Kai Solis felt the tension in the air. The dark-armored warrior's presence was not like the assassins he had faced before. There was something about him, an ancient energy that seeped into the atmosphere like an invisible poison.

  The black edge of the scythe flashed in the moonlight, absorbing the light and leaving behind a trail of shadow. Kai gritted his teeth. He knew this battle would be different.

  "You have the look of someone who has already tasted true pain," the dark-armored warrior said. His voice was low, with a disturbing echo. "That pleases me. There is nothing more boring than cutting down a man who does not know what it is to lose everything."

  Kai did not reply. Inside him, his All-Flow Consciousness began to activate again. His mind became clear, his breathing became even with the wind. This would be a battle to the death.

  The warrior disappeared from sight in the blink of an eye.

  Kai's instinct roared. He turned just in time to dodge the scythe's downward slash, which tore through the ground like paper. A torrent of dark energy exploded in all directions, raising a cloud of dust and debris.

  Kai leapt back, but the warrior was already upon him. The scythe's blade whistled through the air once more. Kai spun his sword in a precise motion, blocking the blow with a flash of sparks. The impact sent a vibration running through his arm.

  "Not bad," the warrior said, pushing him back with brutal force. "But you're still weak."

  Kai frowned. He knew he couldn't afford to fight with the same old strategy. This enemy was different. Faster. Stronger.

  He took a deep breath, and inside him, he felt the energy flow with renewed intensity. The training had paid off. He wasn't the same as a few days ago. His Full Flow Awareness expanded.

  The warrior lunged again, the scythe coming down in a deadly blow. But this time, Kai saw it coming with absolute clarity. His feet moved fluidly, dodging the attack by a hair’s breadth. Then, with a swift spin, his sword rose in a horizontal slash.

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  The blade sliced ??through the air.

  The warrior barely managed to dodge it, but the tip of the blade tore a piece of his black cloak.

  There was a moment of silence.

  Then, the warrior let out a deep laugh. “Interesting. You’re evolving in the middle of combat. This might be more fun than I thought.”

  Kai wasted no time. He launched into the attack, his sword dancing in a whirlwind of slashes and thrusts. The warrior dodged and counterattacked with his scythe, the black blade leaving trails of shadow in each movement.

  The duel intensified.

  Sparks flew in the air every time their weapons clashed. Both increased in speed. Kai could feel his body adapting, his All-Flow Consciousness refining with every second.

  But his enemy began to change as well.

  The dark energy around the warrior grew denser, more oppressive. Kai felt a chill run down his spine. Something was happening.

  “Let’s see how far you can go, Kai Solis,” the warrior muttered. Then, his voice turned into a roar. “Wake up, Soul Hunter.”

  The scythe became covered in black flames. Kai felt an overwhelming pressure bearing down on him.

  He knew this was just the beginning.

  The fight between Kai and the dark-armored warrior continued, pushing them to the limit. Kai’s All-Flow Consciousness expanded to a level he had never experienced before. His every move became more precise, more lethal. However, his enemy also revealed new abilities, proving himself a worthy opponent.

  With each clash of their weapons, the earth trembled.

  Kai could sense that he was approaching a new threshold of power. But he also knew that to defeat this enemy, he would have to cross the line between human and divine.

  The fate of their battle was about to be decided.