Finn frowned as his attack sailed into the deep blackness, fully evaded by the massive creature.
He needed to start landing hits or else this fight would drag on — something he wanted to prevent. This was an apex predator, and the environment didn't favor him at all.
I need air.
Finn kicked upward with enhanced strength, rocketing through the water. The creature pursued, moving through its element with terrifying speed. Finn could feel it closing the distance.
He reached what seemed like a surface and broke through, gasping. Actual air filled his lungs — where it came from in this impossible domain-like space, he didn't know and didn't care.
The creature erupted from the water behind him, jaws wide. Finn twisted mid-air, channeling the malevolent soul mass's aura. Dark intent radiated from him, the filtered essence of accumulated cruelty.
The creature hesitated. Just for an instant, but it was long enough.
