The phoenix phantom blazed in brilliant red, which radiated like the sun. Its wings appeared almost lifelike and glowed with an otherworldly light.

Then, it emitted a piercing cry as it confronted the descending golden giant sword. With a fierce flap of its wings, it shot upward and collided head-on with the sword.

Under the watchful eyes of the spectators, the red light met the golden light in a spectacular clash.

With a loud boom, the ground trembled, and the battle ring quaked beneath them