Chapter 813: The Stubborn Bastard Who Defied Heaven

A brilliant golden radiance spread across the battlefield as Seraphiel slowly descended, her six magnificent wings releasing an overwhelming divine pressure.

Kaedros stood opposite her, his enormous saber resting against his shoulder.

Neither immediately attacked.

Seraphiel examined him before speaking calmly. "I’ve observed your martial arts. Your techniques appear capable of overcoming opponents considerably stronger than yourself."

Kaedros nodded. "Martial arts exist precisely for that purpose."

Seraphiel raised an eyebrow. "Then let’s see whether they can overcome divine authority."

Countless golden runes materialized around her.

[Divine Authority: Sacred Suppression!]

An invisible pressure immediately descended upon Kaedros.

His shoulders sank slightly as the divine energy circulating through his body became sluggish.

Seraphiel raised her hand. "Under my authority, your movements shall be restrained."

Kaedros calmly adjusted his breathing. "An interesting restriction."

He slowly lowered his stance.

[Supreme Martial Body: Perfect Meridian Circulation!]

His internal energy began circulating through several unusual pathways, bypassing the meridians affected by Seraphiel’s suppression.

Seraphiel’s expression changed slightly.

"He’s redirecting his energy rather than resisting my authority directly?"

Kaedros suddenly disappeared.

SWISH!

His saber descended toward her shoulder.

Seraphiel immediately summoned a golden barrier.

CLANG!

The blade struck its surface, producing a sharp metallic sound.

However, Kaedros didn’t attempt to overpower the barrier.

Instead, he rotated his wrist, allowing the saber to slide along its surface before delivering a precise kick toward Seraphiel’s abdomen.

BANG!

Seraphiel staggered backward.

Kaedros calmly stepped away. "Your defense is powerful, but your physical movements are comparatively predictable."

Seraphiel narrowed her eyes. "You’re rather confident in your techniques."

Kaedros shook his head. "Confidence is irrelevant. I merely observe weaknesses."

Seraphiel suddenly spread all six wings.

[Divine Authority: Heavenly Restriction!]

Several enormous golden rings appeared around Kaedros, imposing different restrictions upon his body.

One restricted his speed.

Another suppressed his physical strength.

A third interfered with his perception.

Kaedros immediately felt his surroundings distort.

Seraphiel raised her palm.

[Sacred Judgment: Heaven-Piercing Light!]

An enormous golden spear descended toward him.

However, Kaedros suddenly closed his eyes.

"If my senses are unreliable, I simply won’t depend on them."

His body relaxed completely.

[Supreme Martial Art: Empty Mind Stance!]

Instead of relying on sight or divine perception, Kaedros allowed his accumulated combat instincts to guide his movements.

At the final moment, he shifted half a step sideways.

The golden spear narrowly missed his shoulder.

BOOOOOOM!

The surrounding ground shattered.

Kaedros immediately accelerated toward Seraphiel.

His saber swept upward.

[Supreme Martial Art: Heaven-Cleaving Saber!]

A terrifying blade radiance struck her defensive barrier, splitting several golden runes apart.

Seraphiel quickly retreated.

However, a thin wound appeared across her arm.

She glanced toward the blood before slowly smiling. "Impressive. You’ve managed to wound me despite three simultaneous restrictions."

Kaedros lowered his saber. "Your authority is extraordinary. Unfortunately, no restriction is without weakness."

Seraphiel’s smile gradually disappeared. "Then perhaps I should impose something you cannot overcome through technique."

She extended both hands.

An enormous golden formation appeared beneath Kaedros.

[Divine Authority: Absolute Submission!]

A terrifying pressure descended upon his entire existence.

Unlike the earlier restrictions, this authority didn’t merely interfere with his movements or energy.

It attempted to impose a single command upon his body and soul.

Kneel.

Kaedros’s knees immediately trembled. His saber struck the ground as he struggled to remain standing.

Seraphiel watched silently. "Your martial arts are impressive, Kaedros. But technique alone cannot overturn every law."

Kaedros gritted his teeth. "Perhaps."

His muscles tightened as he slowly raised his head. "However, a martial artist must never abandon his own path."

[Supreme Martial Body: Unyielding Martial Heart!]

An extraordinary martial intent erupted from his body.

The golden formation trembled.

