The golden spears flew rapidly, the faintly glowing chains rattling, but they were all blocked by a black ancient sword. Dazzling sparks flew everywhere, and the crisp sound of clashes echoed in the dim space.
Watching the intense battle between Theresa and Dark Jixuanyuan, Ming Yu's eyes widened. His Sword Heart in the Still Water state was operating at full capacity, analyzing the changing tide of the battle.
Before the world plunged into the Great Honkai, many powerful beings were still hidden in the shadows. Battles of this level were rare. Although Ming Yu was still a long way from this level, watching more would be very beneficial for him.
Seeing the Principal fall into a disadvantage, Ming Yu's brow furrowed, but he still had no intention of joining the battle immediately.
Even though the battle seemed fierce, both of them were still in the probing stage and had not yet brought out their true strength.
Moreover, there was no combat synergy between Ming Yu and Theresa. If he were to act now, it would likely devolve into a three-way chaotic fight, which would be a hindrance to the Principal.
The golden spear and the black Xuanyuan Sword clashed once again. The spear in Theresa's right hand was knocked away, its sharp tip embedding itself diagonally into the ground, the chain at its end still swaying in the air.
"As an enemy, you're really troublesome!"
The Principal took half a step back, a slight curve appearing on her lips. She calmly gripped the chain of another spear with her right hand.
"Hmph! The chatter of an ant."
Dark Jixuanyuan didn't press her advantage. Instead, she casually swung the ancient sword in her hand, tilting her head up slightly, looking down at the white-haired nun before her with a contemptuous gaze.
Although Ji Lin was also known for her girlish appearance, she was still a bit taller than the world's cutest Principal. So, Dark Jixuanyuan's condescending look was indeed a genuine one.
"To be looked down upon like this. In that case, let me show you my true power!"
With that, the Principal gave a heavy tug on the chain at the end of the spear. The cross standing behind her flew over, and after catching it, the Principal slammed it forward.
With the contempt in her eyes undiminished, Dark Jixuanyuan lightly sidestepped to the left, avoiding the massive cross coming at her.
Even if she could exert strength comparable to Theresa's, the weapon matchup determined that the black Xuanyuan Sword could not gain an advantage in a head-on clash with Judah. After all, no matter how nimbly Theresa wielded Judah, a heavy weapon was still a heavy weapon.
Holding the ancient sword, her right hand slightly retracted. After an extremely brief pause, the black Xuanyuan Sword thrust towards the nun at an even faster speed. The ink-black blade seemed to swallow light itself, leaving only a dark trace in the air.
Her azure pupils slightly dilated. The Principal quickly pulled the chain in her hand, and the golden cross once again stood upright, firmly protecting Theresa behind it.
*Clang~*
The black Xuanyuan Sword slammed heavily into the Kaslana family crest in the center of the cross. The immense force caused even the Principal behind Judah to retreat several meters, but it ultimately failed to break through the cross's defense.
Although most Divine Keys were primarily for offense, Judah's unique design allowed it to be used as a top-tier shield.
Faced with Judah's sheer bulk, even the genuine Xuanyuan Sword would have no chance of breaking through, let alone the fake one Dark Jixuanyuan had created from Honkai Energy.
Looking at the black Xuanyuan Sword blocked by the cross, a rare hint of surprise appeared in Dark Jixuanyuan's lifeless eyes.
Of course, she wasn't surprised that she couldn't break through Judah's defense. As the former wielder of the Xuanyuan Sword, she sensed a similar aura from this cross and naturally understood that such a weapon couldn't be damaged so easily.
What surprised her was that the tip of the black Xuanyuan Sword was gradually dissolving, and the effect was even starting to spread towards the body of the blade.
Although the black Xuanyuan Sword was a pure Honkai Energy construct, with Dark Jixuanyuan's power, it was by no means fragile. But in front of the Key of Binding, such a weapon lacking a true physical form was still a bit too frail.
"Got you!"
From behind the cross, the Principal's small face peeked out, a slanted smile on her lips.
"What!?"
Dark Jixuanyuan took a hasty step back, a hint of panic appearing in her once-calm eyes.
The next moment, six golden chains shot out from both sides of the cross, trapping Dark Jixuanyuan firmly. In the air above, numerous spear phantoms appeared, their tips all aimed at the black-skirted girl below.
*Swoosh swoosh swoosh~*
As the last spear phantom solidified, more than forty translucent golden spears shot down in unison, creating a spectacle reminiscent of a volley of ten thousand arrows.
Looking at the dust kicked up in the field, Ming Yu tried to widen his eyes, his heart couldn't help but pound. Has the Principal gained the upper hand?
Perhaps, Chiyou and Dark Jixuanyuan aren't that strong, and the Principal isn't as weak as I imagined?
"Did it work?" Ming Yu turned to Fu Hua beside him, hoping for a more accurate answer.
Fu Hua didn't speak, just shook her head faintly.
The next moment, countless phantoms of ancient swords glowing with golden light shot out from the dust, so many that even Ming Yu had to swing his sword to block a few to avoid being hit.
When he saw those ancient sword phantoms, Ming Yu knew the result. As expected, Chiyou and Dark Jixuanyuan were not enemies that could be dealt with so easily.
The dust gradually settled, revealing the two small figures still locked in a fierce battle. On the ground were a few broken golden spears and chains, which were slowly turning into golden motes of light and disappearing into the air.
Even though they were weapons condensed by the Key of Binding and possessed the ability to suppress Honkai Energy, they were ultimately not as sturdy as the Divine Key itself. Under a powerful attack, they could still be destroyed.
At this moment, the tip of the ancient sword in Dark Jixuanyuan's hand had reformed. Under its master's grip, it launched an increasingly fierce assault on the white-haired nun.
The black Xuanyuan Sword rained down on the cross like a torrential storm, producing a series of clashes that grew louder and louder. Although the body of the black Xuanyuan Sword would occasionally dissolve due to Judah's power, it would be immediately repaired by Dark Jixuanyuan.
"Hmph! The struggles of an ant!" A sharp glint flashed in Dark Jixuanyuan's eyes as she slashed forward, one strike faster than the last.
Feeling the vibrations transmitted through her arms, Theresa's small face was filled with seriousness, but she could only hold the cross horizontally in front of her, unable to mount an effective counterattack.
Dark Jixuanyuan could even spare the effort to condense phantoms of ancient swords, further compressing the Principal's defensive space.
Clearly, in a one-on-one fight, Theresa had already lost. Although she was an S-rank Valkyrie, she still couldn't achieve victory against Chiyou, even when it was suppressed by two seals.
But fortunately, she was not alone, and this was not a "fair" one-on-one duel.
A gentle breeze blew past, and a rather delicate fist slammed towards Dark Jixuanyuan's cheek with the force of a thunderbolt, but it was blocked by an energy shield she had deployed.
Dark Jixuanyuan's movements paused slightly. Her gray eyes lifted, meeting another pair of equally calm blue eyes.
A-rank Valkyrie Fu Hua, joining the battle!