Steel met steel.
BOOM.
The shockwave from the initial clash swept across the courtyard, forcing observers back several steps. Kael's Shadow Slayer blades locked against Lucian's Tier 2 longsword—and for the first moment, neither gave ground.
Then Kael pushed.
His Void Body Tier 4 Late physique made the difference. Lucian's arms trembled under the pressure, his boots scraping backward across stone. The Shadow Slayer blades—Special Grade, absorbed the kinetic energy of every parry, preventing Lucian from using his own force against him.
They separated. Lucian adjusted his grip, eyes narrowing.
The exchange continued.
CLANG. CLANG. CLASH.
