One-Eyed Monster

Nonoa didn’t speak. He closed his eyes and felt the Soul Devourers running from all directions...

One step, two steps, three steps... on the left side, just five more steps to enter the range.

A map appeared in Nonoa’s mind. This map covered the damage range of his Sword Qi, expanding outward from him in a circular shape. As long as something enters this circle, his sword can slash out to cut down the opponent.

This time, he intends to unleash a rain of swords!

Igor’s chatter was incessant beside him, but it couldn’t affect Nonoa. A skilled swordsman doesn’t become annoyed by external disturbances because those things can’t stop him from wielding his sword.

With one swing of the sword, Demonic Cleansing Slash!

Although Nonoa hadn’t reached this level yet, as long as something entered his attack range, he could still ensure that he could cut it down with a single strike.

However, there were quite a number of Soul Devourers now, and he couldn’t finish them off at once.

Moreover, he was not at his peak condition, having already released energy twice in a day.

But now, he couldn’t concern himself with that. He had to protect Igor and couldn’t tolerate the boy being devoured by these Soul Devourers under his watch.

One step, two steps...

Nonoa opened his eyes as the first wave of Soul Devourers entered his attack range. He swung his sword!

Sword Qi surged out like a bolt of lightning.

Crack!

The first Soul Devourer to step into this attack range was split in two!

Then, those who followed all collapsed.

The power of this sword was undeniably formidable!

Nonoa also intended to make a statement with this stroke, warning these Soul Devourers not to come closer easily, as approaching meant annihilation!

Igor stared blankly at everything, not expecting Nonoa to be so powerful, killing seven or eight charging Soul Devourers with a single sword strike.

At this rate, Igor thought Nonoa needed only to swing the sword a few more times to deal with these Soul Devourers!

Igor was no fool; he understood that unleashing such a strike wasn’t easy and that it consumed a lot of Nonoa’s energy!

”How many more swords can you swing?” Igor suddenly asked.

”In my current state, I can manage four more swings at most!”

”Alright, let me give it a try too!”

Having said that, Igor began imitating Nonoa’s movements, waiting for those Soul Devourers to get closer before swinging his sword.

Crack, crack!

Igor’s sword strike was much weaker than Nonoa’s, managing only to cut two Soul Devourers while two more with bared teeth lunged at him.

But Igor wasn’t just about swinging swords; he kicked them away, sending the two Soul Devourers flying!

Nonoa couldn’t help but feel surprised at Igor’s attack strength!

”Create time for me, let these Soul Devourers get a bit closer, and I’ll cut them down altogether.”

”Alright, let me know when you’re done, so I know when to stop kicking!” Igor said while kicking. He was back-to-back with Nonoa, his swordsmanship inferior, making his task to keep close Soul Devourers away from Nonoa!

Igor kicked with enthusiasm, but more and more Soul Devourers were closing in, ready to surround them.

”Alright! I’m striking the first sword!” Nonoa shouted,

and then Igor felt like retreating!

Nonoa suddenly leaped into the air, swinging his sword, a rain of swords crashing down.

Crack!

Those Soul Devourers nearing the encirclement were immediately slashed to pieces.

”The Flame Slash is indeed formidable!” Igor exclaimed excitedly, punching the air, ”I want to try the Flame Slash next time too!”

”I have three swords left, but I think I can hold off these Soul Devourers’ attack.” Nonoa added.

”I’ll buy you some time!” Igor said.

”Great!”

The energy Igor released might not cause large-area damage to the Soul Devourers, but he could still deal with them one by one.

The attack methods of these Spirits were still simple bitemarks, without any other strategies.

Clearly, the Soul Devourers were low-level Combat Soul Devourers, none among them posing a formidable challenge!

Nonoa didn’t sense anything amiss. He merely believed the Soul Devourers had miscalculated this time, secretly pleased—if that were the case, there was nothing more to worry about... a band of low-level Soul Devourers whom Igor could easily kick away posed no significant threat...

Before Nonoa could relish his contentment, an energy surge suddenly emerged from underground, and had it not been for his high alert, he might have been wounded.

”Watch out below, Igor!” Nonoa shouted a warning.

”Huh?” Igor suddenly sensed energy surging underground, and after kicking away a nearby Soul Devourer, he quickly leaped to the other side.

The spot where Igor stood moments before suddenly caved in!

With a loud rumble, it startled Igor.

It seemed these Spirits aimed to capture them alive! Igor must indeed be someone special! A thought crossed Nonoa’s mind.

The swarming Soul Devourers, stirring up dust, ultimately served to shield this Earth Escaping Soldier!

This should be a mid-level Soul Devourer, being able to master a natural skill at least places it at mid-level.

”What’s going on?” Igor felt momentarily lost, unsure of where to stand, so he stayed put, not daring to move!

Nonoa was observing closely, determined to count how many Earth Escaping Combat Soul Devourers there were.

If their number exceeded five, they’d be in deep trouble.

Before he could finish observing, two more surges appeared...

”Watch out!” Nonoa loudly warned Igor, but Igor couldn’t keep up with it all, the number of attacking Soul Devourers swarming ever-closer, making it difficult for him to avoid them.

”Slash!” At this point, Nonoa had no other choice and swung his sword to assist the besieged Igor.

This sword strike hit the ground, and those surge-acting places paused, followed by a rumble, expelling a mud-clad Soul Devourer from beneath the ground.

Seeing the situation, Igor understood that these Soul Devourers aimed to separate him and Nonoa. He couldn’t concern himself with more and swung his sword according to memory!

”Taste the Flame Slash!”

Crack! Igor’s Sword Qi cut down several approaching Soul Devourers, swiftly leaping back to Nonoa’s side, although the surrounding still encircled by Soul Devourers!

”Watch out below!” Nonoa advised Igor with a smile.

”Got it!”

Now, both realized they were surrounded by Soul Devourers, making breaking through a tough challenge!