Absolute Cheater

The constructs charged simultaneously, their movements synchronized as though controlled by a single mind. Asher dashed forward, his sword clashing against the first guardian's crystalline blade. The clash sent shards scattering, but the guardian remained unbroken.

The second construct lunged at him with a spear. Asher twisted mid-air, narrowly avoiding the strike, and used the momentum to cleave through the first guardian's torso. The construct shattered into a cascade of glimmering shards.

The remaining four pressed on, surrounding him. Asher's eyes darted, analyzing their patterns. "They're fast, but fragile," he observed, dodging another spear thrust.

He stepped into the opening of their formation, his blade slicing through another guardian with a precise horizontal slash. Before the others could react, he ducked and swept his sword upward, shattering a third.

The final two guardians hesitated momentarily before charging together. Asher's focus intensified as he parried one strike and sidestepped another. A fluid series of counterattacks left both constructs broken, their fragments raining to the floor.

[Floor 4 Cleared!]

[Reward: 40 Tower Coins]

The light in the room dimmed as the next door materialized. Asher adjusted his grip on his sword, brushing some crystalline dust off his shoulder.

"Too easy," he said with a faint smile, stepping into the next chamber.

The fifth floor was a stark contrast to the brilliance of the fourth. Darkness shrouded the room, save for a single beam of light illuminating the center.

[Floor 5: Shadow Stalker]

[Objective: Survive and defeat the Shadow]

The beam of light flickered, and from the darkness emerged a shadowy figure. Its form constantly shifted, making it difficult to discern its true shape. It wielded twin daggers, each pulsating with dark energy.

Asher drew his sword, his senses heightened. "Stealth and speed, huh?"

The shadow vanished in an instant, reappearing behind him. Asher spun around, deflecting its dagger just before it could connect. The creature hissed, disappearing again into the darkness.

"Persistent," Asher muttered, closing his eyes momentarily to focus on its movements.

The room fell silent save for the faint sound of Asher's breathing. Then, the shadow struck again, its dagger slicing through the air. This time, Asher was ready. He ducked and slashed upward, his blade grazing the creature.

It recoiled, the darkness surrounding it flickering. "So, I can hurt you," Asher noted, his confidence growing.

The battle became a game of cat and mouse, with the shadow vanishing and reappearing at random intervals. Asher relied on his reflexes and intuition, slowly wearing it down with calculated strikes.

Finally, with one decisive blow, he severed the creature's form. The darkness dissipated, and the room was bathed in light.

[Floor 5 Cleared!]

[Reward: 50 Tower Coins]

Asher sheathed his sword, exhaling deeply. "That was a bit more like it."

The next door appeared, glowing faintly. Without hesitation, he moved forward, ready for the challenges ahead.

Floor 6: Knight of the Void

The chamber was vast, with swirling dark energy engulfing its edges. A towering armored figure stepped forward, wielding a massive void-infused greatsword.

Asher relied solely on his swordsmanship to parry the Knight's heavy, devastating strikes. The battle tested his endurance and precision, as the Knight's attacks grew faster with every failed attempt to connect.

After a grueling clash of steel, Asher exploited an opening and delivered a decisive blow, piercing through the Knight's chest and dispersing the void energy.

[Floor 6 Cleared!]

[Reward: 60 Tower Coins]

Floor 7: Elemental Trial

The room was divided into quadrants, each representing one of the elements: fire, water, earth, and air. Elemental constructs spawned one after another, each presenting unique challenges.

Asher adapted quickly, using the terrain to his advantage. He defeated the fire golem by leading it into a water quadrant, shattered the earth guardian with its own collapsing terrain, and outmaneuvered the air and water constructs with precise strikes.

[Floor 7 Cleared!]

[Reward: 70 Tower Coins]

Floor 8: Illusionary Labyrinth

This floor tested Asher's mind rather than his strength. He found himself in a maze where reality warped with every turn. Illusions of familiar people and memories attempted to distract him, but he stayed focused, relying on his willpower to navigate through.

At the end of the labyrinth, a spectral figure wielding a phantom blade confronted him. Asher dispatched it swiftly, his determination cutting through its deceptive tactics.

[Floor 8 Cleared!]

[Reward: 80 Tower Coins]

Floor 9: Beastmaster's Arena

The arena roared with life as massive, feral beasts charged at Asher. Each creature had distinct abilities—one breathed fire, another summoned spikes from the ground, and a third moved with lightning speed.

