Trainig (4)

{ Level 7: The EX Grade Beast }

The moment the spirit's voice announced the challenge, a small white creature materialized in front of Luke. It looked utterly harmless—cute and cuddly, with a golden bell attached to its neck. It licked its paws and tilted its head, staring at Luke with emotionless eyes. It seemed like the type of creature one might find wandering a quiet alley, the last thing anyone would associate with planet-destroying power.

But in a sudden shift, the creature's demeanor changed. Its eyes narrowed, and an ominous pressure began to emanate from its tiny frame. Luke, bracing himself against the immense force, recognized that this pressure was far greater than anything he'd encountered before—even when faced with a million SSS-grade beasts. Though the pressure was uncomfortable, he reminded himself that they were on equal footing—both were at the EX grade.

In a split second, the creature vanished from sight. Luke's instincts kicked in just in time as he created a thick shield of ice behind his neck. The creature struck with a force that shattered the shield and sent Luke flying. But with his newly honed battle instincts from fighting millions of beasts, Luke quickly regained his balance mid-air, spreading his Arctic Breath to slow the creature's speed.

Luke understood immediately that this battle would be unlike any he had fought before. The beast was in the same grade as him, making it an equal in power. But Luke was determined to prove his superiority. If he couldn't dominate at this level, he knew he wouldn't stand a chance in future battles.

Focusing his energy, Luke's demeanor shifted. The initial shock of the creature's speed faded, replaced by determination. He drew his katana, its blade glinting in the eerie light of the battlefield. The sword, now at Grade EX, was a perfect match for Luke's newfound strength, honed by mastering two EX-grade sword techniques. He was ready.

Both stood still, the tension palpable. Then, in a blur of motion, they vanished, reappearing only as sparks flew in the air from the clash of paws and steel. The speed of their movements was far beyond the perception of ordinary eyes—only the occasional flash of light marked their battle.

Despite the creature's fearsome speed and agility, Luke gradually began to gain the upper hand. His swordsmanship, enhanced by countless battles, allowed him to land precise strikes on the creature's body, while he remained untouched. Wounds started appearing on the creature's sleek white fur, each one leaking dark, ominous blood. Luke, however, remained unscathed, his speed and reflexes now outmatching the beast's.

Sensing the tide turning, the creature suddenly shifted its strategy. It vanished and reappeared miles away from Luke in an instant. Luke quickly realized that it wasn't speed this time—it had teleported. A thrill ran through him, not of fear, but of excitement. The countless battles he had endured had awakened a hidden desire for challenge.

Now, they stood miles apart, eyes locked. Luke knew there was no point in chasing a beast that could teleport at will. Instead, he waited, letting the creature make the first move. And it did, attacking in a series of blindingly fast strikes, teleporting in and out, trying to catch Luke off guard. At first, Luke's reactions were just a hair too slow, resulting in minor grazes from the creature's claws. But with each pass, he adapted, his body moving with increasing precision until he could counter the attacks.

Frustrated by its failing strategy, the creature's eyes began to glow with a sinister purple hue. Luke felt a sudden, crushing force, as if invisible chains were wrapping around his body, slowing his movements to a crawl. The creature pounced, sensing victory, but Luke's sheer physical strength allowed him to push against the restraints, keeping him from being fully immobilized.

Even under the creature's relentless assault, Luke's defenses held strong. The beast couldn't land any fatal blows, and any damage inflicted was healed within moments thanks to Luke's infinite regeneration. But Luke could feel the danger intensifying—he wasn't dealing with just any ordinary EX-grade beast.

The creature, sensing that its current tactics weren't enough, intensified the purple glow in its eyes. Its paws began to emit the same eerie light, preparing for a final, devastating attack. Luke, for the first time in this fight, felt a genuine sense of danger. He hadn't even felt it when fighting the millions of beasts in the previous levels.

Realizing the threat, Luke activated one of his most powerful techniques: *Zanka no Tachi*. The air around him instantly heated to an unbearable degree. The temperature skyrocketed, melting the space shackles that had been holding him. The ground cracked beneath his feet, and the air itself seemed to warp from the sheer intensity of the heat. The creature, sensing the overwhelming power, hesitated for a fraction of a second. But it was too late—it was committed to its attack.

In a final, desperate move, the creature swiped its claws, tearing through the very fabric of space. Luke met the attack with his own, releasing a blazing red slash. The two forces collided with a cataclysmic roar, the energy so intense that craters formed, and the earth caved in beneath them. For a moment, it seemed as though the two forces were evenly matched. But then, slowly, inexorably, Luke's red slash began to overpower the creature's purple attack, melting it away like ice before a flame.

As the dust settled, the battlefield lay in ruins. Luke stood unscathed, his expression calm, while the creature, panting heavily, was too exhausted to even move. The once cute and cuddly creature was now a pitiful sight, its body trembling with fatigue.

Without a word, Luke stepped forward, his movements swift and precise. In one fluid motion, he arrived beside the creature and beheaded it, ending the battle.

{ Level 7: Completed }

The seventh level was complete. But Luke knew that the next challenge would be even greater, and he relished the thought. His power was growing, and with each battle, he was becoming something far beyond what he had ever imagined.

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