章 45: Crystal Forest

Kai's soul energy flared, his blue aura expanding as it seeped into his blade.

His eyes flashed with a sharp intensity as he advanced, the ground rumbling beneath his feet. He closed the distance in an instant, swinging his sword in a brilliant arc.

As expected, the Sword Hero blocked his strike, their auras colliding with explosive force, throwing caution to the wind.

"I know what I mean when I say you're special," Kiara said, a grin curling at the corners of her lips.

Her focus intensified, her soul energy feeding into her blade. Golden sparks erupted in the air as their spiritual powers collided. But even with her power shining through, Kiara was slowly losing ground.

'This is all according to plan,' Kai thought with a smirk. His soul energy surged through him, enhancing his speed. With a thought, he vanished into thin air, reappearing behind Kiara in a flash.