
The battlefield echoed with the roars of conflict as Levi and Orion clashed in a titanic struggle. Orion sensed a shift in the air and murmured, "Junsei no Hadō." A colossal explosion erupted, ripping through the infinite magical barrier on the levels. Orion ascended rapidly, leaving the fight with Levi, who was momentarily out of sight.273Please respect copyright.PENANA6VoIcOFofx
As Orion reached the surface, Drew, Zara, Mike, Lyn, and Kaipo turned to see him. Suddenly, they all heard, “Kuroki Hōō no Saisei.” A pillar of dark flames erupted around him, and from the ashes, Novachro emerged, transformed into a more sinister form.273Please respect copyright.PENANAOrXKFcSGaO
The High Mages stood in shock as Novachro's new form glowed with malevolent energy. "I was reckless," he admitted with a dark grin. "But now, I'm serious."273Please respect copyright.PENANAuDaoJh9d87
In a blink, Novelius, Eryx, Thalia, and Damaris appeared beside Novachro and Orion. Novachro's laughter was menacing as he declared, "This is your end, High Mages."273Please respect copyright.PENANAQSGS03XOKe
Orion stepped back, positioning himself to protect the Jewels. The battle was about to begin anew. Kaipo, now fully healed and with his arms restored, clapped his hands together and invoked, "Tamayasu."273Please respect copyright.PENANA11QYHaj6vU
The final Shinigami, Tamayasu, materialized, enveloping the High Mages in a radiant aura. Their wounds healed, their energy restored to its peak. Novachro watched with a mixture of curiosity and contempt. "Such a powerful Essence Manifest you wield, Kaipo. I still wonder who possessed it before you."273Please respect copyright.PENANAeorZkp4ZHJ
Kaipo answered, "A mage in the Land of Spade army had these abilities but could probably only wield one Shinigami at a time. Unlike him, I can wield them all."273Please respect copyright.PENANAUDhF5uHeqw
Novelius interjected, "Then what's the difference?"273Please respect copyright.PENANA7XOYLWHXWm
Kaipo's eyes narrowed. "I am simply better."273Please respect copyright.PENANAHj38v2yvqV
Their conversation was abruptly cut off by a blinding beam of light shooting from the massive hole Orion had made. The beam pierced the sky, revealing a figure wielding a blade that shifted between radiant white and deep cosmic blue. Constellations and celestial patterns swirled around the blade, and the figure's form was enveloped in an aura of starlight and aether. His eyes shone with the brilliance of galaxies, exuding an overwhelming sense of cosmic power and divine authority.273Please respect copyright.PENANAtT21nDgZbz
Orion recognized him immediately. "Levi," he whispered, a hint of aggravation in his voice.273Please respect copyright.PENANAEFfde85UU6
Levi's voice thundered down from above. "How dare you run from our battle, Orion."273Please respect copyright.PENANAeTM610FToI
Orion responded, "My priorities shifted. I needed to protect the Jewels."
"You will regret that decision," Levi retorted. He turned his gaze to Kaipo. "Prepare yourself to receive the Jewels."273Please respect copyright.PENANAl0RGj5HzJ1
Kaipo nodded. "I'll be waiting."
With a fierce determination, Levi unleashed Omni-Blitz on Novachro, Novelius, Orion, Eryx, Thalia, and Damaris. The relentless assault created afterimages of Levi, each one striking with lethal precision and speed. An invisible shield, a power revealed to be Novelius's, blocked all of Levi's attacks.273Please respect copyright.PENANAdqUUGvDM7l
But Lyn was already in motion. Teleporting through Novelius's shadow, he appeared beside him and used Shadowforge, creating a kunai named Kagekiri. Kagekiri could cut through any forcefield or boundary, regardless of its nature. Lyn's attack shattered Novelius's barrier and slashed through him, leaving him vulnerable.273Please respect copyright.PENANAKQWO3sunpr
Levi's Omni-Blitz rained down on their enemies, but Novachro acted quickly, locating Levi and striking with Shoku no Ken. Levi countered with his Blade of Eternity, the clash of their blades sending shockwaves through the battlefield. Despite his efforts, Levi was blown back into the ground.273Please respect copyright.PENANATdIDeu934K
The High Mages braced themselves as the battle raged on, the race to secure the Jewels for Kaipo growing ever more intense. The air was thick with the weight of their resolve, each side pushing their limits to claim victory.273Please respect copyright.PENANAGckWAsM9Ek