An Unexpected Victory

Bai Juen's two enormous claws were incredibly powerful, and the shockwaves released with each swing made it difficult for us to get close; we were always kept at a distance that was neither too close nor too far.

However, it's much better than when I faced Syndra before. At least I'm not restricted and can attack without restraint.

Akali and Wukong's power seemed somewhat weak. Against such an enemy, exquisite techniques were useless; they needed sufficient power as a backup.

Now that they could neither get close nor attack from a distance, and were instead getting in the way, Shen ordered them to withdraw from the battlefield.

Shen isn't good at ranged attacks either, so he retreated with Wukong and the others, but he can use Soul Blade to provide power support for me and Kennen.

After the three of us left the battlefield, the surrounding area instantly became spacious, and Kennen and I no longer needed to hold back, so we unleashed our powerful strength directly.

I have only recently mastered Spiritual Power, and my practical application is still far from perfect, especially the coordination between Wind Force and Spiritual Power. No matter how proficient I am in practice, unexpected things can always happen in actual combat, and the enemy will not allow you to prepare calmly.

However, my overall momentum and strength have made a qualitative leap. The corrosive power of the Gale Force has become stronger, and the Flame Wind Force has become exceptionally violent. Most importantly, I can directly launch mental attacks on the enemy, making them impossible to defend against.

Kennen's lightning was still violent, just like when he fought Kled, and soon the surroundings were in complete chaos.

Moreover, he was short and fast, making it very easy for him to dodge Bai Juen's attacks. He was the only one among us who could get close to him.

Faced with our coordinated attack from both near and far, Bai Juen found it difficult to cope. The ferocious smile on his face slowly disappeared, and he became serious.

However, it won't be easy for us to win, because my full-force attack couldn't cause any real damage to him, and the same was true for Kennen. The fierce lightning strikes could only leave marks on his body, unable to pierce his hard skin.

If this continues, it will eventually turn into a war of attrition, and I will undoubtedly be the first one to give up. I cannot keep using Spiritual Power. Miyue said that Spiritual Power will consume the spirit of all things and steal the life force of all things around it.

Just when we were at our wits' end, Bai Juen suddenly yelled and lunged at his back with his claws outstretched. At that moment, I saw that there was a cut on his back!

Who attacked me?! I'll tear you to pieces!

Bai Juen unusually agitated, but no sooner had he finished speaking than his left leg was also slashed, the wound appearing as if out of thin air!

No, if you look closely, someone was walking around him. Although you couldn't see them, they left footprints on the ground!

Even when Shen blurs, his outline and afterimage are still visible, but this person is completely invisible. Is he transparent?

Bai Juen also saw the footprints on the ground, using them to dodge the attack and launch a counterattack. Kennen and I seized the opportunity to launch another offensive. Now that he has wounds, the next fight will be different!

I gathered a powerful Gale Force and poured it into Bai Juen's wound, while Kennen kept moving behind him to attack his weak points, causing him to howl in pain.

With our coordinated attack, we ripped the wound on his back all the way to his chest, and black blood flowed all over the ground!

Bai Juen swung his claws, forcing us back, and said fiercely, "You damned mortals, one day I will tear you to pieces!"

"So you're saying you're going to run away? Even the noble Celestial Warrior didn't retreat a single step in the face of the Void invasion, and now you've become so spineless?"

"Don't try to provoke me. I am no longer a laughable Ascended, and my power has not fully recovered. The day I completely obliterate the Calamity will be the day you perish!"

"Stop wasting your breath on him, Yasuo! Let's take this opportunity to kill him!"

Kennen rarely says he wants to kill someone, but it seems he's serious today. I share his thought: take advantage of your weakness and kill you before you're done!

We attacked Bai Juen again. He fought and retreated, looking disheveled. Despite his injuries, he was still very powerful. The shockwaves emitted by his two claws were deathly weak and could not be ignored.

After fighting for quite some time, I finally found an opportunity to get close to him and plunged the Gale Sword deep into the wound on my left leg.

Kennen roared and struck him like a thunderbolt, knocking him to the ground!

Finally, we defeated him!

I didn't let my guard down for a moment. Countless experiences from movies and TV shows told me that I had to finish him off at this point, otherwise he would recover and cause more trouble.

But how could I kill him? The skin on his neck was intact; I tried to stab him several times but failed.

Just then, I saw the Invisible Man's footprints getting closer. Kennen and I tacitly engaged Bai Juen, preparing to let the Invisible Man inflict a wound before killing him.

Sure enough, the Invisible Man, using some unknown method, actually slit Bai Juen's throat! Although the wound wasn't deep, it was enough for us!

"Damn mortals, stop!" Bai Juen struggled desperately, his movements violent and chaotic, no longer posing a threat to us.

I raised my Gale Sword, Kennen gathered lightning. Just as we were about to finish off Bai Juen, I suddenly heard Wukong shout, "Master, watch out behind you!"

Even if he hadn't shouted, we had sensed it. Kennen and I quickly retreated, and then we saw a scythe flying towards us, with Kayn close behind.

"Yasuo, we meet again."

"If I could, I wouldn't want to see you."

"That won't do. You lied to me. You told me you used to fight alongside Jie, so why are you trying to kill him now?"

"He is no longer the calamity, or rather, the calamity has changed."

"But he is still my master, Bai Juen is also a friend of Rhaast; I can't just stand by and do nothing."

So you also want to join this battle?

"No, what I mean is, let me take Master away. Although I am no match for you, Rhaast..."

Before Kayn could finish speaking, he suddenly dodged a few steps to the side, sensing the invisible man's attack.

Seeing how quick-witted he was, I knew there was no chance of a surprise attack. I also noticed just now that the invisible person must be Akali, because she was the only one who disappeared.

"That was close! Is this how you defeated my master?"

"Stop wasting your breath on him, kid! Let's join forces and kill them!" Bai Juen was furious, but he didn't make a move; he was waiting for Kayn's reply.

"I can join forces with you, but not with Rhaast, unless they absolutely must make a move!"

Kayn was seemingly answering Bai Juen, but he was actually telling us: if we stop here today, we'll all be fine; if we insist on fighting, Kayn will release Rhaast!

One Bai Juen was bad enough, but with Rhaast added to the mix, we had no chance of winning. It's good that we stopped today; at least we gained something.

"You're wiser, Kayn. I hope you don't end up like Zed."

"Like I said, until we meet again, Yasuo!"