In the instant Du Ruyuan faltered from surprise, Du Youqian struck with his sword.
The sword strike was like a bolt of lightning streaking across the sky.
Though fleeting, it left a sharp, indelible brand upon the retinas of all who watched.
It was clearly just a single strike, yet the onlookers distinctly felt they heard the RUMBLE of thunder.
Before anyone could see clearly, a loud BANG echoed out. Du Ruyuan had unfurled a thin, silver shield in his hand, blocking the sword in the nick of time.
Then, Du Ruyuan quickly tossed the silver shield aside, produced a small silver ball, and with a flick of his wrist, threw it out.
The small ball grew as it met the wind, rapidly transforming into a curved canopy. With a SHIINK, a gash was torn through it by an invisible Sword Qi.
Only then did the crowd realize that Du Youqian had already launched a second strike.
Though torn, the canopy was rapidly repairing itself.
