I'm Getting Serious!

"Norris is indeed terrifying, but that's fine. This Maxwell probably won't last long, and his zombie will soon be without an owner. Go contact the organizers; plenty of people must be eyeing that zombie! I can't let someone else beat me to it!" Basil instructed.

At that moment, in the arena, Maxwell took a few steps forward, looked at Norris, and shouted, "Great! You're Tier 7 now! Even better! I won't lie to you; I've always wanted to know how strong I am, but I could never find a worthy opponent. Today, you've come at just the right time. Let's have a good test! You're Norris, right? I'm Maxwell!"

After speaking, Maxwell's eyes became sharp, and the nonchalance and casualness in his gaze were swept away, his eyes fixated on Norris.

"Now, can our battle begin?"

Norris was slightly taken aback by Maxwell's words.

Is this guy crazy? Standing here is a proud Tier 7 Evolver, and not only is this guy not scared, but his fighting spirit seems to have soared after hearing it! He looks eager to fight me, Norris thought, beginning to hesitate.

Could this person be... Tier 7 as well... or even higher?

Of course, Norris didn't believe what Maxwell had just said about not knowing his own level. Who doesn't know their own level? An idiot, that's who!

However, at this point, what level Maxwell is doesn't seem so important anymore!

No matter what Maxwell is, today, Norris must slay this man with his spear!

So, Norris vibrated the spear in his hand and declared, "Exactly! Maxwell, come and meet your end!"

"I wouldn't say that about myself, but one thing's for sure, you're the one who's going to die!"

As soon as Norris finished speaking, Maxwell sprang up to the same height as him and swung a punch directly at him!

This man, taking the initiative to attack!

Maxwell's strike was too swift and too sudden, completely beyond Norris's expectations.

Moreover, he was incredibly fast!

Norris, not knowing the extent of Maxwell's capabilities, naturally didn't dare to rush forward recklessly to meet the attack but chose instead to flap his wings and fly backward, quickly dodging Maxwell's head-on strike.

Having wings must be great, huh!

Maxwell thought disdainfully.

Norris also felt humiliated by his own act of dodging.

"This man actually made Norris retreat three steps!?"

"Wanda, this guy is really strong!"

The young lady sitting in the audience suddenly spoke up.

"What's so great about that? He just took advantage of his quick reflexes! Watch Norris get ready; what good will it do Maxwell then?"

Wanda responded.

"He's pretty clever, attacking proactively while Norris was off guard. This is a disgrace for Norris! Look, now he's completely enraged Norris!"

In the private box, Basil watched the fight unfolding in the sky and couldn't help but smirk.

Maxwell, having missed his punch, landed steadily on the ground, and indeed, as Basil had said, Norris in the sky became infuriated after dodging that punch.

Lightning-based abilities emphasize relentless offense, and defense and evasion are considered cowardly by Norris.

Until now, no one had ever forced him to dodge like this!

So, Norris snorted coldly and dived rapidly towards Maxwell.

"Good!"

Maxwell shouted loudly, stomped heavily on the ground, and leaped into the air again, not dodging or hiding, and charged straight at Norris!

Was he planning to clash head-on with Norris?

To just take Norris's spear head-on?

Who was he underestimating?

Spectators around the arena widened their eyes, barely having time to react before seeing Maxwell and Norris collide.

"He's seeking his own death!" Basil envisioned a scene where Maxwell was impaled by Norris's spear.

"Clang!"

The spear collided with the bracers, the immense impact nearly forcing the spear from Norris's grip.

"This strength..."

Just as the thought emerged, Norris's instincts had already commanded his body ahead of his mind.

Danger!

Norris extended his hands to protect his chest, just in time to intercept Maxwell's lightning-fast punch.

"How is he not dead? How is that possible?"

The audience was in uproar, their faces showing disbelief.

"It seems he has a pair of bracers on his hands. They must have blocked it! What are those things, to be able to withstand my spear? This man must be at least at the level of a combat master. Luckily, I chose to fight from above in the air, giving me a natural advantage," Norris thought, feeling relieved.

Despite having blocked Maxwell's punch with a rapid reaction, the force of the blow was fully transferred, and even though Maxwell was already falling, and only about thirty to forty percent of his strength was in the punch, it still made Norris feel his chest roiling with pent-up energy.

"I admit you're strong!"

Norris stabilized himself mid-air, looking down at Maxwell who had landed steadily again, and said in a deep voice.

"I'm going to start taking this seriously!"

In the air, Norris's gaze became sharper.

It was clear that he had not been serious before.

After all, his greatest strength was not in hand-to-hand combat, engaging in close-range, flesh-to-flesh fighting.

Indeed, close combat was not his forte.

His abilities were his biggest reliance!

"Is Norris about to unleash his powers?"

The Evolvers all started to watch more intently, their eyes wide with anticipation.

"This man has actually made Norris opt to use his abilities in combat! Indeed, that's impressive!"

Many people began to look up to Maxwell, recognizing that being able to make Norris seriously use his lightning abilities was truly remarkable!

Hearing Norris's words, Maxwell simply grinned and loudly responded, "I've been serious from the start!"

Norris pointed his spear forward, adjusting his stance as he switched the way he held his spear. To the observant, it was clear he was about to change his fighting style.

Electric light crazily flickered on Norris's spear, with blue-white light coursing over the shaft, and a continuous crackling sound emitted.

When the power of the lightning was fully invoked, Norris's spear trembled, and he dived toward Maxwell.

This time, Norris's aura had risen to another level, and the power of the spear was clearly even more terrifying!

His speed was like lightning, appearing in front of Maxwell in an instant, and before one could even blink, the two had collided.

Electric light exploded, turning into countless arcs spreading around, filling the space with lightning's brilliance. With the naked eye, it was impossible to clearly see what was happening inside.

"Thunder Break! That's Norris's signature move, Thunder Break!"

Suddenly, someone shouted out loud.