With a sudden burst of speed, Bard shot out his hand, sending a blast of pure life essence towards Kai. The dragon-node bearer reacted swiftly, his reflexes honed from countless battles and training sessions. He raised the streetlamp shard, the metal glowing red-hot from the previous clashes, and deflected the energy. The force of the blow sent him reeling backward, but he remained on his feet.
The crowd watched in awe as the two leaders of their respective teams clashed, their powers intertwining in a dance of destruction. Frode, Ingrid, and Annika held their ground, ready to assist if needed, while Team 10's members hovered at the sidelines, unsure of how to intervene.
