Before the Sphinx's claws could connect with Rex's body, a sudden pulse of raw, ancient energy surged through the chamber, making the very air vibrate with a terrifying intensity.
The Sphinx halted mid-strike, its claws mere inches away from Rex's chest, as a golden light erupted from Rex's battered form. The oppressive aura thickened, pressing down like an invisible weight, and the Sphinx's eyes widened in terror.
The floor cracked beneath Rex, spreading like a spiderweb, as his limp body slowly rose from the ground. His arms dangled lifelessly, his head lolling backward, but his presence, his essence radiated something otherworldly and overwhelming.
"What… is this?" the Sphinx growled, but its voice betrayed fear, a tremor it had never known. It's muscles tensed, ready to flee but it was paralyzed by the unimaginable power emanating from the boy before it.
