An earth-shattering explosion echoed across the sky, causing the entire Elysium Isle to shake violently.

When the golden sword aura struck the enormous palm, a blinding flash erupted. It was as brilliant as the sun, forcing everyone to look away.

Shockwaves spread outward with the force of an avalanche. Towering old trees were ripped from the earth as rock and debris became deadly missiles. The ground split apart, opening black chasms that seemed to swallow light itself.

Tristan, Matthias, and Nathaniel were blasted backward by the aftershock. They slammed into the ground hard and coughed up blood. Despite their injuries, they forced themselves to look up toward the source of the brilliant light.

Above them, the golden sword aura and giant palm remained in a deadlock. Golden light wove together with the white radiance from the palm. The two forces clashed with a sharp, sizzling sound.

Thymaleon's face showed surprise for the first time. He frowned slightly, looking toward where th