Despite their combined assault, Asher's strategic mind and swordsmanship allowed him to defeat them one by one. By exploiting their weaknesses and using their abilities against each other, he emerged victorious.

[Floor 9 Cleared!]

[Reward: 90 Tower Coins]

Floor 10: The Boss Floor

Asher stepped through the glowing doorway into a massive circular chamber. The air was dense with energy, and at the center stood a colossal figure shrouded in dark flames. Its presence alone made the room tremble.

[Floor 10: Flame Tyrant]

[Objective: Defeat the Boss]

The boss was an Towering creature reminding Asher of an creature from Myth, the flame Giant with characteristic lava Skin two big black horns atop his head and a skeletal like face.

The towering boss let out a deafening roar, the flames around it intensifying as Asher entered.

The Flame Tyrant loomed in the heart of the chamber, a massive figure engulfed in roaring flames. Its molten sword dripped with liquid fire, every step shaking the ground as lava veins coursed through its obsidian-black armor. The heat radiating from its form warped the air, making it hard to breathe.

Asher stood firm, sweat trickling down his face. Despite the oppressive heat, his grip on his blade remained steady. His ruby eyes glinted with excitement. "Finally," he murmured, his voice barely audible above the crackling flames. "A fight worth my effort."

"Seeing you like this, i guess just mana sword won't work" he mumbled as he for the first time decided to use one of the many arts he has learned and mastered with his system help.

The Tyrant roared, raising its molten sword high. With a deafening crash, the blade slammed into the ground, unleashing a fiery shockwave. The impact split the chamber floor, sending waves of molten lava surging toward Asher.

With precise movements, Asher darted forward, his blade slicing through the air like a phantom. "Soulless Reaper Sword Art – First Form: Phantom Slash." His sword struck the Tyrant's chest, faster than the eye could follow, leaving a faint scar on the molten armor. Sparks flew, but the creature's thick plating absorbed the blow.

The Flame Tyrant retaliated, swinging its massive sword in a wide, fiery arc. Asher leapt back, the searing blade missing him by a hair's breadth. The heat singed his cloak, but his focus didn't waver.

"That armor…" Asher muttered, repositioning himself. "I'll have to carve through it piece by piece."

The Tyrant raised its hand, summoning a cluster of fireballs that orbited ominously before launching them toward him in rapid succession. Asher weaved through the barrage, his movements fluid and calculated. One fireball exploded near him, scattering molten fragments, but he pressed on.

He spun in place, his blade releasing a crescent slash of energy. "Soulless Reaper Sword Art – Second Form: Veil Cutter." The strike tore through the fiery projectiles, clearing a path, and slammed into the Tyrant's shoulder. Cracks formed in the armor, exposing the glowing lava beneath.
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The Tyrant roared in anger, slamming its molten sword into the ground. Lava geysers erupted, forcing Asher to leap onto a nearby platform. The creature charged, its molten blade ablaze. Asher met its attack head-on, his sword clashing against the fiery weapon in a shower of sparks.

Gritting his teeth, he shifted his stance. "Third Form: Ghost Fang." With blinding speed, he dashed behind the Tyrant, his blade carving an upward crescent arc. The molten sword intercepted the strike, sending a jarring shock through Asher's arms.

The Tyrant twisted, releasing a fiery shockwave that forced him back. Landing lightly on his feet, Asher dropped into a low stance. "Fourth Form: Silent Rend." His sword skimmed the ground before slashing upward, connecting with the Tyrant's knee. The molten armor cracked, lava pouring from the wound.

The Tyrant staggered, its balance momentarily disrupted. Seizing the opportunity, Asher advanced, his movements swift and unrelenting. The creature bellowed, summoning a fiery storm that engulfed the arena in a blinding blaze.

Asher leapt high, twisting mid-air. "Fifth Form: Eclipse Strike." His blade descended in a spinning slash, cleaving through the fiery storm and striking the Tyrant's exposed shoulder. The molten plating shattered, exposing the vulnerable core beneath.

The Flame Tyrant roared in fury, raising its molten sword for a final, devastating blow. Flames spiraled around it, creating a vortex of fire that scorched the chamber.

"This ends now," Asher declared, his focus razor-sharp. He dashed forward, his blade moving like a shadow. "Sixth Form: Piercing Dusk!" The thrust struck the exposed core, but the Tyrant retaliated, its molten sword swinging with desperate fury.