CHAPTER 66: NUMBER 0 VS NUMBER 5 (3)

In this mystical world.

S-Ranked Skills were special. Undoubtedly powerful, beyond imagination.

But even S-Ranked Skills have their own limitations, there only restrictions and so does SS-Ranked Skills which were unique.

Caden’s S-Ranked Skill: Frost Life was far more powerful what he had imagined.

Not only could it make him unkillable, even giving him self regeneration but it could also control frost to a certain degree.

Creating weapons of ice and summoning blizzards to a certain extent.

But he still had his restrictions.

His S-Ranked Innate Skill: Frost Life had it’s own after effects. The after effects was weakness under the sun.

A certain percent of his stats would be sealed during a specific period of time, while under the sun.

But if it extends the required time limit, it seals more percentage of his stats and the period of time increases as well.

His opponent, the Second year’s Number 5 was undoubtedly a powerful figure, A supreme Kingdom’s successor.

Possessing five A-Ranked Skills in his arsenal.

Caden knew it would be a tough matchup.

He had other abilities but the world only knew of his S-Ranked Innate Skill. Given that there are spies existing in this academy.

He didn’t want to expose himself any further.

Especially he could not expose his draconic path skills to the Valor Royal Academy.

That left him one option.

His second unique skill.

SS-Ranked Skill: Qi Manipulation.

Qi is Life Energy, it takes on different forms and colors. But those who haven’t awakened their dormant Qi.

It was impossible for them to detect or even see Qi.

Caden hadn’t felt any Qi from Number 5 so he was certain that Number 5 is unware of Qi.

This was why he made the decision.

Activating his SS-Ranked Skill: Qi Manipulation.

He selected the Sub Skill: Qi Zone.

A dome of colorless energy brimmed across the scene. Everyone felt it but no one knew was it was.

Although they were unable to feel the Qi in the atmosphere but they all felt the intense pressure unleashed.

Using two active skills at the same time.

Qi is versatile.

It could be used in different ways, it could be used to boost one’s lifespan and make them even live for a thousand years.

It could boost one’s physical strength and speed, even heightening their senses to a certain level.

It could used for defensive means, and likewise offensive means as well.

This time, Caden was using his Qi as a support.

Boosting his S-Ranked Innate Skill: Frost Life without straining himself and increasing his punishment.

Noticing the changes in the air. Number 5 squinted his eyes. He felt the intense pressure.

He gulped, swallowing his saliva "What is going on here?" He muttered.

His eyes scanned through the scene "I know Caden Ryder is strong but how could he be this strong?" He mumbled.

Frustrated by what was happening but he was too prideful to even think of retreating from this clash.

He grimaced at the frost storm unleashed, the first year students who stayed back had to move away.

Sumeri’s eyelid twitched for a second "Something’s wrong, I can’t believe this is the true strength of an S-Ranked Innate Skill"

Her mind was flustered with loads of thoughts, her eyes analyzed the scene ’What exactly was that pressure just now?’ She thought.

But she wasn’t the only one.

The two Number 1s, to Number 5 had all felt the intense pressure. They knew something was wrong.

Second year’s Number 5 growled, he activated his A-Ranked Innate Skill, firing six ice orbs.

Caden waved his hand, channeling his Qi, an invisible force strucked the ice orbs away.

Hitting the walls, Caden stretched his left hand. His eyes glinted and sixteen ice spears spawned into existence.

The ice spears were fired simultaneously. With all moving as fast as bullets could move.

But Number 5’s reaction speed was on a different level. He supersped, evading a couple ice spears.

He dashed forward, aiming to land a destructive punch against Caden Ryder.

Within seconds, he covered distance between himself and Caden. His eyes glinted with determination.

He unleashed a punch against Caden.

Within the Qi Zone. Caden’s Qi Control was on a different level, it was just like he’s omnipotent.

An invisible shield made of Qi blocked the punch, but the Qi shield rippled, vanishing into thin air.

"Oh?" Caden’s eyes shone with brilliant light, he quickly moved his body, evading the incoming attack.

"What was that attack just that?" Caden asked. But before Number 5 could even answer.

Caden grabbed him by the arm, sending Number 5 flying into the air. Number 5 controlled his momentum mid air.

Twisting his body, he made an attempt to attack Caden but Caden wasn’t done yet.

He was just too fast, spawning right behind Number 5. He grabbed Number 5 by the neck, slamming him into the ground.

The impact created an heavy thud, sending shockwaves through the hallway.

Number 5 once again was thrown into the air, his back crashed into a wall. The impact caused his body to shook.

Spitting out blood as he collapsed on his knees.

"Fuck" Number 5 cursed out loud, "He’s too strong" He gritted his teeths, he raised his head to see Caden slowly approaching him.

"What the hell is that power?" Number 5 screamed, "That definitely isn’t your S-Ranked Innate Skill!!" Number 5 clenched his fist.

His words confirmed everyone’s thoughts but nobody dared to utter a single word regarding the matter.

Whatever it was, it’s a secret to Caden.

Caden chuckled "Why does that matter?" His movements came to a halt, "Why should I expose my cards to you?"

He threw a kick against the chin of Number 5. Number 5 was sent crashing once again.

Struggling to control himself, Number 5 coughed up bloods, with seething rage.

He strucked the ground.

Sending vibrations across the scene. Caden’s eyebrows furrowed "Another A-Ranked Skill, a sound path one" He mumbled.

Everyone felt it, the vibrations caused some reactions to their blood cells, but Caden felt it the most.

Most of his cells were mutated thanks to awakening the B-Ranked Skill: Draconic Scales.

His draconic scales were threatening to spread but he suppressed the urge. Restricting them.

Seeing the sudden change, Number 5 was about to release the same attack again but he was quickly interuppted.

A hand grabbed onto his neck, it’s grip tightened and Number 5 was being lifted up.

His legs kicking the air, struggling to break free.

That was when he saw it.

The ruthless gaze of Caden Ryder.