Jiang Chen knew the enemy was trying to pressure him. Most people would despair when faced with such pressure.

I need to stay calm, Jiang Chen told himself. Absolute calm.

Jiang Chen didn't make another move. Instead, he walked toward Ferdinand Gel. Ferdinand Gel appeared shocked that this member of the Human Race dared to confront him face-to-face.

The scene fell quiet as everyone watched their movements.

The two walked toward each other as if they were close friends, neither showing any intention of making a move.

Fifty meters...

Forty meters...

Thirty meters...

When they were 10 meters apart, Ferdinand Gel stopped. His attack range was exactly 10 meters. At that moment, Ferdinand Gel made his move.

A tendril from behind him attacked Jiang Chen, who swiftly dodged.

Something isn't right. Very wrong, Jiang Chen thought.

In my Perception, there are no fluctuations around me, but my eyes see the tendril attacking. What in the world is happening?

Jiang Chen silently analyzed. The first possibility is that my Perception has deceived me. But that's completely unlikely; I distinctly feel nothing abnormal around me. Every attack has fluctuations; every attack moves the surrounding air. But at this moment, there's nothing. That leaves the second possibility: my eyes have deceived me. The attack I saw might just be an illusion. This means the enemy before me isn't truly present, but a mere phantom. This kind of attack reminds me of someone... It's somewhat similar to Uchiha Obito's style of attack. His body isn't actually in this world but in a different space. What my eyes see is only a phantom he projected. I thought I was in the same space, but I'm not.

While Jiang Chen was deep in thought, Ferdinand Gel launched an attack with three tendrils at Jiang Chen.

To verify my theory, I won't dodge this time, Jiang Chen decided. My Perception detects no fluctuations, so this attack can't be real.

As expected, this attack passed right through his body without leaving any mark.

Ferdinand Gel's eyebrows furrowed deeply. He suddenly realized this human was not simple. He had discerned his attack method after only one exchange, already spotting the flaw.

「Meanwhile, on the battlefield,」

All members of the Alliance of All-Gods were watching this battle.

"Why doesn't he dodge?"

"Why can't the opponent's attack harm him? What is going on here?"

"This must be a very rare Spatial Mage; his attacks exist between the real and the unreal."

"But that doesn't make sense either. Why would he engage in close combat if he's a Mage?"

"They are from the Demon Race, not as simple as we think."

Jiang Chen smiled faintly. My guess was correct. This guy's attack method is indeed special, exactly like Uchiha Obito's. His body is in a different space.

Ferdinand Gel launched another three-tendril attack. Jiang Chen focused his senses, trusting his Perception over his eyes. What the eyes see can be deceiving. I sense that two of the tendrils are fake, and one is real.

He detected a spatial fluctuation—faint, but unmistakable to his Perception. Jiang Chen dodged the real attack and casually severed the tendril with his sword.

Black blood flowed from the severed tendril.

Ferdinand Gel was shocked. Did this guy really see through my attack method? Or was it a coincidence?

At that moment, Jiang Chen executed the Dragon Slayer skill. Three Hundred Sword Auras revolved around him. Ferdinand Gel saw only a flash of white light.

Such incredible speed! Jiang Chen thought.

Jiang Chen didn't attack, knowing it would be futile. The guy's real body was hidden in a different world space. He was waiting for Ferdinand Gel's next attack.

Ferdinand Gel didn't rush his move. Instead, he calmly watched Jiang Chen, walking toward him with composure. Seeing the enemy approach, Jiang Chen remained unflustered. He faced the situation calmly.

WHOOSH WHOOSH WHOOSH...

Ferdinand Gel's three tentacles attacked swiftly. Jiang Chen only saw them flailing in front of him and dodged quickly. These attacks aren't real.

Jiang Chen wanted to create the impression that his previous successful dodge had been mere coincidence.

Jiang Chen quickly responded with his Three Hundred Sword Auras. Each Sword Qi pierced through Ferdinand Gel's body—or seemed to.

Jiang Chen's brows were tightly knitted. He pretended to search for a weakness.

At this moment, Ferdinand Gel stretched out an arm, lunging at Jiang Chen with sharp claws. Jiang Chen also charged forward.

They engaged in close-quarters combat. Jiang Chen's sword struck first, slashing at the enemy's head.

As expected, the Sword Qi passed through the enemy's head.

Ferdinand Gel's claws pierced through Jiang Chen's body, but Jiang Chen made no move.

Another false attack.

As Ferdinand Gel's illusion passed through Jiang Chen's body, it suddenly turned, three tentacles swiftly attacking Jiang Chen. Two tentacles wrapped around Jiang Chen's arms, and another one struck at his back.

Just then, a spatial fluctuation rippled through the air.

Jiang Chen thought, You've finally decided to make your real move.

Jiang Chen used Flash in the Void, quickly disappearing.

His Three Hundred Sword Auras rushed forth, mercilessly shredding the area where the fluctuation originated. All three hundred Sword Auras plunged into the Spatial Rift.

WHOOSH WHOOSH WHOOSH...

Ferdinand Gel was completely entwined by the Sword Qi and died in an instant.

Ferdinand Gel stared at Jiang Chen, his eyes wide with disbelief. How is this possible?

"Although you can hide in another world, your speed is too slow. That is your biggest vulnerability," Jiang Chen said coldly.

With Ferdinand Gel's death, the Alliance of All-Gods cheered.

"Amazing! He killed the Corrupted Hero!"

"I don't understand this fight at all. Why did the enemy's attacks pass through his body?"

"I'd like to ask, does anyone know how the enemy died?"

"Who cares how he died? The main thing is that he's dead!"

A group of commanders watched Ferdinand Gel's death. They let out a collective sigh of relief.

"This Swordsman is incredible. He found the enemy's vulnerability and exploited it to kill the Spatial Mage."

"Indeed impressive. His Perception abilities are also formidable."

"It's not only his Perception abilities; his attack speed, Offensive Power, and range are all rare. This person definitely has the ability to slay a Second-stage Demon King."

"When did such a powerful figure appear? Why haven't I heard any news?"

"A strong person like him could enter the [Cataclysm] Sequence and become a Disaster-level strong person."

"It's too early to talk about him entering the [Cataclysm] Sequence right now; he isn't even an [Apostle] yet. Only by growing step by step can he have the chance to become an [Apostle]."

「At the League of Defiled Gods」

The Son of God, Gresham, looked at Jiang Chen. He hadn't expected that even Ferdinand Gel, one of his own, could be killed. Although Ferdinand Gel was only First-stage, he was a rare Spatial Mage. He held an absolute advantage; even a Third-stage hero shouldn't have been able to slay him. Yet he died at the hands of a Swordsman.

The Son of God, Gresham, said indifferently, "Retreat. As soon as a full-scale war breaks out, you few must find a way to kill him. This person must not be left alive."

"Understood."

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