Summoning Realm: Dragon-Snake Sage Cave! (9) Amina of the Snakefolk Clan's Kiss

The two traded blows, each collision between their Susanoo unleashing violent waves of energy. Rocks around the altar flew in every direction, and the air thrummed with the tension and ferocity of battle.

The battle reached a fever pitch. Both fighters gave it everything they had, neither willing to yield.

Amid the fierce exchange, their Susanoo clashed again and again, scattering light and energy.

Uchiha Ying focused entirely on countering Uchiha Yingyue's attacks while carefully studying his every movement.

Suddenly, he noticed a brief hesitation in Uchiha Yingyue's movements after a powerful attack—a gap caused by a slight disruption in his chakra flow.

A sharp gleam flashed in Uchiha Ying's eyes, and he seized the opportunity at once.

He poured all his chakra into his Susanoo in a frenzy, causing the black-and-white giant's power to surge.

Uchiha Ying commanded his Susanoo to raise its longsword high. Brilliant, powerful energy swirled around the blade before it came crashing down on Uchiha Yingyue's Susanoo with thunderous force.

Driven by Uchiha Ying's determination to win and his tremendous strength, the strike landed squarely on a weak point in Uchiha Yingyue's Susanoo defenses.

A deafening crash rang out as Uchiha Yingyue's Susanoo defenses broke instantly, its energy shield shattering and dissipating. The enormous impact drove his Susanoo several steps backward, while Uchiha Yingyue himself suffered a grievous injury. He spat out a mouthful of blood and collapsed to the ground.

He looked at Uchiha Ying, his eyes filled with bitter reluctance. "I never thought you could actually defeat me..." he said weakly.

Uchiha Ying walked over to him. "Who exactly are you? Why are you here?" he asked.

Uchiha Yingyue gave a bitter smile. "I'm your projection in another world. This altar is a passage connecting the two worlds. I was imprisoned here, and