Their blades clashed again, the force of their strikes sending ripples of energy across the battlefield. Asher began incorporating what he had learned, adapting his techniques to match the Knight's rhythm. His aura sharpened, his movements more fluid as he closed the gap between them.
But the Knight wasn't done yet. With a surge of power, his aura erupted into a spectral flame, its dark tendrils licking at the edges of the arena. His strikes became faster, more powerful, forcing Asher to dig deep into his reserves. Each clash tested the limits of his skill and endurance.
The fight became a brutal war of attrition, neither combatant willing to yield. Asher pushed himself to the brink, using every technique at his disposal—Pulse Guard to block devastating blows, Severing Edge to carve through the Knight's defenses, and Void Rend to create openings. Yet, the Knight's mastery kept him one step ahead, his counters precise and punishing.
Finally, the Knight raised his blade high, his aura condensing into a single, devastating strike. "Let this be your ultimate test," he said, his voice a mixture of challenge and respect. Asher braced himself, his own aura flaring to its peak as he prepared for the final clash.
The Knight's blade descended like a falling star, its power threatening to cleave the battlefield in two. Asher met it head-on with Final Breaker, channeling everything he had into a single, all-or-nothing strike. The clash of their blades created a shockwave so powerful that it obliterated the ground beneath them, sending debris flying in all directions.
For a moment, it seemed as though the Knight's power would overwhelm Asher. But with a roar of determination, he pushed forward, his blade cutting through the Knight's aura. The Unholy Knight staggered, his sword falling from his grasp as he fell to one knee.
"Well done," he said, his voice filled with genuine admiration. "You have proven yourself worthy."
The Knight's form began to dissolve into motes of light, leaving behind his sword embedded in the ground. Asher stood silently, his chest heaving as he tried to catch his breath.
" If we are of same rank I would have died against your Sword Mastery" Asher mumbled knowing he lost to Swordsmanship Duel even if he won this battle. The source of this content is Novel~Fire. (n)et
[ Floor 200 Guardian Defeated ]
[ Reward: 2,000 Tower Coins ]
[ Additional Reward: Sword Aura Ascension Potion ]
Asher picked up the potion, its glow reflecting in his tired eyes. He placed it in his inventory, deciding to save it for later. "I still have much to learn," he murmured, his mind replaying the lessons of the battle. With renewed determination, he turned toward the path ahead, ready to face the challenges yet to come.
[ Challenger can no longer climb ]
[ You have reached the limit of foundation rank Levels ]
[ You have to advance to Awakener ranks to Climb now ]
The tower system just informed him as he nodded.
" well, it seems not even this Tower is aware of the Prismatic rank" he mumbled as he once again checked the information on Prismatic rank using Absolute Appraisal, after some time he nodded " So, no one but me in this Galaxy is aware of it huh" he nodded as he closed the screen.
" Well, it seems I have an edge over everyone" he nodded, but then he added " and I have to leave this Galaxy too, If I have grow truly stronger"
" And one step at time no" he added, taking his time here on this floor to now awaken the Soul Energy.
"Well, I've collected quite a few of these anyway," Asher mumbled, pulling out the Soul Ascension Potions he had been hoarding since the Twentieth floor. Now, he had sixteen of them, along with one Sword Aura Ascension Potion.
Deciding to start with the Sword Aura Ascension Potion, he uncorked it and drank it in a single gulp. A surge of energy coursed through his body as his Sword Aura condensed and sharpened, elevating it to the Silver Rank. The change was palpable—his aura shimmered with a metallic sheen, its intensity far greater than before. Asher nodded in satisfaction, recalling that it would normally take years of training to achieve this breakthrough, But thanks to this potion he completed it quite easily...or maybe not, he fought long battles from 101th floor to 200th only then he got another Sword Aura Ascension potion.
"System, use Infinite Fusion on these Soul Ascension Potions," he said, holding out the sixteen potions.
The system responded immediately, the potions glowing faintly as they began to merge. Asher watched intently as their energies coalesced, condensing into a single, more potent potion.
[ Infinite Fusion Successful ]
[ Soul Ascension Potion ×16 → Prismatic Soul Ascension Potion ]
In his hand now was a radiant, multicolored potion that seemed to pulse with life. It was leagues beyond the original potions in strength, and Asher could feel its energy even through the glass vial.
"This... is going to be interesting," he muttered, a small smirk playing on his lips as he looked at it with Absolute Appraisal.
[ Prismatic Soul Ascension potion ]
[ Raises one Soul power to peak of foundation Rank ]
[ Unlocks and Creates the Soul Core, allowing access to Soul Energy ]
[ The Core created will be of perfect quality and will be equal to ones mana core level]
"Great, I won't have to cultivate it myself now," Asher nodded, uncorking the Prismatic Soul Ascension Potion. Without hesitation, he drank it in one gulp, its potent energy surging through him like liquid fire.
He settled into a cross-legged position, closing his eyes and focusing inward. Moments later, his body jerked slightly as the potion's effects took hold. He could feel a profound shift within him.
His consciousness delved deep into his own essence. Within his mind's eye, he saw his soul—a glowing core surrounded by faint mist-like trails. The mist began to condense and solidify, flowing into his soul like a liquid stream. The once hazy essence surrounding it became clear, forming layers of radiant energy.
He watched as his soul underwent a remarkable transformation. The core, initially dim, began to shine with a soft gray hue. Slowly, it shifted to a bronze sheen, then to a polished silver. The transformation didn't stop there. Gold replaced the silver, shimmering brilliantly before transitioning to an even purer platinum.