章 217: Kara (2)

—Lotus Petal Severance.

"They really are a disgrace…"

For all the grand reputation of the Cloud Heavens Sect, Kara's execution of such a high-level technique lacked the refinement and precision he'd expected. Power alone wasn't enough; without control, it was a hollow display.

With a fluid movement, he raised his estoc slightly to his right side, assuming a wing stance, his blade poised to intercept. As the ice-infused energy of the Lotus Petal Severance descended, tearing through the ground, he met it head-on.

CREAK! CREAK!

With a sharp twist of his wrist, he cross-slashed the incoming ice strikes, breaking them apart in midair, the shards of cold mana scattering harmlessly around him. His blade moved like an extension of his intent, slicing through the icy assault with ease.