[Destructive Death: Annihilation Type] Upper Rank Three unleashes an extremely destructive punch at a single target. This is a single-target
[Destructive Death: Annihilation Type]
Upper Rank Three unleashes an extremely destructive punch at a single target. This is a single-target burst skill with no area-of-effect (AOE). Any target hit is either killed or severely incapacitated, instantly losing combat ability.
Therefore, to withstand it directly, Ryuji would need to activate Demonification. Otherwise, his normal physical strength wouldn't be sufficient.
However, Ryuji wouldn't foolishly try to endure the attack head-on. Creating distance to dodge Upper Rank Three's Annihilation Type was impossible at their close proximity.
Ryuji had to change his technique, countering Upper Rank Three's martial arts with his own.
"Wood Breathing, First Form: Wood Invasion - Piercing!"
Ryuji's Nichirin Blade and Upper Rank Three's fist collided. Even so, Upper Rank Three showed no intention of stopping, aiming for a direct confrontation.
He relied on his powerful demonic regenerative abilities; even if Ryuji severed an arm, it would have little effect. Conversely, injuring Ryuji would significantly impact his fighting ability.
Ryuji's entire blade pierced Upper Rank Three's arm, as if the arm were a scabbard.
"Explode!" Ryuji shouted. Upper Rank Three's arm rapidly inflated and then exploded into pieces of flesh.
However, Upper Rank Three's Annihilation Form had already been unleashed. Although its full power hadn't been released yet, the initial burst still sent Ryuji flying. Upper Rank Three was also blown back.
This clash finally broke the deadlock. Both Ryuji and Upper Rank Three were injured—Ryuji's first injury in battle. His injury was to his right arm (the one wielding the blade), with severe damage to the wrist joint and a fractured forearm.
Ryuji regained his footing, but his Nichirin Blade slipped from his hand and fell to the ground. He looked down at his blade and then at his now useless right arm.
His expression was serious. Having witnessed the power of an Upper Rank, he acknowledged the vast difference between Upper and Lower Moons.
Immediately, Ryuji used Wood Breathing to begin healing his arm. While not as dramatic as a demon's regeneration, it at least provided some relief.
Upper Rank Three also covered the wound on his severed arm, attempting to regenerate it. However, he found it incredibly difficult, as if some force was hindering the process.
He looked somewhat panicked.
This was due to Ryuji's Wood Breath energy. During the attack, a large amount of this energy had instantly flowed into Upper Rank Three's arm, disrupting his cells and causing the explosion.
Wood Breath energy remained in the wound, preventing easy regeneration.
Despite the hampered regeneration, Upper Rank Three remained remarkably calm and collected.
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