Clang, clang, clang, clang, clang!
The blade struck the barrier with crisp ringing sounds, like rain pattering on broad leaves.
In the stands, the spectators watched, dumbstruck.
"So fast! I can't even see it!"
"Why is Qi Wu only dodging instead of fighting back?"
"That vampire is so strong! Every strike carries the power of a law!"
In the VIP seats, Svarog narrowed his eyes. "The Blood Law... and traces of the flame law. Two laws?"
Layton also sat up a little straighter. "Interesting. This vampire has been hiding quite a lot."
The Human Emperor held his teacup, his expression unruffled. Beside him, Di Tian said quietly, "Father, Grillman has been probing him this whole time."
The Human Emperor nodded. "He's waiting for Qi Wu to attack."
In the arena, Grillman suddenly withdrew his sword and retreated. He stood ten paces away, watching Qi Wu, a flicker of appreciation in his eyes.
"An impressive defense. But-"
He raised his left hand, palm up. A mass of dark red flames ignited in his palm.
The flames gave off no heat, yet carried an eerie aura, as though they could burn everything to ashes.
The flame law.
"You can't beat me by just dodging."
He swept his left hand forward, and the dark red flames became a fiery serpent that lunged straight at Qi Wu!
The air warped wherever the flames passed, and they scorched a black trail across the rune-reinforced floor!
Qi Wu finally stopped moving.
He watched the fiery serpent hurtling toward him, the corners of his lips lifting slightly. He pulled his right hand from his pocket and spread his fingers.
[Red].
An invisible blast of repulsive force erupted from his palm! It scattered the fiery serpent into a shower of sparks.
A gleam flashed in Grillman's eyes. "You've