Douluo Continent, Huo Yuhao who returned from Sekiro

Chapter 458 Sparring with Nana (Daily)

【Wind Mantis Giant Shadow Slash: A greatsword crafted using various rare metals, a high-level soul-guiding core array, and a ten-thousand-year-old flying mantis soul bone. Its shape is majestic and solemn, and its wide blade can even create a whirlwind when swung. Its enormous size and the huge shadow it casts in battle are enough to make enemies feel small and fearful in its presence.】

[Combat Skill - Gale Sword Technique: Appearing instantly before the enemy like a howling storm, or like a mantis taking flight, appearing near the enemy in a flash, and wielding the scythe-like forelimbs to bring down the sword.]

Huo Yuhao traversed the more than 100-meter distance on both sides of the Soul Arena in a mere instant. His terrifying speed nearly made Nana stumble, but thankfully she reacted quickly enough to avoid falling flat on her face.

Nana's third spirit ring lit up, and her ghost possession ability was activated.

This is Nana's trump card, allowing her to instantly transform into a ghost, rendering all physical attacks ineffective. However, it only lasts for one second.

This was a life-saving skill, but after its activation, the user would become unable to attack. However, Nana never expected that within just one second of the start, Huo Yuhao would instantly reveal his trump card.

This monster truly lives up to its reputation as the one who left a lasting impression on the main team members during the Continental Advanced Soul Master Tournament.

Taking advantage of her ghostly state, Nana quickly distanced herself from Huo Yuhao, her eyes filled with panic.

Sparring with a strong opponent can certainly lead to insights, and even two deep meditations like Ji Juechen's are not impossible, but the prerequisite is that one cannot be instantly defeated.

He was defeated in one move, so what's the point of learning anything or gaining any insights?

No, for Dad, for Mom, I must hold on. I must become stronger. I must rescue you.

Nana's eyes were filled with determination, and a fiery red light flashed from her body. It was a short knife, which looked to be only about 1.2 feet long. The hilt was hidden from view as she held it, but the blade was quite peculiar.

Unlike ordinary short knives that emphasize dexterity, Nana's short knife is as wide as a palm, with a very short and thick blade, engraved with ornate patterns, making it impossible to tell what material it is made of.

The blade itself was dark red, but at this moment its surface was radiating a crimson light, and the two-foot-long blade aura flickered erratically, like a ball of raging flame ready to devour its prey.

As soon as the sword was drawn, the surrounding air became scorching hot. Nana's body, which already looked somewhat ethereal, became even more ethereal as the heat from the short sword caused ripples to spread through the air.

The short sword instantly transformed into a dazzling rainbow, its two-foot-long blade light instantly expanding to ten feet. The moment the sword was drawn, Nana's body completely disappeared into the blade light, becoming one with the sword, and she slashed straight at Huo Yuhao.

At that moment, the fan-shaped blade of light that instantly appeared in the air was like the rising sun. Whether in terms of speed, strength, attributes, or soul tool, it can be said to be the pinnacle of a level five soul master.

Good timing.

Huo Yuhao exclaimed in admiration and unleashed his Flowing Water Sword Technique. At the same moment that Nana launched her attack, Huo Yuhao also moved.

Golden flames erupted from his right hand and burst forth, unleashing a whistling wind-mantis shadow. Unlike Nana's leap, he jumped, landing heavily on his feet, halting his momentum and transforming his rapid forward charge into a steady, unshakeable state.

The crimson blade aura, over ten feet long, created a vast expanse of red light in the air, which was already quite awe-inspiring. However, when Huo Yuhao unleashed his Wind Mantis Giant Shadow Slash, the brilliance of the crimson blade aura was instantly overshadowed.

Enveloped in holy golden flames, the colossal Wind Mantis Shadow Slash unleashed a magnificent aura stretching over two zhang in the air. Its single strike possessed the power to repel even the gods.

This is a head-on collision with absolutely no frills.

The moment the two collided, their energies produced a clang, like the sound of metal striking metal.

Immediately afterwards, a phantom figure was sent flying backward, drifting more than ten meters away. It was as if hot oil had been poured over Nana's body, causing her figure to continue to become illusory.

Taking a few deep breaths, Nana finally recovered from the terrifying feeling of suffocation. The moment she clashed with Huo Yuhao's blade, she even felt as if she would melt instantly. The golden holy flame on Huo Yuhao's blade filled Nana with physical fear.

Seemingly realizing that using his first soul skill against Nana was inappropriate, Huo Yuhao flicked his katana, instantly extinguishing the holy flames on its blade. His second soul ring lit up, replaced by a whirlwind swirling around the blade.

Seeing Huo Yuhao's understanding gesture, a look of gratitude flashed in Nana's eyes, but she quickly became resolute again.

With a split, Nana transformed into three figures, each appearing ethereal. The three figures swiftly separated when less than five meters from Huo Yuhao, then converged back to the center in a flash. Three crimson beams of light simultaneously slashed towards Huo Yuhao.

Huo Yuhao chuckled, and the instant Nana coalesced, he moved as well. His body also became illusory, except that his illusory form came from the Flowing Water Moon-Treading Steps.

Huo Yuhao's figure weaved between Nana's three figures, and the clanging sounds of collisions rang out continuously.

Huo Yuhao, using the Flowing Water and Moon Steps technique, always managed to appear at Nana's weakest point. It appeared as if Nana was attacking him, but in reality, he was wielding the Mountain-like Wind Mantis Giant Shadow Slash to relentlessly suppress Nana.

Nana's first soul skill amplifies her speed and makes her body more ethereal, reducing the damage she takes from physical attacks. Her second soul skill is creating clones. Combined with her ghostly martial soul and powerful offensive close-range soul tools, this is practically the ultimate agility-based combat technique.

The so-called clone is not a real clone. This is only her second soul skill, and it cannot be a clone with attack power directly simulated by soul power. Rather, it is a clone illusion created purely by speed. Therefore, the three figures are actually still one person.

However, both Nana's martial soul and her clone were completely suppressed by Huo Yuhao. Huo Yuhao even had to reduce his strength when fighting Nana to avoid breaking Nana's stance with a few Flowing Water Sword strikes.

Huo Yuhao wasn't sure if he would immediately use a stealth attack the moment he saw the enemy reveal their stance. To be on the safe side, it was better to practice his moves with the enemy more.

Nana was increasingly alarmed as the battle progressed. She simply couldn't understand why Huo Yuhao could suppress her so badly with just one second soul skill.

(End of this chapter)