"There's one thing I'm very curious about."

The spell of [Immortal Material] had already been constructed before his eyes.

At this moment, the die was cast. Ronald knew that rushing was useless, so he seldom initiated a question to the opponent during battle:

"Compared to challenging me, obviously continuing to use your spells to clear the path and escape is more likely to give you a chance at survival. Why did you make this choice?"

Hearing Ronald's inquiry, the caster across was momentarily stunned.

But he quickly reacted.

In the situation of an obvious disparity in strength, delaying time was evidently more beneficial for their side with injured personnel. The caster from the [Nine Commandments Conclave] was naturally not hesitant to respond to Ronald's inquiry.

So he cautiously spoke:

"Ronald Adler."

"I'm unsure what your True Name is, but since you've occupied this body, I'll address you as such."

Ronald neither agreed nor disagreed, while walking toward the opponent to close the distance, he continued to ask:

"So, what about my question?"

Ronald's approach was open and honest, without any magic fluctuations such as casting a spell.

But even so, the caster from the [Nine Commandments Conclave] still changed his expression, immediately retreated, and maintained a vigilant distance between them.

"We are humans, and you are not."

"Facing a threatening monster like you, as long as there's any possibility of defeating you, we would never choose to flee from here!"

The caster from the [Nine Commandments Conclave] spoke with grand righteousness.

If he were not involved and also the object of their condemnation, Ronald might indeed believe he was some suspiciously motivated villain.

Ronald felt somewhat inexplicable, raised his tone, and questioned:

"Such a firm stance?"

"You truly believe that what you're doing on this land is right?"

"Those ordinary people harmed and met misfortune on your land are completely insignificant?"

This question seemed to hit a weak spot in the heart of the caster from the [Nine Commandments Conclave]. The vigilance on his face instantly turned to rage, and he shouted uncontrollably at Ronald:

"This is an indispensable phase in the development path of humanity, what would a monster like you understand!"

The caster from the [Nine Commandments Conclave] carried this anger from words into action.

The moment the words landed, he turned around, activating the spell he had been brewing for a long time.

Shua—

Right before Ronald's eyes, the caster from the [Nine Commandments Conclave] instantly disappeared from the spot.

Even though Ronald had been watching him, this guy seemed to use an Immortal Technique similar to spatial contraction, with no process, suddenly traversing distance with Ronald.

Meanwhile, the ground under Ronald's feet began to become restless.

The originally soft soil condensed into form, abruptly rising, transforming into steel-hard spikes, stabbing toward his body from the ground.

Clang clang clang—

For ordinary people, this formidable attack seemed rather insufficient to Ronald.

The moment the ground rose.

Ronald already stepped away from the main attack range of the spikes, wielding the Saint Catherine's sword in his hand simultaneously.

Amidst a series of clinking sounds.

The attacks surging from the underground were completely cut down by Ronald, the first wave of enemy attacks vanished instantly.

The caster from the [Nine Commandments Conclave] had long known Ronald was very strong.

But witnessing his spell being shattered head-on, he couldn't help but feel somewhat repressed.

"Honestly, I originally wanted to learn more about the situation." Meanwhile, Ronald looked at the surprised expression of his enemy, issuing a decisive verdict, "But since you're not keen on chatting with me, let's end it here."

Ronald's respect for the enemy's bravery ended here.

Nonetheless still in battle, even if he truly admired the opponent, it was limited to this.

In the next moment, Ronald stepped on the ground.

When the soles and the ground emitted a dull sound, his figure instantly vanished, sprinting toward the enemy's direction.

Ronald didn't have the kind of special spell to change location like his opponent.

But supported by incredible strength, the effect of this simple move seemed almost like teleportation to ordinary people.

The caster from the [Nine Commandments Conclave] only saw a blur.

The next moment Ronald reappeared, he was undoubtedly in front of him.

"You!"

The caster from the [Nine Commandments Conclave] only had time for an exclamation, the black sword blade flashed across his chest, the flames of [Sunshine Power] simultaneously ignited his once dim vision.

Then, under an irresistible tremendous force.

The caster from the [Nine Commandments Conclave] body leaned back, uncontrollably flying backward, then heavily crashed into the deepest wall of the underground, leaving a human-shaped crater.

Crash—

After hitting the wall, the caster from the [Nine Commandments Conclave] struggled a bit, his body promptly slid down from the groove on the wall.

Yet the body that fell with the earth and stone did not collapse on the ground; he instead immediately stood up from the ground.

—The enemy before Ronald was entirely unharmed.

The complete technique of [Immortal Material] protected his body from any injury.

Even though Ronald's assault just now was swift and fierce, relentless.

He still couldn't break through this constraint.

"We came down the mountain, stalling by the sea. Our eyes roaming the vast expanse without limits."

In contrast, using the distance gained from this blow, the caster immediately seized the moment to chant incantations.

With enough preparation time.

The powerful force far surpassing the previous subtle magic brewed within his body.

Meanwhile, standing opposite, Ronald could only shake his head and sigh:

"This [Immortal Material] thing truly is troublesome."

Ronald's attack this time did not hold back, testing the opponent's defensive capability with his immense power.

Proof in the fact that although the object held differed.

The complete technique effect of [Essence Theory] showed no alteration.

Just like Shui, the grand mage of [Rakeemont], the caster from the [Nine Commandments Conclave] activating the complete technique through the spell sequence, was equally an immensely defensive power impossible to breach with conventional means!

Under current circumstances.

There's no choice but to handle this lively one first.

After all, Ronald couldn't just bear the opponent's reckless attacks while dealing with the [Essence Theory] holder buried in the ruins.

The enemy before his eyes was also an original holder, letting him freely act would lead Ronald to self-destruction!