Lord: I can see loyalty.

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"bring it on."

Vio's voice was soft, yet it reached the other person's ears clearly. Before he finished speaking, his breathing technique was already in full operation!

The power of the third tier surged through his entire body like a torrential downpour.

Instead of rushing to attack, he took a deep breath and then suddenly released that power outward!

"boom--!"

A deep, muffled thud exploded in the center of the battlefield.

Centered on Vio, the air within a radius of several feet suddenly distorted, like a desert at midday in summer, with heat waves rising and making everything blurry.

The invisible pressure spread outwards, causing the pebbles on the ground to bounce and dust to be swept into the air.

Alec's pupils contracted sharply.

He could feel an invisible yet powerful force emanating from Vio, enveloping him.

Within this distorted area, the air seemed to become viscous, and each breath required more effort than usual!

His body became heavy, and his movements began to slow down.

"What...is this?" he murmured, his voice filled with disbelief.

He was at the third tier, even though he was also at the third tier.

He was trapped in that underground prison for five years, groping his way through the darkness until he finally broke through that barrier.

Under the watchful eyes of those pirate guards, he couldn't figure out the changes brought about by the third tier at all.

He had never seen anything like it before, forming a domain of its own by projecting power outwards.

Vio didn't give him time to think.

The moment his aura was unleashed, his figure vanished from the spot!

So fast!

Alec instinctively raised his sword to parry, but Vio's blade was already upon him.

"Clang—!" The loud sound of metal clashing echoed across the plain, sparks flying everywhere.

Alec's arm jerked, and he was jolted back half a step, his eyes flashing with shock.

Not only was it faster than me, but its strength was also several levels higher than when we last fought.

"This is the true power of the third tier," Vio's voice came from the aura. "It seems you've been trapped for too long and missed too much."

Alec didn't answer, but simply steadied himself and swept his greatsword to force Vio's pursuit back.

But his movements were noticeably slower than usual, and that distorted aura was continuously suppressing him.

He could feel his strength being weakened and his reactions being slowed, and each swing of his sword required more energy.

Vio, however, thrived in this atmosphere, growing faster and more aggressive.

Sword light surged from all directions. Alec gritted his teeth and parried, his greatsword wielding with impenetrable force, but each collision left his arm numb.

His breathing became rapid, and fine beads of sweat appeared on his forehead.

"No..." he thought to himself, "If this continues, I won't be able to hold on for long."

He must find a way to break the deadlock.

Vio's ability to project such an aura demonstrates that his understanding of the third order far surpasses that of himself.

But Alec Stone's status as the only Grand Knight in the Westerlands was never solely due to brute force.

He took a deep breath, forcing himself to calm down, and felt the power enveloping him.

This is not pure magic, nor is it a bloodline talent; it is the Knight's Breathing Technique... It connects one's own power with the heavens and earth, and then releases it outward to form one's own domain.

He should be able to do it too.

Alec closed his eyes, no longer fighting against the oppressive feeling, but instead trying to blend his own breath into it.

The airflow within his body began to accelerate, and unlike Vio's explosive release, his breathing became more steady and deeper.

His breathing became long and even, like the ebb and flow of the ocean tides.

Vio's sword came slashing down again.

Alec didn't dodge this time; he simply held his greatsword horizontally in front of him and took the blow head-on.

But this time, he was not knocked back. The ground beneath his feet began to crack, and a shockwave spread outwards.

Vio's pupils contracted slightly.

Alec opened his eyes again, and a certain light suddenly ignited in those once calm eyes!

He took a deep breath and suddenly released the power within him!

"boom--!"

Another muffled thud exploded in the center of the battlefield.

Centered on Alec, another distorted patch of air suddenly appeared and began to devour the edge of Vio's aura.

That's his chivalrous aura!

The two auras collided in the center of the battlefield, violently distorting the air and emitting a low hum.

The rubble on the ground was shaken up and dust was swirled into the air, forming tiny vortexes.

The surrounding soldiers were forced to retreat by the oppressive feeling, and even breathing became difficult.

A look of shock flashed across Vio's eyes.

He comprehended this power by fighting sea monsters at sea, and after returning to the Southern Territory, he figured out how to name it and thus obtained this move.

And Alec Stone, the man who was trapped underground for five years, actually learned the same thing in such a short time?

He raised his greatsword, its tip pointing at Vio.

"I believe that one day, my breathing method will stand on the side of justice."

Vio was silent for a moment, then the corners of his mouth turned up slightly.

"Is that so? Then let's wait and see."

The two started simultaneously again, at a speed that was too fast for the naked eye to follow!

The two energy fields collided, merged, and tore apart, causing the air to twist violently and emit a piercing buzzing sound.

Swords flashed and clashed, each clash carrying overwhelming power, causing spiderweb-like cracks to appear on the ground and sending shards of stone flying.

Alec's greatsword was powerful and heavy; each strike was like the surging of a giant whale, earth-shattering and awe-inspiring.

Vio's Demon Feather Sword was as fast as lightning. With the support of his aura, his speed increased, and sword light surged from all directions almost without interruption.

"Clang! Clang! Clang! Clang!"

The deafening clang of metal echoed across the plain, sparks flying everywhere.

The surrounding soldiers were dumbfounded. The two were moving so fast that they couldn't be seen with the naked eye. They could only see two blurry figures colliding, separating, and colliding again in the center of the battlefield.

Jimmy gripped the sword hilt tightly, his palms sweaty.

He thought he had grasped the basics of breathing techniques, but seeing this battle made him realize how big the gap was between him and the Earl.

Gina stood silently to the side, her gaze fixed on that familiar figure, wanting to learn something.

On the battlefield, the battle between the two had reached a fever pitch.

Alec's greatsword strikes were like giant waves crashing down on a whale, one after another, giving Vio no chance to catch his breath.

The two auras grew stronger with each collision, tearing apart the surrounding air.

Vio was also encountering such an opponent for the first time.

It's not about brute force or speed, but about understanding the art of breathing itself. Alec Stone's every sword strike is simple and unadorned, yet it contains a profound understanding of the essence of power.

This is the only Grand Knight in the Western Frontier.

Vio gritted his teeth, compressed his aura to the extreme, and increased his speed once again.

His sword flashed towards Alec from all angles, but Alec parried steadily. His greatsword danced so tightly that it was impenetrable, but he gradually lost his rhythm.

Finally, Vio saw the flaw!

The newly acquired knightly aura is ultimately not yet fully developed.

When Alec parried, his speed disadvantage created a slight opening, and Vio, without hesitation, thrust the Demon Feather Sword straight in!

"clang!"

The sword tip pierced the armor, leaving only a mark.

Unable to break through the defense!

In that instant, Alec's greatsword swept across! Vio had no time to dodge and could only raise his shield to block.

"Bang--!"

The immense impact sent him flying backward. He adjusted his posture in mid-air and staggered back a few steps upon landing before regaining his balance.

Alec did not pursue, but simply sheathed his sword and stood still.

His breathing was slightly rapid, but his eyes remained calm and serene.

The two looked at each other from a distance of ten steps.

Silence fell over the battlefield once again.