Power Struggle, Chapter 12The Devilwolf Sovereign, having become trapped in the shifting dreamscape produced by the Leviathan of Shadows, realized that he would need to use the full extent of his powers to survive in this dangerous domain. As he focused his will, cosmic powers surged within him, and he was able to break free of the delusions that had been threatening to imprison him.He conjured a whirling vortex of earth, water, fire, and air around himself with a single tremendous gesture, demonstrating his mastery of elemental manipulation. At his command, nature formed a protective barrier around him, keeping him safe from the deceptions.His cosmic wisdom helped him through the labyrinth of lies. He could recognize the patterns within the illusions and pick out the nuances that betrayed them as fabrications. With this understanding, he made progress toward the truth.The guardian assumed the appearance of a ferocious wolf and used his shapeshifting abilities to increase his strength. His perceptions expanded, allowing him to see beyond the illusions and see the true nature of Leviathan's might.He utilized telekinesis to warp the shapes of the illusions and cast them away with the power of his mind. There were fleeting glimpses of the Leviathan's proper form as the fantasies began to crack and fade.To counter Leviathan's influence, he employed his expertise in deception to plant false pictures in the dream world. The Leviathan's delusions began to work against it, compounding the mayhem.As the Leviathan's illusions collided with the guardian's powers, it retaliated with its unique abilities.Shadowmeld: The Leviathan could blend in with the nighttime atmosphere and become nearly invisible and ethereal. It could sneak up on the Devilwolf Sovereign and surprise him with its attacks, thanks to its ability.Abyssal Echo: It let out a wailing cry that echoed through the dreamscape, enhancing the strength of its illusions and producing severe sensory distortion for the watcher.The Leviathan's ability to generate whirling vortexes of darkness meant it could create pockets of total blackness that menaced to swallow the world. These holes interfered with the protector's ability to command the elements.With its phantom scales, the Leviathan became immune to conventional weapons. The Leviathan's unpredictable form changes nullified the guardian's shapeshifting.The deception it employed was called "Tidal Deception," and it worked by manipulating the dreamscape's currents to produce phantom tides that threatened to overwhelm the guardian.The Devilwolf Sovereign and the Leviathan of Shadows stepped up their battle of wills and wits, each trying to outwit and outgun the other. The guardian's guiding tune, a spectral reminder of the abyss's mysterious depths, grew increasingly loud as the strange fight raged around it.The guardian and the Leviathan of Shadows exchanged unsettling glances as their tension reached a fever pitch. Only a tiny portion of the abyss's mysteries would be revealed by the outcome of this battle, and the true nature of this underwater realm and the Leviathan's function within it remained a mystery.Stay tuned for more...The fate of the Devilwolf Sovereign was at stake as the struggle of titans approached its peak, and the ocean's depths held their breath.