BANG!
Shang exploded forward with an Ice Blast.
Teacher Mervin only lightly moved his sword.
Shang swung his sword with one hand, keeping his other one ready to counter whatever Teacher Mervin would throw at him.
Shang released his strike.
Clink!
Shang's eyes widened in shock.
Teacher Mervin had only lightly moved his sword, and all of Shang's power was thrown to the side.
In Shang's vision, Teacher Mervin's sword hadn't moved very fast, but at the same time, it felt like it had moved impossibly fast.
It was almost like time moved differently for Teacher Mervin.
It was like Teacher Mervin had only gently brushed some stalks of wheat to the side to pass.
It was effortless, clean, and easy.
And then, Teacher Mervin's sword moved towards Shang's chest.
It moved slowly and with ease.
Shang quickly pointed his arm forward to release a Fire Blast to retreat.
Teacher Mervin only smiled.
