The world held its breath.
For one second—everything was still.
Then—
It erupted.
The man’s power exploded outward like a collapsing star, dark energy flooding the chamber in violent waves that shattered what remained of the structure. The ground split further, the walls crumbled, and the air itself screamed under the pressure.
Kael didn’t hesitate.
He moved first.
In a blink, he closed the distance, his fist aimed straight for the man’s head with enough force to tear through bone—but this time, the man moved too.
Their powers collided.
A shockwave tore through the battlefield, blasting everything away from them.
Luna staggered slightly but held her ground, her eyes locked on the fight.
This wasn’t like before.
This wasn’t one-sided anymore.
Kael struck again, faster, sharper,
