Nemesis of the Wind

"Air Slash!"

Luo Sa's eyes flashed. With a flap of his wings, two wind blades shot out.

Facing the incoming wind blades, Drake stood his ground, neither dodging nor blocking.

Just as the wind blades were about to hit him, he suddenly shifted his body, dodging the attack at the last possible moment!

"As expected, it's that..."

"One of the Marine Six Styles, Kami-e!"

Kami-e, a defensive technique among the Six Styles, allows one to dodge any attack directed at them at the last second by sensing the airflow changes generated by the opponent's movements.

Luo Sa pondered it carefully and realized that Kami-e was the complete counter to his Flying Attribute skills.

Kami-e could dodge ordinary attacks through subtle airflow changes, but his ability was wind. He could clearly sense these airflow changes without needing to perceive them.

Watching Drake, who was determined to wear him down to death, Luo Sa felt utterly helpless!

"However, if I continue like this, I'll definitely lose. I have no choice but to go all out!"

Determination flashed in Luo Sa's eyes, and his body transformed into his long-winged gull half-beastman form.

"Wing Chop!"

Mid-air, Luo Sa used the downward momentum to dive from the sky, his wings emitting a white light.

"Hahaha, you want to fight up close?"

Drake looked at Luo Sa diving from the sky, raised his claws, and chose to confront him head-on.

Boom!

The clash between his wings and Drake's claws instantly caused the ground to sink slightly.

Clang, clang, clang!

Following that, their wings and claws began a fierce exchange, creating the feeling of two swordsmen dueling.

Screech!

Luo Sa relied on his speed, using one hand to restrain and the other to attack.

Even with the help of Kami-e, Drake's abdomen was still grazed by Luo Sa's wings.

Even his incredibly tough scales were cut open with a small gash, drawing a little blood.

However, Luo Sa didn't fare much better; the direct impact from Drake's blows left his wings feeling numb!

After one round of exchange, they were evenly matched, with neither holding an absolute advantage!

"Hahaha, this is exhilarating!"

Drake charged forward again. Now that Luo Sa had finally landed, he wouldn't give his opponent another chance to fly!

"Air Slash!"

Facing Drake, Luo Sa unleashed two wind blades and then charged forward himself.

Drake stopped and blocked the wind blades, with Luo Sa following closely, unleashing a flurry of slashes!

The continuous attacks were methodical and skillful, resembling a decent swordsmanship style.

Luo Sa's swordsmanship was naturally learned from Kato. Although he had only grasped the basics, combined with his Wing Chop, it was quite powerful.

Drake calmly blocked Luo Sa's attacks, conserving his stamina as much as possible. He could feel that the outcome of this battle depended on who collapsed first!

"Things aren't looking good, Luo Sa!"

Kato was also watching from the audience seats. Although it appeared Luo Sa was dominating Drake on the surface, Luo Sa was expending far more stamina to do so!

"Huh?"

"One of the Six Styles, Kami-e. Why does Drake know it?"

"He shouldn't have the qualifications to learn it yet, should he?"

"I know this Drake. He's had contact with Dr. Vegapunk. He must have exchanged some kind of condition to obtain one of the Marine Six Styles, Kami-e."

"Kami-e is a complete counter to wind-based powers. When long-range attacks are bound to be dodged, the only option is a frontal assault!"

Sighs could be heard from the audience, clearly not optimistic about Luo Sa's chances.

"Swallow Return Slash!"

On the field, Luo Sa used the Swallow Return skill in conjunction with his slashes, his figure instantly flashing past Drake. His wings fiercely struck Drake's arm.

"Hmph, I've been waiting for you!"

But Drake didn't panic; instead, he rejoiced. He exerted force with his arm, managing to tightly grip Luo Sa's wing, and then powerfully punched Luo Sa in the face.

Boom!

Luo Sa was instantly sent flying. After rolling a few times on the ground, he lay still!

"Ooh! Is it over?"

The spectators erupted, cheering and standing up.

But to everyone's surprise, the referee inexplicably delayed announcing the result!

"He's still not down?"

Drake's gaze sharpened, and his body shot forward.

"Was I discovered?"

Luo Sa, who had been feigning death on the ground, instantly opened his eyes, and the surging Flying Attribute energy on his body immediately retracted.

"Then the battle continues!"

Luo Sa quickly got up and rushed towards Drake.

"How is this possible?!"

"His injuries have healed?"

As soon as they made contact, Drake noticed something was wrong.

For some reason, Luo Sa had now returned to his full power.

"Could it be that his stamina recovers even faster than mine?"

Drake's heart suddenly grew anxious.

He had originally approached the fight with the mindset of a hunter pursuing prey, taking his time.

But now, he found that this prey's stamina recovered even faster than his own!

Drake became flustered, and his attacks became equally frantic.

Instantly, the ferocity of the battle escalated rapidly, and before long, both of them were covered in wounds, big and small.

"Air Slash!"

After another collision, Luo Sa's wings fiercely condensed wind blades. Instead of firing them, he imbued them into his wings and slashed at Drake!

Drake crossed his arms, his body retreating rapidly.

Luo Sa quickly seized the opportunity to break free, retreating far away.

"Feather Rest!"

Luo Sa didn't dare to linger for a moment, quickly activating the Flying Attribute energy within him and using the Feather Rest skill while standing still.

Instantly, the Flying Attribute energy enveloped his entire body, causing his injuries to heal at a speed visible to the naked eye.

"Is this... a move similar to Life Return?"

Drake was startled. He pushed off the ground and charged forward rapidly. He knew he couldn't give Luo Sa time to recover, or all his previous efforts would be in vain!

Seeing Drake charging at him, Luo Sa gritted his teeth and had no choice but to stop the Feather Rest skill.

Although Feather Rest was powerful, it had a fatal flaw: he couldn't move his entire body while using it, not even fly.

Otherwise, if he could use Feather Rest while flying, Luo Sa believed he would be invincible in stamina battles!

"It seems your ability also requires preparation time."

"As long as I don't give you a chance to use it, victory will still be mine!"

Drake's mood relaxed after understanding Luo Sa's ability.

Compared to Luo Sa's ability, the recovery power from his Allosaurus Fruit could be applied to his entire body at any moment!

"Luo Sa, you've grown weaker. It seems that move came at a considerable cost!"

Luo Sa's heart sank upon hearing this. After continuously using Wing Chop, activating Feather Rest twice, and occasionally using Air Slash, the Flying Attribute energy within him had begun to weaken.