"Interesting! [Ten Thousand Claws]!"

The monarch of stars' claws blurred as the beasts behind him came to life, each taking on one of Zhang Lie's dragons. Frightening explosions filled the sky, far stronger than any that had come before.

As the last black dragon burst apart, Zhang Lie suddenly rushed forward, a sword piercing the air as he struck.

"[The Boundless Blade: Yawning Wave]!" 

The sudden appearance of Zhang Lie's bladed weapon left the monarch of stars somewhat surprised, but he had encountered so many battles, so much fighting to the death, that his experience allowed him to react quickly. He reached out and grabbed the blade with his bare hands, allowing it to slice his palm.

The sword energy burst apart in his palm, instantly crippling his arm, but the monarch of stars didn't even frown. He punched forward with his other arm without any hesitation.

A white light shone on Zhang Lie's right arm, blocking the monarch of stars' claw.

One of the sura monarch's arms...