Mind Playing Tricks?

Izroth's first strike connected successfully. Immediately after that happened, his entire body spun twice in quick succession as his sword swept across the Netherworld Specter. With the added power of his Essence behind his strikes, Izroth's attack caused a great deal of damage to the creature.

-833

-1,667

-2,500

Suuuuuo!

Izroth did not stop his attack there. As soon as the last blow of his Phantom Strikes cut through the Netherworld Specter, a sharp sword intent was released from his Sword of The Storm. There was some kind of incredible piercing energy encompassing Izroth's blade as the surrounding atmosphere seemed to become heavier with each passing moment.

A few moments later, a powerful energy surged from Izroth's sword as he made a slicing motion with his blade. However, his attack was so slow that a turtle could move out of its way in time! What was Izroth thinking?