Creeeak! ! Screech—!

The rumbling noise and turbulent energy grew more intense.

As I listened, countless thoughts raced through my mind.

The vortex created by the clash was massive.

“Whoosh—!”

A sword aura burst out of the storm, hurtling toward a martial artist.

Without hesitation, I reached out and yanked the man away.

Whoosh!

A deep sword mark was left in the spot where he had barely dodged. The man, now safe, panted heavily.

“T-Thank you… Thank you so much.”

I didn’t bother replying to his gratitude. Instead, I focused on reinforcing my energy barrier.

Uuuuuung—!!

Whoooosh—!

Heat erupted alongside the …