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    Given that the two were professional gamers, and Titled Rankers at that, it did not take long for their forces to meet.

    The giant eagle that was summoned by Akailu quickly took the initiative to attack right after it had spotted the wind spirit under Vendetta’s command.

    Shriek!

    Woo~!

    The two quickly clashed against each other, firing a series of wind blades at one another while executing a sequence of complicated aerial maneuvers.

    The two showcased their amazing flying abilities while fighting against the other party. Their speed was quite out of the world as well, only leaving a trail of green light in the air as they moved.

    Swoosh! Swoosh! Swoosh!

    Boom! Boom!

    Explosions filled the sky as the wind blades coming from each side clashed against each other.

    Awoo~!

    At the same time, the shadow wolves that were scouting the area finally picked up the scent of their enemies.

    Those leading the smaller packs pointed their noses to the sky while releasing a resounding howl that reverberated in the entire battle arena.

    Swoosh! Swoosh! Swoosh!

    The terrain was quite tricky. Due to the watery and muddy swamp, moving was quite challenging, much less running through it.

    But since the shadow wolves were half elemental and half beast, they could shift their bodies between physical and incorporeal bodies.

    They did not have to forcefully run through the swap as they could just use the shadows or shades of the surrounding trees as some sort of portals or springboards.

    On the other hand, the Spirit Warriors that were under Vendetta’s command were pure spiritual beings, so they could just float through the swamp or fly in the air, making it easier for them to move.

    The size of this spirit army was incomparable to Chaotic Luck’s Legion of Chaotic Sun, which covered quite a huge area when they were setting up the net formation without any gaps.

    This group of Spirit Warriors only had a dozen members, but their individual strength far surpassed the ordinary skeleton warrior of the said legion. However, they were also right beneath the elite undead monsters that Chaotic Luck had summoned in the previous battle.

    They had a much stronger fighting capability compared to the Shadow Wolves that they were facing.

    Grrr! Grrr! Grrr!

    Bang! Bang! Bang!

    As the two sides clashed against one another, the difference in forces was immediately revealed. The quality of members from the side of the Spirit Warriors outclassed the shadow wolves despite being outnumbered by the opposing side.

    But at the same time, these shadow wolves continued to attack relentlessly as if they did not care about their lives. They continued to pounce at the Spirit Warriors nearest to them, ignoring the injuries that they just suffered no matter how serious they were.

    They stubbornly maintained this state until they turned into black smoke that slowly dissipated in the air, which signified that they ’died’.

    But despite all of that, they seemed to be unbothered by their deaths as they could just ’revive’ immediately after before quickly resuming their assault.

    Vendetta arrived at the scene at this point and quickly furrowed his brows. As someone who had a close connection with the spirits, due to the nature of his class, he was able to quickly notice the source of this ’phenomenon’.

    These shadow wolves were nothing but a bunch of ’puppets’ being controlled by a single entity, which was their source and master. They were just a part of a skill similar to the summoning skills of a boss monster or a player but with a lower cost due to their special properties.

    Casting his gaze toward the direction where he could sense the power of the source of this Shadow Powers, Vendetta saw a huge silhouette of a beast hiding within the shadows, moving calmly and slowly while watching the battlefield.

    This time, Vendetta did not have to guess who it was as Akailu’s unique figure was already revealed before his eyes, charging straight at him.

    Roar! Roar!

    The two yelled so loud as they swung their fists forward with all their might.

    Swoosh! Swoosh!

    The Earthen Spirit behind Vendetta threw its huge rock fist forward, creating a series of sonic booms that pushed and dragged the surrounding mana.

    It even created a spiraling current of mud and dirt around its fist while advancing.

    Akailu, on the other hand, released an equally earthen glow from his body as the jade-colored tattoos drawn on his body changed into a golden color.

    He then swung his fist while riding his forward momentum. He was like a ferocious beast that was charging ahead without any hint of hesitation.

    Boom!

    Yet another explosion erupted as the two sides collided.

    Swoosh! Swoosh! Swoosh!

    This time, the muddy waters and pieces of shredded vegetation flew outwards due to the powerful shockwave.

    The land underneath their feet was also cleared momentarily, showing slightly dried soil, before the dirt slid back again along with the pouring of the dirty and muddy water.

    The two maintained their current postures for quite a while as they were trying to push one another back with all their strength.

    But in the end, they were only of equal strength.

    Bang! Bang!

    The two quickly retreated, taking a series of deep steps back while trying their best to maintain their balance.

    Akailu was the first to recover, but he did not immediately resume attacking. It was because the surroundings were currently filled with Spirit Warriors, which were fiercely glaring at him.

    "Charging straight to your enemy when you are supposed to give orders to your summoned monsters from a safe distance? You are still too green and impatient, young man," said Vendetta as he regained his footing.

    At the same time, he also started summoning more Spirit Warriors, which were much weaker but had greater numbers compared to the first batch.

    "My apologies, Senior. But I am not the passive type unlike the little brother earlier. I tend to be more proactive when I am fighting, especially against a worthy opponent," replied Akailu while waving his hand.

    Not long after, two huge summoning circles were before him, occupying his left and right sides while the shadow behind him flickered.

    Roar! Roar! Roar!

    Then three huge beasts appeared to surround him from different directions, forming a triangular formation.

    The Alpha Wolf with pitch-black fur, which was supposed to be hiding in the shadows of the forest from the distance, emerged from his shadows.

    The two summoning circles, on the other hand, slowly summoned a huge Ferocious Bear donning a crimson and scaley set of armor and a giant Savage Tiger with a set of golden armor, looking lofty and majestic respectively.

    The three stood like royal guards around him, moving and circling him calmly while watching the army of Spirit Warriors surrounding them.

    Despite being completely outnumbered, these three haughty beasts remained unfazed. They even arrogantly looked down at the opposing side, seemingly telling everyone that it was beneath them to face such lowly creatures.

    "Moreover, you can’t take me as your average player with a Tamer Class," Akailu smirked as he continued. "So, you better be careful, Senior."

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