219 Hurt Pride

"Yes, you can leave," Dahlia replied to Asher's question.

"As expected from the grandson of the Sword God," some students whispered among themselves.

They couldn't believe what had just transpired.

Most of them were too stunned to speak, including all the rankers.

Even Damian, who would usually cheer for Asher, was awestruck by his friend's talent.

"We will stop the Next Spar for a moment," Dahlia announced, making her way toward Blake.

She had seen what Asher had just done.

At the last moment, when Blake's sword was nearing Asher, Asher employed a strange movement technique unknown to her to shift slightly backward.

It wasn't much, but enough to throw off Blake's strike. What happened next left her speechless.

Asher used Mir Steps to appear just to the left of Blake, moving so fast that Blake, who was focused on his sword, didn't notice.