Dragon Slayer Flash was pulled from Arek's skull. Through this battle, Su Xiao had gained a clear understanding of how much his strength had improved.
The ultimate ability of Swordsmanship Master Lv. 40 seemed unimpressive. It had neither directly enhanced Su Xiao's physical attributes nor produced any flashy, overpowered sword technique. Yet Su Xiao was certain that this would be one of the abilities he used most often in future battles.
The effect of attacking an enemy's weak point was simply too powerful. Take the battle just now, for example. Su Xiao had used only one move, smashing down with his sword hilt, to break Arek's strongest attack. If that ability had struck Su Xiao, saying it would have instantly killed him would have been an exaggeration, but with his vitality, he would at the very least have been blasted into critical condition.
That mighty ultimate move had been nullified by Su Xiao through the Heart ability at almost no cost. He had then taken advantage of the enemy's opening after the ultimate attack missed and killed him on the spot.
That was the power and allure of technique. It was precisely for this reason that improving fundamental abilities came at such a high price.
Sparse applause rang out. It was not the sound of palms clapping together, but the sound of metal striking metal.
"You managed to kill my companion incarnation. Your strength deserves recognition."
'Arek,' clad in full armor, walked out from between the trees with unhurried steps.
Upon seeing this 'Arek,' Su Xiao walked over to a piece of white rock and sat down on it.
"Tsk, why are all the people from Paradise so clever?"
'Arek's' form began to change. First, he became the female Featherfolk, Shang Yue, then switched to the ferociously adorable Girl of