The elder of the Celestial Race unleashed a divine ability in an attempt to block the strike, but he was wounded nonetheless; a blade of Sword Intent pierced through his translucent, lotus-like arm, drawing a steady stream of blood.
As the peerless Sword Intent descended toward his vital points—his neck, chest, and head—the elder once again invoked the Celestial Art. He could not employ this technique incessantly; it required a recovery period. Though he had just managed to channel it, his divine power seemed to be in a period of decline, and the effect was not as formidable as before.
Another blade struck his shoulder, sending blood spraying high into the air. He was severely injured, and his translucent arm was stained with droplets of his own blood.
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