The shockwave blasted toward me, but just as it closed in, I activated [Aegis Guard] from the [Storm Stance], channeling energy around my body in a protective layer. In the same instant, I shifted Celestalith into its [Martial Artist] form, feeling the weapon respond and morph into a shield that expanded before me, absorbing part of the impact.
-BOOM!-
Despite the layered defenses, the sheer force of the dragon's attack overwhelmed me, sending me hurtling backward. I flew through the air, slamming into the cavern wall with a bone-jarring impact. Pain exploded through my body, my vision blurring as I felt the blow reverberate deep, churning my insides. I tasted the metallic tang of blood as it filled my mouth, spilling over my lips with a violent cough.
"Cough…."
For a moment, the world was a blur of pain and sound. My body felt battered, every muscle screaming from the impact. But I forced myself to focus, my eyes locking onto the Void Dragon.
