Chapter 696: No longer bound by a class
The collision of claw and fist exploded with the fury of colliding meteorites, painting the sky in dark, churning hues. The very fabric of the battlefield trembled beneath the detonation. Vlad’s arm trembled under the pressure—raw, overwhelming force thundered through his bones.
"The power behind his claw... it’s monstrous!" Vlad winced, holding his ground as the shock faded. "My body hasn’t reached the Legendary Tier yet. Even after my evolution, I’m still behind in raw physicality. If it weren’t for Skin of Wrath, that claw would have shattered most of the bone in my hand and arm."
The realization flashed through his mind in an instant, underscoring just how deadly his opponent truly was. But he didn’t waver. No hesitation. His golden eyes ignited with intensity, and in a blink, he vanished—teleporting out of the impact zone.
Skin of Wrath not only increased Vlad’s strength but also magnified his control over the Law of Space, which he intended to use at full power. The goal was clear, appear behind Asuru and strike with the full fury of his Depravita might.
Given the short distance, teleportation should have been instantaneous. But something went wrong.
A delay.
A sliver of space felt unnaturally heavy.
"The Law of Ice," Vlad realized. "It’s freezing the very particles around me—slowing my movement, hindering my shift in space."
That split-second of distortion proved costly.
Before Vlad could fully rematerialize, Asuru spun around, his claws tearing toward Vlad’s chest with glacial force.
"BOOOOOOOOOOM!"