Genetic Ascension novel Chapter 392

Chapter 392 Backlash

Sylas' gaze flashed. He knew that it was a risk to do this, but with what he knew about the later rounds, he also realized that he didn't have much of a choice in the matter. That, and…

He was ready.

At that moment, several swirling tornados of icy blue wind appeared high above them. They formed a connected formation of sorts. As they spun faster, they influenced the wind in the surroundings, causing it to shoot up, growing sharper and fiercer.

During every team battle, the landscape would be decided by the stair challenge that preceded it. The first team battle had a point system related to the spirit wolves, but this time the landscape would be pervaded by the fierce winds they had fought against on the staircase.

It was clear that this time Vayu's team had taken their time. On the one hand, this allowed Sylas to reach the waiting zone first and also trigger the Genes he needed for his Gene Talent. But on the other… because they had cleverly planned out their turns on the stairs, they were much fresher now.

The moment they appeared, they seemed to have already decided how to act.

Their support locked onto Lolaleen, ready to cast counter Skills against her the moment she triggered any Skills. This was obviously a rare area of effect countering Skill, one that Sylas had simply never seen before but had learned about through questioning Lolaleen.

Lolaleen was the superior support, but this young man, simply known as River, might have been inferior in support, but had an array of abilities that made him valuable to the team nonetheless. And this was one of them.

"Go." Sylas spoke coldly.

Lolaleen did as she was told. She wanted to remind Sylas that she would be countered, but there was no room to refuse Sylas' command nonetheless. Plus, she had to remind herself that she was just a slave, why should she try hard to kill her own people?

As expected, as the group was swiftly closing the gap, River's gaze flashed as his counter Skill activated.

Lolaleen stumbled back, her Aether reversing its flow as she almost coughed up a mouthful of blood.

Vayu sneered. "Fire."

There were no beasts to deal with this time. So long as they could withstand the harsh and sharp winds, they would survive.

When their Will hit rock bottom, the system would teleport them out. But until then, they could kill as they pleased.

Vayu was working as fast as possible because he didn't want Sylas' Will to give out first. If that happened, how could he kill him?

Icicles formed in the air in pairings.

Sylas' eyes couldn't help but flash. One of the icicles burst apart, forming a protective shield around the second that supported it against the strong wind.

Then, they rushed forward.

This was the first time Sylas had seen someone capable of manipulating the intent of Skills to suit the environment. Well… other than himself.

Lolaleen had been able to tell him about the Skills, but what she couldn't do was give him every detail about how they might use it.

Still, he reacted quickly. He tossed out the idea of using the strong winds to his advantage, at least in part. Then, he dug deep, circulating his Aether into a familiar Domain.

As the second rain of icicles fell, the group had finally crossed the last of the distance. Vayu's gaze lit with a vicious light. He timed his stride perfectly. The second rain of icicles would pierce through Sylas first, then he would launch his attack right after. Even if Sylas had another defensive Skill prepared, it was impossible that he would be able to use it twice in such quick succession. _{freeweɓnovēl.coɱ}