Below, the few observing agents watched in awe as Syd moved swiftly to follow.
[Rebound Shield Experience +1]
[Dark Particle Experience +1]
Dark waves manifested in his hands, shooting towards the retreating Carol. But just as the attack reached her, she deftly evaded it with a sidestep.
At this moment, Carol appeared somewhat disheveled. Her hair was a mess, and her suit was visibly damaged. If not for the energy shield protecting her, the suit might have been even more severely damaged or even completely destroyed.
Despite the damage, Carol was not seriously injured—her reputation as a "blood cow" for her regenerative abilities was well-earned.
In the blink of an eye, Syd noticed that Carol had reappeared right in front of him, her fist almost in his face.
The massive kinetic and energy-infused punch struck an invisible shield, causing it to ripple.
Syd had initially hoped to use the rebound shield to absorb Carol and send her to the void, but it seemed that wasn't feasible. Whether it was due to the energy Carol's punch carried or because the rebound shield couldn't absorb living beings, it was unclear.
The rebound shield absorbed most of the kinetic and energy forces, but the remaining momentum pushed Syd upward into the sky.
Before he could regain his footing, Carol's brilliance flashed again. A streak of light appeared, and she was back in front of him with another punch.
Syd slightly shifted to the right, evading the punch as the two of them brushed past each other.
Thus, the two engaged in aerial combat, exchanging colorful energy waves and dark particles.
Boom!
Blue energy beams occasionally streaked across the sky.
The sound of sonic booms echoed around them as they fought.
The tremendous commotion in the sky drew the attention of many people on the ground.
After the earlier light phenomena, most people had remained outside, and now they directly witnessed the spectacle above.
"What is that?"
"Is someone fighting?"
"Who is it?"
Looking up at the two figures constantly darting through the sky, people of all ages were shocked.
The scale of the disturbance was terrifying. Even from afar, they could feel the impact of the battle.
Some even wondered if they might be killed by the residual waves if they were closer.
As they speculated and took photos, the battle in the sky became increasingly troubling for Syd.
"This woman's speed…"
Captain Marvel's figure repeatedly appeared around him, moving at incredible speeds, at least several times the speed of sound.
This made Syd feel slightly overwhelmed. If not for his Chaos Magic, which gave him reflexes beyond normal, he might have struggled to keep up with her.
During this time, Syd also noticed an unusual development: his own flight speed seemed to be increasing.
"Is it due to the divine power enhancement?"
Syd quickly realized the reason.
Divine power could enhance other abilities, and it also accelerated his flight speed.
He had initially thought his flight speed was constant, so he was pleasantly surprised to find it could increase. This made his confrontation with Carol a bit easier.
However, despite this, he was still at a disadvantage in terms of speed.
Without the constant protection of two rebound shields, he would likely have been struck by now.
Looking at Carol, who was continuously breaking through his rebound shields, Syd frowned. The woman was indeed as formidable as Superman, and her speed was a clear indication of her prowess.
Moreover, Syd knew that this was not Carol's top speed; she was holding back due to the surface constraints.
Even at her current speed, the battle was causing significant disruption.
Strong winds ravaged the ground, causing people to scream and frantically search for cover.
Occasionally, energy waves, dark particle fluctuations, and mystical light beams struck the ground, causing tremendous damage.
Boom!
Debris flew everywhere as the ground was scarred with deep craters, gouges, and slashes, startling pedestrians.
"It's the Messiah! Who is he fighting?"
"It's terrifying!"
"God, please protect us…"
Passersby shouted in fear, with one priest even closing his eyes to pray for divine protection.
As the battle's residual effects spread, more people on the ground took notice, and several satellites even adjusted their focus to the area.
The intensity of the battle shocked many. Some analysts calculated the data from the battle scenes, and the results were alarming.
Meanwhile, someone noticed an anomaly.
"Sir, compared to the last battle with Apocalypse, the Messiah's flight speed seems significantly faster."
A calculation expert reported.
A burly general beside him looked incredulous and murmured, "Could the rumors about the Messiah be true?"
At this point, some military officers whispered among themselves.
"Who do you think will win? They both look so formidable…"
"Someone is actually matching the Messiah in battle—this woman is incredibly strong."
"Surely the Messiah won't lose, right?"
As they discussed, Syd was sent flying by another punch from Carol.
An invisible rebound shield failed to withstand the force and dissipated silently.
Syd frowned.
During this period, he had been largely suppressed. Carol's speed was too overwhelming, and he could feel that her speed was gradually increasing.
He wasn't sure if she might become reckless and accelerate to an extremely high speed.
Feeling the potential danger, Syd decided he couldn't continue this drawn-out battle.
He began to radiate a blinding light, brighter than Carol's, drawing her attention and causing a brief pause in her attacks.
"What is this…"
Carol was startled by the sudden brilliance.
Not only did she notice, but countless observers on the ground also saw the change and began speculating.
Could the Messiah be preparing to use that ability?
Just as they thought this, an astonishing sight occurred: the sunlight within a one-kilometer radius began to twist and warp!
(End of Chapter)