The moment the battle began, the atmosphere around Zhi Mi completely changed. If he was as calm and composed as a still lake while cooking, then in battle, he was like a raging sea, his edge fully revealed.
"First, the appetizer—Water Pulse!" Zhi Mi swept out his right hand and gave the command.
"Blastoise!"
Blastoise let out a loud roar. The cannons on either side of its shell shone azure, and in the blink of an eye, two wave-like Water Pulses surged forth.
The Water Pulses came hurtling in at high speed. Ceruledge narrowed its violet eyes as chilling resentful flames instantly flared along the Flame Greatswords on its arms.
The Water Pulses drew ever closer, yet Ceruledge showed no sign of moving. Only at the very instant before they struck did both of its greatswords move at once, aimed at the Water Pulses—slash!
The sizzling sound of flame meeting water rang out first, followed by Ceruledge cleaving through the Water Pulses as effortlessly as if it were cutting tofu.
After the Water Pulses scattered, the splashing droplets landed on Ceruledge's armor, sending trails of white smoke curling upward.
Its first attack having failed, Zhi Mi showed no discouragement and immediately commanded again. "Withdraw into your shell, then spin at high speed!"
Blastoise instantly retracted its limbs and head into its shell. Its defense rose, and with only its shell exposed, it began spinning like a top at high speed as it charged straight at Ceruledge.
"Swords Dance—"
Ceruledge's Flame Greatswords danced in an impenetrable blur. The clash of blade against shell rang like metal striking iron, and while defending, Ceruledge's attack power rose dramatically.
Without needing Luo Mu's reminder, violet light flashed in Ceruledge's eyes. A sharp screech exploded as a solid pinkish-purple Mental Blade, shaped like a massive