Earth's Greatest Magus

Chapter 2190: Sparring

Emery stood in the center of the training ground, the sun casting long shadows across the yard. On either side of him stood two formidable grand magus: the purple-haired Fantasme, a fierce female warrior of wolf bloodline, and Anpu, the dark-skinned jackal hybrid. The crowd around them watched in anticipation, sensing the tension in the air.

Anpu, a loyal follower for the past four years, had proven his worth during the pirate campaign. He bowed deeply to Emery, his respect and allegiance clear. Fantasme, however, was different. She had been forced into service by the Silvermane faction. While she displayed courtesy toward Emery, it was more out of respect for the Alpha King than genuine reverence for Emery himself.

”Lord, I think itʼs unwise to fight both of us,” Fantasme said, her tone respectful but her eyes challenging.

Emery responded with a casual, confident smile. ”Donʼt worry, Please, do your best. Letʼs not embarrass ourselves in front of this audience.”

Unlike the female grand magus, Anpu knew more about Emeryʼs strength. He had sparred with Emery several times and had come to both respect and fear Emeryʼs hidden power. Without hesitation, he pulled out a pair of tier 6 weapons, one in each hand, and summoned the power of his domain. A dark aura began to engulf his body, a menacing shroud that sent chills through the onlookers.

Emery responded by drawing his savage blade. As he did, he activated the 8th stage of the Immortal Gate, enhancing his body with Khaosʼs power. Without Chututlu, he could only harness a third of its full potential, but even this partial power was formidable. The combination boosted his total battle power to just over 1000, equivalent to an average one cosmos grand magus.

Fantasme watched them both, her expression a mix of curiosity and calculation. She had not yet engaged, but her presence was palpable, her own power simmering just beneath the surface.

”My Lord, I will start,” Anpu declared, his voice filled with determination. With that, he charged forward, his speed causing the ground to crack and break beneath him. The audience watched in amazement as Anpu dashed towards Emery, his movements a blur of power and agility. Yet, their astonishment grew as Emery effortlessly matched Anpuʼs speed and strength, moving with a fluid grace that belied his immense power.

Anpu was a formidable warrior, embodying the raw physical prowess typical of grand magus hybrids. His jackal lineage endowed him with a physique that had propelled him to the magus realm and, after centuries of honing his abilities, to the grand magus realm. Despite his physical advantages, Anpu shared a common limitation among hybrids: a lower comprehension of elemental mastery, which restricted his spell repertoire. Instead, he relied on his innate skills and killer moves to dominate his opponents.

[Jackalʼs Might] boosts his battle power close to 200 points, reaching the 1200 battle power limit. [Shadow Drift], a movement technique that allows him to maneuver around the battlefield, and [Eye of Annihilation] shoots a ray of energy with destructive power.

To counter his lack of sheer battle power, Emery relied on his versatility in spells: utilizing space magic for swift movements and plant magic for supportive maneuvers. Empowered by Khaos energy, these abilities enabled him to deftly evade all of Anpuʼs attacks and respond with newly refined sword techniques.

”Our Lord can match the power of a grand magus! Heʼs truly incredible!” exclaimed one spectator in awe.

”Huh, you know nothing! Our Lord hasnʼt even transformed yet,” retorted another, scoffing at the spectacle.

Emeryʼs display of strength not only astonished those who had underestimated him, like Fantasme, but also surprised Anpu and his allies who recognized Emeryʼs significant growth over the past few months. It was clear to them that Emery had surpassed mere advancement to the full moon realm; he had transcended it entirely.

Emeryʼs sword landed a decisive blow on Anpu, sending the hybrid staggering back several meters. He then turned his gaze towards the female grand magus with a challenging expression. Sheathing his sword, Emery began to transform into his Twilight form, a state that further augmented his battle power, now nearing 1300.

A fierce howl reverberated across the training ground as Emeryʼs transformation intimidated even Fantasmeʼs wolf beasts. In response, she transformed [Lilac Mirage Wolf], and invoked her innate ability allowing her to split into three identical forms. One with purple hair engaged in close combat with a weapon similar to Anpuʼs, another with pink hair wielded a long-range bow, and the third with bluish focused on spellcasting. Empowered by her domain, each of Fantasmeʼs forms nearly Anpuʼs formidable strength.

The training ground erupted into a chaotic four-against-one showdown as Emery found himself surrounded from multiple sides. Spectacular clashes echoed through the area, each strike and spell resonating with raw power that stunned the audience into silence.

Despite being outnumbered, Emery fought on with unwavering persistence. He skillfully utilized his [Spirit Devour] ability to disrupt the grand magusʼ reservoir of spirit energy, evening the playing field. However, Fantasmeʼs strength exceeded his expectations. Her profound mastery of the law of transformation and illusion granted her exceptional control over her stamina and cosmic energy reserves. Combined with her wolf-like physique, Fantasme could be considered at the pinnacle of one cosmos grand magus realm, a figure at a similar level to Ramos the Blazing Wind.

The battle between Emery and the two grand magus intensified into a spectacle of flashing spells and thundering clashes. With every strike and counter, sparks flew and arcane energies crackled through the air, creating a chaotic scene on the training ground. Spectators, realizing the intensity of the fight, hastily cast protective spells to shield themselves from stray magical blasts and debris.

As the confrontation stretched on with more than a hundred clashes, the training ground became a battleground strewn with remnants of magical impacts and scorched earth. Emery, despite his skillful maneuvers and strategic spellcasting, found himself unable to defeat the two combined strenght of Fantasme and Anpu. Sensing the escalating danger and unwilling to reveal his full power or primal form to the watching crowds, Emery made a calculated decision to stop the fight.

He acknowledged the impressive strength of Fantasme and Anpu, praising their skill and resilience amidst the intense combat. To demonstrate his respect, Emery generously bestowed each of them with a tier 6 artifact from his treasured collection, acquired from Mo Yanʼs loot, which earned him their sincere appreciation.

The sparring session concluded exactly as Emery had envisioned. The display of skill and camaraderie among the warriors of Terra not only boosted their confidence but also ignited a renewed excitement and dedication to train harder for the challenges that lay ahead. 𝘳å𝐍Ọ𝐛Ês