Chapter 343: I Finally Find What I’m Looking For
Elena frowned at the sudden change in Aldrian. His bearing and aura had become much stronger, exuding a pressure that should not belong to someone at the Marquess stage. She felt shaken—why would a cultivator at his level emit such an overwhelming and stifling presence? It was beyond her comprehension.
What she didn’t know was that she was already inside one of Aldrian’s domains—one he had established upon arriving in this city, days before he attacked the Larson family. As a precaution, he had created several domains, and one of them happened to be here, just outside the city walls, where few people ever passed.
Aldrian lured her here not only because this was his domain, but also because he was curious about Elena and wanted to face her personally.
Aldrian suddenly disappeared from Elena’s sight, making her eyes widen in shock. However, she quickly lifted her peak Heaven-grade sword and blocked the sudden attack coming from her left.
Tang! Whoosh!
The clash of swords echoed as a gust of wind swept through the surroundings. Elena had successfully blocked Aldrian’s attack, but she gritted her teeth, shocked by the sheer power behind his strike.
"How can a Marquess-stage cultivator have this kind of power?!" she thought before finally channeling her energy into her sword and trying to push Aldrian back.
"Aahhh!!" she shouted as she managed to push Aldrian. However, taking advantage of her momentum, he lifted his sword, forcing hers upward. With a swift movement, he brought his blade down, aiming for her shoulder. If his sword struck its target, her arm could be severed.
Elena did not let that happen. She moved her body with extreme agility, her swift motions accentuating her curves, followed by a quick slash of her sword. Aldrian easily parried the attack and continued his relentless assault. Each of his strikes was powerful, forcing Elena to retreat while keeping her focus on the direction of Aldrian’s blade.
His swordsmanship was unpredictable yet beautifully executed, with each movement flowing seamlessly into the next. There was no gap she could exploit, making it impossible for her to launch a counterattack. Forget counterattacking—she had to use a considerable amount of power just to block Aldrian’s strikes, as each one was heavy and relentless.
"This can’t go on. I will be defeated before I can unleash my technique," she thought.