Vera's thrust moved with sharp precision.
Theron's sword came crashing down to meet it.
The path Theron walked was one of overwhelming power. His strike embodied the weight of the entire heavens, pressing down with undeniable force.
In contrast, Vera's sword flowed with a softer touch. Though quick, it carried a gentleness that belied its strength.
The Nine Heavens Cherry Blossom Sword, Second Form: Unyielding Snow Cherry Branch.
A cherry branch that even a blizzard could not break.
Was the branch unbreakable because it was rigid?
No.
Was the steel sword strong because it was hard?
No.
It was strong because it could bend without breaking.
The Second Form of the Nine Heavens Cherry Blossom Sword balanced strength and flexibility, absorbing external force like a supple tree bending beneath the snow.
Tang!
The sound of swords clashing echoed like the toll of a bell.
