ONLINE: Blades of Eternity

Chapter 105 THE ARMOR OF THE ETERNAL GUARDIAN

Hssss!!!

The situation grew more desperate by the second. The Obsidian Python leader loomed over them, its massive body coiling with sinister grace, while the smaller pythons circled like vultures ready to strike. Despite Guinevere's flames and Sofia's shields, it was clear their defenses wouldn't hold for long.

Every attack they landed seemed to barely faze the towering beast, and Kaelen could feel the pressure mounting.

"Kaelen, we can't keep this up much longer!" Guinevere shouted, hurling another wave of fire at one of the smaller pythons, only to see it slither through the flames with minimal damage.

Kaelen clenched his jaw, his heart racing as the reality of their situation hit him. They were cornered, outmatched, and no amount of defensive spells or quick strikes seemed to make a difference. He could feel the weight of responsibility settling on his shoulders—his friends were depending on him.

His eyes flickered to Morris, Ethan, and Sofia, who were desperately trying to hold their ground, but the relentless assault from the pythons was wearing them down.

'It seems like I don't have a choice'

No more holding back.

With that thought in his head, Kaelen's hand quickly moved to his storage ring, his fingers brushing over its cool surface as he summoned the one thing he had hoped he wouldn't need: the Armor of the Eternal Guardian. In a flash of light, the armor materialized around him, its heavy, ancient plates settling onto his body with a weight that both reassured and empowered him.

**Armor of the Eternal Guardian equipped!**

**All attributes increased by a 100!**

**1000HP has been added to your main HP!**

**New Skill: Sacred Light has been discovered!!**

Just as the armor of the Eternal guardian landed on Kaelen's body, a series of the same monotonous voice rang out continiously in his mind.

The Armor of the Eternal Guardian was legendary—passed down through the previous users of the blade of eternity for generations, forged from an indestructible metal and imbued with powerful defensive enchantments. Its design was imposing, with dark silver plates that glowed faintly with ethereal energy, and intricate engravings that shimmered with an otherworldly light.

The helmet, which Kaelen slipped on last, bore the symbol of an unbroken shield—a reminder of the armor's unyielding protection.

As the final piece of the armor locked into place, Kaelen felt its power surge through him. His movements became stronger, more fluid, and an unshakable sense of resolve washed over him. He was the shield for his friends, and now he would prove it.

The Obsidian Python leader hissed, sensing the change, its glowing amber eyes narrowing as it prepared to strike again.

"Stay behind me!" Kaelen shouted, stepping forward, his voice reverberating with the strength of his newfound power. "I'll hold them off!"

Kaelen's eyes narrowed as he focused on the massive serpent before him. His Armor of the Eternal Guardian pulsed with a faint, golden light, and he could feel the energy within it building, ready to be unleashed. He hadn't yet used this technique, not in full, but now—facing this overwhelming threat—he knew it was time.

"Everyone, stay back!" Kaelen called over his shoulder, his voice sharp and filled with command.

Guinevere, Sofia, Morris, and Ethan all retreated to a safe distance, their expressions tense but trusting. They had seen Kaelen in battle many times, but the power emanating from him now was different—potent and raw.

The Obsidian Python leader sensed the shift as well. Its glowing amber eyes narrowed, and it let out a low, menacing hiss, the sound reverberating through the valley. It struck first, lunging with terrifying speed, its fangs bared and aiming for Kaelen's chest.

But Kaelen was faster.

With a sudden burst of speed, Kaelen dodged the serpent's attack, his movements enhanced by the armor's sacred power and the spell Quick steps. In one fluid motion, he raised his sword, which now gleamed with the energy of the Eternal Guardian, and took a deep breath. His eyes blazed with determination as he channeled his mana into the blade, summoning a move he had been perfecting in secret.

"A Thousand-Fold Slash," he whispered to himself, his voice steady.

As the words left his lips, the sword in Kaelen's hand shimmered, its edge glowing with blinding light. Time seemed to slow as he raised the blade high above his head, and the air around him hummed with raw, unrestrained power. The light from his armor intensified, surrounding him in an ethereal glow—the Sacred Light of the Eternal Guardian.

With a mighty roar, Kaelen swung his sword down, unleashing the technique.

Slash!

Slash!!

Slash!!!!

The blade moved with incredible speed, faster than the eye could follow, as Kaelen delivered a relentless series of slashes—each one precise, deadly, and fueled by the sacred energy of his armor. The Thousand-Fold Slash wasn't just one attack; it was a barrage, a storm of strikes that seemed to come from every direction at once.

The leader of the Obsidian Pythons hissed in fury, attempting to retaliate, but it couldn't keep up. The glowing light of Kaelen's sword cut through its obsidian scales with terrifying precision, each strike leaving deep, gaping wounds in the serpent's body. Black blood splattered across the rocky ground as the python thrashed, trying to escape the relentless onslaught, but Kaelen didn't let up.

His movements were fluid, almost effortless, as he danced around the python's strikes, his sword moving in a blur of light. The Sacred Light from his armor enhanced every strike, burning through the dark energy that protected the beast. The python's eyes, once full of cold malice, now widened in fear as it realized it was no match for Kaelen's power.

"Hmph!!!!"

With one final, powerful swing, Kaelen brought his sword down with all his might, the glowing blade cleaving through the python's thick neck. There was a deafening crack as the sword struck true, and in an instant, the massive serpent's head was severed from its body.

Hissss!!!!

The leader of the Obsidian Pythons let out a final, shuddering hiss before its body collapsed to the ground with a thunderous crash. Its followers, stunned by the sudden death of their leader, slithered back into the shadows, retreating from the battlefield.

Kaelen stood tall, his sword still glowing faintly in the aftermath of the attack. The valley was eerily silent now, save for the distant sound of the wind. His armor pulsed with a soft light, the Sacred Light of the Eternal Guardian slowly fading as the battle came to an end.