Birth Of The Crafts-God

Chapter 312 - 312:William Versus Canza

Before Lucas had entered the tunnel leading towards the cave filled with Mystic Silver ores, William's group as well as Canza and his men, had arrived first. Unlike Lucas, both sides hurried to find the Heart of Silver first, hoping to form a defensive line around it. Even though they suspected that there could be another party in play, they didn't leave behind a sentry as the two leaders believed that it was best to proceed with the entire team.

After a while, William and his men —who were the first to head into the tunnel— had found the cavern and began exploring it in

The 2 fourth level stellar practitioners from both sides faced each other. William's bodyguard took on the last, Cassie, from Canza's team.

In accordance with the military phrase, 'Generals against Generals, soldiers against soldiers', William went up to face Canza. Even though Canza's power level was unknown, William was confident in taking him one because he had a Grade 4 vestige as a trump card. On the surface, he was armed with two Grade 3 vestiges, which he believed should be more than enough.

Such a scene was difficult to find in Baylands city-state, but in the unofficial Belfargos city-state, where so many vestige-smiths resided, it wasn't difficult for a second generation to get their hands on a Grade 4 vestige.

As everyone found their opponent, they separated from each other and formed miniature battlefields all over the place. However, the most fierce and ruthless battle was none other the one between Cassie and William's bodyguard.

The bodyguard was charged with ensuring William's safety and he identified Cassie as a threat to that. As such, all of his attacks were cruel and vicious, targeting points that could end Cassie's life with one stroke. In retaliation, Cassie was forced to respond the same way turning the battle between the two into a death match incomparable to the others.

"Is this really worth it? The lives of your men for a rock?"

William stared at Canza, exuding a righteous aura as he tried to pressure him using a moral high ground.

"You talk too much." Canza grinned before lunging at William.

On his right arm was a gauntlet fixed with claws that tore through the air as Canza waved his arm towards William.

The latter quickly reacted by pulling out a Grade 3 vestige, a purple sword that was enchanted with stellar matrices.

*Clang*

The claw and the sword collided, setting off a loud metallic reverberation as sparks flew out from the point of collision. But they didn't stop there. In the very next second, the two sides unleashed a flurry of attacks at each other creating a galaxy of sparks around them.

Their strengths seemed evenly matched as both sides were able to hold off against the other.

This revelation made William glad as he had presumed that Canza would be at the fifth level. But he was just only as strong as himself —the peak of the fifth level Apertures Opening stage.

"It's sad, but this is where your tale ends." William cruelly grinned as he abruptly took out another vestige with his left hand.

It was the second Grade 3 vestige he has, and was a pistol. It was quite common for practitioners, as long as they could afford it, to have two vestiges with one of them being a cold weapon and the other a hot weapon. As the son of an influential man and from a powerful family, William naturally followed this practice as money wasn't a problem for him.

*Bang*

*Bang*

Two shots rang out almost concurrently as purple beams shot straight from the vestige's barrel and went for Canza.

However, the latter dodged them easily as if having read the attacks, before taking the opportunity to close in and brandish his claws.

William reacted in a hurry and blocked with his sword but was forced back by the force of the strike. Canza didn't give him any breathing space and lunged at him, but William was prepared and forced him to a stop with a few bullets.

"You should spend less time talking and more time fighting. Otherwise, you might lose more than just a sleeve." Canza superciliously grinned at him.

William frowned before rapidly looking towards his right arm. A patch of his clothing had been sliced off with a small red mark left behind on his skin. It was faint and wasn't bleeding, but to William, this was an insult he couldn't take.

"Good. Very good. You're the first one to ever make me this pissed."

William's aura burst forth from his body. The quality of his energy became more purer and denser than before, showing that he was truly a genius of his generation. William was officially angry and decided to take this even more seriously than before.

In response, Canza's energy also shot through the roof. Although it was still the same as an average peak fifth level Apertures Opening stage stellar practitioner, the quality was fierce and absurd. Rather than that of a hyuman, it was more like the energy of a wild beast.

"Good. Now, show me. Show me how long you can last!"

Canza bellowed with a lunatic smile and expression.