"CLANG!"
The green magic spear, wrapped in a magical wind, attacked Gawain, but was blocked by his holy sword, Galatine, producing a crisp sound of clashing metal.
Even the wind blades formed by the magical wind seemed to have hit the sun, shattered by the scorching light.
"It's useless, Lamorak. You can't defeat me."
Gawain lightly raised his sword to block Cang Ye's next attack. At this moment, he was shrouded in a brilliant light, his terrifying aura pressing down on Cang Ye like a mountain.
It was currently 4 pm. There were still two hours until the three-fold enhancement ended, and about three hours until the sun completely set and he lost all enhancement effects.
Although he was reluctant to admit it, Cang Ye had to acknowledge the power of the three-fold enhanced Gawain.
He was no longer someone who could be defeated by simple martial arts and techniques.
Even when Cang Ye used 『Intercepting the Flow』 to its fullest, concentrating all his strength into an attack, he only managed to push Gawain back a few steps.
On the other hand, Gawain had only been defending from the beginning, showing no intention of attacking.
Obviously, the loyal and righteous man still didn't want to harm Lamorak.
"Give up, Lamorak. If you agree to go back to the White Chalk Castle with me now, I can let this duel be a draw, or even admit defeat and let you win."
"Aren't you talking a little too much, Sir Gawain?"
Cang Ye once again swung his magic spear with force. The verdant wind-formed blade howled as it slashed towards Gawain's neck.
True Name Release: Magic Wind's Piercing Roar.
Faced with this fully released attack from the magic spear, Gawain's expression finally changed.
This time, he did not choose to block it with Galatine itself, but instead mobilized his magical energy and gathered it on the sword.
The next moment, scorching flames ignited on Galatine's blade, and along with a suddenly magnified golden light, it met the verdant blade.
"Excalibur Galatine!"
"BANG!"
With the sound of shattering glass, Gawain's flame cannon broke through the magic spear's blade. Its power, not much diminished, continued to blast towards Cang Ye.
Seeing this, a blue light flashed in Cang Ye's eyes. Water-like magical energy covered his spear, and he then met Gawain's attack from bottom to top.
In an instant, the water and flames reacted, and a thick white mist instantly enveloped both Cang Ye and Gawain.
"Mana Burst?"
Gawain noticed the blue magical energy covering Cang Ye's spear just now and was secretly surprised.
Lamorak is only 17 or 18 years old, yet he has already mastered Mana Burst? Is it because of that spear?
But why is his Mana Burst water? Isn't the element of that spear wind?
Gawain didn't quite understand this question, because he felt that for someone of his age to have mastered a high-level skill like Mana Burst, it was most likely due to the influence of the magic spear.
Just like himself, he had only learned 『Mana Burst (Fire)』 after obtaining the sun holy sword, Galatine, and being influenced by it.
But before Gawain could think too much, he saw the mist in front of him rapidly churning, and then a black iron fist shot straight at his face.
"Trying to use the mist to create an opportunity, Lamorak?"
Gawain chuckled at this and blocked the fist with his sword.
But the moment he steadily caught the fist, Gawain suddenly felt a killing intent from behind.
Then, a spear made of water stabbed at his back.
"What?!"
Gawain was greatly surprised. In his urgency, he had no time to dodge. He only slightly turned his shoulder, allowing the water spear to pierce his armor and skin, leaving a wound on his left shoulder.
After landing a hit, Cang Ye did not linger. His figure instantly disappeared into the mist, and then Gawain's horizontal slash cut through the spot where he had just been.
Feeling the pain from his shoulder, Gawain's expression finally became serious. He understood that he couldn't persuade Cang Ye with just words; he had to use his full strength.
"Shine! Galatine!"
Gawain did not hesitate. He raised the holy sword in his hand high and shouted.
With Gawain's shout, a brilliant light like the sun burst out. The light and heat instantly evaporated the mist, exposing Cang Ye, who was preparing for another surprise attack, and the detached 『Fortress of the Queen』.
The next moment, a slash of light burst forth.
Cang Ye's expression was calm. He raised his hand and waved lightly. The black armor instantly returned to his body, narrowly blocking the light slash.
"Finally getting serious, Sir Gawain?"
Looking at the somewhat disheveled Gawain, Cang Ye said with a smile.
"Hmph, a sneak attack from behind is not something a noble knight would do."
Gawain's expression was a little stiff. He regretted his carelessness.
His opponent was Lamorak. Besides being the 'brother' 'bewitched' by his evil mother, he was also a famous knight.
He shouldn't have underestimated him.
"Come, Lamorak. It's time to put an end to this battle."
Gawain assumed a full combat stance, holding his sword and looking at Cang Ye, who was wearing a full suit of black armor.
"Come on."
Cang Ye's expression, hidden under his helmet, could not be seen, but his tone was full of seriousness.
Without any shouts or roars, their spear and sword clashed again. And this time, it was not just a duel between a holy sword and a magic spear.
