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Chapter 36:fire and serpent scales
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Kai took a move. His Shadow Step amplified his strikes and that helped him cut through the Pavilion assassins with efficiency.

Every time they struck, their own shadows betrayed them. Every time they lunged, his counter came faster.

“Dragon Fist!” His punch shattered ribs.

“Soul Blade!” His sword cut through black qi like sunlight burning mist.

Blood splattered across the road. The assassins faltered.

The leader growled, forming a seal. “Enough! Shadow Binding!”

Dark chains erupted from the ground, snaring Kai’s limbs. The assassins lunged in unison, dozens of blades aiming for his throat and heart.

“Ding! Host is in Critical Danger.

Host new skill available... the Assimilation. It has the power to absorb and redirect shadow-based techniques.

Cost: 50% Qi.”

“Activate!” Kai roared.

His body dissolved into swirling shadows. The assassins’ chains unravel as if consumed. He reappeared behind their leader. His blade was flashing with golden fire.

“Dragon Soul Severing Strike!”

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