The Absolute Godspeed of Infinite Worlds

Both spectators wore stunned expressions as they watched him complete the sequence of movements.

Not only Arisuin Nagi, but even Edelweiss was shaken by his actions.

Simply swinging a sword couldn't resolve the issue of erratic neural signals.

She had long since passed that stage and knew this fact all too well.

Thus, she was fully aware that the best way to restore disordered neural signals to their proper state was—to experience a near-death crisis.

When on the brink of death, the human brain becomes unprecedentedly active.

In this state, the brain desperately urges the neural signals, forcing the body to unleash its latent potential—what could be called a legendary breakthrough.

Therefore, by undergoing a death crisis, the neural signals, shocked once more, would return to the brain's control out of sheer survival instinct.

But that wasn't all.

In Eiji's case, because he had already undergone an evolution beforehand, his neural signals would adapt to this transformation upon returning to normal, giving rise to entirely new signals capable of simultaneously transmitting the brain's commands to every muscle!

In simpler terms—he had evolved!

He had truly achieved evolution within a mere minute, mastering the Twin-Wings Style!

Though he had taken a shortcut, this was undeniably a miracle no one in the world had ever accomplished!

This wasn't something talent alone could achieve—it required prolonged training to induce complete physical evolution!

Accomplishing this already meant stepping into a realm beyond human limits!

No matter how gifted, no one could master it instantly unless their foundation was already on par with Edelweiss, their body long since evolved.

Yet, he had found a way.

No—he likely hadn't been certain that near-death would solve the problem. In other words, he had merely considered the possibility.

And then, without hesitation, he acted.

"To go so far as to harm himself… What unshakable resolve!"

Edelweiss's eyes shimmered with deep astonishment, her gaze toward Eiji gradually filling with admiration.

"Do you desire victory over me so desperately?"

"No. I no longer think that way."

"What?"

"Now, there's only one thing I must do—transcend myself!"

Faced with Edelweiss's surprise, Eiji answered with unwavering conviction.

At the beginning of their encounter, his burning battle spirit had been misguided.

Blinded by the title of "World's Strongest," he had been obsessed with surpassing her under the influence of that fixation. But to truly become the strongest, his goal shouldn't have been defeating Edelweiss—it should have been constantly pushing beyond his own limits!

Through their clashes, Eiji had come to understand this.

His Heart of Clear Water had ascended to an even higher plane.

To put it simply—it was now the Supreme Heart of Clear Water!

"I see… You are a swordsman worthy of respect."

At last, Edelweiss regarded Eiji with genuine reverence.

Many in this world were shackled by the title of "World's Strongest." She had witnessed it countless times—even renowned swordsmen whose fame echoed across nations, warriors who had once ranked among the top in the KOK League, remained ensnared by the allure of glory, endlessly challenging her on her own turf.

Eiji's ability to shake off such influence in an extremely short time and clarify his own mind earned Edelweiss's deep respect.

No matter how powerful a swordsman's skills may be, in the end, they are still just a swordsman.

Only those with an indomitable heart can become a true master.

Now, Eiji finally possessed the bearing of a master.

In terms of spiritual attainment, he had reached the pinnacle of the world, surpassing ninety-nine percent of the world-class powerhouses, even standing shoulder to shoulder with veterans like the God of War.

"To show my respect for you, I will let you witness—the true Twin-Wings Sword!"

Edelweiss raised her sharp blade once more.

And in that instant, an incomparably powerful sword aura erupted from her body, far surpassing anything before!

This overwhelming sword aura was like a storm of light!

Under its force, dust swirled violently, trees creaked, and every window within a hundred meters shattered in an instant!

Just a single human being!

A delicate frame less than two meters tall, yet in that moment, she unleashed an overwhelming pressure so immense it materialized into a tangible storm, affecting the world itself!

"?!"

Eiji trembled violently.

The sword aura emanating from Edelweiss was at least ten times stronger than before!

In other words, she hadn't been using her full strength earlier—far from it.

What Eiji had "learned" was merely the surface of her swordsmanship.

She was still this powerful!

Eiji's entire body shook.

But that trembling was not from fear—it was from exhilaration.

Because Edelweiss's strength proved that the path ahead of him was still long!

"—Prepare yourself!"

She raised her twin swords.

And then.

For the first time, she truly moved her feet.

A single step forward!

In an instant, her twin swords transformed into wings soaring through the sky.

Chaos engulfed the surroundings.

Standing at the center of that chaos, at the focal point of the crossed blades, Eiji could feel it.

Death was rapidly closing in on him!

The scent of death had never been so intense.

Not just her twin swords—even Twin-Wings herself had become a flash of light.

Her figure was impossible to discern.

Her presence was impossible to grasp.

Under the overwhelming pressure, all Eiji could do was instinctively raise his sword and block in front of him.

Clang!

With a clear, crisp sound.

Eiji suddenly felt the world spin before his eyes, darkness swallowing his vision uncontrollably.

His consciousness sank into a quagmire, a ringing filled his ears, and his ability to think vanished in an instant.

On the field.

As their figures crossed.

Fragments of silver scattered across the ground, producing a series of crisp notes.

Eiji's body hadn't been sent flying, yet his footing suddenly faltered, his balance wavering.

Arisuin Nagi gasped.

He saw it clearly.

Twin-Wings had concentrated all her power into a single strike.

She hadn't targeted Eiji himself—instead, she had struck his sword.

The force was perfectly restrained, not a single ounce of it transferring to Eiji's body, not pushing him back even a step. Twin-Wings' control over her strength was flawless.

But Eiji's sword had shattered.

Not just broken in half—utterly pulverized.

An incredibly durable spirit weapon, destroyed by Twin-Wings in a single slash.

The spirit attire is the manifestation of the soul. Once shattered, its owner's mind suffers a tremendous impact, instantly falling into unconsciousness.

Eiji's figure slowly collapsed forward.

The battle had already ended.

The outcome held no suspense.

There was no room for reversal left.

To have fought Twin-Wings to this extent—even against her severely holding back—was more than enough to take pride in.

—But was this truly the end?

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