Talented Martial Hero novel Chapter 243

"Darren, I can feel that you possess some strange yet powerful force. But still, you're no match for me. I advise you to give up now. As per my current strength, no one below the middle stage of the Wonder Realm can defeat me," Bowen said conceitedly.

"What makes you think that no person below the middle stage of the Wonder Realm can match you? How is it that I have not heard about this before? How did you know that I'm weaker than a cultivator at the middle stage of the Wonder Realm?" Darren snapped.

Amused by his questions, Bowen, who was always reserved and composed, laughed out loud. "Although it is possible for you to have learned some powerful legendary martial skills, you haven't broken into the Wonder Realm yet. How are you going to defeat me? The gap between realms is too large. You should know that people with a higher cultivation base can easily defeat those with a lower level," Bowen said confidently.

"Are you saying that I should surrender? So, you think that you're stronger than me?" Darren asked.

"Yeah, that's what I think. So, what's your decision? Are you still going to battle me even though you know that you will lose?" Bowen chuckled.

"I remember you telling Miss Wang that you didn't believe that you were weaker than her. Now, I want to tell you the same. I don't believe that I am weaker than you," Darren said before releasing two aggressive, powerful forces.

The forces he unleashed were the sword intent and the blade intent.

"You! I didn't expect you to have practiced the sword and blade skills concurrently," Bowen said, looking slightly surprised.

The crowd present was also dumbfounded when Darren unleashed the sword intent and blade intent.

Boyce was the only one who didn't look amazed, for he already knew that Darren was an excellent swordsman and blade cultivator.

Even though Violet sensed the overwhelming sword and blade intents, she didn't think that Darren could prevail over Bowen. After fighting Bowen, she had experienced his formidable strength. 'Bowen defeated me even though he didn't use his full strength. Judging by the sword and blade intents Darren released, he is not strong enough to match Bowen, ' she rationalized.

"It is possible that Darren might hold on a little longer than I did. However, I don't believe that he can win," Violet mumbled as she checked her injuries. She seemed to have nearly recovered from her wounds.

"Miss Wang, you're insightful. What you said makes sense. I bet Darren will not be able to win the first place."

"Even if Darren doesn't come first, he will win the second place. Those who looked down upon him will be embarrassed. Especially those grand warriors."

"I disagree. The first trial is designed to test a cultivator's talent. If he wants to pass the upcoming tests, he needs to be strong. I don't think Darren is powerful enough to make it to the eleventh test."

The remaining participants voiced their thoughts.

"Now that you insist, I'll show you the difference between you, who has mastered the sword and blade, and me, who has learned legendary martial skills," Bowen scoffed. 'I have never heard of anyone who managed to learn the blade and sword skills at the same time. Perhaps he is qualified to be my opponent, ' he thought.

Although inwardly doubtful, Bowen made the first move.

In the blink of an eye, he swiftly lashed out at Darren with his black spear.

Since he was aware of Darren's abilities, Bowen decided to use the same move with which he had defeated Violet. 'Since Violet failed to defend against this attack, Darren will consume most of his energy trying to avoid it, ' Bowen surmised.

"I'll make sure that you are forced to leave the stage within three moves." Bowen used his legendary martial skill again as he thrust his spear at Darren.

Two black spear shadows charged at Darren simultaneously.

Darren grinned as he activated his blade core and sword core. In the next minute, sword intent and blade intent gushed out of his body. The power these two intents contained was as strong as that of the legendary martial skill Bowen had displayed.

"Do you really think you are invincible just because you mastered the lowest legendary martial skill?" Darren growled.

With the sword and blade in his hands, he dashed toward Bowen like a sharp sword. Simultaneously, his body emitted a strong sword intent and blade intent that enveloped the whole field.

The moment Darren's sword and blade met Bowen's spear, the stage trembled violently. The impact was so strong that numerous cracks appeared on the surface of the restriction around the field.

"The two boys are stronger than I estimated. It appears as though I need to reinforce the restriction," the guardian said with a small smile. He was satisfied with the two teenagers' performance. With a wave of his hand, the restriction was fortified, and the cracks vanished.

Bang! Bang! Bang!