It was also a battle between fire and water.
At this moment, Cang Ye had completely abandoned the wind magic of the magic spear and instead mobilized all his strength, transforming it into streams of water that wrapped around the spear's blade and tip.
For a time, white mist scattered, only to be immediately pierced by the light.
With the enhancement of the 『Fortress of the Queen』 and 『Mana Burst (Water)』, Cang Ye was actually able to fight Gawain to a standstill for a while.
This couldn't help but secretly surprise the latter.
But the three-fold difference in overall strength was ultimately not something a (C+)-rank Noble Phantasm could compare to.
After fighting for another half an hour, Cang Ye gradually fell into a disadvantage.
But even though he was suppressed by Gawain to the point where he could barely stand, Cang Ye's eyes were very bright.
After so long, the feeling of experiencing everything, similar to an epiphany, had reappeared.
The three-fold enhanced Gawain and the fully released Galatine once again put him under immense pressure. Although it was not a life-or-death situation, it was enough.
He could feel that he was only one step away from breaking through the barrier between his skills and Noble Phantasm, but he couldn't figure out what that step was.
And just then, sensing the opening his opponent had revealed, Gawain shouted.
The Excalibur Galatine in his hand once again burst with a scorching golden light and heavily struck Cang Ye's chest plate.
Cang Ye was then sent flying and landed in the small stream behind him.
Feeling the dull impact of the immense force on his chest, Cang Ye couldn't help but spit out a mouthful of blood.
But then Cang Ye was stunned, because he felt a force slowly seeping through the thick armor of the 『Fortress of the Queen』, gathering in his body and healing his injuries.
Cang Ye subconsciously looked down and saw only the still-flowing stream water.
Is the 'water' saving me?
A very abrupt thought appeared in Cang Ye's mind.
Water... water...
Yes, it's water. I was born in water, and my strength also comes from water. So what I lack is water, is myself, isn't it?
Countless thoughts about water suddenly rose in Cang Ye's mind. They were scenes imprinted in his memory, recorded by his Fae Eyes along with countless martial arts, from his travels through the waterways of all of Britain.
The myriad forms of water.
Cang Ye felt the strange changes in his body, and the increasingly clear and integrated knowledge in his mind.
He had an epiphany.
[Ding, you have understood the essence of water and awakened the Noble Phantasm: 『Myriad Forms of the Flowing Spirit, a Hundred Waves of Change (A++)』]
[Myriad Forms of the Flowing Spirit, a Hundred Waves of Change (A++): Anti-Unit Noble Phantasm. Awakened after Knight Lamorak recorded countless martial arts and forms of water with his Fae Eyes and understood the essence of water. When activated, attacks are as ethereal and ever-changing as water, encompassing all things.]
Gawain stood by the stream, quietly watching Cang Ye lying motionless in the water, his expression dazed.
Around them, many onlookers were whispering, discussing whether Cang Ye had been defeated.
And among them, Britomart was also looking at Cang Ye nervously.
After a long time, just as the people were starting to get impatient, Cang Ye stood up again.
"Hmm, you seem to have had a breakthrough?"
Gawain looked at Cang Ye, whose aura had changed slightly, his tone carrying a hint of surprise.
"Yes. Speaking of which, I have to thank you, Sir Gawain. You made me understand what 'the essence of water' is."
Cang Ye returned a smile to the other.
"Then let's end this duel completely. Let me see what you have comprehended."
Hearing Cang Ye's words, Gawain's expression was a little complicated, but he still spoke.
"Come on."
Cang Ye's eyes were full of eagerness. He couldn't wait to test the power of his new Noble Phantasm.
And so, after two rounds, the third and final round began.
Without any hesitation, the two of them activated their Noble Phantasms at the first opportunity.
"Shine! Excalibur Galatine!"
Gawain raised Galatine high and shouted, the holy sword in his hand releasing a scorching light cannon like the sun.
"Myriad Forms of the Flowing Spirit, a Hundred Waves of Change."
No gorgeous light, no cool special effects, only a shimmer as clear and calm as a lake.
Cang Ye brandished his magic spear to protect his entire body. In a trance, a huge mirror like a lake blocked his path.
Then, with the sound of an explosion and the spread of light and heat, the lake mirror collapsed, but Cang Ye within it was unharmed.
"How is that possible?!"
Gawain's face was filled with horror. But Cang Ye's attack was just beginning.
The magic spear in his hand flickered with a clear light, and the next moment, a storm of spear strikes swept over.
Gawain had to hold his sword with all his might to block, but he was surprised to find that the attacks landing on his sword were as weak as a flowing stream.
Just as he was puzzled, the next blow was as fierce and powerful as a waterfall from the sky.
This immediately put the unprepared Gawain in a difficult position.
Without giving Gawain any chance to breathe, Cang Ye moved with his spear, and a rain of spear strikes and various martial arts techniques followed one after another.
It seemed the victor was about to be decided.
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