Aldric grunted and staggered. The force of the impact almost caused him to lose hold of his blade.
He looked down at his shoulder and saw a bloody hole, feeling the warmth of blood seeping through his raincoat. The rain mixed with the blood as it trickled down, creating a chilling sight.
A water droplet turned into a sword that effortlessly breached his defenses, showcasing Dustin’s unexpected strength. It was more than Aldric had bargained for.
“Nice shot!” Miles cheered after seeing Aldric wounded. He felt his pride was redeemed after the previous humiliation.
“Hmph! You’re tough, but one strike from Dustin, and you’re reeling. Looks like the so-called tough disciples of the Bloodfiery Legion aren’t living up to their reputation.” Ruby scoffed, her tone laced with mockery.
“Ruby, don’t underestimate those Bloodfiery Legion members,” Dalen cautioned, his gaze steady.
He continued, “Once they’re in the thick of battle, they only get tougher, especially when wounded. They’ll push their martial arts skills to the brink and flip the tables on you.”
“Mr. Shade’s right,” Crystal added gravely. “I can sense Aldric’s energy surging.”
Members of the Bloodfiery Legion were relentless fighters. Hence, surrender wasn’t in their vocabulary.
“Great job! You’ve really got me fired up,” Aldric declared.
Ignoring his injured shoulder, he swiftly grabbed a red tablet and gulped it down. Immediately, a surge of wild energy erupted, scattering the raindrops around him.
His eyes blazed with intensity, his muscles bulged, his veins throbbed, and his bones shifted with audible cracks. He stood taller and exuded an even more intimidating presence.
“Now, I’ll show you the full might of the Bloodfiery Legion!” Aldric announced. With a deep breath, he clutched his blade tightly to his chest.
Slowly, his crimson eyes closed. Then mist, glowing with a fiery hue, began to envelop him, swirling around his form like a scarlet whirlwind.
“Behold the Bloodfiery Rampage technique-First Stance: the Demon’s Slash!” Aldric’s eyes snapped open, and his body was enveloped in a crimson glow. He soared into the air like an eagle, pausing briefly before bringing his blade down heavily toward Dustin.
A loud roar filled the sky. A crimson blade aura sliced through the rain with immense force, bearing down on Dustin.
Undaunted, Dustin stood firm as he spun the umbrella in his hand.
Like bullets, countless water droplets shot through the air, relentlessly pelting Aldric’s crimson blade aura.
The collision of water droplets and blade aura echoed like firecrackers- each impact creating miniature explosions.
Gradually, under the relentless assault of water, the blade aura began to fragment, dissolving into ethereal wisps before it could fully descend.
Without hesitation, Aldric unleashed his next move, the “Bloodfiery Rampage technique-Second Stance: the Demon’s Bane!”
A swift horizontal slash followed, more aggressive and rapid than the last. Like a sinister blood moon, the crimson blade aura released a chilling energy. It even parted the dense rain curtain as it surged forward.
Facing Aldric’s onslaught, Dustin stood firm and raised his hand. Instantly, the rain in front of him converged, forming a massive shield that securely protected him.
As the crimson blade aura collided with the makeshift barrier, it unleashed a thunderous roar. The blade aura exploded upon impact, leaving a deep mark on the shield. However, the shield quickly repaired itself and regained its original form.
Undeterred, Aldric pressed on with his assault, unleashing the “Bloodfiery Rampage technique-Third Stance: the Immortal’s Demise!”
