Chapter 32: Clash of Wills, Crash of Worlds

The Strongest Transcendent In History Is The Strongest

Chapter 32: Clash of Wills, Crash of Worlds

I nonchalantly say, "Nice try," as I deftly catch him by the arm and flip it over with a smooth motion. My eyes are drawn to Kagenoarujinbutsu, who can't help but flash a wide grin, seemingly intrigued by my actions. "You truly are interesting," he remarks, his tone betraying a strange mix of admiration and challenge.

Without skipping a beat, I retort casually, "And?" Just then, I stomp down hard on the ground, my foot creating a powerful shockwave that shatters the earth beneath us, sending cracks spider-webbing outwards.

Kagenoarujinbutsu's grin only widens, as he responds, "Well, you certainly pique my interest."

Once again, I stomp down with considerable force, further emphasizing my determination.

Kagenoarujinbutsu quickly counters, saying in a calm voice, "You think it would be that easy?" With surprising agility, he rolls away from my position, escaping the force of my previous attacks.

With a playful taunt, I challenge him: "Come on then!" My tone is light, yet beneath it, there is a hint of seriousness.

Kagenoarujinbutsu, unfazed, replies calmly, "Very well," as he launches into a relentless barrage of precise blows aimed directly at me.

"How reckless," I comment casually, sidestepping a couple of his punches before delivering a swift punch right into his gut. The impact leaves him gasping, and he coughs up blood, his body hurtling through a nearby wall, the debris exploding outward dramatically.

As the dust settles, Kagenoarujinbutsu picks himself up, wiping the blood from his mouth with a weary smile. "You know," he gasps, "for someone from the Yatsu family, you sure pack a punch."

I can sense his respect for my strength mixed with the thrill of the fight. In response, I maintain my casual demeanor, asking, "Is that all?" before closing the distance between us with a swift movement. I grab his elbow and, using his momentum against him, pull him back while delivering a devastating roundhouse kick to his face.

Kagenoarujinbutsu flies backwards at an incredible speed, the force of the attack leaving him visibly dazed. "There's more!" I exclaim, my voice steady as I casually pull him back by the collar of his shirt, leading into another brutal strike—this time a knee to his gut. The power of the impact sends him hurtling through several buildings, obliterating structure as he glides across the surface of the water at a velocity that borders on the impossible.

As his figure skids across the water, leaving a frothy wake, I can only chuckle, continuing to observe his struggle. "Time for the finisher!" I declare, my tone growing more serious. In an instant, I am in front of him, my fist driving deep into his gut with a forceful punch.

As Kagenoarujinbutsu doubles over from the hit, I casually execute a powerful kick that sends him soaring to space. His body is propelled through the air, breaking through the atmosphere and traveling into space, visibly damaged from the onslaught of my previous attacks. He flails momentarily, struggling to regain control. Yet even as he begins to recover, a transformation take place; with a surge of power, wings emerge from his back, unfurling majestically. "Now it's my turn," he declares, the confidence in his voice unmistakable, signaling that the battle is far from over.

To be continued...