This time, Enel gripped the Ruyi Jingu Bang in his left hand and swiftly adjusted its length to suit his current size. As Marco attacked, he moved even faster, bringing the staff up to block the blow.
This time, the impact of the Phoenix Brand split in two the instant it struck the Ruyi Jingu Bang, scattering off to either side.
Looking at the completely undamaged Ruyi Jingu Bang, Marco's eyes flashed with surprise. "I've been meaning to ask this for a while. What exactly is that staff made of? Not only can it grow and shrink, it can even withstand my Phoenix Brand!"
Enel sneered. "Just because you ask, does this Thunder God have to tell you? Hmph! Want to know? Fine. Admit defeat, and I'll be merciful enough to tell you."
Marco chuckled. "Since you won't talk, I'll just beat you until you do."
With that, Marco flew at Enel again at incredible speed, using the momentum of his flight to unleash a relentless barrage of powerful kicks from every direction and angle.
Uncharacteristically, Enel stayed on the defensive the entire time.
Only after Marco had kicked him for the umpteenth time did Enel suddenly sneer.
Marco sensed something and was about to retreat, but Enel had already finished setting his trap.
A hemispherical net of lightning had formed around them, extending a hundred meters out from where they stood. Tiny sparks flickered across it as it enclosed them both.
"Well, well. So that's why you haven't been fighting back. You had something up your sleeve." Marco chuckled.
Enel said dismissively, "This Thunder God told you long ago that I'd win this match! I'll give you one last chance. Admit defeat. Otherwise, you're about to become a roasted bird."
"Fine, let's see if you can pull it off!"