17 Sparring with Ancient Clan Pure Bloodline.

Rudra took the stance of the Kalari sword style and held his Katana straight in one hand. Anna takes her stance as well, widening her feet and lifting her great sword.

"Here, I come kid," Anna warned, her voice dripping with determination.

With a burst of energy, the clash began.

Clang!

Anna unleashed a fast horizontal strike, aiming directly at Rudra's shoulder. The sheer force behind her attack generated a shockwave that sliced through the air with a resounding impact. Rudra's instincts kicked in, and he swiftly manoeuvred his katana to meet the incoming strike head-on. Metal met metal, creating a shower of sparks as their weapons collided.

But Anna wasn't finished yet.

In a display of sheer skill and mastery, her great sword transformed into a whip-like extension of her will. The weapon whirled through the air, its movements fluid and graceful. The whip wrapped around Rudra's katana with astonishing precision, effectively disarming him and leaving him momentarily vulnerable.

Caught off guard by the sudden turn of events, Rudra's posture faltered, and his defences wavered.

Bam!

Without missing a beat, Anna seized the opportunity. She delivered a swift and powerful invisible kick, aimed precisely at Rudra's blind spot—the solar plexus. The blow landed with a thunderous impact, jolting Rudra's body and causing him to recoil in agonizing pain. The force of the strike sent him hurtling through the air, crashing into the distant side of the training area.

As he lay there, gasping for breath and coughing heavily, Rudra's mind raced with a mix of awe and disbelief.

'What in the world just happened?' he thought, his mind racing to comprehend Anna's incredible abilities. 'She can manipulate her great sword into a whip-like extension with her energy aura. She is far more formidable than any mere half-blood I have encountered before.'

"Is that all you have, kid?" Anna commented, observing Rudra as he struggled to catch his breath.

A mischievous grin spread across Rudra's face as he heard her remark. Without wasting a second, he sprang back to his feet, his body erupting with explosive speed. With determination in his eyes, he charged toward Anna, wielding his katana with unwavering resolve.

Snap!

Rudra swung his katana in a powerful vertical arc, unleashing a shockwave that reverberated through the air. Anna's eyes widened in surprise, and she instinctively evaded the path of the sword, narrowly avoiding its lethal trajectory. In a swift response, she expanded her great sword, extending its length from two meters to a formidable four-meter whip blade.

Swish!

Undeterred by Anna's defence, Rudra swiftly evaded the whip-like sword, determined to bring the fight into close combat. However, to his astonishment, Anna shattered her great sword whips, transforming them into four blade-like tentacles that lashed out in all directions. Rudra's momentary shock provided Anna with the perfect opportunity to close the distance between them, delivering a powerful sidekick to his solar plexus.

Bam!

This time, Rudra had anticipated the attack and reacted with lightning speed, leaping upward to avoid the devastating blow. In a brilliant display of skill, he countered Anna with a downward kick aimed at her left shoulder, striking with remarkable force.

Thud!

The impact reverberated through the room, leaving Anna momentarily stunned and unable to defend herself against the powerful attack. However, as she fell, Anna swiftly retaliated by manipulating her great sword whips, transforming them into lethal weapons.

Whip!

The four whips wrapped around Rudra's leg, slashing through his skin with an intensity that even his exoskeleton couldn't fully protect against. The pain seared through Rudra's body, causing him to grit his teeth in agony.

As he observed the unexpected turn of events, Rudra couldn't help but marvel at Anna's weapon, which seemed to be imbued with a scorching energy akin to flowing lava. A thought crossed his mind, connecting it to the elemental energy often seen in murim comics.

"You shouldn't hold back, kid, or you might end up dead. I can sense that you're not utilizing your full potential," Anna cautioned, her voice carrying a grave tone.

Rudra, blocking the pressure point of his wounded leg to control the bleeding, met Anna's gaze with determination.

"Ha, you can feel it too, huh? But, Mam, if I were to unleash my complete prowess, you might sustain serious injuries," Rudra replied, his voice laced with a hint of concern.

"Haha, kid, don't worry about me. Show me what you've got. I'm not as weak as you think," Anna taunted, her laughter ringing through the training area.

"Ha, you said it, Mam," Rudra whispered to himself, a glint of determination in his eyes. 'Rooh, activate the Electromagnetic Cells. Let's show her what I'm truly capable of, but be ready to deactivate them if things get out of control.'

[Yes, Master. Understood.]

[Activating Electromagnetic Cells.]

Rudra felt a surge of power coursing through his veins as an ominous black aura began to envelop his body. His muscles tensed, and his senses heightened. The pressure in the room intensified, causing Seth and Anna to exchange glances, sensing the imminent clash of powers.

"Yeah, that's more like it, but it's different from your mother's aura. It's Wild in nature." Anna said, getting surprised.

