Chapter 697

The moment Rocco released a faint golden glow around him, Andrew's sword collided with his body. Instead of the imagined sound of the blade piercing flesh, the two forces met with the sharp clash of metal against metal. At the same time, Genevie's palm struck Rocco's shoulder. However, she immediately felt the solid, almost stone-like resistance, making her realize something wasn't quite right. "Is this the Copper Light Curse?" Genevie exclaimed, her brow furrowing deeply as she seemed to figure out Rocco's identity. Hearing her words, Rocco briefly hesitated, his expression behind the mask shifting to something more complicated. For a moment, he even considered knocking Genevie out to avoid further trouble but quickly dismissed the idea. With only a minor difference in their cultivation, defeating Genevie in such a short time was unrealistic. However, that hesitation was enough for Andrew to close the distance again. This time, he wasn't using his weapon but instead charged forwar