Baron Cullen

As soon as Harold finished speaking, Lamoel launched the first attack!

He didn't use any fancy moves, just a simple straight chop, but it was extremely fast and had a tricky angle, carrying a fierce momentum.

It's obvious they wanted to give Karen a hard time right from the start!

To onlookers, this sword strike was quite difficult to defend against.

However, from the unique perspective provided by Karen's mysterious runes, the trajectory of Ramor's sword strike, the shift in his center of gravity, and even the possible subsequent variations of his attack were all presented with unparalleled clarity.

He shifted his feet slightly, turning his body to the side at a subtle angle, while simultaneously slashing his training sword upwards.

He used the starting stance of "Reverse Slash", with the tip of his sword precisely aimed at the path that Ramour's wrist would inevitably take when holding the sword.

Lamor was slightly surprised. Karen's reaction and judgment were unexpectedly accurate and experienced, not at all like a novice who had only learned combat skills for half a day.

He was forced to change his move hastily, flipping his wrist to switch from a chop to a slash, attacking Karen's ribs!

However, Karen seemed to have anticipated this, and with a slight turn of her body, she spun around, her training sword drawing an arc with the momentum of the rotation.

Spinning cleave!

This sword strike not only parried Lamor's slash, but also swept the blade towards the opponent's waist and abdomen.

Lamoor had to take a half step back to barely avoid it.

The smugness and disdain on his face disappeared, replaced by solemnity.

One instance could be attributed to coincidence, but two consecutive accurate predictions and counterattacks cannot be explained by luck.

Turns out this guy is actually quite something!

The onlookers, including members of the battle group, began to discuss what they saw:

"Lamor was actually forced to retreat!"

"Didn't you notice how smoothly Karen's 'Reverse Slash' and 'Spinning Combo' were connected? I really suspect this kid learned it a long time ago!"

"Now that you mention it, this kid does seem a bit strange."

At the same time, Lamor felt a little embarrassed.

He gave a low shout and launched another attack.

This time, he pushed his speed to its limit without using any supernatural elements, his sword flashing as he tried to completely overwhelm Karen with speed!

But no one knew that, from Karen's perspective, he had already seen through Lamoor's intentions half a step ahead.

His movements didn't seem fast, and were even somewhat unassuming.

But every block and counterattack came at just the right moment in the most crucial position.

He fully combined the defensive counter-attack of "Reverse Slash", the continuous pressure of "Spinning Slash", and the instantaneous close-range burst of "Savage Thrust".

Although slightly lacking in strength, he subtly suppressed Lamoor in terms of technique.

Dangdang Dangdang!

The sound of two training swords clashing rang out continuously.

The more Lamo fought, the more frightened and frustrated he became!

He felt as if this newcomer could read his mind, as every attack was aimed at his target.

But it also seems as if he deliberately ran into the opponent's sword blade that just happened to be there.

Clearly, even he had to admit it.

Without using any extraordinary elements, he actually fell into a disadvantage when it came to simply comparing his understanding and proficiency with these three basic first-tier combat skills!

How is that possible?

He joined the team a year ago, and that year he trained day and night.

Moreover, he successfully advanced to the second tier in just one year, something that many first-tier warriors could not do!

Is he really less capable than a newcomer who's only been there for half a day?

This made him feel incredibly humiliated!

Meanwhile, Lamont on the sidelines nodded frequently as he watched.

He saw it most clearly: Karen's understanding of the three basic Tier 1 combat skills had reached an unbelievable level, even surpassing that of many veteran team members.

This is not something that can be achieved through hard work; it requires talent.

The other onlookers also saw through the trick, and their gazes toward Karen completely changed.

What started as curiosity and skepticism has now turned into shock and envy.

Regardless of the outcome of this contest, Karen's talent as a warrior is beyond doubt.

On the field, Lamo's attacks were ineffective, and he was instead caught off guard by Karen's occasional sudden counterattacks.

His face grew increasingly pale, and he felt like a clown.

Originally intended to suppress the other party, it has now inadvertently become a stepping stone for the other party to gain fame.

No!

He absolutely cannot lose!

At that moment, an idea arose in his mind.

Lamo's actions suddenly changed!

He took a step back, his body slightly lowered, and he gripped his sword with both hands, adopting a starting stance completely different from the three basic first-tier combat skills.

At this moment, his aura instantly became sharp and dangerous. Even without mobilizing his extraordinary elements, a hidden sharpness emanated from him.

"No! This starting stance... is the second-tier combat skill 'Slash'!"

Upon seeing this, some members of the battle group immediately cried out in a low voice.

"What is Ramor doing? Didn't we agree to only use Tier 1 combat skills?"

"Damn it! Stop him!"

Harold's face darkened, and he was about to intervene.

The second-tier combat skill "Gnawing Slash" is a move that pursues the ultimate single-point destructive power.

This combat technique is extremely fierce in its method of exertion. Even without using extraordinary elements, the power generated solely by the user's skill and explosive force far exceeds that of a first-tier combat technique.

But just before Harold could make his shot, Karen on the court made the first move.

The moment Ramor adopted the "Gnawing" stance, the mysterious runes deep within his right eye began to be deciphered.

He could see with perfect clarity the tension in Lamor's muscles, the subtle shifts in his center of gravity, and the extremely brutal and direct way he exerted force.

Cleavage?

He had naturally heard the discussions among the team members on the sidelines, and he was somewhat surprised.

Is this a second-tier combat skill?

With the analysis of the mysterious runes, Karen instantly understood and mastered the starting stance of the second-tier combat skill "Gnawing Slash".

Instead of retreating or adopting a blocking stance, he made a move that left everyone speechless.

Karen also took a half step back, lowered his center of gravity, and gripped his sword with both hands, assuming the exact same starting stance as Lamor!

However, his movements became more restrained, and his aura more concentrated, as if all his power had been gathered to the extreme at this moment, waiting for the earth-shattering explosion of his sword strike after he made his move.

"Karen...what is he doing?"

"He can also use 'Gouge Slash'? Impossible! He just awakened, and he's only just learned his first-tier combat skills. How could he possibly use 'Gouge Slash'?"

"Is he imitating Lamor's movements? That's practically suicide! The slightest mistake in the 'Gouge Slash' technique can damage your meridians!"

Even Ramour was taken aback at that moment.

But the look of surprise in his eyes was quickly replaced by a more intense anger.

Pretending!

"drink!"

With a low growl, Lamoll stomped his feet and shot out like an arrow, the training sword in his hand suddenly producing a sharp whistling sound as it cut through the air!

The sword was aimed directly at Karen's chest!

Fast, accurate, and ruthless, Lamoir almost perfectly demonstrated the characteristics of "slicing".

But this is exactly the moment Karen has been waiting for!