Sacred Arts

22. Rank Number Two

Match two was on the brink of starting and Rain Anderson found himself face to face with Amon on the fighting stage. "Good luck to you," Rain said respectfully, bowing to his opponent. "And may the best warrior prevail," he continued. Amon returned the gesture, bowing back with honor. "If you are both ready, you may begin," Master Shawn said, declaring the start of the second match.

The crowd erupted into cheers and applause before settling down, so everyone could focus on the match. The two warriors stood poised, their eyes locked in a fierce gaze. "I have to admit, I was hoping I'd get to fight you," Rain said. Rain, renowned for his lightning fast reflexes, and unparalleled agility, exuded confidence as he flexed his muscles, prepared to unleash his signature moves. On the other hand, Amon possessed a reputation for his raw strength and unwavering determination.

"Honestly, I wanted to fight Barry, but you'd make a good opponent as well," Amon replied. With a nod of acknowledgment, Rain and Amon began to circle each other, meticulously studying their opponents every move. The sound of their footsteps reverberated throughout the arena, creating an eerie ambiance. The crowd held their breath in anticipation, eagerly awaiting the first strike. Rain flashed a confident smile before lunging forward, launching a rapid barrage of punches and kicks towards Amon.

However, Amon, anticipating Rain's assault, skillfully blocked each attack with sheer force, sending shockwaves through the arena and showcasing the intensity of their abilities. "As I thought this guy is pretty strong," Amon thought to himself. As the match unfolded, Rain's ability proved to be a formidable advantage, allowing him to elegantly evade Amon's powerful strikes with grace and finesse. Rain's movements resembled a mesmerizing dance as he effortlessly dodged and counterattacked against Amon's onslaught. Undeterred, Amon, driven by his determination, relentlessly delivered bone-crushing blows, testing Rain's resilience even further.

The audience was captivated by the exhibition of skill and technique from both warriors. Each strike was met with gasps and applause, as the battle between Rain and Amon began to escalate in intensity. The bodies of both warriors, over the course of the battle became sweaty and bruised, yet they looked as though they were having the time of their life. "I'm going to take it up another notch," Rain thought grinning. After a relentless exchange of over fifty moves, Rain unleashed a devastating combination of kicks and punches, catching Amon of guard.

The force of Rain's attack sent Amon crashing to the ground, causing the entire arena to tremble from the impact. "Thankfully, my body is stronger than your average cultivator, if not that last attack would have left quite the injury," Amon thought. He quickly regained his composure, dusting himself off as he hopped back onto his feet. "I'm not going to lie, that was impressive," Amon said outload, acknowledging Rain's power. "So rank two is very formidable too," Matthew thought to himself.

"I guess that's to be expected though," he continued. "How about we take things up another notch or two," Amon yelled with a serious tone. Amon unleashed a vicious aura, shrouding himself in an aura of darkness. "I agree, show me what you can really do!" Rain responded with a smile, as he emitted his own aura. Amon charged at Rain, both warriors meeting in the center of the stage.

Amon aimed a punch at Rain's face, but Rain swiftly dodged the attack and countered with a punch of his own. However, Amon evaded the counter with ease, showcasing his agility and quick reflexes. The two fighters continued their intense clash, still appearing to be evenly matched in power. "It's almost as if Rain is testing him," Headmaster Edward said curiously. "Ok let's see how you do against this," Rain roared.

Rain's aura intensified, and water particles began to form within his aura, becoming visible to everyone in the arena. "This boy has started to comprehend an attribute!" Headmaster Edward said astonished. "Or he could have awakened a soul beast that harnesses the power of water," Master Jacob chimed in. "Whatever the case is, that is truly magnificent to be so young and achieve such a great thing," Master Shawn added. "He's only in the human realm and yet he too managed to even awaken a soul beast," Master Shawn continued.