Breaking away from Mike, the Lightning Serpent arced wildly towards Cecil, who barely deflected it with her sword. It was so blindingly fast, there was no way to dodge it. A massive explosion resounded across the training field. The Lightning Serpent exploded, releasing a flash of white light. Cecil lurched back, tendrils of white lightning nearly engulfing her as she did so. With a grave expression, Cecil backed away. Despite the chaotic vortexes of thunder and lightning, Mike rushed towards her with killing intent. Clang! Clang! Clang! The fierce flurry of swords started up again. Mike, attempting to turn the odds in his favor, surrounded his entire body with thunder and lightning and gathered them into the Ancient Sword of the Great Yan. His sword movements grew more

