Reincarnation Of A Swordsman: The Omni Mage

Kyle had just finished taking care of a Tier-4 beast and was currently dashing deeper into the forest. He had almost covered that section of the forest and just when he thought he won't see any more beasts, he was met with towering Tier-4 creatures before him.

[Infernal Hound]

[Tier: 4]

[HP: 1200]

[Abyssal Serpent]

[Tier: 4]

[HP: 1300]

[Ironhide Stalker]

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[Tier: 4]

[HP: 1500]

[Skyclaw Roc]

[Tier: 4]

[HP: 1100]

[Storm Fang]n/ô/vel/b//in dot c//om

[Tier: 4]

[HP: 1250]

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The rest filled the list, totaling ten beasts, all radiating destructive power.

Kyle smiled at the sight with geniune excitement and said within him. 'This would be fun.'

The mana beasts didn't give him any chance to act first, surging toward him as one. The Infernal Hound roared and flames erupted from its maw. The Abyssal Serpent slithered forward, water condensing into deadly spears around its form.

The Ironhide Stalker charged, its footsteps causing tremors. Above, the Skyclaw Roc dived with a shrill cry, while the Storm Fang zipped through the chaos, electricity crackling in its wake.

'Not good. They're coordinated. I need space.'

Kyle activated [Lightning Dash], his body blurring out of existence as a searing fireball from the Infernal Hound exploded where he'd stood.

>BOOM!<

He reappeared near a cluster of trees but was instantly met by the Abyssal Serpent, which lashed out with its water spears. Kyle raised the [Aurora Fang] and activated [Chaos Whirlpool], summoning a swirling vortex of chaotic energy in front of him. The water spears were sucked into the vortex and fired back at the serpent.

>WHOOSH!<

The Abyssal Serpent hissed as its own attack slammed into its coiled body, but Kyle's moment of relief was short-lived. The Skyclaw Roc screeched, sending razor-sharp wind blades hurtling toward him.

'No time to dodge. Fine.'

Kyle unleashed [Chaotic Pulse] and an invisible wave of energy erupted from his body. The wind blades shimmered and distorted, losing their cohesion mid-flight and dissipating harmlessly. Above, the Roc faltered and its mana was briefly disrupted.

>ZIP!<

Kyle dashed forward with [Lightning Dash], reappearing in front of the Infernal Hound. The beast growled, flames surging around its body, but Kyle was already swinging the [Aurora Fang] with [Gale Rend] integrated!

A burst of compressed air ripped from the blade, striking the Hound with enough force to douse its flames temporarily. Kyle followed up with [Blazing Impact], his blade smashing into its side.

>BOOM!<

The Hound howled as it was sent skidding back, but Kyle didn't stop to finish it off. He spun just in time to see the Ironhide Stalker charging, its rocky form barreling toward him.

'Alright, let's test your durability.'

Kyle planted his feet and channeled mana into the [Aurora Fang], activating [Blazing Impact] once again. The two forces collided with a deafening crash with the shockwave sending debris flying.

>CRACK!<

The Stalker roared, its rocky hide cracking slightly, but it still stood. Before Kyle could recover, the Storm Fang pounced, electricity crackling in its fangs. Kyle narrowly dodged, using [Air Steps] to leap into the air.

From his elevated position, Kyle surveyed the battlefield. The beasts were regrouping, elemental energy gathering around them.

'They're too well-synced. I need to disrupt their rhythm.'

Kyle dropped back to the ground as he couldn't stay up for too long, and unleashed [Chaotic Pulse] again. The invisible wave spread out, and the beasts' attacks were paused temporarily as their mana flows faltered.

The Infernal Hound's flames dimmed, the Abyssal Serpent's water spears collapsed, and even the Skyclaw Roc struggled to maintain its wind blades.

>ZIP!<

Kyle capitalized on their hesitation, dashing to the Abyssal Serpent. He activated [Gale Rend], unleashing a flurry of air-pressure slashes that cut deep into the serpent's scales. It writhed, hissing in pain, but Kyle was already moving again.

The Storm Fang lunged at him, lightning crackling across its body. Kyle dodged to the side, activating [Chaos Whirlpool] mid-motion. The vortex absorbed the lightning and redirected it straight into the Skyclaw Roc, which squawked in pain as the electric charge stunned it mid-air.

The Infernal Hound recovered, flames roaring as it charged at Kyle. He met its advance with a [Blazing Impact], the collision creating another earth-shaking explosion.

>BOOM!<

The fight devolved into chaos. Kyle dashed between the beasts, spamming [Lightning Bolts] to keep them at bay and using [Air Steps] to evade their coordinated attacks.

He wove [Gale Rend] into his swordplay, each slash creating shockwaves that forced the beasts back. Whenever they attempted to overwhelm him with spells, he countered with [Chaos Whirlpool] or disrupted their efforts with [Chaotic Pulse].

As the battle wore on, the tide began to turn. The Infernal Hound's flames weakened, the Abyssal Serpent's movements slowed, and the Ironhide Stalker's rocky hide was riddled with cracks. The Skyclaw Roc's wings were shredded from repeated air-pressure strikes, and even the Storm Fang's once-agile movements were sluggish.

Kyle focused on the Infernal Hound, delivering a devastating [Blazing Impact] to its head.

>CRACK!<

[Congratulations! You have slain Tier-4 mana beast: Infernal Hound!]

[You have obtained 1* Tier-4 mana core!]*

[Vanquished Foes: 752/1000]

He immediately turned to the Abyssal Serpent after the beast fell, dodging a desperate lunge and slashing with [Gale Rend], severing its head in a single fluid motion.

[Congratulations! You have slain Tier-4 mana beast: Abyssal Serpent!]

[You have obtained 1* Tier-4 mana core!]

[Vanquished Foes: 653/1000]

...

One by one, the remaining beasts fell, until only the Storm Fang remained. Kyle dashed toward it, his blade glowing with frostfire energy. He activated [Blazing Impact] for the final time, slamming the attack into the wolf with an explosion of light.

[Congratulations! You have slain Tier-4 mana beast: Storm Fang!]

[You have obtained 1* Tier-4 mana core!]

[Vanquished Foes: 661/1000]

When the dust settled, the battlefield was silent. Kyle stood amidst the carnage, his body aching but his eyes gleaming with satisfaction.

Kyle exhaled and sheathed the [Aurora Fang].

'Phew... That wasn't bad,' he placed all the beasts in his inventory and considered resting but quickly dismissed it.

'Time to go hunt a Tier-5 beast.'

Kyle said internally before passing through a dense foliage. He had a nagging feeling that it was another section of the forest and hoped to encounter stronger beasts.