Earlier, Varesh had deliberately held his Natal Sword in his hands.
That had been his way of limiting his destructive power.
However, there was no way to temper one's skills using self-imposed restrictions when the opponent's abilities were this lackluster.
Aksai was not a true Swordsmanship Path cultivator.
He wasn't even a sword cultivator like Kalina who at least had a Sword Intent.
And Varesh was a Sword Control Path cultivator. His greatest strength had never been holding the sword in his hand.
Varesh released his grip.
The black Natal Sword floated beside him.
VMMMM!
Its Sword Cry spread across the battlefield.
Varesh's eyes became cold.
"Since you want a duel..."
The black sword disappeared.
"...I'll give you one."
SHING!
A streak of black light shot toward Aksai.
Aksai's pupils contracted.
The sword approached from an impossible angle.
He raised his borrowed sword.
CLANG!
The impact forced him backward.
Before he could recover—
SHING!
