Cain vs Lucan's Protector

Lucan's eyes widened in disbelief. This was his most devastating technique, which was powered by his own life force. Seeing it dismantled before his eyes struck him with a wave of despair that nearly stopped his heart.

Still trembling from his shattered ultimate skill, Lucan refused to yield. Ignoring the pain gnawing at his bones from burning his blood essence, he channeled every remaining spark of strength into his sword. 

He then lunged at Dante, unleashing a rapid barrage of thrusts and slashes laced with residual fire. Despite being significantly weaker than previously, these desperate strikes continued at an unrelenting tempo.

Dante stepped smoothly to the side, parrying each strike with ease. Whenever Lucan forced him backward, Dante would merge with the shadows as he used Shadow Step and reappear at an angle Lucan could hardly see.