New Ability

Amid the sounds of fierce clashes, the six dueling warriors moved further away from the road, intentionally creating space for Shen and the others.

This strategic movement was primarily due to the guards protecting Shen, aware of his four-star strength, and worried that close-range combat might accidentally harm him.

However, as they noticed the composed Jonah advancing towards Shen, one of the guards shouted anxiously, "Young Master Chao, run! Take Miss Rebecca and escape!"

Their urgent cries only drew a disdainful laugh from Jonah. "Run? None of you are going anywhere! He's just a four-star warrior!"

In truth, Jonah was somewhat puzzled. For Shen to reach four-star status at such a young age was impressive, especially considering the Sandy family had a known prodigy, but that was supposed to be Tammo.

Regardless, Jonah, with a cold and sinister expression, approached Shen, sneering, "Kid! If you know what's good for you, get lost! Today, your Sandy family has offended Lord Pulin. But since we are all nobles of Châteauroux, if you beg for mercy, I might spare your life!"

"A six-star warrior!" Shen estimated Jonah's rank based on his aura, which, though stronger, was not overwhelmingly so. This meant Jonah had not yet become a Glorious Warrior, while Shen himself was a five-star warrior.

A six-star warrior's challenge and contempt! For someone embodying the divine strength of the Pure Power - Battle Aura, it was an unforgivable insult. Shen's anger flared instantly.

Before mastering Pure Power - Battle Aura, Shen wouldn't have been so easily provoked. But now, aligning his mindset with the Pure Power - Battle Aura, he naturally let his battle intent surge towards Jonah.

Sensing Shen's combative spirit, Jonah grinned. A four-star warrior daring to resist? His expression turned to scornful fury as he shouted, "In that case, die!"

With that roar, Jonah ignited like a fuse, charging at Shen with dazzling speed.

"Come on!" Shen also shouted, and with a thought, he instantly unleashed his Level Two Battle Technique, the Shattering Fist, clashing head-on with Jonah's attack.

A resounding boom echoed as their fists met. Shen staggered back two steps, while Jonah was forced to halt in his tracks.

"The Sandy family's Level Two Battle Technique! And he's only a four-star, yet he took my punch?"

While Jonah was still processing his surprise, Shen used his backward momentum to spin and launch himself back at Jonah with a powerful leap.

In the heat of the moment, Jonah could only barely block the blow, causing his entire body to tremble.

The Château family's techniques emphasized speed, with over half their energy focused on agility. Jonah, opting for a direct clash, had counted on Shen being a mere four-star warrior, whose energy reserves should have been significantly lower than his own. However, Jonah miscalculated badly.

Shen was a five-star warrior, with only a slight disadvantage in energy reserves, but the Sandy family's techniques were pure and aggressive, focused on raw power.

In their head-to-head clashes, Shen not only held his ground but gained a slight upper hand.

"Impossible!" Jonah exclaimed in disbelief, but Shen's relentless Shattering Fist was already upon him again.

A powerful strike sent Jonah staggering backward, and Shen quickly followed up, not giving him a moment to recover.

Boom after boom, like a summer storm, Shen's unyielding assault drove Jonah into a corner, forcing the six-star warrior into a defensive, chaotic retreat.

This scene startled even the other warriors engaged in battle. They all turned their astonished gazes toward the confrontation, and the two mages beside Pulin, after a moment of shock, quickly altered their targets. Instead of casting spells on the other Sandy family warriors, they directed their magic towards Shen.

Amidst this chaos, Jonah, though in a sorry state, managed to catch his breath. Despite his disbelief at the situation, he had no time to ponder. He immediately channeled his energy, activating the high-speed combat techniques of the Château family.

If brute strength couldn't beat this four-star warrior, then he would rely on agility and speed.

However, just as Jonah moved his feet, a strong sensation surged through Shen mind—a new ability was about to awaken!

Embracing this sensation, Shen unleashed his new power, simultaneously igniting his battle aura. In an instant, he felt his thoughts elevate, as if he had transcended the battlefield. It was a terrifying height, making it seem as though the entire city of Châteauroux was trembling beneath him.

This was true power, the ability to overlook everything.

In this heightened state, Shen felt a strong desire to annihilate Jonah, who was retreating at a speed five to six times faster than his own.

My dignity will not be defiled! Violate it, and you will be destroyed!

With this thought, Shen channeled all his strength into a Shattering Fist, an eerie energy enveloping the blow. In a dazzling flash, he covered over twenty meters in a single step, appearing directly behind the horrified Jonah. His right fist descended like a crushing mountain.

"Crack!!"

With the sound of shattering bones, and under the stunned gazes of everyone, the six-star warrior Jonah collapsed to the ground, lifeless.

One blow. Just one blow, and a six-star warrior had been effortlessly obliterated by a four-star warrior. It was unimaginable!

Shen's performance appeared almost supernatural to the onlookers. They couldn't comprehend how this fifteen or sixteen-year-old boy could cover over twenty meters in an instant, then deliver such a devastating strike with terrifying power.

This was the essence of battle aura —ignoring ranks, levels, and even space. One unstoppable strike to obliterate any challenger.