Chapter 1011 - 499: Unfinished Business

Chapter 1011: Chapter 499: Unfinished Business

"It’s Elaphia!" Farlonio exclaimed quietly.

Li Ang glanced at Crafty Merchant Douding, then focused his gaze on the Blondie Douding in the arena.

"That is..."

Diao craned her neck, trying to get a clearer view of the young lady she had been hearing about along the way. However, with Douding’s current stature, it was difficult no matter how much she stood on tiptoe.

Elaphia’s opponent was a black-haired young girl from the same clan, wielding a double-bladed giant axe. Similar to Urbian, this weapon was much larger than her petite figure, and when swung, it seemed as if she was being carried by the weapon.

The black-haired Douding raised the giant axe, and immediately a wave of cheers erupted like a mountain roaring and a sea crashing around them. The sound waves even reached the small flying airship the four were riding in, causing the hovercraft’s outer skin to tremble incessantly.

"It’s as if her opponent is actually the leader of the First Family," Diao remarked.

"Is there internal strife in the Alma Family?" Li Ang asked.

"Did Mr. Li Ang notice?"

"If they were of one mind, the leader of the First Family wouldn’t lack supporters, right?"

Li Ang observed the situation in the field. When the black-haired Douding finished her taunting action, and Elaphia responded, a chorus of boos erupted from the crowd.

One could tell that her authority still held sway, so the boos weren’t too brazen. However, their very presence already proved something.

In the Martial Extreme Trial arena, her professional abilities weren’t well-received; this was a good excuse for making use of the situation.

"Indeed, the more you understand, the better these things can’t be hidden," Farlonio said. "But that’s a matter of the previous generation. Back then, Taladin Alma and his brother Satudin Alma had a conflict over inheritance, but once Uncle Taladin won in the Martial Extreme Trial and reached the Legendary Realm, all the voices fell silent.

"Aifei is just trapped in the shadow left by the previous generation."

"I see."

"Of course, this also has to do with Uncle Taladin not expanding his influence or consolidating his power. Although Elaphia is from the main family, there are only her and her brother in this generation, and not many servants."

"Isn’t Kaliya among them?"

Li Ang tugged at the overly tight collar, feeling that the outfit he was playing as the Haven female was too tailored.

Not only Kaliya, but also so many followers on the Weapon God, with some even becoming Order Knights, assisting her with affairs. If you count these people, the First Family isn’t so small.

Seeing him mention Kaliya and the others, Farlonio shook his head: "They gathered under Elaphia due to various coincidences. Other followers, some are loyal retainers of Taladin, some were drawn by her personal charm and are now better off; it was much less before."

"Should we call them all to strengthen our presence?" Lily suggested, pointing in the direction they had come from.

"It’s useless. The Martial Extreme Trial is a tradition revered by everyone on Sword Platform Island, even Aifei herself is no exception. With this traditional ceremony weighing on her, it’s difficult for her to act."

During the conversation, the small flying airship moved closer.

Amidst the overwhelming support, the black-haired ax-wielding young girl launched an attack. She leaped high, the giant axe crashing down, and Aifei deftly dodged. However, the ax-wielder’s strike wasn’t about precision; her magic power surged into the ground, causing the entire battlefield to tremble.

"That weapon possesses earth element manipulation ability; she’s more than just a warrior."

Having a deep bond with the Earth Dragon Race, Li Ang could see the essence of that giant axe. The giant axe girl facing Elaphia was also a Blade Knight, utilizing her weapon’s inherent ability well.

The ground beneath their feet suddenly rose, greatly diminishing Elaphia’s mobility.

The ax-wielding Douding’s style of attack was somewhat like the special advancement of a Mage-type profession, "Earthshaker," a warrior who altered the terrain to aid the battle.

When part of Elaphia’s evading position was blocked, the ax-wielder then unleashed a fierce assault.

Visually, it seemed she would be flung by the weapon’s inertia, but in combat, it was a different story entirely. Her small body swung the giant blade effortlessly, appearing powerfully impressive. Although having experienced battles of much higher specification, even against the Demon King, Diao still felt tense, as if the intensity was not inferior then.

In the face of the opponent’s onslaught, her skirt swirled, her golden hair danced, focusing on defense, deflection, and dodging. She didn’t seem inferior to her opponent; amidst maneuvering, the giant sword longer than her height spun in the air like a soaring steel flower.

Elaphia’s opponent drove her weapon, causing sharp rock walls to rise around her, continually compressing her space.

"Her movement is completely confined," Diao said, gripping the railing of the small flying airship.

However, as if responding to the young girl’s actions hundreds of meters away, the petite blond girl also drove her giant sword. The sword edge flashed silver light, channeling to the sword’s tip and surging forward, causing the entire direction of the rock wall to disintegrate.

The young girl swept her sword blade, and from the point of obliteration, the rock walls fell and shattered like dominoes under the strike of the giant sword.

This silver light, akin to sword Qi, was her signature skill of metal manipulation. Li Ang’s Silver Heart Sword also produced this phenomenon when used.

"...She’s found the weak point in Faneya’s rock array; but the real battle is just beginning," said Farlonio.

As the two continued their confrontation, the flying airship drew increasingly near, about to reach the Holy Sword’s docking point.