Senior Sister Nell's eyes flickered with genuine surprise when she felt the power behind Max's strike. That sword shadow carried a fully formed level 2 sword concept, something she did not expect from someone who was only at the peak of Master Rank.
Her whip, a legend-rank weapon, flashed into her hand with a sharp crack of energy as she instinctively lashed out to block the descending blade.
Bang!
The collision shook the cave, sparks of sword intent and whip shadows exploding outward like clashing storms. Despite successfully blocking the attack, the sheer force behind Max's sword strike sent Nell flying backward.
Her slender frame smashed into a rock wall, her feet grinding across the stone before she finally came to a stop. Her beautiful face turned cold and dark, her eyes narrowing with undisguised killing intent.
