Fang Chen's aura climbed with newfound resolve.
His Sword Momentum began to change.
The panic and defensiveness forced on him by the Chaos Thousand-Eyed Worm's spear technique gave way to a steadier, more focused rhythm.
He began to adapt to its rhythm, catch the gaps between the spear shadows, and find chances to strike back from the most dangerous angles.
His gaze grew sharper.
For the first time, genuine surprise flashed through the Chaos Thousand-Eyed Worm's amber eyes.
She realized this human was learning her spear technique in the midst of battle, growing as swiftly as the keenest student under a teacher's instruction. He was growing so fast that even she felt a twinge of unease.
His Sword Momentum grew simpler and more precise, like a blade honed again and again, shedding every unnecessary curve until only its deadliest edge remained.
That cold curve returned to his lips.
"I've seen through your spear technique!"
His voice was calm, certain as though he were stating a fact.
The surprise in the Chaos Thousand-Eyed Worm's amber eyes gave way to a colder Killing Intent.
She accelerated again. Spear shadows burst like fireworks, turning into hundreds of millions of fine amber rays that stabbed at Fang Chen from every possible angle.
This was her all-out strike.
Fang Chen did not dodge.
He merely gripped the Floating Immortal Sword and slowly closed his eyes.
The instant those countless amber rays were about to touch him, he opened them.
The Floating Immortal Sword flashed like gray lightning, piercing precisely into the weakest gap among the rays.
The gap was so tiny it was like a slit too narrow for a needle in an airtight wall. Yet his sword slipped straight through.
Hiss!
A faint cutting sound rang out.
The countless amber rays shattered at once,