Chapter 166
Three Sovereigns and Five Emperors
My opening move was the Ultimate Technique: Thunder Shadow Sword Technique, while Tuma’s first move was Blade Curtain. As my sword shot out like a beam of light infused with internal power, Tuma unfurled the Blade Curtain to block my attack. At the same time, flames and thunder erupted, signaling the start of the battle.
Kiiying!
Since my internal power was at a remarkable level, the Thunder Shadow Sword Technique seemed poised to slice straight through the middle of Tuma’s Blade Curtain and reach his vital points. However, Tuma appeared to be aware of my internal power level; he deftly evaded my strike and switched from the Blade Curtain to a counterattack using Blade Flame.
Ku-kwaang!
This was also a form of Counter Strike. As I laid my sword flat to absorb the shock, I was pushed back slightly, re-establishing a distance of three feet between Tuma and me. With the probing skirmish concluded, the competitive spirit ignited in our eyes as we gradually unveiled our respective Ultimate Techniques.
The Ten Thousand Success Sword Technique’s Swift Phantom Strike came forth. My sword felt as though it had surpassed its previous limits while perfecting the insights gained from Jang Sam-bong, and I thought it would surely be effective even against a world-class expert like Tuma. Sure enough, amidst the shower of glowing sword light, Tuma seemed flustered as he defended only his immediate area and retreated a few steps back.
Taat!
Tuma’s body soared a foot above the ground. In a contest between masters, jumping first was close to conceding defeat unless one had exceptional agility, yet Tuma uniquely presented his back to me in this posture.