The opposing arena guardian likewise announced his name, then activated the arena's countdown. A fierce battle began!
Both sides attacked almost simultaneously. With a vicious grin, the arena guardian swung the curved blade in his hand and brought it down upon Ling Susu's head, showing not the slightest tenderness.
The surrounding space folded over itself, producing countless images of the arena guardian along with countless streams of blade energy. The assault was powerful enough to sever stars and divide galaxies anew.
Flawless Heart Sutra · Burning Heart Purifying Fire!
Ling Susu remained expressionless, carrying an ethereal air untouched by worldly concerns. She thrust out her longsword, transforming it into a sea of white fire that scorched every direction.
This white flame could burn all things, as well as burn the heart, interrogating one's innermost thoughts. The more distracting and wicked thoughts one harbored, the harsher the interrogation became.
Fighting Ling Susu meant enduring torment within one's own heart. This was one of the Flawless Heart Sutra's greatest strengths.
The arena guardian's blade energy collided with the white sea of fire, splitting it apart. Flames scattered in every direction, filling the entire arena.
The two combatants moved through the sea of flames at high speed, appearing and vanishing unpredictably. The spectators found it difficult to make out their movements; it was simply too dazzling to follow.
Fan Lang watched the battle from within the formation, taking in every move from both sides. Upper Gods truly were powerful. In a one-on-one fight, even if he activated the Rampage Program, he would struggle to bridge the gap.
In this Gods' Judgement Arena, I'd better honestly fight Lower Gods and Middle Gods. Forget about Upper Gods. The gap is far too great; there's no need to take that risk.
Fan Lang silently calculated.
Judging