"Revolving Disc Prism!" Irja shouted.
From the tip of her fingers, she unleashed a skill directed to the golden statue we found at the spot indicated as gold.
It's a gold-version of the giant statue that we're familiar with. Instead of its clay-like surface from before, everything about it is gold, even its gripped weapon.
As the seemingly translucent disc beautifully spun towards the golden statue from the roof where we were positioned, Udann and the other Transcendents jumped down to launch their own attacks, each of them keen on taking down the new type of statue we found.
The discussion about what will happen when that map hovering above our heads disappeared was forgotten instantly. Well, everyone was looking forward to what kind of stone this golden statue will drop. That two Transcendents from the Dafirae tribe weren't here so they probably thought that they could claim whatever is inside it for us.
As soon as their attacks hit the statue, metal clanging and dull noises rang out making the statue who was about to step forward tumble to its back.
Taking that chance, Irja worked on her two hands once more as if she's trying to mold something out of her own Energy.
The way she's doing it reminds me of how every Spiritas molded their Streams, Rivers, and Seas. Her Spirit-type Pathway involved more in molding her energy than an actual Transformation like Udann. Perhaps she also has one but she's not inclined to use it. Nevertheless, the information about a Spirit Type Source Energy still fits.
A few seconds later, a barrage of energy-based attacks was shot towards the giant statue. Just by looking at it, the amount of energy she's using is staggeringly high.
Even with the short time that I had observed her, she's unleashing a lot of types of molded energy skills with varied effects. She's like Jayna in this regard.
However, like she said back then, her attacks were all low in power. It's as if she's a jack of all trades but a master of none. In any case, if someone was bombarded by her seemingly endless variation of skills, there's no way they would come out unscathed through it.
"Ember, what are you doing? Why aren't you joining in our attacks?" Irja asked when she noticed me behind them not doing anything else besides watching the unfolding battle before my eyes.
"I'm trying to analyze it to know where I should land my skill. My attacks are weak. Moreover, I'm still a Rank 1 Transcendent. The others might find me a nuisance instead if I joined the fray. Don't you think so?"
Besides, I'm waiting for the right timing to steal the kill from all of you… It's a new type and stronger than a regular giant statue. It's only natural that the energy it will give will be higher.
At the moment, my mind is already working hard to think of what kind of Intent will I imbue on a new Sword Skill to add to the list. Creating a Sword Skill has been long overdue. I'm using the same Sword Skills over and over. Although they're effective, it must be the reason why my Mastery over the Sword has slowed down.
"Heh. You're still acting like this. You know that if you don't do anything, they will also not give you a share on it."
"I'm using my skill on Udann. I have my fair share in it. And I can prove how useful it is if they asked."
"What skill?"
"This." I extended the Domain to cover Irja before suppressing it once more.
Because of that suppressed range of the Domain of Valor, only those looking closely will see the thread connected to Udann and Irja. It's not a secret anyway. I just need to let them believe that it's a limited skill
"Eh?"
Upon feeling the unnatural surge of strength coursing through her body, Irja was momentarily surprised.
She recovered almost instantly as she tried to test it. She aimed her arms towards the golden statue and once again bombarded it with numerous types of attacks all aimed at its body.
Explosions of higher intensity instantly ensued which surprised all those fighting the statue in close range. Each time Irja's skills hit the statue, it would create a visible dent on its surface. And after 10 consecutive attacks, the statue has started to be pushed back.
Taking that chance, those near the statue took that chance to continue targeting its legs. Everyone who encountered a giant statue will naturally know its weakness. It's a heavy statue and although its arms were swift, it couldn't get up as easily when it fell down.
With Irja's energy-based attacks acting as a suppressor to prevent the golden statue from swinging at Udann and the others, they've unilaterally agreed to target its left leg. With some of them using the Transformation Skills of their Spirit-type Pathway, they all unleashed their strongest skills in a bid to take the golden statue down.
One minute. Two minutes. Three minutes.
