Chapter 14 : King's Duel part 2

System Prompt: "Currently located in the ancient duel arena of Atlantis sacred ceremonies, do you check-in?"Arthur murmured to himself, "I always doze off when I need to clock in.

"System Announcement: "Punching successful! Congratulations, the host now possesses the fighting skills of Death Knell and proficiency in all types of weapons.

"Details:Fighting Skills (Death Knell): Known for hand-to-hand combat prowess, surpassing even Batman and Nightwing, along with a mastery of tactics.

Proficiencyin All Weapons: Expertise extends to pistols, rifles, cold weapons, knives, guns, swords, and halberds.

Prompt:"Do you wish to receive these abilities?"Without hesitation, Arthur chose to accept them.

Suddenly, his mind was flooded with information.

Subsequently, Arthur realized a flood of 'fighting skills' and weapon use had been implanted in his mind.

It felt as if he had practiced these techniques countless times, integrated into his muscle memory, instantly grasping the essence of it all.

"Namor, observing Arthur from the opposite side, sensed a change in the demeanor of the person in front of him.

"Thrumming echoes!"

At the edges of the duel field, a massive octopus waved its tentacles, drumming rhythmically.Glancing at the cheering octopus, Arthur noticed a similarity to the grandeur of the DC Aquaman movie version's duel of kings.

However, this time, the fighters were Arthur and Namor.Under the guidance of the high priest, the duel commenced officially.

"When~"

The collision of their golden tridents resonated, causing the surrounding water to surge turbulently."Where did you acquire that imitation? Even though it's powerful, imitations remain imitations.

"After the clash, Namor was surprised to notice that the trident in his opponent's hand possessed similar supernatural powers, which seemed quite unbelievable.

Asfar as he knew, there existed only one [Neptune Trident]. His trident was authentic, making the one in the hands of the opponent either an imitation or something beyond the capability of ordinary individuals.

"How can you be so certain that your trident isn't an imitation?"Arthur refrained from disclosing that his trident hailed from another world. Simultaneously, he aimed to undermine his opponent's self-assurance."Whether true or not, the first battle will reveal it.

"Namo, seasoned in numerous battles, couldn't be swayed by mere words. He turned his trident, leaped up, held the handle with both hands, and slashed down at Arthur.

Digginghis feet in, Arthur gripped the halberd firmly, using its hooks and forks to block Namor's forceful downward strike.

Thecollision of their halberds unleashed a shockwave, spreading water ripples across the audience, causing the surrounding Atlanteans to gasp.

"Resounding impact~"

The ground beneath Arthur cracked under intense pressure. Despite this, Arthur's arms only slightly bent as he elevated from the ground, propelled by the counter shock, and flew out of Namor's reach in one swift motion.

The initial collision showcased considerable strength from both sides.Generally, Arthur held superior strength while Namor possessed swiftness.Regarding skills, Arthur, now equipped with the death knell fighting ability, and Namor were at an impasse, fighting with their tridents.

Anair of impending danger pervaded the arena, akin to the calm before a storm.The Atlanteans in the viewing stands fell into silence, followed by roaring cheers erupting.

Althoughunfamiliar with Arthur, the audience's slight reluctance didn't prevent them from applauding the spectacular duel.

Respect was earned through strength in their society.In this moment, Arthur earned recognition from some Atlanteans based on his prowess. "It appears I underestimated you. I won't hold back any longer.

"Namor, steadying himself after being pushed back 25.8 meters, dashed swiftly towards Arthur. The trident in his hand tore through the surrounding water with such velocity that it created a supersonic rush.

As he approached the ten-meter mark, Namor swung the trident to the full moon. The force between slashes was formidable, transforming the water in front into a crescent-shaped high-pressure water cannon aimed at Arthur.

"Pressurized water surge.

""Good move."Arthur's trident swept out, releasing a horrifying energy, causing a massive surge.

"Roaring cheers~"

The collision between the two water blades was intense, resembling a turbulent wave crashing against the shore. The impact swept many Atlanteans into flight due to the violent currents.

Observingthis, Arthur proposed, "The battlefield here seems cramped. How about we move?""Exactly what I was thinking. Haven't encountered an opponent like you in ages. Let's have a good fight."Concerned about the tribe's safety, Namo nodded, understanding that continued battle here without a clear victor might lead to casualties among the tribe due to the aftermath.Namo's eyes burned with the spirit of war, attaching greater significance to the look in Arthur's eyes.

Despite his fiery temper and love for battle, in the past two decades, he hadn't encountered a worthy opponent, making Arthur's arrival a source of joy and a hint of familiarity. It was as if he saw himself in his younger days.

"The battlefield thunders~

""The battlefield thunders~"

Their physical prowess, far beyond that of ordinary Atlanteans, allowed them to swim with extreme speed, resembling sharp arrows darting through the water. Soon, they left the confines of the Atlantis shield, heading across the sea.At this moment, Arthur's heart raced with excitement.

The exhilarating battle filled him with enthusiasm, a mix of nervousness and happiness.Observing Namor and Arthur not involving others, some Atlanteans left the duel, pursuing them in an underwater spacecraft to witness the rare century-spanning battle from a distance.This kind of spectacle was a rarity and naturally couldn't be missed.

Arthur and Namor remained about a hundred meters from the sea. Their tridents slashed horizontally and vertically, picking, pushing, picking, and stabbing, each blow capable of moving mountains and cracking rocks.

The water surrounding them churned endlessly due to their battle, creating waves tens of meters high at sea level.Arthur was wholly engrossed in the battle, oblivious to other concerns.

The clash with Namor felt like two dragons fiercely contesting dominance in the water.Similar in physique, abilities, and weaponry, their battle waged on, a thrilling spectacle where a moment's distraction could lead to becoming the opponent's soulless casualty.

"Dangdangdang...

"The resonating sonorous sounds seemed to echo endlessly, as if threatening to rupture the very water they fought in.The fierce spectacle of battle stunned the Atlantean masses observing from a distance. Their shock quickly turned to awe."