Rhys took a deep breath and channeled all his spiritual energy into the flowing sphere before him. In an instant, the sphere exploded, shattering with a deafening boom.
From the burst of light, countless green beams shot out, transforming into sharp wooden spikes that rained down on Sebastian. These spikes moved with blinding speed, like bolts of lightning, slicing through the air with a sharp whistle.
The very space around them seemed to trample from the sheer force, creating a terrifying spectacle.
"That's a terrifying technique! Sebastian's done for!" The crowd below gasped.
Sebastian's eyes flickered with a hint of surprise. He could feel the immense power behind Rhys' attack, and there was no room for carelessness. His body moved rapidly, attempting to dodge the barrage of spikes.
However, the sheer number of them made it impossible to avoid. The sharp wooden spikes rained down like a downpour of arrows, leaving no space for him to escape. Left with no choice, Sebastian summoned a shield of active and passive energy in front of him.
A transparent barrier appeared just in time, colliding with the incoming spikes.
At that moment, the air was filled with the sharp sound of clashing energy, sparks flashing as the powerful forces collided.
The entire platform trembled, as if it could barely contain the overwhelming power of the battle.
Rhys had unleashed his full power, and the force of his technique was awe-inspiring. Shocked, the crowd stared at the two combatants with their widened eyes. They silently held their breath for Sebastian.
Sebastian's face remained calm, his eyes focused and unwavering. With a slight flick of his fingers, a silver needle shot out, moving at lightning speed toward Rhys.
Seeing the incoming needle, Rhys quickly raised a shield of spiritual energy in an attempt to block it.
However, he had underestimated the power of the needle. It was a weapon Sebastian had recently crafted. The weapon was enhanced by his mastery of active and passive energy, so its piercing force was very incredible.
"This is unbelievable! Who knew Sebastian was this strong? Was he hiding his true strength all along?"
After a few moments of silence, the arena erupted in exclamations of disbelief.
They had expected Rhys' technique to overwhelm Sebastian, but to their astonishment, Sebastian had countered it with ease and swiftly turned the tide in his favor.
Standing on the platform, Sebastian gazed down at the fallen Rhys. At that moment, his expression was calm, and there was no sense of triumph in his eyes.
To him, Rhys had never been a real threat.
Suddenly, Alfie stood up. He glared at Sebastian and said coldly, "How dare you use a hidden weapon during the match? You've got some nerve!"

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