Karmic Strings
At this moment, Ryu was thankful for the Ice Silk that covered his body. If it wasn't for it, his heaving lungs and screaming muscles would be even worse off without their cooling effect. Unfortunately, the challenge had just taken a major leap forward. Despite defeating numerous Eighth Order Ancestors to this point, the first Spiritual Severing Realm Ancestor had appeared.
Their bodies blurred, whether it was Ryu or the Valkyrie, their speeds reached past the realm of mortals. But… Despite matching her speed, Ryu had no way to match her strength.
There was no suspense, Ryu was sent flying back. Despite shifting his spear's shaft just enough to block a fatal blow, he didn't have the right to stand before the Valkyrie any longer.
Ryu didn't crash as expected. The wind caressed his body, gently slowing his descent to the ground.