CHAPTER 396: 154 SEVEN ELDERS_2

After a moment’s thought, he charged toward Lev again.

But in that brief hesitation, a dark shadow had already blocked his path, standing before Lev.

Seventh Elder!

Gazing at Carl, the Seventh Elder’s eyes were deep and eerie, and a strange, cold, illusory aura emanated from him.

"BANG!"

When their fists met, Carl felt as if his punch had passed through a phantom. He had no sensation of striking anything solid. A jarring feeling welled up in his heart, swiftly followed by a sharp pain in his body, and he flew backward uncontrollably for over ten meters.

What happened?

"Hm?"

The Seventh Elder also frowned. He took my Sky Wolf Illusion Demon Fist head-on, yet he’s mostly unharmed. Is the enhancement to Constitution from the Giant Spirit Breathing Technique really that strong?

The Moon Goddess has four Guardians: the Holy Crab, the Twins, the Giant Spirit, and the Sky Wolf. Among them, the Holy Crab is the strongest, and the Twins are second. The Giant Spirit and Sky Wolf each have their strengths and weaknesses; the former emphasizes strength while the latter prioritizes speed, and they counterbalance each other. The Seventh Elder had not cultivated the Sky Wolf Breathing Method but had mastered the Holy Skill passed down in the Sky Wolf lineage.

Sky Wolf Illusion Demon Fist!

Again!

With a focused gaze, the Seventh Elder’s body appeared beside Carl as if by Instant Teleportation, throwing another punch.

"BANG!"

This time, it landed solidly.

Carl grunted, tumbling backward another ten meters before landing heavily, his face slightly pale.

He pushed himself up and looked at his opponent. A Holy Skill?

"Correct." The Seventh Elder nodded, slowly retracting his stance. "Guardian, return with me to the Holy Hall!"

"I’m sorry." Carl shook his head. "I will go to the Holy Hall, but not now."

"Then..." The Seventh Elder’s expression darkened. "You can die!"

Sky Wolf Illusion Demon Fist—Meteor!

Its extreme punching speed and dream-like technique resembled a meteor streaking across the sky—beautiful yet possessing the power to annihilate everything.

Carl saw only a blur before him. He instinctively raised his arm to block and immediately felt intense pain in several spots on his chest. A potent Battle Aura pierced through his skin and into his body, like numerous steel needles plunging into his internal organs.

"UGH!"

He grunted, his body flying backward frantically, smashing directly into a small hillock and carving out a deep crater.

Before he could struggle to his feet, multiple fist shadows appeared before him again.

His eyes narrowed. Carl stamped fiercely on the ground.

Ultimate Dharma Seal—Earth Shattering!

"BOOM!"

The ground within a hundred meters rippled like water, and everything on the surface trembled in unison. Immediately, countless stone spikes erupted from the earth, crisscrossing to cover the area around him.

"An Ultimate Dharma Seal?" The Seventh Elder calmly avoided the chaotic stone spikes. "Its power is indeed impressive, and it suits the Giant Spirit Breathing Technique well. Unfortunately, apart from certain special Dharma Seals, they are of little use against Legendary Knights, especially those who have cultivated Holy Skills."

"Guardian! Your Constitution is extremely strong, but as long as you use mere Martial Arts, you cannot defeat me."

The Sky Wolf Illusion Demon Fist was not merely a simple boxing technique; it was a Holy Skill that encompassed many elements. Mental method, movement technique, Illusion Technique, boxing technique—all were included within it. Even when the power of the Ultimate Dharma Seal shook the area within a hundred meters, causing stone spikes to erupt wildly, the Seventh Elder still handled it with ease.

"HUFF..."

Carl exhaled sharply, touched the corner of his mouth where a trace of blood appeared, his eyes showing surprise. "First Order Early Stage, and just a few moves made me bleed and left me almost powerless to fight back. Truly worthy of being called a Holy Skill."

"However... so what?"

You have a Holy Skill, but I have an Inheritance Witchcraft!

Energy Amulet!

The Energy Amulet he wore emitted a faint halo, and an imperceptible force field quietly enveloped Carl.

Hm?

The Seventh Elder couldn’t see the energy field, but his powerful perception as a Legendary Knight alerted him that something was amiss. Something seemed to have changed about the target.

"SWOOSH!"

Frowning slightly, he closed in again.

"BANG!"

When his fist came within a meter of Carl, a strong oppressive force suddenly bore down on him. This caused the Seventh Elder’s speed to falter momentarily.

"Nicely done!" Carl’s lips curved into a fierce smile. He flipped his hands, and a broad sword appeared in each, their blades crossing as he slashed out.

Battle Skill—Gale Slash!

"SWISH! SWISH!"

"BANG!"

Amidst the heavy sword shadows and howling wind from the blades, the Seventh Elder’s figure was struck and sent flying involuntarily. The full power of a First-Order Middle Stage expert hit him squarely. It should have caused severe injuries, but a glint of metallic luster protected him.

He’s wearing armor? Seeing this, Carl shouted lowly and charged forward rapidly.

Battle Skill—Holy Sanction!

What is this technique? The Seventh Elder frowned, his figure elusive as it flickered back and forth around Carl.

A Battle Skill that had always been effective in Carl’s hands had no effect against this Holy Hall Elder, who even had the composure to speak, "Guardian, your strength is indeed surprising. Luckily, I came personally this time. Otherwise, relying only on Lev and the others would have meant sending them to their deaths for nothing."

"SWOOSH!"

The Seventh Elder’s figure flashed. In the void, it seemed as if a giant wolf strode forth, and the energy field before Carl immediately trembled violently. Moreover, a considerable force struck his body.

Hm? Shadow Series witchcraft? No! It’s the opponent’s Holy Skill that caused his body to dematerialize, allowing some of the fist’s force to penetrate the energy field’s defense!

Carl frowned, swinging his dual broad swords relentlessly, his gaze tracking the figure on the field. He attacked without defending.

Alas, the Seventh Elder’s speed was too great. Even when Carl forced him close, the Elder could dematerialize, preventing Carl from locking onto him. Sky Wolf signifies speed. Illusion Demon represents the illusory and the eerie.

The Sky Wolf Illusion Demon Fist, a Holy Skill bestowed by the Moon Goddess upon her Guardian, would undoubtedly be considered a Third-tier or even Fourth-tier legacy on the Kaliem Continent. It was stronger than any Magic Door currently known to Carl.