Explosions echoed as the black and crimson energy above Andrew's head intertwined and suddenly surged forward. It looked like a dark current and a river of blood, clearly divided yet tightly entwined, crashing toward Wyatt like a raging flood tearing across the sky.

The furious dragon above Wyatt's head let out a ferocious roar. With its fangs bared and pushed to the limit by Wyatt's full strength, it twisted violently and shot forward, smashing head-on into the ominous torrent.

A massive shoc