In the third round, with a score of 1 to 4, who is the winner

At that moment, a chaotic sound of footsteps came from behind. Adi turned around and was taken aback.

Adi swiftly drew his sword, intercepting the thrust. He was still a youth, his body in development, and thus his arm strength was inferior to that of Li Keli. Under normal circumstances, he should have suffered some disadvantage in a direct clash. However, to his surprise, this tentative block revealed that the force behind Li Keli's sword had significantly diminished.

The interior of this maze is divided into four layers, with each layer becoming larger as one descends. Moreover, Adi is well aware that such places are often guarded by some form of maze protectors. Comparing it to the ruins of the Great Stone Dynasty that have been excavated on the continent, a maze of this size would at least have powerful entities such as mechanical knights or iron puppets. The pinnacle of the Great Stone Dynasty's technological achievements allows these lifeless humanoid weapons to move freely, and they can even wield powerful weapons and employ sophisticated combat techniques. Their metallic armor renders them nearly impervious to blades and bullets, making them virtually invincible on the battlefield. However, no country on the Ice Continent permits private ownership of these excavated and fully functional iron warriors; only a few incapacitated mechanical knights exist, which have become mere decorative items for the nobility and wealthy individuals of various nations.

"Is it you? I never expected that the Royal Guard would indeed be extraordinary, able to track me down to this place!"

Thank you, I will pray for you

Having lost a finger and eight subordinates, Li Ke was filled with rage after this pursuit, and his hatred for Adi had become irreconcilable. After all, he was selected from among the best to join the Royal Guard, and his tracking skills were exceptional. On the Ice Continent, 60% of the land is covered by perennial snow, making snow tracking a strong suit of the Royal Guard. Even the snow and wind of the Berlusconi Mountains could not obscure all of Adi's movements.

The deeper one goes, the greater the temperature fluctuations become. Adi had long memorized everything on the entire map. He silently committed the details of the map to memory while also keeping an eye out for the occasional cave creatures. In the perilous maze, holding the map in one hand and dedicating half of his attention to finding a path is a matter fraught with danger. Experienced adventurers are well-versed in the map to avoid being caught off guard in the face of danger.

Swish

At this delicate moment, the agile youth, as nimble as a trained deer, suddenly leaped up with great force, pushing off the left stone wall with his foot, and sprang back like a soaring eagle. This time, a chilling light filled with the aura of death shone in Adi's eyes. As he somersaulted over the heads of Li Ke and others, he swung his sword horizontally, leaving two sluggish royal guards with deep gashes across their throats.

It turns out this guy didn't take a moment to rest in order to catch up with me, recovering the energy expended in the ice and snow! Li Ke Li, you fool, aren't you doomed!

Although Adi is confident in his swordsmanship, he does not believe he can cut through these steel monsters. Therefore, with each step he takes, he proceeds cautiously, avoiding some of the danger zones marked on the map

The environment here is truly warm, and there are even snow mountain bats appearing!

Adi's smile greatly displeased Li Ke Li, and he suddenly shouted in anger. With a swift step forward, a flash of light appeared in his hand, and the long sword had already been drawn.

As the sword of Adi descended, it swiftly turned back in a circular motion. The change in this strike was remarkably quick, and Li Ke's frozen body reacted a beat slower than usual. Just as it seemed his life was in peril, a royal guard intervened just in time, deflecting the blow of the sword for him

Adi looked at the man who was nearly twice his age and suddenly smiled brightly. Although both had braved the blizzard on Mount Berlusconi, Li Ke looked far more disheveled than he did. The uniform of the Royal Guard had been torn into ragged strips by the ice and snow; although the thick leather armor beneath the uniform was still in decent condition, the expression on his face had long lost its composure.

Damn

One to four! Your Excellency Li Ke, could you perhaps guess who will win?

A simple conflict caused Adi and Li Keli to change positions, and now Adi remains near the exit of the ruins. The one who had just inflicted a wound on him, piercing to the heart, left the Royal Guard in shock as they realized they had to face this somewhat terrifying young man alone

The youth looked around and soon saw the dark and deep passage ahead. At that moment, he felt a sense of calm in his heart, convinced that he had finally endured hardships and found the location of the labyrinth

Adi swiftly countered with a sword strike, decapitating the flying beast that had intended to launch a surprise attack.

Indeed, the true aristocrats will always have certain underlying rules, such as dismantling a component to transform the intact into the damaged, thereby openly possessing these millennia-old treasures. It is also unlikely that anyone would risk offending powerful figures by accusing this privileged class with substantial backgrounds.

Young man! Take up your sword and make your final struggle for your life! You have nowhere left to escape here

Li Ke looked at Adi with a fierce glare. Behind him were only six subordinates, and two members of the Royal Guard had unfortunately slipped and fallen to the base of the mountain while climbing the treacherous path of Mount Berlusconi. In such perilous heights, these two members of the Royal Guard were certainly not expected to survive.

Zheng

Having once mingled in a band of thieves to earn tuition, Adi was not a timid person. The darkness was not something he feared; although the passage appeared mysterious and unfathomable, with no indication of where it led, he showed no signs of hesitation. The ecstatic youth slowly moved his limbs, striving to regain some flexibility, and then vigorously rubbed his palms together before drawing out the still icy long sword, striding forward with determination

Li Ke Li was furious and shouted for his subordinates to chase quickly. However, both Li Ke Li and his subordinates had not yet recovered their physical strength, and such a hasty pursuit caused a slight chaos among the seven royal guards, who had initially maintained some semblance of formation.

The expressions of the six royal guards behind Li Ke Li were also extremely grim. Even Olu Sha harbored deep hostility towards Adi, despite their hatred for this unfortunate mission surpassing their animosity towards the mission's target, Adi himself

As the sword flashed, a deep gash had already been opened in the chest of the guard who had come to protect his master. However, he did not pursue the advantage; instead, he took a step back, allowing the tip of his sword to elegantly droop. He performed a gentlemanly gesture commonly used in military duels, offered a gentle smile, and assumed a posture as if to turn and flee.

Adi threw him a smile before turning to face the rushing Li Ke Li and three members of the Royal Guard, a sword piercing the throat of this unfortunate soul