The Extra Can't be A Hero

Impressed by what Amon had shown, the Solaris Lord couldnʼt help but laugh. Solstice Sanctuary was an ability that enhanced the userʼs overall capabilities, and Heavenʼs Fall was one of the most destructive skills in the Solaris Houseʼs arsenal. By using them both in succession, even Alrock couldnʼt underestimate the destructive capabilities Amonʼs next strike may have.

”BUT!!! Itʼs still too weak!!!”

Alrock turned his body around and dropped his fist to his waist. It was a simple movement, and it seemed no mana was being used. However, Amonʼs back started to sweat, and his sixth sense was screaming at him to evade whatever was coming next. Sure enough...

”HARGH!!!”

The Solaris Lord roared and sent his fist flying at ungodly speeds. Amon couldnʼt even see his arm extend before the aftershock blew away his attack and shattered his Solstice Sanctuary. Sent flying back like a kite with its string cut, Amon fell almost a kilometre away from Alrock. By the time Amon regained his wits, he found half of his body was covered with abrasions. Internally, it wasnʼt much better. Multiple bones were fractured, and his muscles were screaming with agony.

ʼEven with my body coated with Aura and strengthened by the Golden Dragonʼs Progenitorʼs blessing, I still received this much damage from one punch?ʼ

Amon cursed inwardly.

Alrockʼs movements were fast, but unlike the first time, Amon could fully comprehend what the Solaris Lord did to negate his attack. All he did...

... was a simple punch.

ʼIf the shockwave from his punch is already this strong, I canʼt imagine what it would be like to get hit by it directly!ʼ

Amon channelled his mana immediately and used the Nine Suns Heart Mantra to heal his injuries. Fortunately, they were considered light by his standards and in less than a minute, his body was as good as new. All this while, Alrock didnʼt launch another strike. The Solaris Lord slowly approached Amon as if taking an evening stroll.

Evidently, the duel wasnʼt going to end here.

ʼIf power doesnʼt work, then letʼs try speed!ʼ

Ever the adapter, Amon instantly switched tactics. Mana flowed to his feet, allowing Amon to move at speeds beyond human reactions. Four Suns orbited Amonʼs legs, and eventually, the man moved as if he were defying gravity. Leaping from place to place, Amon unveiled his mastery in yet another Solaris Mystic Art.

One second, Amon would be levitating in the air; the next, he would be grounded on the floor. The mixture of haphazard movements left behind balls of light, imitating a starry trail through the Milky Way.

”Stellar Waltz? At this mastery? Youngʼun, you continue to amaze me!”

If it werenʼt for the circumstances, Alrock would have broken into applause.

Amon ignored Alrockʼs blatant praise and channelled all his energy to completing his move set. He closed the one-kilometre distance in the blink of an eye, and his sword was now inches away from piercing Alrockʼs chest. However, the veteran Solaris Knight would have easily dodged such an obvious strike, so Amon added a little twist at the end.

The moment he stepped in front of Alrock, Amon feigned that he would slash the massive manʼs chest. And just as he could see Alrockʼs body move just a slight millimetre, he used Stellar Waltz again, this time appearing as if teleported behind the Solaris Lord.

For the first time in the duel, Alrockʼs eyes reflected shock.

And that shock turned into a vastly slower reaction time. Amonʼs sword was already mere centimetres from slicing the Solaris Lordʼs arm cleanly away from his body. Vast amounts of Aura poured into the tip of Amonʼs blade as he swung with everything he had.

However...

Clink!

Amonʼs sword rested firmly on Alrockʼs shoulder like it had hit a diamond ore. The blade wasnʼt even able to pierce his skin, let alone draw blood. The result dampened Amonʼs fighting spirit as he was mentally spent. Although Amon used only four Suns worth of mana, all his techniques were at their highest mastery. Yet, even with all that, he could not cut Alrockʼs body.

That result demoralised Amon a little.

Alrock and Amon froze for a good millisecond before the Solaris Lord finally came to his wits. His golden eyes shimmered with pure glee, and his large mouth expanded into a booming laugh.

”HA! HA! HA! GOOD ONE, YOUNGʼUN!!! Now, let me return the favour!!!”