Kenley deftly evaded Lenznos' assaults while attempting to collide with multiple spots of the barrier. Through a rough mental calculation, he estimated that the barrier had a radius of approximately 50 meters.

  "Do you truly believe that I am unable to detect you?" At that instant, Lenznos executed another instantaneous teleportation, hurtling directly towards the very spot where Kenley had just made contact with the barrier.

  "Dodge!" Kenley's reaction was lightning - fast, allowing him to artfully avoid Lenznos' strike. He was aware that the barrier had a responsive feedback mechanism, yet he felt compelled to make every conceivable attempt.

  Lenznos' gaze swept over, fixing coldly on the periphery of the barrier. Evidently, he was not entirely certain of Kenley's precise location.

  Just then, Lenznos made a grasping motion in the void, as if he had seized something. When he brought it forth, Kenley's eyes widened in alarm.

  "Damn it!" This was Kenley's inward exclamation. He knew all too well what it was: the [Tracking Mist Potion]. How on earth could this fellow be in possession of such an item?

  The significance of concealing himself began to fade. He realized that he could not afford to await assistance from others, and perhaps no one would even think to come to his aid. Moreover, once Lenznos deployed the Tracking Mist Potion, this imitation Cloak of Light might prove ineffective in masking his form.

  With a swift motion, Kenley clasped two vials of potions in his hand. One was a golden potion, the [Blessing of the Sun God], and the other was an ice - blue potion, the [Prophet's Potion]. There was no alternative but to engage in a desperate struggle for survival.

  Initially, he had hoped to elude this battle using the Cloak of Light, but now, like a cornered beast, Kenley had no choice but to exert his utmost strength. He must vanquish his opponent!

  He decided to wait a while longer to see if the Tracking Mist Potion would reveal his presence. Kenley remained composed and refrained from making the first move.

  As Lenznos poured out the green mist potion, the small vial emitted a copious amount of green mist, gradually blanketing the entire ground within the barrier.

  Suddenly, Lenznos' eyes lit up."I've found you, human!"

  "I will not sit idly and await my demise!" Kenley also lifted the Cloak of Light.

  With remarkable decisiveness, Kenley promptly consumed both the Blessing of the Sun God and the Prophet's Potion. Instantly, he gained a three - minute period of invulnerability.

  Attacks below the seventh rank would be unable to harm him. The only remaining task was to figure out how to defeat Lenznos.

  Lenznos moved with astonishing speed, teleporting once again and appearing directly in front of Kenley.

  The dagger flashed towards Kenley's neck! However, in an instant, with a dull thud, an imperceptible light elemental shield materialized, blocking Lenznos' attack.

  Lenznos was momentarily taken aback. He could never have anticipated that this warrior would possess such a potent light elemental shield.

  "Are you a Light Mage?" Lenznos couldn't help but inquire.

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  In response, Kenley merely let out a disdainful snort. He had no time to waste in idle conversation. Every passing second was precious. Lenznos boasted a staggering HP of nearly 2400, and his defense was formidable. Kenley's current attacks were no more than a tickle to him.

  However, this did not imply that Lenznos was without vulnerabilities.

  "That warrior survived!" Mars, who was observing the battle from the sidelines, exclaimed in astonishment.

  "He seems to have a light elemental shield, yet he is merely a warrior, not a Light Mage as one would expect," Evelyn couldn't help but interject.

  "Wait a moment, I've got it! It's the Blessing of the Sun God! I recognize it!" Evelyn suddenly exclaimed, having had an epiphany.

  "The Blessing of the Sun God? The legendary potion sold by Green's Potion Shop?!" Mars was taken aback.

  "Even with the potion, it's insufficient. A fourth - rank opponent is no pushover. The disparity in strength is too great. He stands no chance of defeating the Black Sheep heretic. Once the potion's effects wear off, his demise is inevitable," Pike, as a cleric, was well - aware of this and couldn't help but shake his head.

  "Then let us offer our prayers for him, praying that he can hold out until the Church's reinforcements arrive," Evelyn suddenly grasped the hands of the two men.

  Mars felt a flush rise to his cheeks and exchanged a glance with Pike.

  "Mm!" The two men nodded in agreement.

  Back to the battlefield:

  Although the Black Sheep cultist was indeed formidable and ranked among the mid - to - high - level humanoid enemies, it did not mean that Kenley had no means of turning the tide of the battle.

  Few were aware that due to their worship of the Black Sheep God, Black Sheep cultists had long ago extracted their hearts and sacrificed them to the deity. As a result, their bodies were impervious to pain and unyielding in the face of injury, enabling them to fight even while wounded, which was truly terrifying.

  However, all Black Sheep cultists shared a common trait: there was a hidden magic array in the area of their hearts, which was linked to the heart they had sacrificed to the Black Sheep God.

  By targeting this vulnerable spot, one could inflict massive damage. Once the connection to the sacrificed heart was severed, they could be eliminated.

  Lenznos was a flamboyant assassin who eschewed armor in favor of a cool appearance. His exposed skin was his most significant vulnerability. Unlike the later Black Sheep Knights, who were fully armored, it was far more difficult to target their weak points.

  This was not the time to be stingy with potions. Kenley's gaze hardened, and he unleashed the Sun - chasing Sword Technique in an instant!

  Kenley's sword pierced through Lenznos' body like a ray of light stretching across the sea and sky.

  "Miserable insect, do you think you can..." At this point, Lenznos' expression abruptly changed. Despite wearing a sheep - bone mask, it was evident that disbelief filled his eyes.

  Lenznos clutched his chest in shock and spat out a mouthful of blood!

  HP - 231

  The Prophet's Potion doubled the damage, and attacks on weak points were also doubled. Weak - point attacks ignored defense values. Most crucially, Kenley also benefited from a 50% cooldown reduction granted by the Prophet's Potion.

  "You! Damn you!" Lenznos had never anticipated that this warrior would directly target his weak point."Who on earth are you?"

  "You talk too much!" Kenley retorted with a cold snort.

  Subsequently, Mars, Pike, and Evelyn stared in disbelief, their eyes wide and mouths agape at the scene before them.

  Kenley's every sword strike was unerringly precise, each aimed directly at Lenznos' chest. Most importantly, due to his Honorary Paladin status and the 50% cooldown reduction, each strike left an afterimage, giving the impression that countless swords were raining down on Lenznos.

  HP - 227

  HP - 235

  HP - 226

  With a series of swift slashes, Lenznos' HP, which had originally been over 2000, rapidly dwindled to near zero.

  "You!" Lenznos was not without means of retaliation, but Kenley had consistently targeted his weak points with every attack, including the five - stage control skill of the Flower Language Sword Technique, causing Lenznos to be constantly affected by various negative control effects. Coupled with the Blessing of the Sun God, Kenley was able to withstand the damage and pursue Lenznos relentlessly.

  Lenznos had truly sealed his own fate! The final strike!

  "This is impossible!" Lenznos let out a roar of defiance.

  In the end, Kenley's sword tore Lenznos' upper body in half!

  Shock! Utter shock!

  Mars' mouth dropped open, Evelyn's eyes were wide with disbelief, and Pike's expression was one of complete numbness. Was he seeing things, or had the world been turned upside down? A fourth - rank being had been vanquished by a second - rank warrior!

  In addition, Inquisitor General Terence, who had just arrived on the scene, also stared in disbelief at what he beheld.