Su Xiao emerged from his spatial-piercing state, and Baja also came out of the alternate space. As for A'm, the 'Minotaur' never dodged an enemy's attacks. That said, A'm still knew his limits—he simply couldn't dodge.
"Boss, how about summoning the Butcher? I feel like the First King is twice as strong as before."
"The Butcher can't distinguish friend from foe."
"Fack~, forgot about that."
Baja spread its wings. At this point, they could only fight head-on.
Su Xiao lowered his body slightly. After slowly inhaling, he suddenly charged forward.
Clang, clang, clang.
As he advanced, three interweaving slashes flew toward the First King. After charging a few steps, Su Xiao thrust out with his blade.
With a whoosh, a massive flaming arc slashed over from ahead. Su Xiao charged straight through it, ignoring the stabbing pain throughout his body, and thrust his blade at the First King's head.
Clang!
The long blade was blocked by the First King's palm-width greatsword. As he stamped on the ground, a ring of flames spread outward.
The flaming ring swept over Su Xiao. In the next instant, the high-temperature crystal layer covering his entire body peeled away.
Clang, clang!
After two exchanges, Su Xiao's tense heart relaxed. The First King's strength was still greater than his own, but after the reduction from his perfect parry, it was only a few points higher—not enough to completely crush him in strength.
The effect of the Berserk Beast Potion had vanished, yet no discomfort appeared. As expected of a product from the Honor Shop—it was bound to be exceptional.
The First King's attack method had changed. Every time he swung his sword, he brought forth a flaming arc with a range of more than ten meters. It looked exceptionally imposing. Combined with his now fully upright