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Chapter 964: The Battle's Conclusion, An Unbridgeable Chasm
Chapter 964: The Battle's Conclusion, An Unbridgeable Chasm
Of course, if only their clothes were torn, everyone present would have been treated to quite a spectacle.
But through the tear in Shinra Kyoko's white shirt, one could clearly see that beneath the torn fabric was a deep gash, almost visible to the bone.
The red blood had already flowed out, even staining her white T-shirt.
As for Ye Cheng on the other side, his long sword shattered into several pieces with a crisp "crack," and a trail of blood ran down his face, revealing a shallow cut on his left cheek.
The clash between the lethal "Instant Blast" and the nearly unavoidable "Swallow Return" seemed evenly matched, but it was clear to any discerning observer that Ye Cheng held the advantage.
The reason Ye Cheng's long sword broke was that the counterfeit "Mugetsu" created through magic was inherently inferior to the treasure wielded by Sasaki Kojiro, let alone the Seven-Day Seven-Blade in Shinra's hands.
After executing the ultimate sword technique "Swallow Return," he had already reached his limit, and blocking Shinra's "Instant Blast" directly resulted in the sword's breakage, which was to be expected.
As for the cut on his face, a minor injury like this would have healed in an instant with Ye Cheng's regenerative abilities, but he had not bothered to wipe away the blood.
Compared to Ye Cheng, Shinra was in a worse state. The chest wound, while not fatal to a Saint with an exceptionally robust physique, was still a significant injury.
However, Shinra lacked Ye Cheng's extraordinary regenerative abilities, and even with this injury, her chances of victory were slim.
No, to be precise, facing Ye Cheng, who effortlessly countered even her "Instant Blast," Shinra saw no hope of victory.
If she disregarded her life and unleashed all her Saintly power, she might have been able to mount a final assault.
But after their brief exchange, Shinra realized that even against her "Instant Blast," Ye Cheng had held back considerable strength.
In other words, even if she disregarded her life and unleashed the power of the "Child of God" within her, temporarily attaining strength comparable to a divine being, victory was not guaranteed.
Despite understanding the disparity in strength, Shinra refused to give up.
She let the blood stain her shirt and endured the pain of her wound, gripping the Seven-Day Seven-Blade firmly and aiming it at Ye Cheng once more.
"That's enough. If you continue fighting, even with your Saintly physique, you'll die."
To be honest, through their sword exchange, Ye Cheng also realized that the tall, long-legged woman before him, despite her peculiar attire, was not some sinister force.
Don't ask how he knew; it was evident from the purity of her swordsmanship.
Sometimes, things that cannot be expressed in words can be understood by top-tier swordsmen through combat, finding answers in their opponent's blade.
Although "Instant Blast" was a lethal sword-drawing technique, when Shinra used it, Ye Cheng sensed compassion and a desire to save within her sword.
It wasn't a matter of his values aligning with his appearance... although she did possess exquisite beauty, model-like long legs, and a chest that was at least E-cup.
But more importantly, someone with such a mindset could never be a villain.
"I will not fall until I bring that child back..."
Ye Cheng looked at Shinra Kyoko with her determined expression and then glanced back at Kamijou Touma and the white-haired, severely injured Index lying unconscious.
"From your obsession with this white-haired nun, she seems to be someone very important to you.
But there's one thing I don't understand. If she's so crucial to you, why has she been hiding from you, and why did you severely injure her?"
As Ye Cheng asked, Stil Inverse was about to explain, but suddenly, Index's condition worsened.
"Regarding our situation with Index, we'll explain later, but we must find a way to treat her now, or she'll die!"
Index didn't possess Shinra's resilient Saint-like physique. The previous slash from Shinra had already gravely wounded her, and Kamijou carrying her around had led to significant blood loss. It was a miracle she was still alive.
"Is there a hospital nearby? You can use your teleportation magic to get her there quickly..."
Stil's rune magic could stabilize Index's condition, but he couldn't heal her. Similarly, Shinra wasn't proficient in healing magic either.
Watching Index's life force gradually fade, both were anxious.
Stil grabbed Touma by the collar with one hand, asking for the nearest hospital's location, while pleading with Ye Cheng to use his teleportation magic to rush Index to the hospital.
"There's no need for a hospital. I know a bit of healing magic.
You there, the tall lady in the eccentric outfit, come sit with this white-haired kid. It'll save me the trouble of treating you separately later."
Hearing Ye Cheng call her "the tall lady in the eccentric outfit," Shinra furrowed her brows slightly. "My name is Shinra Kyoko.
And my outfit is not eccentric; it's designed for asymmetrical balance, which is highly effective for spell formation."
Ye Cheng's face showed surprise at Shinra's earnest explanation. He had thought her outfit was intentionally revealing, given her attractive figure.
But no one expected that cutting a pant leg to the thigh would enhance spellcasting. What kind of magic system was this world using?
"Maximize Magic Power: Tenth-Rank Magic—Hymn of the Healing Goddess!"
A massive green magic array unfolded beneath them, and a soothing hymn filled the air. A shower of emerald light rained down from above the array.
The green light, neither liquid nor solid, fell upon Shinra and Index, entering their bodies like a faint glow.
As the healing rain descended, Shinra was astonished to see her deep, bone-exposing wound rapidly healing at a visible rate. In less than a minute, her fair skin showed no trace of scarring!
(End of Chapter)
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