Above Luluka Island.
After the blue flames devoured the crimson fire dragon, they charged straight at Sephiroth, blasting him more than ten meters away.
Because the Armament Haki covering Sephiroth's body was simply too powerful, Allen's strike failed to cause him any real damage.
He had merely been caught off guard because he had been unable to dodge in time. Since he had not spread his wings and could not fly, he had taken the full force of the attack head-on.
Whoosh!
After recovering, black wings immediately spread from Sephiroth's back. He flapped them, stabilized himself, and instantly halted his descent.
The Phoenix's blue flames did not possess the high temperatures or burning effects of ordinary fire, yet they had suppressed the flames produced by his Netherflame Blade. That surprised him somewhat...
Seeing this, Allen flapped his wings and said smugly:
"Ha ha ha! My flames of immortality are something very special!
"They may not be able to burn objects, but they can counter all flames...
"That means your fire-breathing blade is practically half useless against me!"
"Well... the Netherflame Blade was only ever a weapon I used for wide-area attacks and clearing out high-level fodder...
"When fighting experts, I mostly just use it for support!
"Still, it seems its supporting effect isn't very good against you!
"In that case, I'll just switch weapons!
"With your strength, you're a good choice for testing this blade's quality..."
As he spoke, Sephiroth sheathed the Netherflame Blade in his left hand. With a swipe of his right hand through the air, he opened his Personal Space, drew a long black-sheathed blade from within, and revealed its blue-black blade and blood-red patterns to Allen.
This blade was another Butcher Blade, personally forged by Sephiroth—a weapon whose quality rivaled that of a Supreme Grade Blade...