The old man narrowed his eyes with a sneer, then shot forward at the speed of light. In an instant, he reached Uchiha's side and unleashed an enormous Vital Energy Slash from his hand, its power terrifying.
The moment the Vital Energy Slash was released, Uchiha Hiko immediately darted away, giving this guy no chance to hit him.
"Hmph, a cheap trick."
The old man's attack speed did not slow in the slightest. He still arrived in an instant, and just as he was about to unleash his formidable power beside Uchiha Hiko, an even greater force came crashing toward him, as though a world-destroying power were rapidly closing in.
Feeling the icy aura spreading through the area, Uchiha Hiko was already moved. Especially after sensing the subtle power around him, he was briefly unsure how to deal with it.
"What about this time?"
Uchiha Hiko's voice seemed to come from hell. The old man, who had believed everything was normal, saw the barrier around his body shatter instantly.
Even though it was an unknown attack, it carried an overwhelming sense of danger. Though it could not be considered especially powerful, the intimidation it produced was incomparably strong. Even if it left no room for recovery, this was still a powerful attack—one filled with deterrent force.
The old man stared coldly at the oppressive aura surrounding him, and for a moment, he actually felt afraid. Everything before him had been completely overturned, as though his mind had sunk into countless things he could not see clearly, bringing an indescribably terrifying pressure.
That immense pressure had become a force he could not believe, and at that moment, he was unable to quickly gather his strength.
"Pfft."
After fighting for what felt like an eternity, the old man finally could not hold