Usually, Leonard wouldn’t have much trouble dealing with Sword Manipulation Arts, but his current situation was extremely dangerous. Both of his swords were stuck in a deadlock with his opponent’s cutlasses, so he didn’t have the option of blocking, dodging, or anything else. At this rate, Herman’s third cutlass would pierce right through his defenseless self. 0

Should he protect himself with an augmented energy shield? No, that would be a bad idea. If he siphoned his augmented sword energy while they were still in a deadlock, his body would be cut in two. It would be like losing two pieces to take one. 0

He clicked his tongue at the dilemma. Tsk. I might have to push myself a bit. 0

As the cutlass inched closer and closer, Leonard decided to use one of his hidden cards. However, he hadn’t perfected the move yet. He hadn’t been planning to use it until he could nullify the rebound.0

But Herman’s new technique was too dangerous.0

Five Elements and Six Divinities Art0

Crimson Crown Sun0

He secretly made his move, and tendrils of energy resembling black flames flared out from beneath his feet and dug into the ground. This was an advanced application of the fundamental principle of “flaring up” in movement arts.0

Light Burning Heat Stride: Illusion0

Sky-Piercing Flames0

There was a small boom! at Leonard’s heels as he launched forward. His momentum was so powerful that the deadlocked blades flung toward Herman. 0

Taken by surprise, Herman instinctively reinforced his Aura. It was the obvious response,...0