ONLINE: Blades of Eternity - Chapter 105

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!”

Bam!!!

Without hesitation, he threw himself into the fray, charging directly at the python leader. The massive serpent lunged at him, its jaws wide open, but Kaelen raised his shield arm just in time. The python’s fangs crashed into the enchanted shield, a loud, deafening clash echoing through the valley. Sparks flew from the impact, but the shield held firm.

Kaelen gritted his teeth, pushing back against the python’s massive strength. “Not today,” he muttered, digging his heels into the ground as he forced the beast back.

Sacred Light!!

The smaller pythons, sensing the opportunity, lunged at him from all sides, but Kaelen was ready. The Armor of the Eternal Guardian glowed brighter, its protective enchantments activating. Their fangs and tails struck him, but the armor absorbed the blows, its indestructible surface barely dented.

Ethan, watching in awe, called out, “Kaelen, how are you—”

“Just focus on the smaller ones!” Kaelen shouted back, blocking another strike from the leader. “I’ve got this!”

The leader of the Obsidian Pythons hissed in frustration, clearly not expecting this level of resistance. It coiled its massive body tighter and lashed out again, this time faster and with more force, aiming to crush Kaelen under its weight.

But Kaelen braced himself, his legs firmly planted as the serpent’s attack crashed into him. His shield absorbed the impact, but he could feel the strain. The python was strong, far stronger than anything he had faced before—but so was he. His armor glowed brighter, and with a mighty push, he forced the python back once more, refusing to let it gain any ground.

Behind him, Guinevere’s flames roared to life as she launched a powerful attack at one of the Elite-ranked pythons, while Sofia reinforced her barriers, protecting them from the onslaught of the smaller serpents. Morris and Ethan darted in and out of the chaos, landing swift strikes when they could, but it was clear they were relying on Kaelen to hold the line.

“You can’t hold them forever!” Guinevere shouted, her voice strained as she cast another spell. “We need to take the leader down!”

“I’m working on it!” Kaelen yelled back, parrying another strike from the leader.

Summoning all his strength, Kaelen pushed forward, his sword glowing with the power of the Eternal Guardian. He struck at the leader’s coiled body, the blade biting deep into its obsidian scales. Black blood oozed from the wound, and the python let out a furious hiss, recoiling in pain.

Bang!!

But it wasn’t enough. The leader’s massive tail whipped around, crashing into Kaelen’s side with incredible force. The impact sent him skidding across the ground, but the armor absorbed most of the damage. He grunted, pushing himself back to his feet, his eyes blazing with determination.

“I can do this all day,” Kaelen muttered under his breath, tightening his grip on his sword.

The pythons hissed in unison, preparing to strike again, but Kaelen stood his ground, his armor gleaming in the dim light of the valley. He was the shield between his friends and certain death, and he would not falter.

As the pythons lunged once more, Kaelen raised his sword high, ready to meet them head-on.

And so, Kaelen and the leader of the Obsidian Python clashed in an all out attempt but one of them couldn’t be able to get an advantage from the other.

Kaelen stood his ground, his breath steady despite the chaos that surrounded him. The leader of the Obsidian Pythons circled warily, its massive body coiling and uncoiling with unsettling grace. The smaller pythons hissed and snapped at the edges of the battlefield, but they dared not close in. They sensed what was about to happen.

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.