Unceasing Battle Intent, Exo-Energy Without End

Bifrons's body suddenly went rigid, and he let out a roar of pain. His left arm swept across, trying to slap Situ Xuan away.

Situ Xuan crouched, avoiding the sweep, then struck out with both palms at Bifrons's shin. The power of North Star Soft Rending Slash twisted Bifrons's left calf backward, and Bifrons lost his balance, pitching forward.

Marchosias dove down from the air.

His Beta True Form, strengthened by the Demon God Pillar, was frighteningly fast. His twelve-meter wingspan cut through the air, leaving a dark-purple afterimage behind. His claws reached forward, the Dark Breath clinging to his talons dragging two black trails through the air, while his serpent tail whipped behind him, a mass of dark-purple light gathering at its tip.

Situ Xuan sprang away from Bifrons's side, avoiding Marchosias's dive. His right foot stamped on the ground, activating Burning Step, and a burst of blazing flame exploded beneath his feet, driving his body up into the sky.

He met Marchosias in midair.

Marchosias raked both claws at Situ Xuan's chest. Situ Xuan reached out with both hands and grabbed Marchosias by the wrists.

Their bodies locked in a stalemate in the air. Marchosias's four wings beat wildly, trying to fling Situ Xuan down, while the muscles in Situ Xuan's arms bulged as he clung on with a death grip.

Situ Xuan drove his forehead forward, smashing it into the bridge of Marchosias's nose.

Marchosias's nose bridge gave a crisp crack, and black blood flowed from his nostrils. He let out an enraged hiss, and his serpent tail lashed over from behind. The dark-purple light at its tip turned into a storm of darkness that blasted toward Situ Xuan's face.

Situ Xuan released Marchosias's hands and flipped in midair, avoiding the dark storm. His right foot kicked