The gigantic purplish-black lotus carried Thea and shot toward James. However, the lotus bounced off slightly as it came into proximity to the malevolent energy.

Simultaneously, an ominous, blinding light radiated from James, who was enveloped in the purplish-red malevolent energy. It dyed the purplish-blue space around them in an eerie shade of purplish-red.

Gusty winds whistled. Tremors could be felt in the space around them.

The impatient Corey had a look of horror on his face as he wit