Wow! The item-dropping rate is really high!-Chapter 1047 - 717: One Sword! (2)

At the same time, he began to make minuscule adjustments to the frequency and pattern of his Spiritual Energy output, making the Mecha's energy fluctuations appear less "predictable".

It was like introducing a significant amount of harmless but difficult-to-process "noise" into the opponent's information flow.

Gradually, Astra's seemingly prophetic suppression showed a tiny bit of sluggishness.

His attacks could no longer perfectly block Bai E's evasions, and occasionally, a sudden burst or change of direction from the "Breaker of Dawn" would require him to spend an extra fraction of a second to readjust.

Although he still held the upper hand on the surface, the feeling of absolute control over everything was quietly loosening.

Likewise, Astra had obviously noticed this too.

His gaze became sharper.

"Indeed, some skill... capable of disrupting my 'Web of Destiny'. But, it ends here."

Astra sneered inwardly; he had originally wanted to play a little longer, to see how many more tricks this much-vaunted opponent had.

But now, it seemed a quick resolution was needed to prevent any unexpected complications.

"Arbiter of Destiny" suddenly retreated to a distance, temporarily halting the storm-like close-range attacks.

The golden spiritual energy patterns on his Mecha suddenly lit up like burning flames, gathering a force far vaster and more profound than before.

He gripped the cross-shaped Longsword with both hands, raising it above his head, its tip pointing towards the sky.

Above the arena, it seemed as though invisible threads of fate were being drawn, with the faint sounds of wind and thunder.

"It's 'Destiny's Verdict'! Astra's ultimate move!" An informed spectator cried out in shock.

"It's said that this sword locks onto its target's fate, unavoidable and unstoppable!"

"It's over! Bai E is going to lose!"

The internet was exploding with chatter.

"He's unleashing his ultimate move! Ending the match!"

"I knew it, once Astra got serious, he could finish it in one move!"

"Just end it already, there's no suspense."

The hearts of the New Bauhinia people were in their throats.

Catherine even stood up subconsciously.

Facing this imposing strike, the "Breaker of Dawn", which had been in a "defensive" state, for the first time reacted in a completely different manner.

It didn't attempt to retreat to distance itself, nor did it try to rush up and interrupt the opponent's charge-up. Instead, it slightly lowered its body, assuming an overly simple posture reminiscent of a combat stance.

On the blue-and-white Mecha, the previously restrained spiritual energy fluctuations were for the first time clearly and steadily emitted. They were not violent but carried an indescribable sense of concentration that seemed capable of cutting through all.

"What is he doing? Striking a pose to await death?" This question arose in countless minds.

Just as the momentum of the "Arbiter of Destiny" reached its peak, about to unleash the fate-deciding strike—

Bai E moved.

No, to be precise, it was the core of the "Breaker of Dawn", the energy source Helen called the "Double Helix Steady-State Fusion Core", and Bai E's own Spiritual Energy, that, in a way defying common sense, instantly synchronized, compressed, and then... erupted!

There was no earth-shattering light and shadow, no flashy move name.

Only an almost straight blue-and-white "line" that exceeded the limits of visual capture, extending from the starting point of the "Breaker of Dawn" to right in front of the "Arbiter of Destiny" in an instant!

It wasn't a charge, but more like... a leap through space or a "domain of absolute speed"!

The massive destiny spiritual energy that the "Arbiter of Destiny" was invoking appeared silently as a "rupture" along the path of this "line", like a cloth cut by the sharpest blade!

The energy link and guidance of the fully charged sword were forcibly severed!

And at the end of this "line" was the "Breaker of Dawn's" sword—

Or rather, a simple and straightforward chop, imbued with the purest spiritual energy and physical power Bai E could muster at this moment, and reinforced by the special structure of the "Breaker of Dawn"!

This sword had none of the grandeur or sense of destiny of "Destiny's Verdict", only the purest "speed" and "precision", along with the intent of cutting through all illusions and reaching the truth!

It bypassed all the opponent's predictive defenses, ignoring the yet to fully form power of the destiny verdict.

