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The battlefield echoed with the roars of conflict as Levi and Orion clashed in a titanic struggle. Orion sensed a shift in the air and murmured, "Junsei no Hadō." A colossal explosion erupted, ripping through the infinite magical barrier on the levels. Orion ascended rapidly, leaving the fight with Levi, who was momentarily out of sight.136Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡG2EhpSGPWz
As Orion reached the surface, Drew, Zara, Mike, Lyn, and Kaipo turned to see him. Suddenly, they all heard, “Kuroki Hōō no Saisei.” A pillar of dark flames erupted around him, and from the ashes, Novachro emerged, transformed into a more sinister form.136Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡUItKFxbfeW
The High Mages stood in shock as Novachro's new form glowed with malevolent energy. "I was reckless," he admitted with a dark grin. "But now, I'm serious."136Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡgPOKlap0nB
In a blink, Novelius, Eryx, Thalia, and Damaris appeared beside Novachro and Orion. Novachro's laughter was menacing as he declared, "This is your end, High Mages."136Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡqPMlmuouxA
Orion stepped back, positioning himself to protect the Jewels. The battle was about to begin anew. Kaipo, now fully healed and with his arms restored, clapped his hands together and invoked, "Tamayasu."136Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡfKIqEPG3uJ
The final Shinigami, Tamayasu, materialized, enveloping the High Mages in a radiant aura. Their wounds healed, their energy restored to its peak. Novachro watched with a mixture of curiosity and contempt. "Such a powerful Essence Manifest you wield, Kaipo. I still wonder who possessed it before you."136Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡsFUyJryOIx
Kaipo answered, "A mage in the Land of Spade army had these abilities but could probably only wield one Shinigami at a time. Unlike him, I can wield them all."136Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡKXmTjdcdnD
Novelius interjected, "Then what's the difference?"136Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡGyx37nOk1O
Kaipo's eyes narrowed. "I am simply better."136Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡkKTWLC8kpF
Their conversation was abruptly cut off by a blinding beam of light shooting from the massive hole Orion had made. The beam pierced the sky, revealing a figure wielding a blade that shifted between radiant white and deep cosmic blue. Constellations and celestial patterns swirled around the blade, and the figure's form was enveloped in an aura of starlight and aether. His eyes shone with the brilliance of galaxies, exuding an overwhelming sense of cosmic power and divine authority.136Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡHWHGuXgLil
Orion recognized him immediately. "Levi," he whispered, a hint of aggravation in his voice.136Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ59aqEdFSQ2
Levi's voice thundered down from above. "How dare you run from our battle, Orion."136Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡiaOfkL2ycp
Orion responded, "My priorities shifted. I needed to protect the Jewels."
"You will regret that decision," Levi retorted. He turned his gaze to Kaipo. "Prepare yourself to receive the Jewels."136Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡS5z5hONKCQ
Kaipo nodded. "I'll be waiting."
With a fierce determination, Levi unleashed Omni-Blitz on Novachro, Novelius, Orion, Eryx, Thalia, and Damaris. The relentless assault created afterimages of Levi, each one striking with lethal precision and speed. An invisible shield, a power revealed to be Novelius's, blocked all of Levi's attacks.136Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8AQ5phaULe
But Lyn was already in motion. Teleporting through Novelius's shadow, he appeared beside him and used Shadowforge, creating a kunai named Kagekiri. Kagekiri could cut through any forcefield or boundary, regardless of its nature. Lyn's attack shattered Novelius's barrier and slashed through him, leaving him vulnerable.136Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡpqyuBGCDRW
Levi's Omni-Blitz rained down on their enemies, but Novachro acted quickly, locating Levi and striking with Shoku no Ken. Levi countered with his Blade of Eternity, the clash of their blades sending shockwaves through the battlefield. Despite his efforts, Levi was blown back into the ground.136Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡypuKNU9UMK
The High Mages braced themselves as the battle raged on, the race to secure the Jewels for Kaipo growing ever more intense. The air was thick with the weight of their resolve, each side pushing their limits to claim victory.136Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡftn890S9ob
