Lin Mu reacted instantly.
His sword, still crude yet effective, swept downward. Hone enhanced its cutting edge, slicing through several strands, but more replaced them immediately.
He clicked his tongue.
'So brute force alone would not suffice.' Lin Mu changed his approach.
He dropped the shield.
With both hands free, he spun the spear in a tight arc, creating a zone of motion that forced the threads back. At the same time, he shifted his footing, stepping into the path of the blade Dao Embryo rather than retreating from it.
The cleaver descended again.
This time, Lin Mu did not block.
He moved.
The massive strike passed just inches from his body, and in that instant, he drove his spear forward.
Hone sharpened the tip beyond its crude form.
The spear struck the core of the Mountain Cleaver Blade Dao Embryo.
A crack formed.
The massive blade shuddered before splitting apart.
Lin Mu turned immediately.
The spear Dao Embryo was already upon him.
