The air was filled with the clash of power. Elder Fan stood his ground, his half-step cultivation to Golden Core emitting his profound pressure, yet Su Vaen's dark shape seemed unaffected, his sword singing with an unnatural, otherworldly power.
Su Vaen's shadowy shape was met with the elder's keen gaze. "Your skill is bizarre… your aura even more so. What manner of power is this?
Su Vaen said nothing. His blindfold twitched ever so slightly, a faintest of smiles contorting his lips.
A thunderous boom shook the air as Elder Fan vanished from sight. He re-emerged in mid-air, his palms folding into an intricate sign. "Blazing Sun Manifestation!"
A gold sword of light materialized over him, its surface covered with ancient runes. The sword, massive and frightening, blazed like the sun itself, cleaving downward towards Su Vaen in a single, destructive strike.
Su Vaen stepped back, his Shadow Veil trembling like a ghostly illusion. Then he countered, slipping into the counterattack with smooth ease.
Slash of Night fall : First Slash
A crescent of pure darkness erupted from his sword, extending far beyond the length of his blade. It launched at the radiant golden blade. The two energies clashed in a furious burst of light and darkness, sending shockwaves rippling across the battlefield.
Elder Fan groaned as his attack was cancelled out, his arm shaking with the force. Su Vaen did not even flinch.
"Good," the elder growled, blood oozing from his palm. "But let's see how long you can sustain this."
A snap of his wrist sent Elder Fan's Qi surging wildly. Fire erupted around him as he charged ahead, his entire being radiating the power of a veteran fighter.
Su Vaen reacted immediately.
Slash of Night fall : First Slash
Elder Fan's face set in a grim look. He twisted his frame out of the way in mid-air, almost escaping the main blows. Some of the ghost blades nicked him, sending cold tears through his robes and arms.
Su Vaen breathed slowly. He was keeping pace… but that wasn't sufficient.
The old man inhaled deeply, his strength stabilizing. "A mere Foundation Establishment cultivator who dares to challenge me. It would be funny if it were not so dangerous."
There was no hesitation from Elder Fan. Once more, he struck. This time his hands moved quicker, creating a series of seals at once. The ground around them cracked as golden flames erupted, creating a Flame Prison that engulfed Su Vaen, holding him immobile.
Su Vaen's fingers quivered. His Umbral Respiratory sucked in the air around him of Tenebris Energy, filling his veins with unbridled power.
It was far from being over.
The fight continued, neither yielding. But the next instant, Su Vaen saw it—a window.
His next action would determine everything.