The emperor's armor cracked as Kent's foot slammed into his stomach, launching him back twenty feet into a pillar. The divine armor groaned.
"Still breathing?" Kent mocked.
The emperor spat blood but roared back:
"Emperor's Might – Nine Heavens Suppression Array!!"
The ceiling burst open as nine giant spears of light descended like divine punishment.
Kent didn't dodge.
He gripped his sword with both hands.
"Heavenly Sword Art – Third Form: Sky Splitter."
The world turned white.
All nine spears shattered like sticks. The palace shook. The emperor's defenses trembled under the backlash.
Emperor Kai coughed blood again, now on one knee, eyes wide in disbelief.
Kent walked forward slowly.
"You've wasted ancient talismans, sacred flames, divine orbs, and a beast projection," Kent said, circling him like a wolf. "You know what I've used so far?"
The emperor stared at him, lips trembling.
Kent leaned close. "Only my third sword form."
