The instant their powers collided, the man reacted at lightning speed, frantically pushing back with his own strength. The next moment, both sides' power erupted at once.
Dole unfurled his sword-light, and it exploded outward in a single burst, slashing his opponent downward. Dozens of yellow membranes on the man's body, seemingly formed from a fusion of two powers, unexpectedly remained uncut. But in the next instant, tremendous suction arose from Dole's blade and shrouded him. As Dole dropped downward, drawing the man in, he struck again.
In his hand, three Laws condensed together, erupting with almost unprecedented might.
The man's body was in tatters. Feeling his own condition, how could he fail to understand that his opponent was stronger than him? The reason Dole had not fought him at the city gate was not because he feared him, but because he had not wished to act. Now that he had acted, the man finally understood how terrifying he was.
While hurriedly defending himself, he hastily cried out, "Please stop, esteemed demigod-level expert! I bear no ill will. I am willing to compensate you. I am willing to apologize."
Dole heard him, but pretended not to. Instead, he continued slashing down with his sword. He needed someone to familiarize himself with his own power.
Earth element, Law of Gravity, Law of Destruction—though the three powers were mixed together and seemed more powerful, they had not actually grown much stronger. This involved the question of primary and secondary forces. Dole's sword strikes appeared overwhelmingly imposing, but they did not contain much actual attack power. What he needed now was a target to slash a few more times.
Boundless suction arose from the sword. Lightning flashed along its blade, mingled with earthen-yellow radiance, as a mighty sword stroke swept across the sky.