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However...
Just as the attack neared, the energy pillar appeared to have been injected with a stimulant, abruptly surging in power by more than tenfold.
What was worse, what should have been an oncoming wave of sound, was experienced by each Spirit as though it had suddenly exploded right next to their ears.
In a daze, they could even see a Demon Dragon suddenly poking its head from behind, opening its gaping maw, ready to bite one's neck off.
Distressed by this shock, all the Spirits instinctively dodged.
The already close quarters became chaotic in the frantic movements, and in a flash, they collided with each other, turning the scene into complete chaos.
This also caused the energy barrier, previously maintained together, to consequently dissipate and collapse.
'Boom——!!!'
Without any hindrance, the energy pillar now struck, enveloping the Spirits within, hurtling them backward in retreat.
