Excalibur and the epee clashed. Powerful forces collided, and a ripple-like wave reverberated through the mountains. The entire region was affected by the battle. Mountains collapsed and the earth shook.

Many martial artists had retreated from Mount Olympus. Only a few who were confident in their abilities remained. James was among them. Though the ripple effects of the battle were destructive, he was an eighth-rank grandmaster too. He was not affected by it whatsoever.

A fierce battle raged