Chapter 195 - 135: Spirit Rhinoceros Finger, One Move to Decide the Outcome

Chapter 195: Chapter 135: Spirit Rhinoceros Finger, One Move to Decide the Outcome

At the entrance to the Lost Cave, Robert had also used this method of attack.

Although Robert and Jacob had chosen the same attack, Roy didn’t plan on using the same counter.

When the tip of the Cross Sword was a mere ten centimeters from him, he raised his right hand, which was covered in Silver-White Fighting Qi. In the blink of an eye, he caught the approaching Cross Sword between his index and middle fingers.

Spirit Rhinoceros Finger!

From anyone else’s perspective, trying to catch an enemy’s weapon with your fingers was an incredibly foolish thing to do.

But from Roy’s point of view, it wasn’t just not foolish—it was also incredibly cool.

Of course, that was assuming you could actually catch the weapon without getting your fingers hurt.

Neither Jacob, nor Hans and Gray, nor anyone else in the square could clearly see how Roy had moved.

All they saw was Jacob’s thrusting Cross Sword being caught between Roy’s fingers with a calm expression on his face.

’How is this possible?’

Seeing this, they all wore expressions of shock.

Especially Jacob!

The moment his Cross Sword was caught, he felt an astonishing force coming from Roy’s fingers.

No matter how hard he pushed or how much Fighting Qi he channeled, the Cross Sword caught by Roy remained completely motionless, as if it had been frozen solid in mid-air.

Using Fighting Qi to mimic the Spirit Rhinoceros Finger and catch the Cross Sword had been a spur-of-the-moment decision for Roy.

Although he had never tested it before, he wasn’t the least bit worried he would fail.

Even if he failed to catch it, he had more than enough time to release his Protective Fighting Qi to block the Cross Sword.

Besides, his right hand was completely enveloped in Silver-White Fighting Qi; there was absolutely no chance of his fingers being severed.

Roy ignored the shocked expression on Jacob’s face and suddenly clenched his right hand.

SNAP!

The Cross Sword he held snapped in two!

As he broke the Cross Sword, his left hand passed through Jacob’s Protective Fighting Qi and struck him on the chest, sending the stunned Jacob flying.

Roy’s palm strike seemed casual, but that was far from the truth.

He had deliberately chosen the angle to send Jacob flying toward Hans.

Jacob didn’t crash into Hans.

Before Jacob could hit him, Hans released his ice-blue Snow Mammoth Fighting Qi.

As he caught Jacob with his Fighting Qi, he also neutralized the force of his backward flight.

After doing this, Hans looked at Roy with a grave expression and asked, "You possess such astonishing strength at such a young age. You can’t be of common birth. May I ask which family you hail from?"

Although there was no shortage of Golden Great Knights and Legendary Knights of common birth throughout history, Hans was one hundred percent certain that Roy was no commoner.

Talent alone is not enough to become a powerful Knight.

Take a very simple example.

No matter how great your Cultivation Talent is, you still need a Breathing Technique.

If you can’t even obtain a Breathing Technique, then you can’t become a Knight, even if you possess unparalleled Cultivation Talent.

Hearing Hans’s words, Roy replied leisurely, "If you want to know which family I’m from, defeat me, and I’ll tell you."

He had never once considered pretending to be a commoner.

If he had to, he could have put on a very convincing act.

But there was no need.

It was enough that the people of the Sal Empire didn’t know his true origins.

Although Roy’s tone sounded a bit arrogant, Hans didn’t pay it any mind.

Not only that, but he also cast aside all his disdain and annoyance, focusing his full attention on the situation.

Roy had already proven his formidable strength right before their eyes.

To continue underestimating him under these circumstances would be truly foolish.

No one who could become a Silver Great Knight was a fool.

Hans was certainly no exception.

After a few seconds of silence, Hans said slowly, "Since you, Shanks, are interested in the Snow Mammoth Breathing Technique, I will spar a few rounds with you."

"If you win, I will gladly hand over the Inheritance Map for the Snow Mammoth Breathing Technique!"

After speaking, Hans began to circulate the Snow Mammoth Fighting Qi in his body and walked toward Roy step by step.

With every step he took, his aura grew stronger, and the amount of Snow Mammoth Fighting Qi he released increased.

By the time he reached Roy, his ice-blue Snow Mammoth Fighting Qi had already condensed into Fighting Qi Armor, covering his silver-white metal armor.

At the same time, an Ice Blue Cross Sword that looked as if it were carved from ice crystals materialized in his hand.

Under everyone’s gaze, Hans casually gave his sword a flourish.

Then, he raised his left hand to his chest and gave Roy a slight bow.

This was the proper etiquette for a duel between Knights.

Roy also placed his left hand on his chest and returned the bow.

’He’s not even going to release his Protective Fighting Qi?’

Hans immediately frowned.

Although Roy had already proven his strength through his actions, Hans was still a little annoyed to see that he wasn’t even releasing his Protective Fighting Qi.

However, he didn’t let such a small thing cloud his judgment. He watched Roy warily, taking a defensive stance and preparing to counterattack at any moment.

The one who strikes first gains the advantage, while the one who strikes second suffers for it.

Under normal circumstances, that was indeed the case.

However, these were not normal circumstances.

As Jacob’s father, Hans knew his son’s strength very well.