Legend of the Lightning Strike
38. Difference in Strength
Barsha entered the battle, while Jasum faced Lao and Gayatri's attacks from a distance. Barsha didn't attack Jasum but instead headed towards Mora. Mora, a woman with a rather frightening face, was surrounded by a dark mist, making her beautiful face appear eerie. Like a ghost in the night, her face was indeed beautiful, but her smirk was deadly.
Her two sharp daggers were in her right and left hands, and her speed was undeniable. She charged towards Mora, who smiled and blocked with her two swords. Swords clashed with daggers, right and left, clashing.
Barsha swerved and dodged Mora's sword strikes. She countered Mora's attack, stomping off the floor and lunging with incredible speed. She disappeared one second and reappeared behind Mora the next. However, Mora's incredible speed was noticeable, indicating that she was not an opponent easily fooled by the tricks of a 7th-level assassin.
Their fight was incredibly fast, making it difficult for the other Heavenly Squad members to keep up. Barsha was renowned as a swift and deadly Assassin. Watching the two fight, they realized they still had a considerable distance between them, and this served as an important lesson for their future development.
Mora thwarted all of Barsha's swift attacks. Barsha felt like this was the first time he had encountered such a powerful opponent. All of Barsha's dagger attacks were easily parried and even deflected. Barsha felt like Mora had simply been dodging him all along. Did that mean he was being underestimated?
When Mora's sword blocked Barsha's dagger, Barsha twisted her body and turned, striking powerfully from the side. A torrent of energy with maximum power was unleashed by Barsha. The opportunity and opening Mora had provided during her defense meant that this time, the defense would be quite difficult.
Bang!
In fact, Barsha's swift and powerful attack was blocked by Mora with her other sword. Mora turned and twisted her body quickly. Barsha was forced back several steps, then planted both feet on the floor and charged again with force.
This time, her attack was aimed straight ahead, with both daggers aimed directly at Mora. Both daggers were charged with powerful energy, aiming for vital points on Mora's body.
Dagger and sword clashed. Both were held back by their weapons clashing, and the clash of energies ensued. Sparks of energy from the battle spread everywhere. A scorching glow loomed over both of their faces, both eager. However, Mora seemed to smirk.
"Is this all the Heavenly Troops can do, the ones they claim can stop the Demon Lord? Bullshit!"
Blaaarrrr!
Mora ferociously struck Barsha with her two swords, imbuing them with dark energy, sending Barsha flying backward. Mora landed on the floor from the impact. Her breathing began to become heavy, a sign that she was beginning to tire and her strength was unstable.
The other participants of the third Heavenly Troop test, unwilling to be left behind, charged forward together. Mora grew increasingly wary. Nagada advanced with her magic sword, a finely forged magic sword made of strong metal and imbued with magical energy. It was a family heirloom.
Nagada slammed her sword into Mora, from above, with great force. Mora blocked the attack with both swords. The clash continued, and Midan, from a distance, saw the opening and readied an arrow on his back. Midan, also imbuing the arrow with his internal energy, aimed at Mora from a distance.
Chance! Shuuuuttt!
The arrow flew swiftly, the energy surrounding it immense. While Mora was still blocking Nagada's attack, she could still see the direction of Midan's attack from afar.
"Troublesome!"
Mora planted both feet on the floor and somersaulted. She kicked Nagada's greatsword powerfully and somersaulted while still holding both swords. She also managed to dodge an arrow from one of the Heavenly Troops participants.
Blaaarrr!
The arrow shot through a wall, shattering it into pieces. Several weapons displayed on the shelves were also shattered by the arrows. Chaos erupted inside the building.
They were now aware of Mora's power, especially as Jasum, on the other side, was being attacked by five men, including Gayatri and Lao. Gayatri and Lao were assisted by several other warriors, including Arion, Astro, and Nora. They worked well together, distracting Jasum from his gaze, which had been focused on Aji, who remained calm.
Gayatri and Lao collaborated with numerous energy spears and energy daggers, attacking Jasum. Jasum, a warrior-type, used his bare-handed strength. He deflected all the energy attacks from the two warriors, using a powerful shield to cover his arms.
Jasum deflected the energy attacks and dodged them skillfully. He created a barrier to block the attacks, preventing attacks from all directions from reaching him. Arion flew and leaped toward Jasum with his spear, the energy tip of the spear appearing extremely powerful. Jasum took a step back and blocked the sharp spear with his energy-coated right arm. Arion's spear attack was blocked.
Jasum then threw the spear attack away. Arion felt the immense energy and blocked it with all his might. Arion was sent flying with his spear. Jasum's power was truly immense; he had just realized it. Arion bounced and landed, holding himself by planting his spear in the floor to prevent it from being dragged too far.
Everyone was on guard; they had to have a solid plan to find an opening. Astro, an elemental mage, also used his powers, spewing out a coiling mass of fire. Not just one, but five coils of fire, all like snakes, writhing and attacking Jasum.
Seeing this, Nora joined in. He, too, was a warrior and charged with the power of his arms. At that moment, Arion also stepped forward and used his spear again, while Gayatri and Lao also entered the fray with their energy attacks. The power of all five attacked Jasum.
Jasum, realizing the power attacking him from all directions, stomped his feet hard on the floor and formed a circle with both hands while spinning his body.
"Circle Big Bang!"
Energy overflowed and spread from Jasum's entire body. Like flickering lights, a massive explosion erupted around Jasum. The energy spread and deflected all the attacks from the five Sky Troop members, who were attacking him simultaneously.
Krataaakk! Boom!
A massive explosion ensued, sending Gayatri and Lao flying. Nora, too, felt his blow disappear as the energy blasted him backward. Arion was even sent flying once more, his spear slipping from his grip. Astro created a barrier in front of him and blocked Jasum's explosive energy. His five fire scrolls were destroyed and rebounded greatly.
Astro fought Jasum's counterattack with all his might, using the power of his barrier. He stepped back a few centimeters, barely able to withstand the massive attack. Still, he recognized that the opponent before him was a formidable opponent in terms of internal energy. Furthermore, a dark energy cloud enveloped his body.
The Dark Troops were indeed formidable foes!