Chapter 850 - Slaughter—Shira (1/2)

Translator: Atlas Studios  Editor: Atlas Studios

The pitch-black tentacles instantly wrapped around the enormous red blade in the man’s hand. However, Rhode didn’t let loose as he had already experienced the strength of this holy sword spirit from the previous attack. Although the Nether Tentacles always succeeded in binding their prey, Rhode was still mentally-prepared for failure against this mysterious holy sword spirit. The instant the Nether Tentacles bound the blade, the pitch-black blade in Rhode’s hand extended and silently struck the man’s right shoulder. If Rhode guessed right, it was the steel chain that punctured into the man’s shoulder that was used to manipulate the man. Therefore, if Rhode were to hack off the right arm, the holy sword spirit would be useless no matter how powerful it was!

From a certain aspect, his guess was right.

Shing!

As Succubus was about to tear into the man’s shoulder, Rhode saw three shadows flitting across him, followed by a powerful force against Succubus. Rhode released it and retreated quickly. Then, two steel chains struck the afterimages he had left behind before retracting.

This holy sword spirit is tough to deal with.

Rhode gestured and Succubus, who was entwined by the steel chains, transformed into a card before vanishing into thin air and returning into his hand. Frankly speaking, this was the first time that he faced such a difficult opponent. This holy sword spirit could be said to be strong in offense and defense and he couldn’t find any good solution against it. This holy sword spirit held advantages in strength and length and its mysterious, self-moving steel chains made up for its flaws in close-combat. This was why Rhode didn’t summon Celia, Gracier, or Madaras into this battle. Celia wouldn’t be too useful while Gracier and Madaras were too short for this situation. Rhode had thought of using Gracier and Madaras for ambush, but it was too risky because one wrong move and he might be bound by the steel chains, losing his life completely. It was due to this that he had chosen Celestina, who could switch between a chain sword or ordinary sword, to probe the holy sword spirit’s true strength.

However, it seemed like the situation was dire.

Ordinary sword skills didn’t seem too useful against it. Perhaps Fantasy Daybreak could dismantle her frontal attacks, but it might not be able to dodge the steel chains from the back. But… Rhode scanned the red blade at this thought and clutched his sword.

I’ll just give it a shot. There’s nothing to lose anyway.

Suddenly, a shadow clone emerged from him and it darted forward with Succubus.

Fantasy Daybreak!

At the same time when the first shadow clone launched its attack, Rhode had arrived beside the man. The man brandished the sword and struck off the shadow clone, but at this moment, the second shadow clone emerged from Rhode.

Clang!

However, this apparently wasn’t enough to leave the man frantic. The man slashed the huge sword at Rhode and this time, before the shadow clone was able to launch its attack, it became utterly smashed. On the other hand, Rhode seized the chance and shifted his position to behind the man. This was the most important step in Fantasy Daybreak—the initial attack would also be the last!

Meteoric radiances streaked across the darkness. Rhode had given up his disguises. He narrowed his eyes and darted ahead with Succubus in a lightning bolt, heading for his target!

The whizzing blade air tore through the air while dust and gravel fluttered from the ground. The spiritual powers in Rhode’s blade blasted forward like a physical presence, smearing a dazzling radiance across.

Shing!

As expected, the steel chains on the man’s right arm shifted swiftly after Rhode launched his attack. Then, the steel chains interwove to form a steel net that pounced on Rhode. But this time, the corners of Rhode’s lips twitched and he revealed a strange smile. He let go of his right hand.

“Ah—! What are you doing! Ahh!”

Celestina emerged among the blade rays, but before she reacted, a strong air stream engulfed her entirely as she crashed head first into the steel net. At the same time, the steel net shrunk like a spider web and caught her tightly.

“No!! Big Sister, I’m wrong! Don’t punish me! Ahhhh!”

1Although Celestina’s screams were indeed pitiful, Rhode didn’t have the time to sympathize with her. He dodged the steel chains and raised his arms, and two daggers emerged in his hands. At this moment, countless blade rays resembling meteors enveloped the man like a storm.

Clang! Clang! Clang!

The endless blade rays struck the red sword like a hail. The meteoric radiance which Rhode’s shadow clones broke out in wasn’t strong enough to break the man’s defense because he had plunged the sword into the ground and used it as a shield against this ambush. However, this also kept him occupied because with Celestina as bait and distractions from the shadow clones, Rhode arrived behind him quickly. Rhode slashed the twin daggers in a criss-cross stance at the man. But at this moment, the man thrust his right arm to break the powerful grip of the Nether Tentacles and threw a powerful punch in retaliation!

Boom!

If Rhode didn’t hold back the daggers and laid them before his chest, perhaps he would have been killed instantly. Rhode felt the powerful force against his daggers and body. He was giddy and breathless as though his strength had been zapped away in an instant. But even so, he grit his teeth and rolled away abruptly from the man’s slashing blade.

A silent shadow flitted across.

It struck for the man from the side, aiming for his chest. The man didn’t seem bothered by this attack as he continued to swing the huge blade in his hand at the young man. But even so, he was too late.

Boom!

The red blade smashed the ground heavily and the violent force ruptured the ground in cracks. Then, Rhode hurriedly disappeared into the shadow for a split second before reemerging behind the man and brandishing the shimmering daggers again. But the man turned around, neglected the mighty spiritual powers from the daggers, and lifted his left hand to defend himself. In an instant, the daggers slashed through his hand and body. But even so, the man didn’t flinch as he swung the red sword and swept an engulfing air stream to envelop Rhode entirely.

Argh! Damn!

Rhode cursed inwardly. He had to admit that this holy sword spirit was indeed tough to deal with. He had never seen such powerful strength and terrifying techniques from the other holy sword spirits. It seemed like it wasn’t easy for him to defeat her with his current sword skills. However… Spirit Swordsmen weren’t really Swordsmen. Since I can’t win you with sword skills, why don’t I try something else?

Rhode placed his left fingers by his lips while lifting his right arm and pointing at the target.

[Activate: Legion Horn]