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Nocturne dismisses Levi with a mix of disdain and urgency. "I don't have time to waste on defeating you again," he sneers, indicating that their previous encounters were less than challenging for him. With a commanding wave, he orders Phantasm, "Handle this and rejoin us quickly." Nocturne then melds into the shadows with the rest of the Zenith Order, vanishing from sight through his use of "Umbral Merge."
Left in the clearing, Phantasm mocks Levi, questioning his resilience, "Are you really such a sore loser?" Despite the taunt, Levi's response is a grin, unshaken by the derision or the situation at hand.285Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡTlid1cJGyd
Unleashing "Ethereal Phantasm," Levi sends spectral duplicates of his blade slashing towards Phantasm from multiple directions. The air is filled with the sound of clashing steel as the ghostly blades meet their mark, causing significant damage to Phantasm. However, the Phantasm struck by Levi's attack dissipates into thin air, revealing itself as an illusion. From another direction, the real Phantasm emerges, lightly clapping. "Impressive, but it seems you are indeed the sore loser here."285Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡRiL6NmQfBA
Levi's smile widens, undeterred by the trick. In a flash of movement, he's beside Phantasm, launching into "Harmony of a Thousand Strikes." His blade moves so fast it's nearly invisible, unleashing a storm of lethal strikes. Phantasm, caught off guard, scrambles to defend himself, conjuring his "Invisible Army." Spectral warriors and beasts materialize around him, their forms solidifying into tangible threats that clash with Levi's relentless assault.285Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡh7KgREV8di
The fight escalates quickly as Levi finds his rhythm, his movements blending seamlessly between offense and defense. Recognizing that he needs to end the battle swiftly, Levi unleashes "Dimensional Rift Slash." With a powerful swing, his blade cuts through the fabric of reality itself, tearing open a rift in space. This new tactical advantage allows him to launch attacks from unexpected angles and distances, making him nearly untouchable and his movements almost supernatural in their unpredictability.285Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡSD9gJhNSwi
Phantasm, already staggering from the previous onslaught, struggles to keep up with Levi's accelerated pace. The air vibrates with the force of Levi's strikes, each one amplified by the dimensional rifts that distort the space around them. Despite his prowess in illusion and reality manipulation, Phantasm finds himself outmatched by the raw speed and power Levi commands.285Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡS9oFO56jPB
As he teeters on the brink of defeat, Phantasm lets out a maniacal laugh, his voice echoing amidst the chaos of their battle. "Do you really think Nocturne is the only one among us with a gift that makes us invincible?" he taunts, his body beginning to transform, shadows swirling around him as he taps into deeper, darker powers.285Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡqEMyDbmD5S
However, Levi, determined not to let the fight drag on or give Phantasm the opportunity to fully unleash whatever sinister evolution he was initiating, decides to deploy his newly mastered ability: "Blade Echo." Channeling his focus, Levi manipulates the essence of his sword strokes. Spectral duplicates of his Blade of God materialize, each one a perfect echo of his will and intent, slashing at Phantasm from multiple directions.285Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡCFxqMg6ISv
The battlefield becomes a storm of gleaming steel and shadow as these echoes converge on Phantasm, their strikes synchronized and relentless. The precision and timing of each cut are flawless, orchestrated by Levi's keen understanding of both his weapon and his opponent. The air fills with the sound of clashing metal and the cries of a faltering foe.285Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡsl1GAeTHEt
Caught in the deadly dance of Levi's Blade Echo, Phantasm's transformation is interrupted, his body riddled with cuts from the spectral blades. The shadows that had begun to cloak him dissipate under the barrage, and he collapses, unable to maintain his form or his illusions.285Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡpAh0Fcj3j3
As the dust settles, Levi stands over Phantasm, his breathing steady and his gaze sharp. He sheathes his sword, the spectral echoes fading into the air, leaving only the reality of his victory and the silence of defeat. The chapter ends with Levi turning away, prepared to rejoin the broader conflict, his resolve hardened and his power undisputed.285Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡU6FZ15rPvD