In Astra's horrified eyes, completely beyond comprehension, it seemed to break through the constraints of time and space, striking the very center of the "Arbiter of Destiny's" breastplate, at the critical node that connected the Mecha's energy core and the Spiritual Power Circuit!

"Boom—!!!"

A dull thud that made hearts stop for a moment replaced the expected roar of the verdict sword.

The magnificent body of the "Arbiter of Destiny" was like an invisible giant hammer hitting it head-on, flung backward violently, with dark golden spiritual energy patterns dimming and scattering chaotically. From the center point of impact, web-like cracks rapidly spread across the chest armor!

It crashed heavily at the edge of the arena, creating a deafening collision, scattering a burst of energy shield's blue fragments.

Meanwhile, the "Breaker of Dawn" had already sheathed its sword, standing there once again in that concise and composed posture, as if the earth-shattering strike a moment ago had never happened.

The entire audience fell dead silent.

The frenetically scrolling online comments froze instantaneously.

Everyone was dumbfounded by this unbelievable scene unfolding in the arena.

The imposing "Arbiter of Destiny", who seemed to control destiny itself, lay on the ground, black smoke trailing from its chest, struggling a few times but unable to get up again. 𝘧𝑟𝑒𝑒𝘸𝘦𝘣𝑛𝑜𝘷𝑒𝓁.𝘤𝘰𝓂

And Bai E, always seen as at a disadvantage and ridiculed in public opinion, stood calmly in the center of the arena with his "Breaker of Dawn".

The referee seemed to freeze for a few seconds before announcing in a tone of disbelief:

"Mat... Match over! 'Arbiter of Destiny' is out of combat! The victor... the New Bauhinia Republic, Bai E!"

After the deathly silence came a deafening uproar and amazement!

"Wha... What just happened?!"

"What did I see? Astra was taken down with one sword strike?"

"How could that sword be so fast?! I couldn't even see it clearly!"

"Where's the Destiny Verdict? Why wasn't it executed?"

"It was interrupted! The sinister outsider interrupted his ultimate move!"

"My God! One strike! Just one strike!"

Online, the previous mocking and ridicule were instantly washed away with countless "???", "!!!", and gasps, followed by an explosion of exclamations, analyses, and disbelief.

The odds on the betting platforms went into chaos, with countless people who bet on Astra wailing.

In the New Bauhinia spectator area, Kuang Xin jumped up and punched the air: "Damn! The Chief's awesome!"

Rose, Catherine, and others let out a long sigh of relief, with expressions of relief and pride on their faces.

Gong Yan covered her mouth in excitement.

Elorin scholars' eyes flashed with brilliance, muttering: "Instantaneous energy synchronization outburst, surpassing conventional reaction limits with breakthrough speed... and that kind of use of spiritual energy... It's not just the Mecha's performance, but a profound understanding of the essence of power by the Mech Pilot! Lord Bai E..."

In the VIP seats, the "Sons of the Empire" representatives who orchestrated this battle behind the scenes looked grim, one face gloomier than the next.

The Golden Federation's advisor almost crushed his wine glass, the Priest of the Holy Silver Church Country had a dark expression, and the representative of the Steel Alliance fell into deep thought.

Bai E's final sword demonstrated not only combat strength, but an extreme mastery of energy and battle rhythm that they couldn't fully comprehend.

On the stage, the cockpit of the "Arbiter of Destiny" slowly opened, and Astra staggered out.

He looked pale, his eyes filled with shock, confusion, and a hint of lingering fright.

His gaze was pinned on Bai E, who calmly walked out of the cockpit on the opposite side, lips moving but ultimately unable to utter a word.

His proud "Web of Destiny" was fragile as a joke before the opponent's pure and ultimate sword.

Bai E nodded slightly at him, without the arrogance of a victor or intentional pity, as if merely completing an ordinary competition.

But that sword, it was more than enough.

It shattered the "Son of Destiny's" aura of invincibility, as well as the rampant doubts and mockery online.

In the most direct and shocking way, it proclaimed to the entire universe the absolute strength of the New Bauhinia leader.

The debut, was a total domination.