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Chapter 128 - CHAPTER 127: Yamanashi Showdown, Part 9

As the asteroid hurtled towards the earth with terrifying speed, panic rippled through the ranks of the combatants below. The Hollow Vanguard division, renowned for their mastery of Chaos Enes, sprang into action, attempting to manipulate the very fabric of space to divert the asteroid's path. However, their efforts proved futile as the massive celestial body simply passed through their attempted barrier, continuing its inexorable descent towards the battlefield below.

Kaito's voice cut through the chaos, his question directed at Raiden echoing the thoughts of many on the battlefield. "Since they hold the Chaos Enes, why don't they just kill Enishi?" he asked, his tone tinged with frustration and confusion. Raiden's response was measured, his voice steady despite the gravity of the situation. "It's not as simple as it seems," he explained. "Using Chaos Enes on that level would require Enes reserves beyond imagination, especially against someone as powerful as Enishi. And even if he were weaker, using Chaos Enes on Enishi would be futile."

Kaito's brow furrowed in contemplation as he absorbed Raiden's words. "Why is that?" he inquired, his curiosity piqued by Raiden's assertion. Raiden's response was swift and unequivocal. "Enishi is the definition of the strongest," he stated matter-of-factly, his tone leaving no room for doubt. In the eyes of Raiden and many others, Enishi's power was unmatched, his strength transcending mortal limitations.

Meanwhile, as the asteroid bore down on the battlefield, cracks began to spiderweb across its surface, the sound of splintering rock echoing through the air. Enishi's laughter reverberated across the battlefield, a chilling sound that sent shivers down the spines of all who heard it. But behind his amusement, Raiden detected a hint of something else—anticipation, perhaps, or even excitement.

Raiden's mind raced as he tried to decipher the true nature of Enishi's plan. Was the cracking of the asteroid merely a delayed effect of the Hollow Vanguard division's attack, or was there something more sinister at play? Whatever the case, Raiden knew that they were running out of time to formulate a response. With each passing moment, the asteroid drew closer, its destructive potential growing with every heartbeat.

As the realization dawned upon the combatants that the impending asteroid strike posed a grave threat to the weaker practitioners among them, a sense of urgency swept through their ranks. The female voice from the Hollow Vanguard division spoke up, her tone urgent yet resolute. "The attack won't kill us, but it'll definitely kill many of the weaker practitioners here... Wait!!" she exclaimed, her words cutting through the chaos like a beacon of clarity.

Before she could finish her thought, a male member of the Hollow Vanguard division interjected, his voice brimming with determination. "Why don't we use the Chaos Enes to create a barrier around ourselves and the weaker—-" he began, but his words trailed off as realization dawned upon him and his fellow wielders of Chaos Enes. Without hesitation, they sprang into action, their movements swift and decisive as they wove together the fabric of reality itself to erect a protective barrier around themselves and the vulnerable practitioners gathered nearby.

Kaito and Raiden, standing outside the protective barrier, exchanged a glance filled with determination. Without a word, Raiden stepped forward, positioning himself between Kaito and the oncoming threat. "I'll try to take all the damage, just stay behind me," he declared, his voice steady despite the gravity of the situation. As he spoke, tendrils of crackling lightning surged forth from his fingertips, forming a protective cocoon around Kaito with each bolt carrying more than 1 quintillion volts of raw electrical power.

Kaito nodded in silent acknowledgment, his gaze fixed on Raiden's resolute form. Despite the overwhelming odds stacked against them, he drew strength from Raiden's unwavering resolve. Together, they stood united against the encroaching darkness, ready to face whatever challenges lay ahead.

Meanwhile, inside the protective barrier, the practitioners braced themselves for the impending impact, their hearts heavy with the knowledge that many lives hung in the balance. But as they stood shoulder to shoulder, united in purpose and resolve, a glimmer of hope flickered amidst the encroaching shadows.

And as the asteroid hurtled towards them with terrifying speed, the barrier shimmered with an otherworldly light, standing as a testament to the indomitable spirit of those who stood within its protective embrace.

As Enishi's devastating blows landed on Raiden's chest and stomach, the Emperor of Lightning staggered backward, his form momentarily faltering under the onslaught of Enishi's relentless assault. With Kaito now safely within the protective barrier, shielded from harm by the quick actions of the female from the Hollow Vanguard division, Enishi seized the opportunity to unleash his next devastating attack.

"Stellar Surge," Enishi intoned, his voice reverberating with raw power as he called forth the forces of the cosmos to augment his formidable abilities. In the blink of an eye, the atmosphere crackled with energy as Enishi channeled the vast energies of the universe itself, preparing to unleash his next move.

"Galactic Amplification," he continued, his words resonating with an otherworldly intensity as he intensified the power of the approaching asteroid. As the celestial body descended towards the Earth, its surface seemed to shimmer with an ethereal glow, hinting at the unimaginable power contained within.

With each passing moment, the tension in the air reached a fever pitch as the asteroid drew ever closer to the surface of the planet. And then, in a blinding flash of light, the asteroid made impact, unleashing a cataclysmic explosion of unparalleled magnitude.

The force of the explosion reverberated across the battlefield, shaking the very foundations of the Earth as it tore through the landscape with relentless fury. As the dust and debris settled, a massive crater stood in the center of the devastation, a testament to the awesome power that had been unleashed upon the world.

But amidst the chaos and destruction, something strange began to occur. Within the heart of the crater, the ground began to shift and warp, as if responding to some unseen force. And then, to the astonishment of all who witnessed it, the ground started to float towards the center of the explosion, defying the laws of physics in a display of inexplicable phenomena.