Chapter 238.2. Invisible Attack

A sharp scraping sound, resembling “kikii,” echoed as a beam of light danced like a raging dragon, bouncing through the space. 
The spatial fluctuations transmitted a shockwave of light, and the energy exploded, finally repelling the unseen attack. 
The deflected object shattered a pillar within the nearby cave, filling the air with a resounding roar and raising dust clouds.
“Heh, not bad!”
The man grinned, and Miu playfully smirked back with a cute face, portraying a sense of accomplishment.
“It seemed like a wall, but it was a massive snake!”
When the shockwave of light traversed the space, its form became visible. It was a serpent-like body covered in scales.
It was so huge that it appeared to be nothing more than a wall.
“That’s right. Despite your weakened strength, to repel my tail. Well done, chibisuke. I’ll acknowledge your power!”
“Thanks! But if the trick is revealed, the magic will be over!”
“Merely disappearing isn’t the only ability I possess! Now, let’s get serious!”
Amidst the laughter and enjoyment of the man, thin threads akin to fishing lines emerged from his body. And the tip of those threads…
“I’m the strongest! No one can compare to me!”
“Oh… What a peculiar body…”
The thread’s end swelled and connected to the massive serpent’s body. This creature occupied around 30% of the vast cave. How could he manipulate something so large with threads as thin as these? Perhaps it was the power of magic.
The colossal serpent’s body filled the air, wriggling and scraping against the ceiling’s pillars, causing fragments to rain down.
“Take this!”
Swinging his tail and propelling himself forward, he clenched his fist and attacked Miu.
[Strom Pike]
Infusing magic into his fist, he delivered a blow. The aura surrounding his fist sharpened like a spear, rotating like a drill as it closed in.
[Parry Whip]
In response, Miu swung her Radiant Sword, wrapping its shining beam around the approaching fist. With a quick twist of her wrist, she countered the attack.
A ripple-like shockwave spread from the clash, and the man’s fist gets deflected, causing his body to waver.
Miu executed a swift horizontal rotation, swinging the other hammer she held without pursuing an immediate follow-up.
[Soul Awakening]
[Gravity Dragon I]
[Rocket Hammer]
-Linked-
[Gravity Hammer]
“Take this!”
The hammer, now imbued with intense gravity, darkened and embedded itself into the massive serpent’s body, activating its effect.
This effect was a knockback, pressing the target back. If it was a creature’s body, there was no escaping its effect. 
Due to the dozens of times normal gravity, the hammer gained tremendous weight upon impact, causing the massive serpent’s body, larger than a building, to tremble and get pushed down.
“What?! You repelled my tail!”
With widened eyes, the man expressed astonishment. Miu responded with a faint smile, twirling her body.
“If I reveal my tricks, this is what you get! Equipment change!”
Miu’s body radiated a dazzling light, revealing a new magic armor.
The semi-transparent armor shone beautifully like diamonds. Its radiance held immense magical power; if anyone saw this armor, their body would tremble, compelled to kneel.
“Introducing the new model magical armor: Jarngreipr. Let’s unveil it!”
-Jarngreipr: Level 95, Resistance: Physical, +50% Attack Power-
The crystal armor enveloping the lightweight suit was adorned with delicate and intricate designs, forming a sleek streamlined armor. Fairy wings adorned the back, producing sparkling azure particles.
Equipping the armor caused physical capabilities to surge, and magical power to expand. With an excited, blooming smile, Miu confronted the man.
“Take this!”
Extending her Radiant Sword, Miu created a hoop-like formation enveloping the man.
[Whip Hoop]
The Radiant Sword rotated around the man, rapidly closing in to cut his body into pieces.
The Radiant Sword attempted to grind down the man, spinning ferociously, but…
“Do you think such an attack will work?”
The man roared, releasing and detonating his magical power from his body. The Radiant Sword couldn’t withstand the force, and she gets blown back, the martial technique dispelled.
“Now it’s my turn!”
[Abyssal Fang]
The man is joining his arms from above and below, and fangs emerged above and below Miu, aiming to bite and crush her.
[Phantom Step II]
Swiftly shaking her body to create an afterimage, Miu kicked the air, evading the fang’s incoming attack.
“Too slow!”
[Ground Shrink]
Kicking off the ground to accelerate, Miu seemingly vanished and slipped into the man’s guard, swinging her hammer.
Due to the knockback effect of martial arts, the man couldn’t retract his serpent body fast enough to shield himself.
[Hexagon Crush]
“Don’t underestimate me, chibi!”
[Serpent God Spiral Palm]
Miu unleashed a rapid 6-strike combo instantly. 
In response, the man curved his hand like a claw, swaying his arm in a rotating motion.
Miu’s 6-strike combo hit the man’s palm and gets deflected, all her attacks effortlessly redirected.
“You little!”
“Entertaining!”
With a quick twist of her wrist, Miu retracted the hammer, transformed the Radiant Sword back into a straight sword, then lunged forward.
The man also enjoying himself, displaying his fangs and mocking as he unleashed his punch.
Due to their intense battle, shockwaves spread like ripples around them. The aftershocks of their collisions caused the cave to tremble as if experiencing an earthquake. 
Both sides refused to back down, and the fierce battle raged on.