338. DIVIDING MOUNTAIN TECHNIQUE

The stage was a platform of stone raised at a height of about 3ft, and was about 300sq-m in size. Its color was grey, but it featured golden markings on its surface and smooth sides.

Immediately the countdown ended both individuals didn't immediately attack each other and proceeded to simply stare at themselves. The stare-off or so lasted for about five seconds before anybody made a move.

The male who was the lady's opponent drew his sword before shooting forward, and he crossed the distance between them in barely three seconds.

The lady having since seen that move coming prepared herself for a clash as she raised her sword above her.

The man smashed into her figure barely an instant later and the slight shock in his eyes couldn't be more evident when he saw that the lady had parried his attack as if she had read his moves.