With a confident smirk on his face, Rudra stood up, his aura radiating electrifying energy. His eyes, now glowing a brilliant sea green, locked onto Anna.

"Mam, here I come," Rudra declared, his voice tinged with excitement and newfound strength. In an instant, he lunged forward, his katana gleaming in the light.

Clang!

The clash of weapons echoed through the room as Rudra unleashed a powerful vertical slash, unleashing a shockwave that shattered the ground beneath them. Anna, taken aback by Rudra's sudden surge of power, instinctively created a wind tornado shield using her whip-like sword to block the attack. However, the force was immense, and she was pushed back a considerable distance.

"Haha, interesting. You blocked that. A worthy opponent, keke," Rudra commented, a mix of amusement and admiration in his voice. He relished the challenge that Anna presented.

But Anna wasn't one to be underestimated. Swiftly recovering from the impact, she vanished from Rudra's sight, reappearing behind him in a blur of movement. Her whip-like sword struck out, wrapping around Rudra's right arm and piercing through his flesh.

Swish!

Unfazed, Rudra disregarded the pain and effortlessly pulled the sword-whips as though they were mere threads.

Bam!

In a swift counter, Rudra unleashed a straight punch with his free hand, his determination propelling the strike forward. Anna, caught off guard by Rudra's unyielding ferocity, attempted to evade the blow by contorting her body. However, she couldn't fully escape the impact, and the punch connected with resounding force, sent her hurtling through the air with a pained groan.

Crack!

The force behind Rudra's punch dislocated Anna's shoulder.

As Anna tended to her injury, Rudra seized the opportunity to press his advantage. He wielded his katana with his remaining arm, charging forward with Goo's Sword style. However, Anna conjured a powerful gust of wind, shrouding the entire area and creating a chaotic whirlwind of blades. Within the tempest, the blades of her sword whips encircled Rudra's neck, poised to deliver the finishing blow.

"It's over. You've lost, kid," Anna declared confidently, believing victory was within her grasp.

Rudra, a combination of pain and restraint, groaned inwardly as he felt the pulsating energy coursing through his body. It was Rooh's intervention, administering a shock to halt the effects of his bloodline, preventing him from succumbing to his reckless impulses. Reluctantly, he acknowledged his defeat, his eyes reflecting a mix of admiration and determination.

"Ha, you win, Mam," Rudra conceded, his voice laced with both respect and a burning desire to improve.

On the other side, Seth watched the intense battle unfold before him, his excitement reaching its peak. Startled by the raw power and skill displayed by Rudra and his mom, he couldn't help but think, 'Haha, so this is how ancient clan martial artists spar? It's exhilarating. I want to fight them even more now.'

As Rudra admitted defeat and Anna retrieved her sword, she fixed him with an intimidating glare. Her voice carried a mix of curiosity and intensity as she questioned him, "What are you? That raw and powerful energy you displayed, it's different from your mother's bloodline cultivation method. How did you cultivate it?"

Rudra, aware of Anna's keen observation, pondered his response. 'Ha, she noticed my Electromagnetic radiation energy is different. For now, I'll come up with an excuse, But even with that power, I couldn't defeat her. She possesses superior fighting experience. Nevertheless, I managed to gather valuable information by pushing her to her limits, keke.'

He cleared his throat, hiding a hint of amusement, and replied, "Ahem, that's right, ma'am. I never learned any cultivation method. I can't explain it, but I seem to cultivate this energy instinctively."

Anna's gaze intensified, a mix of disbelief and intrigue crossing her face. "You're not lying, are you? If that's true, it's truly astounding. Such raw and powerful energy isn't something humans can normally cultivate. It's inherently destructive in nature. But you claim to cultivate it naturally through your bloodline," she said, her voice tinged with confusion.

Rudra maintained his composure, responding graciously, "I had no idea it was so special. In any case, thank you for sparring with me, Mam. I've learned a great deal from this encounter. You are undeniably strong."

Anna's expression softened, a genuine smile gracing her features. "Haha, I believe it's you who possesses abnormal strength. It's just a matter of lacking experience. I'm certain that in a few years, you will surpass me."

Interrupting their conversation, Seth Kang eagerly chimed in, unable to contain his enthusiasm. "Haha, that was amazing, Rudy! You've become incredibly strong. How about a fight with me now?"

Anna quickly intervened, turning down Seth's request. "Seth now isn't the right time. Rudra needs to rest and tend to his injured arm."

Seth nodded, albeit a little disappointed, and turned his attention back to Rudra. "Alright, take care of yourself, Rudy. We can spar another time."

Rudra, feeling a mix of exhaustion and accomplishment, acknowledged Seth's words with a grateful smile. "Thanks, Seth. I appreciate it. We'll definitely have our match soon."

With that, Rudra took a moment to catch his breath, knowing that this encounter had provided him with valuable insights and propelled him further along the path of growth.