The Sekirei’s Covenant

Clang clang!! Clang clang clang!!! Boom boom boom!!!

The clash of swords and the earth's groan filled the ruined land as Sora and Doni fought fiercely, exchanging blows in a lively battle.

Zola had told Sora before that although Doni was an idiot in other respects, his swordsmanship was unparalleled. Even the proud master Luo Hao, known as the The Ruler of the Martial Realm, acknowledged Doni's skill. Reluctantly admitting that this guy was indeed a match for her!

Doni's Demon Sword and Sora's King's Sword were evenly matched, neither able to gain the upper hand!

The entire ground was crisscrossed with deep trenches, all carved out by the powerful sword energy of the two. The tall buildings, already scarce due to the trampling of wild boars, were all cut down like tofu by their sharp blades. Everywhere one looked was a desolate and ruined scene, all the handiwork of these two destructive forces!

"Hahaha… This is exhilarating! Sora, you really keep surprising me more and more!"

Doni was flung dozens of meters away by a slash from Sora, leaving a long trench on the ground before barely coming to a stop. Yet, instead of anger, Doni was delighted and became even more excited.

"You're the one who's making me more and more annoyed!"

With a dark face, Sora said with extreme displeasure.

Although neither of them had gained much advantage so far, Sora felt quite frustrated. The reason was none other than Doni's steel-like "Turtle Shell" power!

When Sora's sword struck Doni's body, it only sparked a few flames, causing Doni to grimace and step back a few paces. But when Doni's sword struck Sora, it caused him to bleed! If it weren't for Sora's "Ram" power that healed him in time, his blood would have long since run dry.

This scene felt somewhat familiar to Sora. He finally remembered that when he fought the war god Verethragna in that strange state, it was exactly like this!

Only back then, the situation was completely reversed. During the battle, Sora hid under the turtle-shell-like armor and was unharmed, while Verethragna kept bleeding and healing continuously.

Perhaps that guy's excited and eager expression when facing an opponent was just an act. Deep down, he might have been furious and wanted to chop him down!

Unfortunately, Sora didn't know how to bring out that armor now. Otherwise, he would have made Doni experience the frustration of trying to cut through a block of iron!

Hmm… Verethragna? Suddenly recalling something, Sora's lips curled into a sly smile.

Doni's power was the immortal steel attribute. Since it couldn't be cut, Sora decided to melt it away! Just like how Verethragna dealt with him in their fight!

"Hehe… Iron Lump Doni, I just figured out how to break your turtle shell power. Want to give it a try?"

Sheathing his sword, Sora smiled mischievously at Doni.

"Really? I don't believe it. The defense of 'Man of Steel' is absolute. I'll just stand here and let you try. You might as well give up now!"

Confident in his immortal steel power, Doni said stubbornly.

Seeing Doni's silly expression, Sora was amused. This guy really was an idiot besides his sword skills. I just made a small suggestion and haven't even tried to provoke him yet. Is he really going to cooperate this much?!

Well, since he was so cooperative, Sora was happy to oblige without holding back. Raising one hand to the sky, he chanted the summoning incantation:

"For victory, come swiftly before me. Immortal sun, grant me the shining steed!"

Whoosh… whoosh whoosh whoosh whoosh…

The clouds in the sky parted, revealing the dazzling sun. With a high-pitched neigh, as if crossing time and space, a white stallion bathed in the sun's flames galloped down from the sky. Under Sora's will, it transformed into a fiery red meteor and crashed toward Doni on the ground!

Though it sounded a bit silly, Doni was not truly foolish. When he felt the horse's intense heat, he was shocked. His immortal steel, though absolutely defensive, could be countered and melted by the high-temperature flames!

No longer daring to stand there foolishly, Doni quickly activated his divine power and chanted his own incantation:

"Even if shattered to pieces, the sword will never perish! The broken blade is melted again in the forge, reforged, reborn as a new sword. Flames of this level cannot destroy me!"

An overwhelming aura burst forth as Doni maximized the activation of his "Steel Blessing" protection.

Boom!!!

Finally, the fiery horse crashed down, and the mysterious runes surrounding Doni increased to hundreds.

Glowing with a crimson light, they did not melt like the earth and rocks under the horse's flames. The blonde Demon King standing in the center of the fire was still alive!

His clothes were burning in the white, ultra-hot flames, and his sword was gradually melting into a sticky mess. His whip-like, muscular bare body turned a scorching red—no, like metal heated to a glowing red-hot state.

Yet, he remained completely unharmed!

"Sora, I told you, steel's defense can never be broken!"

Clenching his fists, Doni looked like a flame demon crawling out of magma, his expression turning somewhat fierce, but he was still excited and proud to have withstood Sora's strongest strike.

"Heh… I think it's already quite effective!"

Without any disappointment, Sora smiled slyly.

Without further words, to Doni's puzzled look, Sora chanted the white stallion summoning incantation again!

"For victory, come swiftly before me. Immortal sun, grant me the shining steed!"

"For victory, come swiftly before me. Immortal sun, grant me the shining steed!"

"For victory, come swiftly before me. Immortal sun, grant me the shining steed!"

"Salvatore Doni, didn't I say? My power has no limits. This time it's just three horses, and there will be many more after. How long can you hold out?"

"Let's… wait and see!"

After chanting the white stallion incantation three times in a row, Sora revealed a devilish grin.

If one horse can't melt you, then I'll bring three! If three still can't melt you, I'll bring ten more! Sora was determined to wear Doni down to death!

"Ah… Kusanagi Sora, you're cheating! You're cheating!"

Seeing the three white stallions charging at him with overwhelming heat and power, Doni could no longer stay calm. Pointing at Sora, he shouted angrily.

This guy is too cunning, too cunning! How can he be like this? It's not fair! It's not fair!

"Hahaha… So what if I'm cheating?! Iron Lump Doni, just wait to become a puddle of molten iron!"

Seeing Doni's panicked expression, Sora was delighted, releasing the frustration he had bottled up earlier.

The power of three white stallions was no joke. Sora didn't want to get caught in the crossfire and quickly activated his "Phoenix" speed power to escape.

"Ah… Kusanagi Sora, stop right there!"

Seeing Sora running away alone and the three fiery white stallions closing in, Doni screamed and hurriedly fled.

Although Steel Guard could block one horse's attack, if more came, even he would be finished!

Boom boom boom!!!

Three massive explosions shook the earth, sending waves of scorching fire spreading in all directions, destroying everything in their path.

Sora, already far away, silently made the sign of the cross while watching Doni being engulfed by flames on the battlefield, praying, "May God bless that guy so he doesn't really die… Amen."