James attempted to dodge the blades by retreating backward but the Ice Swords’ movements were much faster than James’.

He raised his sword to deflect the attacks.

Clang!

One of the Ice Swords shattered on impact and exploded into shards of ice.

The other Ice Swords rushed toward him in a criss-cross pattern, as if they were trying to trap him within a net of deadly blades. James was completely surrounded by the swords and it limited him to only being able to dodge or guard against the relentless attacks.

A small misstep caused one of the blades to slice into his arm.

In an instant, his injured arm began to bleed profusely.

The excruciating pain made it hard for him to hold his sword steady.

James did not dare to neglect the wound and quickly performed the strongest Heavenly Breth technique he could muster. Strong True Energy surged throughout his body and into his limbs and extremities. This caused his skin to take on a bronze sheen.

“W-Wait… It’s him?!”

Atop a distant mount