Myne nodded, her hands moving faster than ever as she summoned a massive shadow hammer. The weapon materialized with a heavy thud, its surface etched with glowing runes. With a roar of effort, she brought the hammer down on the spire, shattering the barrier with an explosive burst of energy.
The spire groaned ominously, its cracks spreading wider as the energy within began to spiral out of control.
"Fall back!" Aiden ordered, his instincts screaming danger.
The general's eyes widened as he realized the spire was collapsing. "No! You fools! You don't understand what you've done!"
Aiden and his team retreated as the spire imploded, releasing a massive shockwave of chaotic energy. The ground trembled violently, and a vortex of dark power spiraled into the sky, tearing apart the surrounding landscape.
