Lin Jin stood inside Susanoo, unleashing the full ocular power of his Rinnegan.
The fusion of four powers in Susanoo's long blade grew increasingly condensed. The blade gradually transformed from purple to a deep blackish purple, and the space along its edge kept shattering and healing under the pressure of its Blade Force.
He drew a deep breath. Susanoo gripped the blade in both hands and swept it horizontally.
Where the blade passed, that single streak of sword light seemed to be all that remained between heaven and earth. The golden chains along its path were severed like paper, the light shield was cleaved down the middle, and the shock wave of Blade Force sent Solomon flying. A deep slash stretched from his left shoulder to his abdomen.
The lingering Amaterasu Black Flame in the wound burned his body, but more deadly still was the Force Realm Peak Sword Intent that had seeped into his rule core, briefly stalling the operation of his Light Rule.
Solomon steadied himself and glanced down at the slash across his chest.
Amaterasu Black Flame was raging inside his rule core, but there was no trace of pain on his face.
He pressed his palms together, and the Light Rule erupted fully within him. A golden pillar of light shot into the sky, enveloping his body, and the Holy Light energy within it repaired his injuries at an unprecedented speed.
The slash slowly healed under the cleansing Holy Light, and the Force Realm Sword Intent that had seeped into his rule core was stripped away layer by layer.
"Your Divine Domain-level strength is indeed the real thing. I have no choice but to get serious."
Solomon's voice emerged from the pillar of light. The composure of someone appraising a junior had vanished from his tone,