Meanwhile, in the pit, Julius was still struggling. The protective armor around him flickered, with cracks rapidly spreading across its surface.

Overhead, the colossal black sword vibrated slightly, pressing down on him relentlessly.

Julius felt as if an entire mountain was weighing down on him. The immense force caused his hands to tremble and his knees to buckle.

Yet, he had no other option but to clench his teeth and endure it. He knew that a strike from the colossal sword above would i