The air crackled with the sheer power radiating from the two combatants.
Northern's blue flames danced around him, while the Emperor's essence blazed like a crimson inferno. They moved at a pace that made heads spin, their forms blurring into streaks of color.
Clash after earth-shattering clash rang out as their blows met, each impact sending tremors through the very ground.
Northern continued with those lightning-fast kicks, which the Emperor met with unyielding blocks. The force of their exchange carved deep gouges into the earth.
Suddenly, Northern saw an opening and lunged forward, his leg whipping out in a devastating sweep.
The Emperor's eyes widened, but his reflexes were lightning-fast. He leapt into the air, his body twisting with grace and precision, evading the attack by mere inches.
Northern didn't relent, his onslaught unyielding. He pursued the Emperor, his movements a blur of blue and black as he unleashed a flurry of strikes.
