The terrifying Heavenly Path Power knocked James away. His Blood Energy was agitated from the shock, and he gurgled out a mouthful of blood.

Quinn seized the opportunity and closed the distance, launching attacks at the Infinity Steles around James.

He knocked away a few Infinite Steles one after the other, then appeared before James in a flash.

As soon as he closed in, he swung the Scythe of Judgement at James.

Unable to react in time, James was struck by the scythe. The barrier formed by