Kryptonians: Man of Steel

Chapter 854: Iron-Headed Nero

Nero didn't expect Dante to be so powerful. He was hit on the chest by the back of Dante's sword and slammed into the wall. However, his body was strong and elastic enough that after causing cracks in the wall, he bounced onto another wall, then caused the wall to crack again and bounced onto the roof.

It bounced back and forth several times before it stopped and fell to the ground.

"Shh, that must hurt."

Luther witnessed the beginning of the whole battle.

The uncle was ruthless, even though Dante and Nero didn't know that they were uncle and nephew.

"Oh, sorry, kid, are you okay?"

There was a hint of teasing in Dante's words, as if the previous blow was just an unintentional play rather than a life-and-death battle.

However, the smile on his face was like a sharp blade, which made Nero feel a chill.

The surge of demonic power made him temporarily forget the pain in his body. Nero knew that he could not defeat an opponent like Dante with brute force alone, and he had to be more flexible and more resourceful.

Dante also realized that Nero was not normal, so he made further attempts to test him.

Now it seems that there is indeed something wrong with this person.

However, Dante did not associate it with Virgil for a while. After all, his brother was so cold. Even if Dante had a lot of brain circuits, he could not have thought that he would have his own child with someone else!

"Hmph, you guy, don't underestimate me!"

Nero growled in a low voice, with a hint of anger and unwillingness in his voice.

Standing up again, Nero's muscles were tense, like a beast ready to attack.

The magic sword Apophis in his hand emitted low hums, resonating with the will of its master and releasing even more violent energy.

The tip of the sword flashed an ominous light, as if it could tear apart all obstacles.

Seeing this, Dante curled up the corner of his mouth into a playful smile, which was a recognition of Nero's perseverance, but also contained a subtle hint of complex emotions.

Every battle with a strong enemy is a challenge to his limits, and the young man in front of him obviously has the potential to become his strong rival.

"Oh? It seems you are not going to give up easily, kid."

Dante's voice was low and magnetic, and every word was like a carefully crafted note, causing ripples in the air.

"However, courage alone is not enough. You must also learn how to better use your power."

Dante said.

"Come on, let me see your true strength!"

Nero roared and concentrated all his strength into this attack.

The magic sword Apophis drew a brilliant trail in the air, heading straight for Dante.

Dante, however, was calm and composed, and he responded to every change with the same attitude. His rebellious sword was like an extension of his body, and he easily dissolved Nero's attack.

Dante casually "caught the power" and used the Rebellion Greatsword to catch the Demon Sword Apophis, then drew a semicircle to release the power from it, but Nero suddenly shot at him with the Azure Rose in his right hand.

“Bang bang!!!”

The Azure Rose fired two bullets almost simultaneously, one after the other.

One shot breaks armor, one shot kills demons, this is the blue rose modified by Nero.

As a battle-hardened master, Dante would not ignore Nero's little tricks. A hint of approval flashed in Dante's eyes. He did not expect Nero to be able to make such an accurate judgment and reaction in such a short time.

But he was accustomed to such attacks.

Dante's eyes narrowed slightly, and then he returned to his cynical smile. He slightly deflected the rebellious sword, and the sword body was like an invisible shield, easily intercepting the two bullets.

What’s even more amazing is that he used the deflection angle of the sword to cleverly change the trajectory of the bullets, causing them to deviate from their original route and eventually hit the pillar next to them, making two loud "bang" sounds.

This scene not only showcases his amazing swordsmanship, but also demonstrates his precise control of the battlefield environment and his ability to predict enemy attacks.

"Oh? Interesting, but not enough."

Dante said with a smile, his words full of praise and encouragement for Nero.

Although Nero was shocked by Dante's ease, he did not give up.

He quickly adjusted his tactics, using the flexibility and power of the Azure Rose to launch alternating long-range and close combat attacks against Dante.

The sound of the Azure Rose's gunfire and the sound of the magic sword Apophis intertwined to form an exciting battle melody.

However, is Dante an easy person to deal with?

Faced with Nero's fierce attack, he not only did not retreat, but became even more excited.

He knew very well that only such an opponent could help him regain the long-lost fighting passion.

So, he slowly pulled out his iconic pair of guns from his back - ebony and ivory.

These two specially modified firearms not only have amazing firing speed and power, but are also closely connected to Dante's mind, as if they were an extension of his body.

In Dante's hands, they were like two nimble cheetahs, echoing each other with the rebellious greatsword, and together they weaved an impeccable firepower network.

The battle entered a white-hot stage. Bullets collided in the air, creating dazzling sparks, and sword lights and sword shadows intertwined into a dazzling curtain of light.

Every confrontation between Dante and Nero was like the collision of two bright stars, emitting dazzling light.

Dante's words were still unrestrained. He teased while shooting, trying to disrupt Nero's rhythm with words. However, Nero gritted his teeth and responded with all his strength, not letting Dante's words affect his judgment.

"I will hit you on the head, your hands, your feet..."

There was a hint of joking in Dante's words, but they also made Nero feel unprecedented pressure.

He had to concentrate fully to find a flaw in this intensive attack. However, Dante's attack was as continuous as the tide, making it almost impossible to breathe.

"Shut up!!!"

Nero finally couldn't bear it anymore and roared. He had never seen such a talkative person as Dante, and he was still so talkative during a battle!

His eyes became unusually firm.

At this moment, he seemed to have forgotten all his fatigue and fear, leaving only the desire for victory.

He took a deep breath, adjusted his breathing and rhythm, and began to counterattack more accurately.

The two have completely different fighting styles, but they complement each other, forming a breathtaking picture.

The sound of the Azure Rose's gunfire was crisp and rapid, like thunder in a summer rainstorm, constantly attacking Dante's defense; and every swing of the magic sword Apophis carried a force enough to shake the mountains, trying to break through Dante's seemingly impeccable defense.

Dante responded with his iconic twin guns - Ebony and Ivory. The two guns seemed to have souls in his hands, and the bullets were like a woven web of death, neutralizing Nero's attacks one by one.

(End of this chapter)