With a muffled "thud," the protective shield in front of Tyler, which had been struggling to hold on, finally failed to withstand the combined assault of Cyrus and Sarah's immense power. It shattered instantly, dispersing into countless fragments of spiritual energy that dissolved into the air. The powerful backlash from the shield's destruction hit Tyler like a massive tidal wave, slamming into him with overwhelming force.
Tyler's entire body was flung backward uncontrollably like a puppet on a broken string. He traced a long arc through the air before crashing heavily onto the ground not far away, kicking up a cloud of dust. A mouthful of blood spewed violently from his lips, painting a crimson streak in the air before staining the ground in front of him.
At this moment, Tyler was in a
