ONLINE: Blades of Eternity-Chapter 237: THE AURA OF THE FOUNDING DRAGONS

In the intense atmosphere of the Northern Wind Spire Coliseum, Kelvin Bowel’s overwhelming power surged, an ominous black mist radiating from his body as he lunged at Kaelen with unmatched ferocity. His abilities seemed to skyrocket to terrifying levels, and the sheer speed and strength of his attacks began to push Kaelen’s Formless Swordplay to its very limits. Each strike of Kelvin’s dark scythe sent shockwaves rippling through the arena, forcing Kaelen into a defensive position as he struggled to maintain his footing.

Kaelen’s system chimed in his head with a sharp warning:

[ALERT: MP critically low. Current reserves nearing depletion. Immediate action required.]

Kaelen’s eyes narrowed. ’Not now,’ he thought, frustration tightening his grip on his disguised Blade of Eternity. He couldn’t afford to let his MP run out—not here, not now. He prayed silently that his reserves would hold on just a little longer as he parried another devastating swing of Kelvin’s scythe, sweat dripping from his brow.

Then, Kelvin’s voice echoed ominously through the arena, his tone cold and merciless. "This is where it ends, Kaelen. Bow before my darkness!"

With that, a suffocating wave of mana erupted from Kelvin, covering the arena in an impenetrable shroud of shadow.

"Unending Darkness."

The words hung in the air like a death sentence.

The crowd gasped collectively, stunned by the sheer magnitude of Kelvin’s mana domain. Even from the VIP section, King Alexandria’s brows furrowed deeply. "That boy..." he murmured, leaning forward in his seat. "To manifest a domain of such potency at his level... impossible."

"How is this possible!?.... At such a young age" Castenada muttered with a look of disbelief on his face, Marel who is beside him also has similar look on his face. Even Lysander who felt good that his academy is about to win this phase of the battle convention now has a grim look on his face.

Kaelen’s heart sank as he felt the oppressive force of the domain. His movements slowed, the shadows pressing down on him like an unrelenting tide. For the first time, he felt truly powerless.

’Damn it, it isn’t effective’

His last hope, the Armor of the Eternal Guardian, had always been a fail-safe against mana domains. Yet, Kelvin’s "Unending Darkness" seemed to bypass its defenses entirely, rendering its protective effect useless. The dark energy seeped into Kaelen’s every pore, disorienting him and sapping his strength. His breaths became ragged as despair began to creep in.

’Is this it?’ Kaelen thought, his vision flickering in the overwhelming dark. "Am I really going to lose here?"

[Alert: Life Threat critically high, unlocking potent power]

Roar!!

But just when the duel seemed to be slipping out of Kaelen’s grasp, a sudden, primal roar echoed within him—a roar not of despair, but of defiance.

From deep within Kaelen’s soul, a strange, ancient aura began to stir. At first, it was faint, but then it erupted with the might of a thousand storms, engulfing him in an explosive surge of energy.

The aura radiating from Kaelen was nothing short of breathtaking. It shimmered with hues of gold and crimson, accompanied by a fierce, draconic presence that left everyone watching in stunned silence. Even Kelvin faltered for a brief moment, his confident expression giving way to shock.

"This... this aura!" Castenada whispered in immense shock, his hands gripping the arms of his seat. "It feels like... the Dragons of Old..."

King Alexandria’s eyes widened in realization, his calm demeanor finally cracking. "The legendary dragons..."

As for Kael and his right hand man, they both had disbelieving looks on their faces as the later suddenly muttered. "Sir..."

"I know. It seems like I made a slight mistake in the past" Kael quickly replied with an ecstatic grin on his face. "I can’t believe the aura of our founding dragon will appear in this generation"

"What is happening to Kaelen?" Back in the participants area, Ethan suddenly asked with a worried look on his face. "We don’t know" Forbes suddenly replied with a grim look on his face. "But this just implies that this duel has gone to a level only people in the VIP section can comprehend"

Kelvin growled, tightening his grip on his scythe. "What is this power?!"

Kaelen’s eyes blazed with newfound determination that contrasted greatly with the pale look on his face as his voice rang out, steady and strong. "Kelvin, your darkness may be unending—but so is the legacy I carry. Prepare yourself!"

