My Cell Prison - Chapter 1599: 1597: Sword Techniques, Body Technique, and Rhythm

Chapter 1599: Chapter 1597: Sword Techniques, Body Technique, and Rhythm

The surging sword edges were relentlessly unleashed outward with their duel.

In the Stomach Palace area, apart from the sound of sword blades clashing, there was not a trace of static noise.

Viewing platform.

Whether it be Demon, or teams from other Super Worlds, they were deeply engrossed in the scene, perfect, gorgeous, and powerful, not even willing to blink an eye.

“Boss, they’re really amazing!

The moves Nicholas is using, he clearly didn’t have them before… Just looking at the Blood Sword in his hand makes my Internal Shrine tremble uncontrollably.”

Keigo’s Banned Demon, to the Holy Sword, was akin to a “perfect prey,” naturally extremely fearful.

Shinshi remained silent, his thoughts already flown into the field, attempting to simulate a battle with both of them.

The final simulation result was:

The Tengu was pierced by the sword blade, even with the blessing of “Kamikaze” and “Moon Gate,” it couldn’t ensure 100% evasion.

‘Is this the pinnacle strength from S-01?’

…

Th𝖎ṡ 𝙘h𝖺pƚ𝓮r ɩ𝑠 p𝙤𝑠𝐭𝓮𝒹 b𝑦 Ҡɩṯ℮ηՕ𝙫℮𝙡

On the field.

Two teachers from Mi University, originally of a strategic type inclined towards academic research, were engaged in a rare close combat.

Sword Techniques, Body Technique, and various foreseeing and preemptive judgments made this battle reach the utmost level of excitement.

First, sword techniques.

Pope, learned and erudite, reading countless volumes.

He also specially practiced sword techniques, or rather, he had explored books on all weapons, but had a particular fondness for the ‘neutral’ sword.

Considering that he might need to fight in human form in the future.

Pope spent his leisure time reading sword-related books authored by ancient humans stored in the library, tried practicing for a period, and integrated his own Void philosophy.

Of course.

Usually, when teamed with Hyde, Pope would try to avoid close-quarters combat,

Handling issues from afar could easily be done while maintaining an overview of the big picture… Why take the risk of close combat? Sword techniques were mainly used for self-protection or occasional needs.

However.

This self-protective sword technique seemed to have reached a profound level.

Every swing of the sword was like a comet passing by, swift, radiant, and deadly.

Han Dong’s sword technique support came from the Scarlet Count.

The Count did not flinch at such a critical moment; he knew well how much the outcome of this battle would impact, all future prospects and even the turning of the World Gear would be changed because of it.

Without a trace of distraction, the Count infused everything into controlling the Holy Sword.

During the duel, however, the Count felt tremendous pressure… Ever since being pierced by the Holy Sword, and being reborn, he had been focusing on studying sword techniques.

He had heard that [Second Element-Pope] should belong to the Wise Man category, inclined towards overall control of the big picture and long-distance space technology.

Who would’ve thought his close-combat sword technique could be this strong, even surpassing himself.

…

As for [Body Technique].

They were starkly different.

Pope’s body technique was unique, and only he could perfectly master it… Initially, Han Dong suffered quite a bit because of it but gradually adapted.

“Star flash”

Because of the perfect mastery of space.

Condensing tiny, stable space energy at the tip of the foot.

Each small step taken could allow 1~100 cm small range transfers, with negligible energy consumption… Pope would make quick, small-range flashes with every sword swing.

Unexpected sword positions could be achieved, as well as evasion of dangerous attacks.

Highly captivating to watch, the Pope on the field continuously flickered like starlight, each appearance displaying perfect sword wielding.

Nonetheless.

Han Dong’s body technique was even more bizarre, even more suitable for the current close combat than “Star flash.”

Using Toad Step for assistance, with [Floating Corpse Internal Classic] as the main technique.

Although sometimes clearly struck by the light sword… his body would rotate rapidly along the trajectory of the chop strike, perfectly negating the force, dispelling all damage.

Additionally, Han Dong possessed a light, floating feeling, always near but difficult to catch.

The most critical point is.

Their minds were operating at full capacity, deducing the opponent’s next move, even the next two, three moves’ tendencies, based on the opponent’s eyes, bodily details.

