Across the vast waters stood a stone platform a hundred meters wide, spanning the entire area. A thin layer of water covered it. Su Xiao and the Gray Gentleman stood on it, facing each other.
Ding~
Su Xiao lightly tapped the blade with his left index finger. The two buffs, "Silver Moon Blade" and "Spiritual Blade," empowered the weapon. Without any needless words, his foot slammed down with a boom. A spray of water was blasted apart by the immense kinetic force, and he vanished from where he stood, transforming into a blur as he charged straight at the Gray Gentleman.
Wherever Su Xiao passed, the water suddenly surged. In the next instant, he appeared before the Gray Gentleman. The long blade tore through space, cleaving out a black mark that shot toward the Gray Gentleman's neck.
The Gray Gentleman's gaze remained calm. The moment Su Xiao launched his surprise attack, he had already raised his right hand. Just as the long blade was about to strike him, he pressed his hand forward.
Boom!
An explosive shockwave spread out. Su Xiao's attack abruptly halted, and the long blade stopped a dozen centimeters from the Gray Gentleman's neck. The pressure from the slash blew against the Gray Gentleman's hair and collar.
Behind Su Xiao, a black shadow appeared. Its physique, clothing outline, and even weapon were identical to his, and it moved in perfect sync with him. This shadow had caused his attack to stop suddenly. It was the Gray Gentleman's puppet ability.
Crack, crack, crack~
The black shadow behind Su Xiao rapidly crystallized. Ode was not merely useful for defense.
With a cracking boom, crystal fragments flew everywhere. Su Xiao's aura erupted, and while blood energy surged toward the Gray Gentleman, he launched another slash.
Clang!
Sparks flew as a