Finally

Ryu appeared before the unmoving Valkyrie in a flash. This was the first time he had battled someone using a weapon he was familiar with. He was curious to find out how the spearmanship disciplines of others stacked up to his Tatsuya Clan.

Suddenly, the Valkyrie awoke, a blinding flash of white light emitting from her body.

"The Throne of the Awoken Moon Sect will not be touched." Her voice was cold as her spear moved. The stroke was elegant, carving through the air and holding an air of beauty shrouding a piercing killing intent.

Ryu's pupils seemed to see everything in slow motion. Every detail, every flex of her muscle, every slight tremble of her pointed spear, he saw it all.

"Your spear… Is lacking." Ryu said coldly.