Demon Hunter: I have a red gourd

Chapter 13 Battle with Guangzhi

The silver sword was broken, and Ivan unhesitatingly drew the griffin steel sword from his back. The blade reflected a cold light in the sunlight. He took a deep breath, suppressed the pain in his chest, and stared intently at the wolf demon in front of him.

Guangzhi stood in the center of the courtyard, watching him calmly. The red sword in his hand drooped slightly, and the flames burning on the blade swayed in the air.

He did not launch an attack immediately, but stood there quietly, as if waiting for Ivan's move.

"Are you humiliating me? Wait for me to make the first move?" Ivan gritted his teeth, swung his sword forward, and pointed the tip of the sword at Guangzhi's throat.

Guangzhi dodged Ivan's attack with a light move, and the long sword in his hand drew an arc lightly, approaching Ivan's side with flames.

Ivan quickly changed his tactics, raised his sword to block horizontally, and at the same time turned his left hand, quickly condensing the Igni Seal. Magic power surged at his fingertips, and a blazing flame gushed out, heading straight for Guangzhi's face.

Why is Ivan called "the most dazzling genius of the Griffin School since its founder"? That's because his affinity for Chaos Energy is the strongest that Old Kelda has ever seen in the nearly hundred years of Kel Siren!

When he concentrated his mind and cast the seal with all his strength, the power was so great that even the masters of the Griffin School of Demon Hunters like Kelda and Cohen were ashamed of themselves!

The flames spread in the air, and the heat waves surged, baking the grass leaves in the courtyard until they curled slightly, and the air was filled with a burning smell.

Mao Duo is weak to fire, and Guangzhi's true form is a wolf demon. Even if this seal doesn't seriously injure him, it will at least cause him some damage, right?

Ivan stared intently at Guangzhi's direction. When the flames dissipated, the scene he had expected did not appear. Instead, Guangzhi raised his Red Tide, and the flames on his long sword suddenly swelled, swallowing up all the flames from the Igni Sign.

As the flames were completely absorbed, the flames on the red tide became more intense, like a burning angry dragon, emitting suffocating high temperature and pressure.

Ivan's face looked very ugly, and the magic seal he had just activated with all his strength caused a slight stinging in his temples.

Red Tide could actually absorb flames? He had never seen this ability in the game before!

Using the flames as cover, Ivan distanced himself from Guangzhi. He then held the sword with both hands, looking at him gravely. Although the attack didn't work, it at least bought him a moment to breathe.

Guangzhi did not pursue, but lowered the red tide again, placed his right hand on his chest, closed his eyes and recited scriptures.

Since the Igni Sign is ineffective, I can only try other things.

Ivan changed his gesture, trying to overcome the tingling in his head, and a purple rune flashed under Guangzhi's feet.

Sign of Arden: Creates a magical trap that slows down enemies within it.

Ivan held the sword in both hands and rushed towards Guangzhi, stabbing him in the left rib. Guangzhi raised his red tide, and although his movements were much slower than before, the blade still accurately blocked Ivan's attack.

"Dang!" The sound of swords clashing echoed in the courtyard, and sparks flew everywhere.

Guangzhi's long sword trembled slightly, deflecting Ivan's blade. Then, using the hilt as an axis, the crimson tide slashed in a simple arc, blazing flames pressing towards Ivan's chest. Ivan quickly dodged to the side, the flames brushing past him, the scorching heat instantly evaporating his sweat. He didn't retreat, but seized the moment Guangzhi's blade was still wielding and slashed horizontally, aiming for the opponent's throat.

Guangzhi retracted his longsword and parried the blow with a backhanded slash. However, the movement was slightly delayed by the presence of the Yarden Seal. Ivan's eyes lit up, and he continued his attack, recalling the sword techniques his teachers had taught him. He pressed forward, unleashing the Griffin School's interlocking swordplay to its fullest potential.

Although Guangzhi's movements were slowed, each of his parries was impeccable. His longsword swung with bursts of flame, and his occasional counterattacks were precise and deadly. Ivan had to concentrate completely, adjusting the rhythm of his attacks while keeping an eye out for counterattacks.

"Too strong!" Ivan's eyes grew brighter with each swing of his sword. Since crossing over, he had only fought against water ghosts and had never fought against an enemy stronger than him.

Although his predecessor had received six years of training at the Castle of Kel Siren, it was all sparring with dummies and instructors, not true life-and-death combat. Most of the time, Ivan fought relying on the fighting instincts that were forcibly trained by his instructors.

Now, every counterattack of Guangzhi made Ivan feel exhausted, but at the same time, his movements became more and more smooth, and the flaws in his sword skills were gradually reduced. He really began to feel that the knowledge taught by his mentors was gradually integrated into his body, and even his fighting style began to show a sharp rhythm.

"I see. No wonder the system reminds me to cherish every opportunity to challenge." Ivan's lips curled into a smile. He could clearly sense that Guang Zhi wasn't giving his all, but was deliberately controlling his strength, not displaying his full potential.

He could have ended the fight quickly, but he chose to deliberately slow down the pace. Now it looks more like he is feeding Ivan with moves.

The system-simulated copy is not just for unlocking avatar abilities, it is also a training ground for combat skills!
Ivan fought more and more bravely, but his physical strength had begun to be gradually overdrawn. The sword skills of the Griffin School emphasized continuity and precision, but under Guangzhi's pressure, every sword swing consumed a lot of physical and mental strength.

Finally, at a flaw, Guangzhi's long sword easily blocked Ivan's steel sword, and with the heat of flames, it slashed down from Ivan's shoulder.

A sharp pain struck Ivan, and he didn't even have time to react. His vision gradually blurred, and the burning sensation in his chest made him lose the strength to stand, and he slowly fell down.

The final scene shows Guangzhi taking the red tide back, clasping his hands together, lowering his gaze, and muttering in a low voice: "Amitabha."

[Failed the dungeon challenge, spiritual essence deduction: 200 points.]

Ivan suddenly opened his eyes and found that he was still in the hotel, and the bed under him was soaked with sweat.

Looking out the window, the afterglow of the setting sun bathed the ground. The sun had already set. The time in the dungeon seemed completely synchronized with the real world.

Realizing this, Ivan immediately drew the silver sword from behind him.

As he expected, the sword was broken into two pieces.

"Fortunately, the reward I agreed with Philip was to repair my equipment, otherwise I would have suffered a huge loss." Ivan shook his head thankfully.

Then he knelt down, closed his eyes, and entered a meditative state.

He must absorb the experience gained from the battle as quickly as possible, while adjusting his own condition and preparing for the next challenge.

(End of this chapter)