The legendary warrior

"You used me as a mere stepping stone?" Gennadi asked furiously, his jaw clenched tight as his hands balled into fists.

"If that's how you see it, then so be it," Ricky answered as a cold smile crawled into his lips. He found Gennadi's anger quite amusing and made no effort to dissipate it.

"Damn it! You'll pay for this!" Gennadi thundered, his body visibly trembling with fury. He gritted his teeth and let out a battle cry, yet it didn't seem to faze his opponent. Then all of a sudden, he was in front of Ricky and about to unleash his first attack.

He drew out his sword and immediately activated sword-light power. The spiritual energy of fire burst from within and surrounded his whole body. He aimed his sword at Ricky, eyes full of killing intent.

Gennadi was fast, but Ricky was faster. In one swift motion, Ricky dodged his attack and pulled out Iron Destroyer from his back, wielding the flame strike. His saber then collided with Gennadi's sword.

Although it may look like Ricky was giving it his all, he was actually holding back. He did not use the innate power of his Iron Destroyer, as he wanted to fight Gennadi using only the natural strength of his saber.

A Demi-spirit Level weapon itself was enough to fight even demi-immortal warriors. There was no need to use more power than necessary.

The way Ricky was handling the fight didn't escape Elder Samuel and Elder Logan's eyes. The moment Ricky pulled out Iron Destroyer, they knew he wasn't using 100% to fight, yet they could also tell that the saber alone was enough to guarantee his victory.

"That is no ordinary saber! It's of Demi-spirit Level and it has powers that only real immortals could comprehend. This only means one thing... The saber was re-casted by Elder Alexander," Elder Samuel muttered under his breath. He still could not believe his eyes.

"A Demi-spirit Level saber made by an innate spiritual king and casting master of Spirit Level! How marvelous! I wish I could have his saber and everything else that made him so powerful.

But he's being so flashy right now. His saber is attracting a dangerous amount of attention. Isn't he worried that his saber might get stolen by other people?"

Elder Samuel's gaze switched to Elder Logan and saw greed in his eyes. He knew what he was thinking and he couldn't deny that he was tempted, too.

After all, that was not the kind of saber they could make even if they placed their lives on the line.

......

But Ricky was not concerned about those things. Right now, all he cared about was beating Gennadi.

"My master, please do not initiate the Devouring Skill. Something's wrong with Gennadi's spiritual energy. It seems fairly dangerous!" Alva exclaimed, reminding Ricky of the risk.

danger?" Ricky asked,

of Devouring Fire, anyway, so there was

may get hurt if you try to devour it!" Alva answered, his voice urgent. He wanted to make sure that Ricky

knows I can devour it, and that's exactly what he wants me to do. Well, too bad for him, I'm not falling for his cheap tricks, ' Ricky thought

......

little bastard, don't think you're walking out of this place alive. Come on, devour my fire! That's what you do, right? Go ahead and

didn't waste another second. He activated the spiritual energy of his fire and smiled viciously as it surged into

and the sword clashing with each other reached the ears

who's the stepping stone now!" Gennadi yelled, looking Ricky

one thing you're good at, Gennadi, it's bluffing," Ricky said coolly, knowing that his words would ruin his opponent's strategy.

Three

raised it,

fire lotus bloomed, bearing three flaming blades.

Gennadi's finger, integrating with the newly

Ricky thought. 'Otherwise, he would have fallen to his knee on

technique to be completed. His three fiery blades merged with his sword and

the end for you,

and slashed

was able to complete his technique and merge the flames with his sword so quickly. I must tread carefully, ' Ricky thought,

you can devour a little of Gennadi's spiritual energy while your blades were colliding. I'll see what he's hiding in the flames," Alva whispered, only loud

to devour a little of it?" asked Ricky. He didn't want to

to me," Alva said with

Art!

chanted as the ground started trembling with the power he was releasing. His fire spiritual energy grew bigger and wider. Other warriors could only watch in horror as it transformed into

smile crossed Ricky's

you won't ever forget!"

fast as lightning, Ricky charged towards Gennadi, his phantom bear enveloping his body like an armor. He gripped the hilt of his saber tightly and brought it down to Gennadi, who managed to block it with his sword. The sound of metal clanging against each other rang in the air

power!" The disciples exclaimed, both frightened and amazed.