Storm of Gods

Chapter 165 The Knight's Shield of Glory
Li Xin wielded the wooden sword; it felt really good in his hand. The threads on the handle were meticulously polished, and the equipment he usually used for training was also quite excellent.

Moncaleta's smelting technology has also stood the test of time. Before the advent of Hextech, it was considered to be ahead of the Dao Yuan East Continent. At that time, weapons from Heldan were luxury items in Lilong.

"Come on, Simmons, let me see how much you've improved."

"Brother Li, watch out, I haven't been idle for the past six years!" Apart from that superpower being a disaster, Simmons was still quite confident in other aspects.

His eyes turned crimson, and he got serious from the start. Whoosh... Simmons had already made his move, dragging his greatsword as he charged toward Li Xin. Simmons was not like Locke; he wouldn't show any obvious intentions before getting within effective range. His entire set of movements was a combination of offense and defense, and his steps, though seemingly swift, had their own rhythm and spare capacity.

The moment he activated it, Simmons felt a sense of relief and relaxation. Facing Li Xin, he could give it his all and no longer cared about those illusory things. He wanted to become strong!
bass……

Suddenly, the greatsword slashed out. In everyone's eyes, Simmons had not entered the effective attack range, but the sword instantly arrived in front of Li Xin. In just a moment, under Li Xin's stimulation, Simmons entered the ultimate focused combat state that a warrior could only dream of!
when……

With a loud bang, Li Xin's wooden sword blocked the attack without moving an inch. Instead, Simmons was thrown back. The immense force did not falter Simmons; instead, it fueled his fighting spirit. He unleashed a series of powerful slashes with his greatsword, not just hacking at a wooden stake. Simmons' footwork and angles were perfect. The greatsword seemed to be slashing with full force, but his footwork had already positioned him optimally, allowing him to strike the target with maximum power. His spiritual energy was also at its maximum. Facing Li Xin, he didn't need to hold back at all. Simmons already knew from his performance in the Sacred Land that Li Xin far surpassed him.

Boom boom boom...

Sword energy swept across the surroundings, no wonder Simmons told them to keep their distance, this was a real fight. Simmons had received a psionic enhancement, although not quite the extravagant display of psionic energy, it made the greatsword's sword energy incredibly powerful, possessing a domineering aura capable of sweeping across the world. Simmons' swordsmanship combined the grand and sweeping style of the Order of the Church with the delicate and unpredictable techniques traditionally used by the Simmons family. His short, consecutive thrusts were truly difficult to defend against. However, Li Xin's footwork was equally excellent, always maintaining distance and defending so effectively that it was suffocating, not giving Simmons a chance to unleash his full power. He was able to meet Simmons' attack when he was about 70-80% ready.

As the wooden sword blocked Simmons' greatsword, the two became locked in a stalemate. Just when it seemed like a struggle was about to begin, Simmons suddenly pushed the blade forward, his body spinning as the greatsword spiraled toward Li Xin's head. Li Xin countered with the momentum, and clang clang clang clang...

The originally expansive swordplay suddenly turned into close-quarters assassination. Seeing that Simmons had the upper hand, Shengze's teammates clenched their fists and cheered him on. After all, he was their beloved captain. Despite the teasing, they all hoped that their captain would win.

clap~~~
Li Xin charged in, his wooden sword blocking the end of the greatsword. If it had been at the tip of the swing, the wooden sword might have been severed, but the end was still the beginning of the rotation. The greatsword came to an abrupt halt. Simmons sensed the danger, but Li Xin's punch was already coming. However, Simmons had anticipated it and his shield made a precise block.

boom……

Simmons's expression instantly lost focus. He managed to block it, but not completely; a terrifying force had already seeped in—*whoosh*
With a shout, Simmons was sent flying backward, and cracks appeared in the steel shield forged by the Holy Zealots Academy.

Li Xin did not pursue. "Simmons, you haven't improved. This is a bit disappointing."

Simmons wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth and chuckled, "Brother Li, are you kidding? This is just a warm-up!"

He tossed aside his shield, gripped his greatsword tightly with both hands, pointed it diagonally to the sky, and in an instant, his spirit, energy, and will merged. Simmons saw only his sole opponent; everything else vanished. *Whoosh*...

Tap tap tap tap tap...

Simmons strode close to Li Xin. Defending against Li Xin is useless; you must attack and charge forward!

Kill!

