Julian barely had the time to appreciate her dual wielding of the elements when a massive blade hurled through the air, clearly making its way for his neck.
krummmmm!!
The water-wind blade was razor-sharp and spun rapidly as it cut through the space between them with lethal intent. The speed was astonishing.
I have to defend, he thought.
He stopped dead in his tracks and raised his own hand forward. "Barrier!" he shouted.
Immediately, the air inside the containment barrier that the mages were maintaining began heating up. A shimmering wall of crimson-gold mana materialized in front of Julian just in time. The massive water blade slammed into it with a loud crash, sending sprays of heated steam exploding outward.
The impact rippled across the barrier, causing the entire dome to shake violently for a moment. The force was impressive for a Peak Sovereign mage - enough that several spectators stepped back instinctively.
