Thousands of blood-soaked flower garlands materialized around Humbha, their crimson-and-black petals sharp as blades. The entire sky turned crimson.
Lily raised her gaze and surveyed the sky around her. In the next instant, a sea of flames surged forth from all directions, engulfing the space around her.
Both women stared at each other with the same burning desire~
To spill each other's blood.
Both of them gestured with their hands and unleashed their respective techniques at full power toward each other. The techniques collided in the sky with a thunderous roar.
Elsewhere, as King Omas and Master Jins continued their fierce battle, Omas's face began to turn pale. The signs of his weakening were becoming increasingly obvious.
The truth behind his seemingly overwhelming power was finally beginning to reveal itself to Master Jins.
Master Jins soon began gaining the upper hand in his battle.
However, Lela and Arjun were wreaking havoc across the battlefield, throwing the army into chaos. Just then, Lith Yakshini plunged into the battle, appearing directly in front of the two of them.
Fear was clearly visible in the eyes of both Arjun and Lela.
Meanwhile, the Shadow Messenger transformed into black mist and surged toward Liora like a dark cloud, launching a fierce attack.
Liora simply extended her hand.
A thunderous roar echoed through the sky. In the next instant, a brilliant flash of lightning tore through the air, instantly scattering the advancing black shadow.
The Shadow Messenger was forced back into his original form and hurled backward. He pressed a hand against his chest, letting out a pained groan.
Snehwal turned his gaze toward him. He had finally understood that Liora's strength was extraordinary as well.
Omas looked toward Humbha and shouted, "Hurry up, or we will lose! This is not something that can be brought under control!"
Humbha spread both her arms. The very next moment, a terrifying force descended from the blood-red sky. The blood began to be drawn out of the bodies of the soldiers present on the battlefield.
Fear spread everywhere. The soldiers began running in all directions to save their lives, but escaping that terrifying force that drained their blood was not easy.
Seeing this scene, Master Jins shouted, "Demonic Blood Art!"
His eyes widened.
"This is an art that increases one's strength by draining the blood of others!"
Just then, a blood-red mirror appeared in the sky and shot toward Master Jins. Before he could do anything, it collided with him and sent him flying far away.
A cruel smile spread across Humbha's face.
Meanwhile, her companions also began laughing like madmen.
King Omas, the Shadow Messenger, Lela, and Arjun~all of them wore expressions of confidence in their impending victory.
A blood-red mirror shot toward Lily, striking her and sending her flying backward as well. A thin stream of blood trickled from the corner of her mouth. She wiped it away with her hand.
Everyone's gaze was fixed on Humbha. Lith Yakshini, Liora, Master Jins, and Snehwal~all of them had gone pale.
Humbha's laughter echoed throughout the sky, while the screams of the soldiers rang out below.
A crushing pressure of spiritual power descended upon Lily, Master Jins, Liora, Lith, and Snehwal. All of them were forced to their knees. Their bodies stiffened, unable to move, and their bones trembled under the immense pressure.
Snehwal's face was drenched in sweat.
"What terrifying pressure!"
Humbha pointed a finger at Lily. Both of Lily's knees buckled, as though a powerful shock had struck her mind and shaken her very soul.
Snehwal was utterly enraged. His companions grew restless and anxious.
"You want to erase me?" Humbha asked with a mocking laugh.
"I have wiped out the Yakshinis born into your lineage thirty-two times, and now that number will increase."
"You can never defeat me. You will only be killed. And anyone who dares to raise their head and question me in the future will be crushed in exactly the same way."
"I am the most powerful Yakshini!"
At that moment, a layer of arrogance returned to King Omas's face. Below, on the battlefield, Arjun and Lela's faces lit up with delight, as their enemies appeared to be on the verge of defeat.
The Shadow Messenger, too, was no longer worried. Even he had begun to see death staring him in the face while fighting Liora.
Lily clenched her fists, and flames spread around her. She took a deep breath.
"Even if I die, I will never surrender!"
"Hahaha!" Humbha laughed.
"I have heard those words before, but back then, they were spoken in trembling voices. Still, I must give you credit. At such a young age, you have become so powerful that you even managed to shake me to my core. Your growing strength had begun to frighten me."
"I started feeling that my throne was in danger."
"That is why you must die. Then, I alone will rule over this Consciousness Land!"