billy couldn’t withstand it.
However, when their attacks collided, Raul Duffy’s expression froze. A deafening explosion echoed through the void, shaking half of the city. Raul Duffy’s black giant sword shattered like paper and vanished instantly. Although Billy’s Arhat Palm Strike weakened significantly, it continued towards Raul Duffy.
Raul Duffy couldn’t dodge and could only watch as the palm descended upon him. If it hit him, he would be near death. A strong sense of death surged from his feet to his head.
“Stop!” An elder’s voice echoed through the void at that moment.