Warrior Training System

As Cassian stood near the Guardian, now fully recovered from the oppressive power earlier, his eyes were fixed on Cassandra as she faced off against the monster in the arena. The creature had a slender, sleek body, its sharp, pointed end frequently used for quick, sneaky attacks that kept Cassandra on edge.

The rest of the creature's appearance was even more alien to Cassian. Its dark, metallic-looking body seemed impervious to the powerful thrusts and slashes of Cassandra's spear. Instead of being sliced open, the monster's exterior chipped and cracked, as if its skin were made of some unyielding metal rather than organic material.

What made the battle even more intense was the creature's incredible speed. It moved with blinding agility, matching Cassandra's movements and launching sharp, needle-like projectiles from somewhere within its body. Despite watching closely, Cassian couldn't pinpoint the exact source of the needles, even after seeing it fire them multiple times.

The fight seemed to be at a stalemate for the moment, but Cassian could see that Cassandra was gaining the upper hand. She remained unharmed, her movements precise and controlled. The monster, while not bleeding, was visibly taking damage. Pieces of its metallic skin were breaking off, scattering across the ground with each relentless thrust of Cassandra's spear.

Cassandra's focus was unwavering as she repeatedly drove her spear into the creature, exploiting every opening she could find. Her domain allowed her to keenly observe its attacks, predicting its movements and countering them with calculated precision. The tide of the battle was slowly shifting in her favor.

"Your friend was right—you people really are Rule Benders," the man said, his attention still focused on the glowing panel in front of him. Cassian glanced at the symbols on the panel, but they were incomprehensible to him, a swirling mix of patterns and lights. He resisted the urge to ask questions, instead silently piecing together the connection between the man, the system, and this place, hoping answers would come in time.

The man continued, his tone casual yet intrigued. "I designed this challenge with only your physical capabilities in mind. I didn't account for your so-called domain." He paused, a hint of genuine admiration slipping into his voice. "To be honest, they're quite remarkable. It's been ages since I've seen abilities like you peoples..."

Cassian remained silent, unsure of what to say, as his attention stayed fixed on Cassandra. He watched her expertly block another attack from the monster. Then, with a sudden and unexpected burst of strength, she pushed the creature—easily twice her height—backward like a weightless ball, slamming it into the arena's stone walls. The feat left both Cassian and the old man momentarily stunned, as the monster had proven itself incredibly strong. Yet Cassandra had done it.

Not stopping there, she leaped high into the air, her figure shining with an almost radiant glow as she descended upon the monster like a falling star. The impact of her attack shook the arena, and when the dust settled, the creature's sleek body was left with a massive, smoking hole clean through its center.

The Guardian, visibly astonished, turned his attention to Cassandra, who stood catching her breath, her chest rising and falling from exertion. With an excited tone, he exclaimed, "I take that back—I've never seen anything like this before."

As his hands moved swiftly across the glowing panels, adjusting symbols with practiced ease, he added, "Do you know what she just did there?" Stay tuned with My Virtual Library Empire

Cassian shook his head, still processing what he'd witnessed. He didn't fully understand the Guardian's excitement, but he could see why the man was so intrigued. Cassandra was undeniably powerful, her physical strength slightly surpassing the monster's. However, that last attack was on an entirely different level. It was far stronger than her usual strikes—so powerful that Cassian had felt the vibrations ripple through the arena from where he stood.

Cassian's confusion didn't last long as the Guardian continued, "She wasn't just blocking that Impasi Tiger's attacks—she was absorbing them. In the end, she turned all that absorbed power into a counterattack against the monster, and she didn't use mana or anything for it. Amazing, right?"

Cassian's eyes widened in surprise as he glanced at Cassandra, who stood a short distance away, waiting patiently to hear if the challenge was over. He didn't know what had driven her to develop such an incredible ability, but it was undeniably impressive. He nodded, his voice filled with genuine admiration. "Yeah, amazing."

Turning back to the Guardian, he asked, "So... was that the challenge?"

The Guardian chuckled, shaking his head. "No, the challenge isn't over yet. I was just making a few adjustments." Then, with a sudden shout, he called out, "Let's see how your friend handles two of them now!"

The ground rumbled as two new creatures emerged, their sleek, metallic forms gleaming under the arena's light.

Cassandra gritted her teeth as she faced the two new monsters. The first one had been challenging, but not impossible to defeat. However, she could tell that killing these two wouldn't mark the end of the challenge. Muttering under her breath, she added, "The reward better be worth dying for..."

As one monster's tail whipped toward her, she deftly dodged it, then blocked the strike from the other with her spear. Without missing a beat, she zapped to the right, closing the distance before thrusting her spear directly between the eyes of the first monster. A sharp crack echoed as its metallic skin shattered under the force of the blow.

A wide smile spread across her face. Truth be told, she was enjoying this fight far more than she expected. It had been a long time since she'd been able to unleash her full strength without holding back. At first, she had hesitated, afraid of damaging the arena, but after seeing it endure her previous attacks without even a small crack, her doubts vanished. Now, she fought without hesitation, giving everything she had.

It wasn't just that the pressure of fighting them wasn't overwhelming; it was also helping her refine her abilities. As she battled, each move polished domain, sharpening her control over it, making her connection to her power more precise and focused with every strike.