Seraphiel’s eyes widened.

"He’s resisting my authority through his martial will?"

Kaedros suddenly straightened.

CRAAAAACK!

Several golden rings shattered around him.

He grabbed his saber and stepped forward.

[Supreme Martial Art: One Saber Beyond Heaven!]

His entire martial intent condensed into a single devastating strike.

For the first time, Seraphiel sensed genuine danger. She immediately crossed her arms.

[Divine Authority: Six-Winged Sanctuary!]

All six wings folded around her, forming an enormous golden shield.

Kaedros’s saber struck the sanctuary.

KABOOOOOM!

A tremendous explosion engulfed both fighters.

When the golden light disappeared, Seraphiel stood several hundred meters away, blood trickling from her forehead.

Two of her wings had been severely damaged.

Meanwhile, Kaedros remained standing inside an enormous crater.

His saber was cracked.

Blood covered his arms, and his breathing had become noticeably heavier.

Seraphiel slowly lowered her wings. "That was extraordinary."

Kaedros smiled faintly. "And your defenses are equally impressive."

However, Seraphiel suddenly raised one hand. The remaining golden runes surrounding Kaedros began converging.

Kaedros immediately frowned.

"Those restrictions... She deliberately allowed me to break them?"

Seraphiel nodded, seemingly understanding his realization. "Every shattered restriction leaves behind fragments of my authority."

She slowly closed her fingers. "And you’ve been standing among those fragments throughout our confrontation."

[Divine Authority: Final Judgment!]

Countless golden runes erupted beneath Kaedros, forming an enormous divine formation.

His movements immediately became restricted.

Kaedros attempted to circulate his martial energy.

However, his exhausted meridians couldn’t respond quickly enough.

Seraphiel extended one finger.

A magnificent golden spear materialized before her.

Kaedros slowly raised his damaged saber. "An impressive strategy."

Seraphiel looked toward him calmly. "You’ve already exceeded my expectations."

Kaedros smiled. "Then allow me one final attempt."

He gathered his remaining martial energy into his saber.

[Supreme Martial Art: Final Heaven Severance!]

His blade erupted with brilliant silver light.

Seraphiel simultaneously released her attack.

BOOOOOOM!

The two techniques collided, producing an enormous explosion that shook the entire arena.

For several moments, nothing could be seen.

When the dust finally settled, Kaedros stood motionless, his saber shattered into countless fragments.

He slowly looked toward Seraphiel. "Your authority... is truly remarkable."

Seraphiel lowered her hand. "And your martial arts deserve respect."

Kaedros smiled faintly before collapsing.

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[Candidate Kaedros - Eliminated.]

[Remaining Candidates: 3]

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Golden light descended upon Kaedros, transporting him away.

Seraphiel slowly exhaled, her damaged wings trembling slightly.

Although she had won, her injuries were considerable.

Meanwhile, Garion stood several kilometers away, watching the aftermath. "Hehehe... Damn. The old man actually made that angel bleed."

He scratched his chin before chuckling. "HAHAHA! What a stubborn bastard."

However, his expression soon became serious.

"That woman’s divine authority is troublesome. Even Kaedros struggled against those restrictions."

Suddenly, another voice emerged nearby. "An accurate observation."

Garion turned.

Asterion stood several meters away, his silver-white hair fluttering gently.

Garion immediately grinned. "Oh? So you’re finally here, first-place bastard?"

Asterion calmly nodded. "Indeed. I believe we’re approaching the conclusion."

Garion cracked his knuckles. "Hehehe! Three candidates left, huh?"

Asterion glanced toward Seraphiel. "Yes. And all three of us possess extraordinary foundations."

Across the battlefield, Seraphiel slowly turned toward them.

Her golden eyes narrowed as she examined the two remaining opponents.

Garion’s extraordinary physical strength.

Asterion’s mysterious Origin Manipulation.

Both were extremely dangerous.

Above the arena, the Creator leaned forward excitedly.

[Hehehe! Wonderful. Only three candidates remain.]

She crossed her legs comfortably.

[A master of gravity, a wielder of divine authority, and a cultivator of origin.]

[Now then, my adorable finalists, let’s see who deserves to reach the final confrontation.]

Garion looked between Asterion and Seraphiel before grinning. "Hehehe! Alright, you two. Who wants to get punched first?"