Tournament [4]

The referee raised a hand.

"Begin!"

Zhao Lu was the first to move.

He charged in with a confident burst of speed, his qi flaring gold-red behind him like trailing embers.

"Dragon's Claw!"

His fingers curved into a clawed strike, energy rippling down his arm as he launched a sweeping blow toward Fang Yang's midsection.

The force behind it distorted the air, accompanied by a faint roar like an awakening beast.

Fang Yang didn't back away.

He drew his sword in a single, smooth motion.

"Tyrant Light Sword—First Strike: Divine Line!"

A piercing beam of light exploded from his blade, shooting forward like a gleaming spear.

The two attacks collided with a shockwave that cracked the marble beneath their feet and sent a gust of wind howling through the arena.

BOOM!

The crowd gasped as both fighters were pushed back from the rebound, their feet skidding across the platform.