Infinite Paths: The Raging Phoenix-Chapter 1126: Tricks

Just as Jori and Reca thought about it, Terra, Seara, Danny, and Annie, who were watching from a different point, felt a growing discomfort as the intense battle between Rain and Sealyn kept going. Their connection made it difficult for them to witness the physical toll the match was taking on both father and daughter.

Each strike and defensive maneuver felt like a jolt of unease, and they couldn't shake the worry that lingered in their minds.

On another corner of the arena, Seadrei and Seadir attempted to maintain their usual composed demeanor. Still, the subtle formation of beads of sweat on their foreheads betrayed their internal unease. Similarly, Rain's sisters and grandparents found themselves wrestling with a mix of emotions as they watched the clash keep going.

The close bond they shared with Rain and Sealyn made the spectacle all the more discomforting.

The duration of the match heightened the tension for the onlookers. They were all wondering when the intense confrontation would come to an end. The concern for Rain and Sealyn's well-being had already pushed them to reveal more emotion than they were accustomed to, and the anticipation of an impending resolution weighed heavily on their minds.

Each passing moment only served to deepen their unease, making them yearn for the conclusion of the match and a return to a more familiar sense of familial comfort.

"I can't do this forever… and I also need to knock him down for good before he suffers too much damage," Sealyn thought. "I have to knock him down from the ring with a decisive sequence of strikes."

Sealyn made up her mind… it was a bit risky, but three consecutive attacks would do the trick. All of a sudden, three after images charged toward Rain in the middle of the ring.

He kept his guard up and strengthened his will… Still, despite his focus, Rain couldn't avoid the combination and what Sealyn had envisioned… all of a sudden, he got kicked on his chin, and the impact pushed him upward for several meters.

In the next moment, Sealyn appeared above Rain and then, slammed his chest with her hands together and swung down like a hammer… before Rain could even land on the floor of the ring, another afterimage appeared in front of him and then punched his face… ƒreewebɳovel.com

While making a high-pitched sound, Rain spun to the wall of the arena… the force reverberated throughout the entire arena. The impact was so powerful that it made the ground tremble beneath them, and a dense cloud of dust erupted, obscuring the view of the landing spot.

Within the chaos of the dust cloud, no one could witness Rain's descent to the ground due to the billowing dust. As the dust was about to settle in, a figure emerged from the haze. It was Rain, seemingly undeterred by the impact. He crossed through the dissipating cloud and landed back in the center of the arena.

However, his face bore the marks of the fierce encounter. Swollen and distorted, Rain resembled a different person, and his attempt to smile only accentuated the weird appearance, his lips contorting in a manner reminiscent of a duck face.

"Nod dad," Rain said.

"...Hah?" Sealyn asked in confusion.

"I meant… not bad," Rain said after he moved his lips with his hands. "Whorry…"

The weirdness of the situation only increased when Rain coughed a little, and a bunch of blood left his mouth… some people in the audience laughed at the insanity of that. Still, Sealyn didn't like that kind of humor when the other person was her father. In any case, she took a glimpse at Esmeralda and Branden, but they didn't look like they wanted to end the match.

"... Another attack like this, and you will spend a few weeks out, Dad," Sealyn said while showing a troubled expression. "You will also get an earful from the mothers… I will talk with Esmeralda later about this incompetence in their role in this competition. Still, it is better if you give up now. Unless you want to make me feel bad."

"... Thanks for the consideration; I know that it's a fossil for you kids, but don't write me out yet," Rain said. "My old bones can still take this much. Besides, I watched Rocky too many times to give up now."

Sealyn couldn't help but sigh… as expected of her father, he was saying nonsense at such an important moment to make light of the situation. It was the first time that he felt annoyed at him.

"If you hit me once more, I will assume my defeat. How about it?" Rain asked. "That should be enough for both of us."

"Fair enough," Sealyn said, and then she charged with all her might.

All of Sealyn's afterimages charged… only a single hit. It didn't even have to be strong, and it just had to land. Rain put himself on the spot… Sealyn wanted to finish that as soon as possible since Rain was covered in bruises and she had only a few of them on her arms… it was obvious about the result of the match.

She had a point in strength and speed, but in a match like that, the brain and the skill were more important.

Before Sealyn's barrage of afterimages could reach him, Rain raised his right arm with a glint in his eyes. With a swift and forceful motion, he swung his arm down with all his might, ignoring any potential harm it could cause. The impact of his strike sent shockwaves through the arena, causing the very structure of the ring to crumble and fall apart.

The ring, already bearing the scars of the intense battle, succumbed to the force of Rain's attack. Fissures that had formed earlier expanded, and pieces of the structure were sent flying into the air. The debris collided with Sealyn's afterimages, causing them to dissipate one by one. That helped him, but it wasn't enough…