Gravel fell from the hole in the wall. Su Xiao's blade had pierced straight through Buck's heart, yet Buck grinned, baring a mouthful of steel teeth.
Su Xiao gripped the hilt of Dragon Slayer Flash with both hands and pressed the blade downward. Unfortunately, the weapon was firmly lodged in place. Trying to match strength with Buck, that freakishly powerful lumberjack, was not a wise choice.
Buck's two short axes crossed in a swastika shape, locking Dragon Slayer Flash in place. Blood trickled from his chest as he planted his feet, raised his brows, and twisted his body with all his might, intending to snap Dragon Slayer Flash inside him.
"Hmph..."
Buck grunted. He was still facing away from Su Xiao. Dragon Slayer Flash was a legendary-quality weapon strengthened to +13; Buck simply did not have the strength to twist it apart.
Buck was ruthless enough. After having his heart pierced, he did not think about breaking free as quickly as possible. Instead, he tried to find a way to snap his enemy's weapon.
A whimpering howl came from behind Buck. Though he could not see what was happening behind him, he crossed the two short axes in his hands and released Dragon Slayer Flash.
Wood Spirit clung to Su Xiao's lower leg. He lowered his body and swung a side kick at Buck's back.
Su Xiao's leg turned into a black afterimage and struck Buck directly in the back.
Boom!
The impact spread outward. Large sections of wooden furniture collapsed, while the leather sofa was torn open by the gusting force.
When Su Xiao's right calf struck Buck's back, he heard a clear crack. Buck's body bent into an inverted C and shot forward with a whoosh.
In the instant before he was kicked away, Buck released the short