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Evan continued, "I understand that it''s going to be a tough road ahead, but I can''t let this opportunity pass me by. I need to prove to my n that I have what it takes to face the best of the best, even if it means taking a risk."
That was not the reason why Evan was determined and unyielding in his decision.
To be honest, from his father, Evan had heard of the daunting trial that awaited one on the ninth floor. As a Soul Manifestation Realm Cultivator, he was aware that hecked the strength to ovee it without being gravely injured, but he couldn''t afford to get severely injured, for he had to reach the tenth floor unscathed in good condition in order to make use of the treasure map and attain the treasure he sought. Andpleting thest challenge of this trial was the direct path to the tenth floor. That''s why he was adamant about facing the renowned Hidden Sword of the Imperial Frost n.
Although he could sense Victor''s concern, Evan had to trust his instincts and take a chance. The fifth ancestor was a crucial figure in the Frost n''s history, and defeating him would secure mean increasing his chances of securing his position as the Crown Prince of Frost to 99%!
Sigh~
Victor''s realization that Evan was resolute in his decision prompted a deep sigh from him.
"Alright," he said to Evan, a hint of reluctance in his voice. "You can do as you please, but make sure you''re cautious. Your life is valuable, and it should be your top priority. Just surrender when you have absolutely no other option. At least then you''ll get to keep your life and have a chance to fight another day."
Evan chuckled at Victor''s concern. "It''s my life, but you''re worrying about it more than I am," he remarked yfully. "But don''t worry, I won''t take any unnecessary risks. And if I find myself in a situation where victory is impossible, I''ll do my best to preserve my life."
Evan opened the ck door, stepped through it, and found himself face-to-back with a person sitting on the edge of the arena, oblivious to his presence.
The figure had hair that resembled the color of blue skies, and Evan couldn''t help but stare at him in shock. He seemed somewhat simr to Keldor, that bastard.
Curiosity overtook Evan, and he decided to immediately cast the inspection skill to gather more information about the figure.
A game-like character screen materialized in his vision, revealing the identity of the person before him.
Name: Dn J. Lionheart
Evan couldn''t help but think, ''Dn J. Lionheart? That''s interesting. Keldor shares the same middle name andst name as him. It seems they''re rted. Blood rtives, perhaps?''
Evan then went ahead and read all the information about Dn J. Lionheart on the character screen.
[Level: 10th Level Soul Manifestation Realm
Soul te: "All-in-One."
?Grant the user the universal passive of all types of soul tes!]<novelsnext></novelsnext>
When Evan saw that Dn J. Lionheart had an "All-in-One" Soul te that granted universal passive of all types of soul tes, his eyes widened in shock as if a sudden realization had hit him. He remembered reading in the game that three of the seven Phantom Lords of the Sun Moon Empire resided in the Imperial Frost n. Sir Edmund was one of them, and Evan already knew about him. The second one was his father''s shadow guard, but the identity of the third Phantom Lord was a mystery. However, from the vision he had seen earlier that night, he knew that the third Phantom Lord possessed the All-in-One Soul te. Since the All-in-One was hereditary, and both Dn and Keldor were J. Lionhearts, it was highly likely that Keldor also possessed the same soul te, making him the third Phantom Lord of the n!
With that realization, a great mystery was solved in Evan''s mind. It all seemed to make sense now.
The game-like screen in Evan''s mind had more to show. Apart from Dn''s identity, it also disyed his stats and skills.
Dn''s stats were as follows:-
Strength: 100
Agility: 100
Stamina: 100
As for his skill crystal, it had a unique name and an even unique effect.
It was called "Ethereal Revenant."
The description of the skill crystal stated that it allowed Dn to absorb the spirits of his defeated opponents and use their abilities as his own.
The clone of Dn, which was created by the Spirit of the Monster Tower, was designed based on the same Dn who had assimted the spirits of several first-step and a handful of second-step soul maniptors. As a result, the clone possessed expertise in several offensive soul skills as well as a few movement-based soul skills. Essentially, this made the clone an intimidating adversary for any soul maniptor who dared to cross its path.
''Wow, Founder Dn''s stats are off the charts! They are as good as mine. And that skill crystal... ''Ethereal Revenant''... that sounds dangerous. Absorbing the souls of defeated opponents? That''s insane. And he''s already defeated several first-step and second-step soul maniptors? This clone is going to be tough to beat.''
Evan''s heart sank a little as he realized he was about to face an opponent with not only exceptional stats but also a rare and powerful soul te and an overpowered skill crystal.
''But I can do this. I''ve picked up multiple secret pieces by risking my life and trained hard to learn multiple powerful soul skills exactly for this moment. Time to show what I''m made of.''
However, he took a deep breath and prepared himself for the uing challenge.
Dn lounged on the arena''s edge, his back facing Evan, appearing nonchnt as he let his legs dangle off the side. Despite his casual posture, Dn spoke with a measured and confident tone, his words carrying an unmistakable weight.
"I didn''t anticipate that the data I left behind at the Monster tower would be used to create a clone only a century after my ascension to the higher realm. You really are an interesting guy." Dn stated, his voice infused with amusement as he stood up and turned around to face Evan.