The crimson blade reached me before I had time to think twice. I raised my palm, and a black vortex immediately formed before me, its surface twisting like an endless abyss. The moment the blade entered its range, its terrifying force was swallowed into the vortex, disappearing inch by inch before the entire attack was crushed into nothingness.
I lowered my hand slowly, my expression becoming serious.
That attack had been powerful. Far more powerful than anything I had faced since stepping into the Demi-God realm.
Across from me, the future Lyrate grinned, seemingly more amused than surprised.
"Billion... you're as strong as I remember. Even after coming all the way from the future, it seems I'm still not your match." Her orange eyes gleamed with an unsettling confidence as she tightened her grip around her crimson sword. "But don't think dealing with me will be that easy."
She suddenly spread both hands.
"Forest's Wrath."
