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"Bzzzt—!"
Amid the piercing crackle of electricity, bolts of lightning erupted from Savior's Blade like writhing pythons, instantly shooting toward the holy sword's blade.
Yet, when the lightning touching the holy sword met the dazzling white radiance on Demon Slayer, it evaporated like mist, turning into wisps of green smoke amid hissing sounds.
Watching this happen before his very eyes, the Hero was equally astonished.
"Even Lightning of Salvation is ineffective?"
"My apologies." Noah raised his eyes, looking at the surprise in the Hero's gaze as he let out a cold laugh.
"My Est possesses exceptionally strong curse-breaking abilities. Now that her power has been fully unleashed, she can dispel even the Authorities of gods and Godslayers one by one—including the divine blade in your hand!"
As soon as he finished speaking, Noah flashed backward, retreating a step as tremendous divine power gathered beneath his feet and exploded.
"Absolute Sword Technique! First Form—Zidian!"
Noah, who had only just leaped back a small step, transformed into a bolt of lightning in an instant. The holy sword in his hand, carrying dazzling white light, thrust fiercely toward the Hero's chest without mercy.
The Hero had no time to remain surprised. He twisted aside almost on reflex, narrowly evading the attack.
"Slash—!"
The lightning-like thrust grazed past the Hero's chest, tearing open his clothes as it struck empty air.
The Hero could even clearly feel the icy touch before his chest, proving that the holy sword had passed just inches from his skin.
Had his