A Matter of Life and Death in an Instant (Fourth Update, Debt Repayment)

This move had been developed by Su Xiao after fighting the Orphan of Resentment, Xius. It was still in the trial stage and had many shortcomings.

Su Xiao had previously discovered that Counter Shield was excellent for defending against sharp weapons, but somewhat useless against blunt strikes or collisions. Not only would the impact injure him, it would also increase the area of his body exposed to attack.

So Su Xiao developed this move, using Energy Shield to form a layer of cushioning Exoskeleton outside his body. This Exoskeleton was not sturdy, but when it shattered, it could greatly reduce the impact force.

Su Xiao took a deep breath. Dragon Slayer Flash in his hand reversed, and he slashed backward at Butterfly, who had him firmly locked in her embrace.

Pfft.

Blood sprayed. A wound was carved into Butterfly's side. It was deep, and Butterfly let out a muffled groan as her body began to tremble.

The corners of Su Xiao's mouth curled up. Just as he had guessed, what had defended against his previous slash had not been Nen energy, but equipment or an item.

If Butterfly could defend against Su Xiao's slashes with Nen energy, her Nen ability would be far too outrageous. Besides, she was not a strengthening type, but a specialization type.

After Su Xiao cut her once, Butterfly immediately released her arms and drove her knee hard into his lower back.

The knee strike sent Su Xiao stumbling several steps forward. He reached back to cover his lower back. That blow had been vicious—it had struck his kidney.

Butterfly's body curled up, then she sprang to her feet like a carp flipping over. Su Xiao, one hand still covering his lower back, advanced with his blade.

Clang, boom!

Mud sprayed as successive explosions spread through