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Chapter425-The Kill!
John felt his body had been completely paralyzed, his fingers unable to move.
In that instant, he could barely even breathe as it became increasingly labored.
He had lost control over his own actions and could still sense the overwhelming aura of his opponent, which meant that the man hadn't been hurt at all.
How could this be?
Why was this happening?
Why was his opponent so powerful?
He had already tried his hardest, but he still couldn't break through the man's defenses.
The most frustrating part was that he had already done everything he could.
Yet, he was still being crushed, his body paralyzed by electricity, leaving him with no ability to resist.
But then, in the next moment, John distinctly felt the hum of his blade.
It was as if it had slashed through something, and after tasting blood, it exuded an intense joy.
At the same time, John noticed that his Blood Shield had been triggered.
He opened his eyes in shock.
He remembered clearly that during the previous fight, the Blood Shield in his blade had already been depleted.
He hadn't expected it to activate again now.
Unconsciously, he looked toward Vulture, a new thought forming in his mind.
Perhaps that last strike had indeed pierced through Vulture's defenses, triggering the blade's blood-sucking ability.
Otherwise, there was no way his HP could have been fully restored in an instant.
Although his body still ached, and the tingling sensation of numbness remained, his HP was back to full, which meant his stamina might be in better shape now.
With renewed hope, John struggled to climb out of the massive crater.
At that moment, his limbs were horribly mutilated from the explosion, and his fingernails were charred black.
Blood was streaming down his arms and legs, his hair a tangled mess, and blood was continuously dripping from the corners of his mouth.
His mouth was filled with the taste of blood, making him feel extremely uncomfortable.
But he dared not let his guard down.
He kept his eyes fixed on where Vulture had been.
He needed to know what had happened.
"After I deal with your master, I'll treat you well.
You'll see that becoming my weapon is the best fate for you."
John sneered at this remark.
Without saying a word, he pulled out his staff and unleashed a barrage of powerful skills without hesitation.
If it came down to it, he would see just how strong Vulture really was.
One high-damage skill after another slammed into Vulture, but they were all blocked by his shields.
John watched as his devastating attacks were absorbed by the shields and couldn't help but gasp.
He didn't know what kind of shield it was, but he knew how much damage he was dealing.
Even a single skill, with his damage buffs, would normally result in six or seven digits worth of damage!
But now, to Vulture, it was as if nothing had happened, as if his shields were invincible.
This was beyond ridiculous, defying all logic.
Gritting his teeth, John unleashed another skill, hearing the deafening explosion and feeling the searing heat from the blast.
The Bloodthirsty Blade seemed to wail in agony, and John's staff began to grow hotter in his hands.
Vulture stared at John with murderous intent, his eyes burning with a cold blue light.
The crackling of electricity around him grew louder, amplifying his power.
As the energy intensified, objects in the air started to float.
The smell of burning flesh filled the air as anything still alive had been fried to a crisp, leaving only John and Vulture standing.
This meant that John's strength was waning.
What could he do?
How could he stop this man?
His mind went blank, his thoughts scattered, unable to form words.
For the first time, he truly felt the crushing pressure of Vulture's power, so overwhelming that he couldn't react in time.
The force Vulture unleashed grew stronger and stronger, and just as it was about to strike John, Vulture suddenly froze in mid-air.
He had intended to strike John down, but in that instant, a look of terror flashed across his eyes.
His power was disappearing!
No, this couldn't be happening!