When it reached that point, the golden statue finally fell on its back. However, at the same time as it did, I turned my head to Irja and shouted.
"My skill has reached its limit! Take care!"
After that, I retracted the Domain of Valor from Udann and Irja, leaving it open only to me.
When the two heard it and felt the loss of buff in their bodies, Irja was a bit down but she accepted it nonetheless while Udann momentarily showed a crestfallen expression before unleashing his full Rusting to make up for the loss of it.
Now that I retracted that buff, I jumped down from the roof we were standing from and drew the Willful Sword from its sheath.
The blue Swordforce instantly covered the elated sword. Recalling the Sword Skill I thought up during that short time, I made a stance while in mid-air and aimed at the golden statue.
The Swordforce expanded and seemingly scattered all around me and formed numerous swords from it. Almost like the Energy Explosion Projectiles but different, it's a bit closer than what Remilia showed me.
What I had in mind are three Intents as well just like the Dominating Strike which aimed to dominate an opponent in one strike.
The first Intent is Heavy. Since the statue's surface is golden and even under their relentless attacks, they failed to make a crack on it, I thought of hammering something it wouldn't be able to ignore.
The second Intent is Sustained. Just like what the World's Will of the World of Elements told me, I'm good at improvising but I'm more on Burst attacks. This time, this sword skill will not end in just one strike.
And lastly, the third Intent is Compact, although synonymous to Dense, this Intent is a bit different as it aimed to focus everything at one point or area. The Willful Sword isn't a needle after all.
Sustaining every heavy strike at one point, that's the idea of this new Sword Skill. However, I still need to unleash it to confirm if this one's viable.
As the scattered Swords formed from Swordforce materialized into something like a Claymore. The Willful Sword, which was already glowing in a bright blue color of the solidified Swordforce covering it, released the Lightning and Dark properties it absorbed.
The Dark added an additional coat on the Claymores while the Lightning circulated around it.
As my body fell down on top of the golden statue, I aimed the Willful Sword on its head or its neck.
"Ember?!"
"Huh? Is he crazy?"
"What can a Rank 1 Transcendent do? Don't distu—"
Before the third guy finished his words, my feet landed resulting in a dull thud, making a deep indentation on the surface of the golden statue. However that's not the main point, the Sword in my hand stabbed at the statue's chin. Although it didn't manage to pierce into it, the following materialized Claymores fell down like a concentrated rain on that same point where the Willful Sword stabbed.
Under their surprised and judgemental eyes, a relentless assault of numerous Claymores fell on the golden statue's head and ultimately bore into it.
Not long after it started, I felt the Willful Sword slowly continued to bury its length inside the statue's head thanks to the heavy hammering of the Swordforce-materialized Claymores.
Although the Sword Skill is still ongoing, I instantly activated the Bedevilled Outburst and channeled the Energy Explosions to the Willful Sword.
"What are you waiting for?! Help him end that statue!" Irja shouted from the roof waking up the surrounding Transcendents in their stupor.
However, before they could launch another set of attacks. The Energy Explosion inside the statue's head was started to be triggered.
As soon as the Sword Skill stopped, I jumped down from its body and watched how the golden statue's head blow up into smithereens.
Upon seeing that, everyone stopped in their tracks. They felt the statue stopped moving as smoke and energy residue continued to be produced from its head.
"Is… Is it dead?" One of the Transcendents stutteringly asked. For him, it must be unbelievable.
"Check for the stone. Hurry!" Irja shouted once again and all of them jumped towards the statue.
On the other hand, I kneeled down on the floor and acted as if I'm weakened when in fact, I'm welcoming the Energy coming out from the destroyed statue.
Watching it gather on top of my head once more. I could only rejoice inwardly. Although it might not be enough to reach the next stage, seeing the dense energy is enough reason to be overjoyed. Being trapped in this space wasn't so bad after all.
While I'm relishing my gains, I felt a hand tapping my shoulder. I looked up and saw the smirking Irja.
"Now, try to make an excuse of how you're not special."
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