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How is this possible?

Seeing that Rocky was completely unharmed, Ober, with his face hidden behind the helmet, showed a look of confusion.
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As everyone had seen, he had made numerous modifications to his Berserker Armor, one of the key upgrades being the eight Mana Launchers on each arm, whose power Ober had also maximized.

The Magic Energy Bullets fired from his modified Mana Launchers were extremely powerful, with each capable of causing significant damage to any fourth-generation Armor without its Defensive Net activated—even a single hit would suffice.

Under these circumstances, how could Rocky have emerged without a scratch?

This outcome was a complete surprise to Ober, and he couldn't understand why it was happening.

Actually, his inability to grasp the result was normal, because he had no knowledge of the true level of the White Demon Armor that Rocky was wearing.

In Ober's view, the White Demon Armor, like his own Berserker Armor, was modified from a fourth-generation Special Armor, but was that really the case?

Clearly not.

Although the design foundation of the White Demon Armor originated from the fourth-generation Armor, it didn't mean it was a fourth-generation Armor. In reality, as a new type of Armor centered around Runes, the White Demon could not be measured by traditional generational standards.

While most of the technology on the White Demon Armor was from the fourth generation, its magic energy value far exceeded the highest standard of the fourth-generation Armor, reaching the level of the fifth-generation Special Armor. Moreover, the materials used to make the Armor were top-notch. In these two aspects, the White Demon Armor met the standards of a fifth-generation Special Armor.

Therefore, if one must classify the White Demon Armor, it should be called the first generation—the first generation of Rune Armor!

And as the first generation of Rune Armor, forged from the finest materials, the White Demon Armor possessed an extremely strong defense. Even without activating a Defensive Net, it could withstand massive damage. Unless faced with a direct attack of over a thousand points in magic energy power, it was virtually impossible to compromise the Armor's inherent defense.

It was precisely because of this that Ober's previous bombardment, which seemed fierce, actually caused only limited damage to the White Demon Armor; in fact, the only thing destroyed by his barrage was the platform. As for Rocky and the White Demon Armor itself, the damage was not significant.

Of course, neither Ober nor the audience knew any of this, still believing the White Demon Armor to be merely a fourth-generation Special Armor, and were in quite a shock.

It was in the midst of the audience's shocked exclamations that Rocky leaped up and flew to mid-air.

"Is that all you've got?"

As Rocky rose to the same height as Ober in mid-air, he looked at him through the full-coverage helmet and laughed, "Or are you... giving me a chance to surrender, and then you'll kill me?"

"My God! My God! Ladies and gentlemen! Did you hear what contestant number 1021 just said?!"

"He... he is clearly provoking his opponent! After just undergoing a brutal barrage, he actually dares to taunt his opponent?!"

When the announcer heard what Rocky said, he immediately began to shout incredulously.

Ober too, upon hearing these words, visibly froze and then, without a word, charged at Rocky, clearly infuriated!

"Boy! You are too arrogant!"

With a roar, Ober quickly closed the distance to Rocky and raised his Mana Sword to strike down.

But just as the Mana Sword seemed poised to hit, Ober suddenly changed tactics, sidestepping to Rocky's flank—the Mana Sword finally came slashing down!

It was clear that, although provoked by Rocky's taunts, Ober had not lost his rationality and still knew to utilize skilled maneuvers like feints to launch an attack.

However, as he brought down his Mana Sword, he hit nothing...

As he changed direction during the charge, Rocky also turned around, evading a step ahead of Ober's move...

"How, how is this..."

Ober, having swung at empty air, was filled with disbelief, as in his mind, such a dodge by Rocky was simply impossible.

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Had he seen through my attack?

Rocky's action shocked Ober immensely, but Rocky himself seemed nonchalant, having already retreated a few meters. Staring at Ober with a Mana Sword in his left hand and a Magic Energy Shield in his right, he showed no intention of attacking; instead, he spoke up,

"Ober, I've always had a question for you…"

"Do you actually enjoy killing people?"

"You'll find out soon enough!"

Ober didn't bother answering the question and simply raised an arm. Four Mana Launchers targeted and fired a volley of Magic Energy Bullets at Rocky. At the same time, Ober charged forward again.

But faced with the barrage of Magic Bullets, Rocky seemed to sprout wings as he retreated rapidly through the air, nimbly dodging and easily evading every single one of the Magic Bullets.

However, while dodging the Magic Bullets, Ober took the opportunity to close the distance, transforming into a human sword as he slashed towards Rocky!

Yet, facing the strike, Rocky merely sidestepped lightly, casually brushing past and avoiding the attack!

Afterwards, he turned to glance at Ober, who had halted his charge and was hastily turning around.

"Have you ever thought… one day, those people you've killed might come to take revenge on you?"

Staring coldly at Ober, Rocky spoke in an unruffled tone, "Have you ever thought that one day, someone will end your farce in the arena..."

"Shut up!"

Ober seemed truly angered now, whether it was by Rocky's words or by his own successive failed attacks. With a roar, the Armor on his shoulders opened up to reveal the small Magic Energy Cannons within!

Boom!

Boom!

Boom!

Boom!

Ober, without a second thought, unleashed a series of blasts from the small Magic Energy Cannons at Rocky, and explosions immediately engulfed him!

"Die!"

While continuously bombarding with the small Magic Energy Cannons, Ober bellowed in rage, not believing that he still could not kill his opponent this time!

The roar of the cannons and the smoke from the explosions once again dominated the arena, but very soon the blasts and the smoke ceased and cleared. Then, when Ober looked back at where Rocky had been, he saw him still standing midair...!

"How is this possible!"

Seeing Rocky unharmed before him, Ober let out a cry of disbelief that wasn't characteristic of him.

But as he cried out in astonishment, Orton and others in the stands nodded at the same time.

"Orton, this kid's not bad."

Glancing at Orton, Pelaya said with approval, "It seems he's already found the problem."

"Of course, he's my apprentice!"

Hearing this, Orton raised his chin proudly, without a hint of modesty.