With a single step, accompanied by a loud bang, Simmons shot towards Li Xin like a cannonball, his eyes gleaming red. He was trying to track Li Xin's movements, determined to catch his trajectory!
As they approached the limit, both were trying to catch the opponent's attack. Several afterimages appeared in Simmons' mind, took shape for a moment, and he did not move!
The greatsword, empowered by psionic energy, transformed into a beam of light and slashed down. In that split second, Li Xin instantly dodged to the side—though it was too late. His wooden sword deflected the attack, using a sideways slide to deflect the force. However, Simmons' body suddenly glowed with a dazzling light and vanished. He had anticipated Li Xin's move and reappeared behind him the next moment, his greatsword already slashing down. Facing Avogadro of the Secret Fortress, Simmons overcame his fear and unleashed his deadly strike. Everyone's hearts were in their throats. A flash-based predictive strike—this was an ability possessed only by exceptionally gifted warriors blessed by the gods. For those without the ability, it was a guaranteed kill. And Simmons showed no sign of stopping, as if he were completely absorbed in the fight. Li Xin…

Li Xin's body didn't emit any light. Does that mean he can't emit light?
A flashbang against a flashbang must be used the instant the opponent initiates their attack, or even beforehand. Otherwise, even if it's executed, an error could result in being killed. And since Li Xin's body hasn't yet flashed, it means…

When~~~~
In everyone's eyes, Li Xin blocked the fatal blow with a backhand slash, and at the same time, his body suddenly sprang up like a swallow, sweeping an arc of light towards Simmons. Simmons blocked it with his greatsword in the blink of an eye!

boom……

Simmons retreated rapidly, and at that moment, Li Xin's wooden sword made another crisp sound and was once again presented to Simmons. Simmons subconsciously parried, but Li Xin's greatsword suddenly fell, switching from right hand to left hand, and the greatsword directly thrust forward. The two dodged each other's attacks almost simultaneously, leaning back and then immediately pulling back. Simmons' eyes widened; he was faster!

Unable to awaken his superpowers, Simmons desperately trained his body to make up for his shortcomings, all for this moment.

A punch was thrown at Li Xin, but Li Xin, who seemed a little slow, had already made a move with his feet. He flipped over and used the force of Simmons' punch to throw the punch away, followed by a knee strike.

Boom... Simmons was sent flying with a loud thud. Before he could react, Li Xin had already arrived, swinging down with a thunderous kick in mid-air.

Simmons was slammed into the ground with a loud bang, the ground cracked, and Simmons' body bounced up, spitting out a mouthful of blood. The next moment, Simmons gritted his teeth, planted his greatsword on the ground, spun around to dissipate the force, and charged towards Li Xin again with his greatsword raised. His heart pounded!
Blood boils, for the glory of the knight!

Simmons was like a man ablaze, charging at Li Xin at full speed. Clang clang clang~~~ Boom!
With a heavy blow, the wooden sword in Li Xin's hand finally shattered, and countless fragments shot out in all directions like bullets. Simmons did not defend himself. He knew that at this moment, any extra movement would be fatal. He stared intently at Li Xin's movements. The fragments hit his body and immediately pierced in, bursting into a spray of blood, but Simmons' eyes did not even move.

As expected, Li Xin had already attacked him. Simmons had been waiting for this moment. His greatsword flashed out like lightning, each inch longer and stronger. At this moment, Li Xin seemed to have entered a ghostly state. He ducked and narrowly dodged the greatsword, entering the forbidden area, and threw a punch at Simmons.

Simmons' chest flashed, and the Knight's Shield appeared out of thin air, blocking Li Xin's fatal punch. This was the effect of the divine relic. At the same time, the greatsword that cut through the air pulled back again, and the guillotine was brought close!

If Li Xin continues his attack at this point, he will definitely be blocked by the Shield of Honor. Simmons may or may not be injured, but Li Xin's head will be cut off. If Li Xin dodges, he will definitely be injured as well. This all-out attack has reached its peak, and trying to stop it is no different from taking a hit himself.

However, Li Xin pressed down with his attack, kicking out with his right foot to knock away the greatsword. At the same time, he pushed down with his right hand, channeling his power directly into the ground. He flipped over and pushed Simmons away with one leg. The next moment, he was airborne and slammed down again. Simmons did not hesitate and threw away the greatsword, focusing all his strength on supporting his Shield of Honor.

boom……

The punch landed, and Simmons didn't back down. Bang! Simmons' legs sank directly into the ground.

The base was deathly silent. Simmons used a parry, but it didn't deflect Li Xin's attack.

Simmons' Shield of Honor has disappeared.

(End of this chapter)