Published: February 13, 2025
In the mirage above the manor, a monstrous hand emerged from a massive crack, its palm resting in black flames, causing the unknown fire to scatter into the air.
The strange heat created an extreme discomfort.
Initially, the audience in front of the light barrier focused more on the sky, as the apocalyptic scene and the already burning dark clouds made it seem like the attack would begin from there.
However, the scene on the ground in this mirage was simply too eye-catching, causing people's gazes and even the broadcasting equipment to involuntarily fixate on it.
Another hand of the monster pressed against the edge of the abyss, and then it leaped out from within.
The gigantic, mountain-like body crossed the sky, almost approaching its creator, Olaiwo. When it landed on the ground, the entire Cloud Summit Manor trembled a few times.
This… should not be caused by the mirage; what phantom shadow possesses such power?
The abyss crumbled with the monster's landing, and the black flames inside erupted like a volcanic explosion, connecting with the dark flame clouds in the sky.
The already shocking scene was once again elevated.
Even many seasoned peak experts were closely watching the footage.
Because this was the performance of divine level equipment!
Or, perhaps, it also involved the full effort of a peak expert.
For any lifeform of the same level or those aspiring to reach this status, this was a rare opportunity to catch some insights.
The immense demonic shadow stood on the ground, as if fulfilling a long-held wish, letting out a roar that shook the heavens. The sound waves echoed throughout the manor, causing some slightly less sturdy decorative buildings and structures to collapse and shatter.
At the same time, the black flames were blown everywhere, igniting some structures that caught the flames.
Although the buildings that began to burn did not emanate that black color, they still bore heavy shadows of black flames, making them appear unusual.
After the demonic shadow monster let out its roar, it swayed its body, with arms as thick as skyscrapers continuously smashing everything around. Any building under this monstrous strength seemed fragile.
What was once a relatively intact Cloud Summit Manor instantly transformed into a hell on earth.
During this process, Olaiwo swung the Rift Abyss Axe down, aimed directly at Qing Mo.
The black flames followed its movement, condensing around the weapon. When the Rift Abyss Axe came crashing down, its true form was no longer visible; only a massive black flame axe overshadowed the sky appeared to fall.
Even though Qing Mo possessed a giant body, this axe was no less impressive.
This was many lifeforms' first time witnessing a showdown between peak experts, and it was the first time seeing divine level weapons involved.
Qing Mo’s Longan was indifferent, and as the giant black flame axe descended, the dragon language it murmured suddenly rose in pitch.
Before its Dragon Horn, a black sphere pulsating with lightning formed and gradually grew larger, stopping when it reached a diameter of about two meters.
In front of these giant beings, the two-meter diameter black sphere seemed tiny—so small that many beings watching the wide-angle live broadcast overlooked it.
Yet this tiny black sphere bravely faced the descending Rift Abyss Axe.
The collision happened almost instantaneously.
Light and shadow, dark spots, swaying, silence…
In that brief moment, many sensory perceptions merged, creating a very complex feeling. Most of the broadcasting equipment lost functionality at that instant; only a few high-level protected devices with quick-reacting controllers managed to survive, resulting in many beings losing their live feed and experiencing a perception blackout of up to ten seconds.
By the time they regained their senses and the broadcast resumed, it was already half a minute later. This was thanks to the previous experience the news intelligence agency had when the equipment malfunctioned. They quickly contacted other colleagues, and in just a few words, completed the relay agreement.