He landed hard with his boots sinking into sludge.
More attacks followed.
Glowing white arc sliced through the air like blades turning into throbbing orbs.
They surrounded Victor from all corners and detonated unpredictably, leaving a chain reaction that trapped him in place.
They were like chains anchoring him to that specific position.
"Annoying technique," Victor muttered and Shadow Blinked.
Victor reappeared directly behind the creature with Phantom Dusk already in his hand.
The blade tinged as he slashed.
A crescent of dark, refined qi tore through the beast's back, carving a massive gash from shoulder to hip. Black-blue blood sprayed as the creature screamed and was hurled forward, crashing through the marsh and skidding to a stop dozens of meters away.
It writhed and its massive form began to deflate, collapsing inward as bone retracted and flesh folded unnaturally.
Within seconds, it had returned to its small, cute form, lying on its side and wailing pitifully.