The tide of the battle shifted in an instant. Kelvin’s oppressive domain began to crack and waver under the sheer force of Kaelen’s draconic aura. The legendary power coursing through him shattered the shadows, illuminating the arena in radiant light.

Kaelen surged forward with newfound speed, his movements graceful yet devastating. Each swing of his blade sent arcs of power crashing against Kelvin’s defenses, forcing him to retreat. For the first time, the once-dominant Kelvin found himself on the back foot, his unrelenting offense completely nullified.

The crowd erupted in cheers, their excitement reaching a fever pitch as the battle raged on. But amidst the chaos, one thing was clear: Kaelen Dragonyx was no ordinary contender.

As the duel raged on between Kaelen and Kelvin, the clash of their immense powers resonated throughout the arena. Kaelen’s disguised Blade of Eternity unleashed arcs of devastating energy which was accompanied with his destructive aura of the Founding Dragons, countering Kelvin’s relentless strikes with his dark scythe which was now imbued with his mana domain called Unending Darkness. Each collision sent shockwaves rippling against the reinforced barrier and pushing it to the limits, drawing gasps and cheers from the spectators.

In the VIP section, the atmosphere was tense, with figures like King Alexandria, Castenada, and Kael Dragonyx observing intently. Only they and a select few could truly grasp the magnitude of the battle’s intensity.

Seraphine, noticing the barrier’s strain despite its strength, frowned and quickly signaled to a group of specialized mages stationed nearby. "Reinforce the barrier immediately!" she commanded. The mages began weaving intricate formations, fortifying the shield around the arena to prevent the surging energy from endangering the audience.

Within the barrier, Kelvin’s ominous aura grew darker, his attacks becoming more erratic yet destructive. Kaelen, on the other hand, remained poised, relying on his quick thinking and mastery of swordsmanship which were now even more destructive that ever with the help of his founding dragon aura to keep the pressure on. Every calculated strike pushed Kelvin further to his limits, the tide of the battle slowly turning in Kaelen’s favor.

With a final burst of energy, Kaelen unleashed a combination of his Sword Rain and Sword Fury, raining down a relentless storm of ethereal blades. Kelvin struggled to keep up, his defenses cracking under the unyielding assault. The audience held their breath, sensing that the battle was nearing its climax.

"This ends now Kelvin!!"

Kaelen raised his sword high, preparing for the finishing blow. The energy around him swirled violently, and a radiant glow enveloped his blade. But just as he swung down, a sudden and catastrophic backlash erupted from within him. His Blade of Eternity pulsed violently, as if rejecting his command, and a sharp wave of pain coursed through his body.

"Ahh!!"

Kaelen’s eyes widened in shock as he yelled out painfully before his body went limp, collapsing to the ground. The barrier shimmered ominously, stabilizing as the energy dissipated. The crowd erupted into murmurs, confusion and concern evident in their voices.

Kelvin, equally startled, staggered back, panting heavily. He glanced at Kaelen’s unconscious form, his dark aura flickering. "What... just happened?" he muttered, unsure whether to feel triumphant or wary.

In the VIP section, Kael Dragonyx leaned forward slightly, his piercing gaze locked onto Kaelen. A faint smirk tugged at his lips. "So, this is the level of power one can reach with the help of both the Blade of Eternity and the aura of the mythical Founding Dragon, interesting, truly interesting" he murmured under his breath.

Castenada, on the other hand, frowned deeply. He turned to Marel. "Something isn’t right. That wasn’t an ordinary collapse."

Seraphine quickly stepped into the arena, her calm demeanor masking her urgency as she quickly checked Kaelen’s pulse if he is still ok. Not long after, she gestured for the medics to retrieve Kaelen as she addressed the crowd. "The duel is concluded. Kelvin Bowel is the victor by default. Although Kealen isn’t in a dire predicament, we will ensure Kaelen Dragonyx receives immediate medical attention and makes sure he doesn’t enters that phase later on."

"So that means... The duel is over" After hearing what Seraphine said, Ethan suddenly said in curiosity. "It seems so" Forbes quickly replied calmly as he put his gaze on Kelvin before Kaelen with an unreadable expression.

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As Kaelen was carried away, the audience remained stunned, whispers of speculation rippling through the coliseum. Meanwhile, in the shadows of the VIP section, Kael’s smirk widened ever so slightly. "Soon," he whispered, his gaze never leaving Kaelen’s unconscious form.