It’s hardly an exaggeration to say that if compared to machines, the current status of their minds would be starting to emit smoke.

Moreover.

Han Dong intentionally increased the chop strike power of each sword, ensuring Pope had to wield his sword with both hands to block.

He consistently adjusted his position, aiming to maintain some distance between them, minimizing Pope’s chances of freehand “space touching.”

If Han Dong could maintain this state for several minutes, the Swollen Doctor’s sand-table simulation would be thoroughly complete.

However.

This “intentional maintenance” was seen through by Pope.

During the duel, Han Dong’s Demon Eye suddenly captured a detail,

Pope freed his extra left hand, stealthily formed an extremely distorted gesture – “Index and little finger bent back, completely adhered to the back of the hand, middle and ring fingers entwined.”

In an instant.

Even without physical contact.

Han Dong’s body was suddenly overcome by a strong sensation of Oddity writhing… even feeling as if something was about to burst out.

“Demon Book!?”

Han Dong clearly remembered, when Pope received [Revelation of Glaki] at the awards ceremony, he felt something similar… But the current sensation was more intense a hundredfold, something terrifying indeed was forming inside.

First suppressing the discomfort with Black Whirlpool Trunk.

Quickly predicting the position of the next Star flash, Han Dong condensed Blood Energy and Zombie’s power, powerfully slashing out a sword.

Clang!

Prediction was correct.

Pope could only parry head-on, directly causing cracking in the tiger’s mouth, and the whole body being flung backward.

The intense battle lasted for a whole ten minutes, momentarily coming to a stop.

Hiss swish~

Han Dong hastily tore off his shirt, exposing his upper body.

Something resembling a parasite was seen swimming beneath the skin,

“Black Whirlpool”

Exerting the body’s special traits with maximum power, slowly suppressing the parasite with the spinning vortex and exterminating it internally…

Having finished all this, Han Dong leaned on the Holy Sword plunged in the ground, breathing heavily.

Even a pair of dog noses were protruding on the surface of his Right Arm, also panting along, the Count was equally exhausted.

“The power of the Demon Book? It’s unfortunate that [Book of Dead Spirit] requires Myth to touch, otherwise I’d consider cheating too…

The pace must be accelerated next, preparing to delve deeper.

If Pope fully drives the peculiar power of the Demon Book, only the deep mutation of the G virus could buy me time.”

When Han Dong raised his head to observe Pope a little way off, a smile emerged on his face.

Pope seemed unable to hold on too.

He intended to retract the light sword into his body, suspend himself cross-legged in mid-air to adjust his state.

Unexpectedly, excessive fatigue and energy overconsumption made his consciousness flash, leaning forward, forcing him to support himself with the light sword on the ground.

…

Seeming to handle everything calmly, never losing his composure, Pope

Had his mindset constantly change over time… his seemingly excellent and grand techniques were really executed while striving to “conserve energy” to the maximum.

Including when he completely locked onto Han Dong and released [Star Cluster] earlier.

Putting it in the real world, it wouldn’t just be a light beam, but a formidable void cannon.

Due to game restrictions, the total energy limit was significantly reduced to a lower tier.

Even though Pope purposely exchanged for A+-grade Bloodline – “Delibra. Star Chaser’s Body Vessel” to enhance Starry Sky Magic proficiency and total energy, it remained limited.

Unlike in the Demon World, where Pope could recover energy quickly through meditation by connecting to the Void, maintaining a 10% Void recovery even during battle.

…

Both their panting almost ceased simultaneously.

When Pope lifted his head, his gaze slightly changed, not locked on or projecting Star Cluster.

Pope’s pure starry eye pupils suddenly became muddled, occupied by a mysterious living star in the entire eyeball… thin hairs emerged from the eyeball’s surface:

“Nicholas,

I didn’t want to rely too much on [Revelation of Glaki], after all you’re an essential talent for our school, and an important ambassador for the human side, if you perish here, it would cause great impact on our world.

I’ll demonstrate real skills next, the potential danger from [Revelation of Glaki] could instantly kill you.

You should understand my implication.”

“Come on… if I die, it’s my own problem.”