Within the Western Australia Star Palace, two figures darted rapidly through the space as if they were in a kendo hall. Sharp blades rang out one after another, shockwaves spreading through the air and leaving jagged marks across the wooden floor and walls, accompanied from time to time by the clash of swords.
Dragon Tail!
With a sweep of his right hand, Xuejia unleashed an arcing shockwave that broke through the momentum of the bamboo-like slash aimed at Sakura's waist. If struck by such an attack, no matter who it was, they would inevitably be cut in two.
Sakura remained unflustered. Gripping Spring Rain with both hands, she swung her blade in reverse. A pink beam shot from above the blade and collided with the incoming Dragon Tail.
Wind Song!
Boom.
The two shockwaves collided, forming a vacuum shockwave. But the vacuum lasted only a moment before exploding and forcing them apart.
Xuejia turned, not relaxing for even an instant. With a backhand motion, he extended his left hand with Wind Song and his right with Rain Dew, slashing out two sword energies at once. Though these two shockwaves were not as fierce as Dragon Tail, they were sharper. Dragon Tail could cover mountains and rivers, but this move seemed capable of tearing apart heaven and earth.
Tiger Fang!
The two sword energies surged forward like beasts pressing their fangs against their prey's throat. Sakura hurriedly adjusted her stance, gripping Spring Rain one-handed and drawing back five or six steps. She swung the blade with far more than half her strength, as if what she held was not a sword, but an impossibly smooth silk ribbon.
Flower Vine!
A slender pink shockwave slowly flowed from Spring Rain like a stream winding through a forest. Facing Tiger Fang's two fierce sword