Infinite Paths: The Raging Phoenix

The adversary lost the air in his lungs and then took a step backward. Still, then Reca continued with the attack by headbutting his chin and paralyzing him once more for a moment before Reca jumped and then hit the side of his head and made him fall.

The second tribe leader soon got up when he recovered since he couldn't imagine Reca losing that chance. Still, she just went to pick up her weapon near the wall before anything. At the same time, he realized that her body had returned to normal, and she began to sweat a lot.

"She overdid it by attacking so many times in quick succession without her weapon…" Jori said. "What do you think she should do, Rain?"

"Don't know," Rain replied while lost in thought.

Jori felt a bit angry since it didn't look like Rain was putting any faith in them. While clenching his fists in annoyance, he considered giving him a piece of his mind, but soon Reca charged at the adversary.

"Recover first, idiot," Jori muttered. "The adversary is bleeding too…"

The second tribe leader assumed a defensive stance with his remaining arm, and he also pointed his claws at Reca as well.

In a quick succession of thrusts, Reca attacked or tried to attack the second leader's heart, but he blocked and parried her trust with his claws. Sparks spread around the area with each hit, and the tension in the arena was increasing… The audience was in silent, but they looked excited since they could tell that their warrior had the upper hand.

In the next moment, Reca swung her spear at the neck of the adversary, but he waved his body to the side and avoided it. Reca attacked in the same way on the return stroke, and he tried to do the same thing, but soon, the adversary changed his mind when Reca suddenly made her spear burn. The flames weren't that powerful, but they could cause some damage…

The adversary stepped away since he didn't know what she was planning, but that had been a bad move. Once she finished her attack, Reca bent her body forward and then used Impulse and Limit Breaker as well.

The sudden and instantaneous charge caught the adversary off guard, but he still used his claws to block the attack. The impact caused an explosion that burned the fur of the adversary and pushed his arm to the side as well… but it extinguished the flames. It was the kind of technique a spearman could only use once per use, after all.

Still, that created the opening that Reca wanted… the adversary raised his wounded arm to block the next thrust. Still, instead of that, Reca swept her weapon from right to left… right above the arm that the adversary just used. He tried to move his head and jump away, but the spear still hit his neck… only the side, though.

Although Reca didn't cut the flesh, a bit on the neck while she was using Limit Breaker was still dangerous. In any case, the attack made the opponent fall to the side unconscious. The arena grew even more silent as the beast king waited for any signs of the second tribe leader to get up. However, he was completely unconscious… he was still breathing, though.

"... The human warrior is the winner," The beast king declared after a long sigh.

Once again, the members of the tribe the opponent leads approached to move their leader out of the arena, and then Reca rejoined the others. She was tired, but at least she greeted them with a wide smile and a thumbs up.

"It seems that you prefer to boost Limit Breaker to the limits and use it for a short amount of time instead of using it for a long time," Rain said.

"It isn't like I want it, it is more like I didn't have any other option against that guy," Reca said. "I need to rest for a bit. Otherwise, I won't be able to do anything against the others."

Forcing Limit Breaker to reach its full potential without having the corresponding specialized path was quite an extraordinary feat. While the idea behind it wasn't overly complex, executing it required a considerable amount of physical and mental strength.

What makes this accomplishment especially remarkable is the substantial increase in stamina consumption over a relatively short period. Compared to their typical use of Limit Breaker, this unleashed version drained stamina at an astonishing rate – somewhere between five to ten times more than usual. This placed an immense strain on the body, both physically and mentally.

It's no surprise that Reca found herself completely drained afterward. The rapid and intense depletion of stamina was taxing, pushing her to her limits. The effort required to maintain the heightened state of Limit Breaker, along with the demands of the battle, left her utterly fatigued.

In any case, soon the next opponent arrived. The next contestant to enter the arena bore a striking resemblance to an orc, with a blend of human and pig-like features that were intimidating. His appearance clearly conveyed his remarkable strength and prowess.

Standing at a modest height of just two meters, one might mistakenly underestimate his power. However, his body was densely packed with bulging muscles that defined his immense physical strength. He wore lightweight armor that allowed for swift and agile movements, striking a balance between protection and mobility.

Two formidable swords were holstered at his waist, gleaming menacingly and ready for combat.

His unwavering gaze reflected a resolute determination and readiness for battle. Despite his relatively shorter stature, there was an undeniable aura of strength and ferocity that surpassed even the previous opponent in terms of raw might.

"I guess I will deal with him," Jori said and then stepped forward. "That is fine, right?"

"Have you ever fought someone that uses dual weapons?" Rain asked.

"I did. You," Jori replied while grinning from ear to ear.