Blood Blade and Radiant Blade clashed in mid-air, resulting in a violent explosion. The powerful shockwave scattered in all directions, causing the two massive clouds carrying the Church and the dark clan to shake uncontrollably.
The next moment, Gus let out a miserable scream and was sent flying backward.
Grelio was startled. With a flick of his long sleeve, a beam of Holy Light dissipated the shockwave, while another beam gently caught Gus and placed him in front of him.
“Gus…” The knights gathered around, their faces full of concern. “Are you alright?”
Gus struggled to stand, his face pale as paper, looking at Grelio with shame. “Your Majesty, I failed to defeat the enemy and brought disgrace to the Lord’s glory. Please punish me.”
“Dear Gus, this is not your fault. You have done your best. Go to the back and heal your wounds. The battle has just begun.”
Despite the initial defeat, Grelio had to show his magnanimous and kind side in front of so many subordinates.
“Thank you, Your Majesty.” Gus was moved to tears and staggered to the back of the formation.
“Your Majesty, I humbly request…” A tall knight with thick eyebrows and large eyes stepped forward, his expression solemn and sacred. “Please allow me to fight for the honor of the knights.”
“Dear Bowler, I bless you. Fight bravely and bring glory to your family and the Church.”
Grelio extended his right hand and gently touched the head of the tall knight.
The knight became excited, as if greatly encouraged. “Yes, Your Majesty!”
The tall knight Bowler looked proudly at Prince Duncan. “I am Bowler, Chief Templar Knight. Vile vampire, do you dare to fight me?”
Chief Templar Knight, the ace among knights.
Although Prince Duncan had defeated Gus, his face did not look good at this moment. Even the Bloodwing behind him had been forced back; it was not an easy victory.
Seeing the challenge from the other side, Duncan felt a bit apprehensive. Just as he was about to brace himself for battle, someone behind him sneered, “Bowler, winning by taking advantage of someone is not honorable. Let’s settle this between us.”
As soon as the words fell, a member of the dark clan appeared and respectfully saluted Leo. “My lord, please allow me to fight him. He is my old opponent.”
The vampire who stepped forward was Prince Fred, the strongest among the vampires.
Leo nodded. “Go ahead. I look forward to your performance. The dark world also awaits your honor.”
Prince Fred patted Prince Duncan on the shoulder. “Duncan, you have already earned your glory. Step back and rest. Leave Bowler to me.”
Prince Duncan breathed a sigh of relief and retreated gracefully.
Prince Fred looked at Bowler coldly. “A few years ago, we fought once.”
“Yes, it was a draw then,” Bowler sneered. “Today, with His Majesty’s blessing, I will surely defeat you.”
Prince Fred scoffed. “Old friend, you are too confident. My strength is incomparable to a few years ago. Behold the supreme artifact of vampires, Cain’s Left Hand!”
A burst of blood-colored light exploded above Fred’s head, resembling a Blood Lotus blooming layer by layer. At the center of the Blood Lotus was a giant blood-red hand!
Cain’s Left Hand, also known as Dead Hand!
The appearance of Dead Hand made Bowler’s expression serious. “My strength has also improved greatly over the years. Even with Dead Hand, victory will still be mine.”
“In that case, let our strength speak.” Fred’s body shook as he spread his arms wide, releasing countless beams of blood light.
Six bony, terrifyingly sinister blood-red wings appeared behind him.
At the same time, behind Bowler, there were solemn and orderly prayers from the Church, spreading like purifying chants across the world.
The seriousness on Bowler’s face disappeared, replaced by excitement.
“Watch my first strike! Holy Judgment!” Bowler swung his cross sword without summoning or chanting, directly unleashing a powerful Holy Judgment.
A sharp Radiant Blade soared into the sky like a dragon, roaring as it slashed fiercely at Fred.
The power of this strike could probably cleave a small mountain in half.
Prince Fred’s face changed. He had seen Holy Judgment before but never wielded with such skill and power; Bowler was the first.
The strong afterglow of Radiant Blade shone on Fred, instantly causing large plumes of white smoke.
Fred’s eyes turned blood-red as if his entire body was burning in the intense Holy Light.
Fred gritted his teeth and activated Dead Hand to counterattack.
In mid-air, Dead Hand suddenly burst with blood light, blooming layer by layer like a giant Blood Lotus meeting Radiant Blade head-on.
In an instant, Radiant Blade heavily slashed into Blood Lotus’s core, causing a massive explosion.
The terrifying shockwave condensed into a dreadful hurricane that destroyed Radiant Blade and Blood Lotus before turning towards Bowler and Prince Fred.
Bowler was shocked and formed a light wall with his Holy Cross Sword in front of him.
Prince Fred did not dare to be careless; he spread his six Bloodwings wide, transforming into a blood shield that protected his entire body.
The hurricane’s power was too strong; just a light touch shattered Bowler’s and Fred’s protective forces.
With two loud bangs, both Fred and Bowler screamed simultaneously and were sent flying like out-of-control kites, vomiting blood.
This scene caused both sides on the clouds to change their expressions.
Leo and Grelio acted simultaneously; a beam of golden light and a beam of Holy Light shot out to disperse the raging hurricane and protect their respective clouds.
After the hurricane disappeared, Bowler and Fred barely managed to stand on top of their respective clouds, glaring at each other.
Bowler’s face was pale while Fred’s was flushed red; both were covered in bloodstains.
Clearly, this round ended in a draw.
“You are indeed formidable,” Bowler wiped the blood from his mouth fiercely. “But it’s not enough to defeat me.”
“I didn’t expect you could withstand Dead Hand; I underestimated you,” Fred said coldly.
“Then let me use my ultimate move to finish you off,” Bowler said with a cold smile.
Prince Fred sneered. “What a joke! Do you think you can use Deity Extinction?”
It was known that even Simon and his companions needed extensive training to barely activate Deity Extinction together; Bowler could not possibly be stronger than them.
“It’s not Deity Extinction; it’s a battle technique I developed myself.”
After speaking, Bowler calmed himself and placed the Holy Cross Sword against his chest with a solemn expression like an angel.
Fred frowned and did not dare to be careless.
Bowler muttered something under his breath before his cross sword erupted with Holy Light, shooting out a sharp cross-shaped seal.
Prince Fred was shocked and tried to use Dead Hand to counterattack but the cross seal struck his chest like lightning with incredible speed.