Bang!
The ground shook violently as Kozuki Oden was the first to spring into action.
The spot where he landed shattered like a spiderweb.
He shot toward Saint Ethanbaron V. Nusjuro like a cannonball.
He was so fast that he closed in within the blink of an eye.
Enma and Ame no Habakiri at his waist were drawn in an instant.
"One Sword Style: Demon Slash!"
Saint Ethanbaron V. Nusjuro's expression changed abruptly. With no time to think, the First Generation Kitetsu in his hand was also drawn.
Bang!
The three slashes collided head-on, neither giving way to the other.
Violent shockwaves erupted, shattering the rocky ground beneath their feet.
The billowing dust shot straight into the sky.
The two figures were sent flying back like cannonballs.
Bang!
Saint Ethanbaron V. Nusjuro flew dozens of meters away. The moment he steadied himself, he let out a roar.
"Elam!"
"Scales Judgment, I pronounce you guilty!"
Buzz!
A dazzling golden light blossomed behind Elam.
He had been waiting from the very beginning.
Waiting for an opportunity to strike!
The golden light surged, instantly transforming into a circular domain that rapidly spread toward Kozuki Oden.
It was so fast that it enveloped him in the blink of an eye.
Kozuki Oden's expression stiffened as he stood within it. In his way of fighting, battles between the strong should have been one-on-one.
Yet Saint Ethanbaron V. Nusjuro, one of the Five Elders, had actually allowed someone to launch a sneak attack. It undoubtedly overturned his definition of a strong person.
Kozuki Oden only felt more than half the strength in his body being drained away at once.
At the same time, his movements became noticeably sluggish.
"I'm sorry, Kozuki Oden, but now you die!"
Saint Ethanbaron V. Nusjuro vanished from the spot like a