Chapter 410: Neris Death.
Chapter 410: Neris Death.
Never in his wildest dreams did he expect Neris would jump so high and perform such a deadly strike.
The sheer momentum behind the attack far exceeded his expectations. Its terrifying pressure descended before the spear itself arrived.
Instinctively, he reacted. This was a moment of life and death, and a single second could decide everything.
"Turtle Reprieve!"
Riven bent his knees and quickly placed the shield flat overhead like a roof, bracing both arms against its inner surface, creating a full body cover.
His body lowered even further.
His feet firmly dug into the broken floor beneath him.
Every muscle tightened.
His entire body became one with the shield.
Everything happened in a blink.
There was no time to think.
Only instinct remained.
Just as he completed the move, Neris’ overhead strike arrived.
Boom!
The Silver Crest Guild building shook vehemently, moving back and forth. The tremendous collision echoed throughout the headquarters.
The shockwave spread in every direction.
Wooden beams creaked loudly.
Stone fragments rained from the ceiling.
Many lost their balance.
Their faces were filled with shock and confusion.
Several weaker Guild members were thrown onto the ground. Others desperately grabbed nearby walls to steady themselves.
What just happened?
No one could understand what kind of attack could shake the entire headquarters like this.
Meanwhile, on the second floor, a wide hole appeared as Riven and Neris fell through it.
Broken wooden planks and shattered stones followed them downward.
Dust filled the surrounding air.
The two figures crashed heavily onto the lower floor.
Bang!
The floor beneath them cracked from the impact.
Argh! Argh!
The rebounding force from the shield was more than either of them could withstand.
The impact did not spare either of them.
Both Riven and Neris groaned in pain while they were covered in debris. Each sustained various bruises and their breathing became noticeably heavier.
However, anyone looking at them could see Neris was more seriously injured. A portion of her fingers had twisted at an impossible angle.
Fresh blood slowly dripped from her hand.
Her wrists trembled from the violent impact and her shoulders felt numb. Yet, she seemed not to care as she glared at Riven, who was only a couple of meters away.
Hatred completely filled her eyes.
The pain only fueled her desire to kill him.
Without hesitating, she reached out for her spear. Her fingers wrapped tightly around the weapon despite the pain.
Whoosh!
She vanished from her spot with her movement skill activated
Her body blurred into an afterimage.
Riven was not slow either as he moved instantly, rolling forward to pick up his shield. The massive shield slid across the broken floor before stopping within his reach.
Without wasting a single moment, he firmly gripped it once more and raise it for defense.
Clank! Clank! Clank!
Neris’ lance descended like heavenly judgment, forcing him to stagger backward.
Each strike landed with astonishing force.
The floor echoed continuously under the repeated collisions. His muscles trembled from the aftershock, but he held his ground.
His boots carved deep grooves across the cracked floor as he was pushed backward.
Even then...
His defensive stance never collapsed as his breathing gradually became rougher.
Sweat slowly rolled down his forehead.
His eyes continuously searched for his broadsword. He knew he could not remain on the defensive forever.
Without his weapon, his options became increasingly limited. Across from him, Neris relentlessly pressed forward.
Her spear danced like a silver dragon.
Every thrust targeted a fatal point. Every attack carried overwhelming killing intent.
She gave him no opportunity to breathe as she intended to end the battle before he could recover completely.
The sounds of steel colliding echoed endlessly throughout the ruined floor.
Neither of them showed the slightest intention of retreating.
Even though Riven was continuously being suppressed by Neris’ overwhelming attacks, he controlled himself.
He neither panicked nor forced a reckless counterattack. Instead, he calmly observed every one of her movements.
Biding his time.
Gathering his momentum.
Waiting patiently for the perfect opportunity.
Against a powerful Lancer like Neris, one mistake was enough to decide life and death.
Just as Neris wanted to unleash a much more devastating strike, Riven’s eyes gleamed.
His calm expression finally changed.
’Now!’
"Quake Stomp!"
Riven stomped the ground first, using the shockwave to momentarily force Neris off balance.
Boom!
The stone floor exploded beneath his foot.
Cracks spread rapidly in every direction.
Broken stone fragments shot into the air.
The violent tremor rushed toward Neris like a miniature earthquake.
Neris was stunned by Riven’s sudden reaction. She had been suppressing him all this while, never expecting such a sudden counter.
The timing caught her completely by surprise.
Her footing became unstable for the briefest moment.
However, she reacted swiftly and performed a perfect acrobatic maneuver in the air. Her agility as a Lancer was fully displayed.
She twisted gracefully in midair.
The instant both feet touched the ground, her body regained perfect balance.
The moment her feet touched the ground, she vanished once again, pushing to regain her dominance.
Her movement skill erupted once more. She shot forward like a streak of silver lightning.
She refused to give Riven another chance to breathe.
But that split moment of delay was exactly what Riven needed. His eyes immediately shifted toward the fallen weapon.
Without the slightest hesitation...
He moved.
He dashed toward his weapon and picked it up in one clean motion. His fingers wrapped firmly around the hilt.
The familiar weight instantly restored his confidence.
The moment he picked up the broadsword, Neris was right behind him. The sharp tip of her spear was already approaching.
Its terrifying killing intent pierced toward his back.
"Titan Reversal!"
Riven moved in a low, deliberate motion, performing a horizontal backswing where he pivoted on his rear foot, using the torque from his hips to drag the broadsword across a full one hundred and eighty degree arc.
His entire body rotated together with the blade.
His shield stabilized his posture and his powerful lower body supplied overwhelming momentum.
The massive broadsword let out a deep humming sound.
Though it looked slow... Everything happened in less than a second. The attack possessed astonishing deceptive speed.
Its enormous momentum compressed the surrounding air.
The broadsword cut through the air with terrifying force, splitting everything in its path asunder.
The violent pressure alone caused the nearby walls to crack. Dust exploded from the floor beneath the sweeping blade.
Neris could not believe her eyes.
One moment...
She was looking at Riven’s back.
The next moment...
His sword was right before her eyes.
Her pupils contracted violently.
She instinctively tried to raise her spear for defense.
Unfortunately...
It was already too late.
Bang!
Aahhhhh!
She was sent flying, crashing heavily into the wall and spiderweb cracks immediately spread across the stone surface.
The tremendous impact caused the entire wall to tremble once again.
Dust and broken stones rained onto the floor.
Blood splattered across the wall and a deep wound stretched across her torso. Fresh blood continuously flowed from the horrifying slash.
Her broken body slowly slid down the cracked wall before collapsing onto the ground. Her body split into two, all her organs flow out covered in blood and fluid.
She was deader than dead.
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