The arena was shrouded in silence as Tharos and Niko faced off. On one side, Tharos, with his unshakable connection to the Dao of Earth, stood like a pillar of strength and resilience. On the other, Niko, a sinuous figure, flowed like a living shadow, representing the chaos and unpredictability of the Dao of Shadow.
Tharos began the fight with a punch to the ground, activating "Earthly Dominance." The floor of the arena responded to his command, rising into spikes of rock that quickly advanced toward Niko.
Niko did not hesitate. With her "Shadow Step" technique, she disappeared into the darkness, reappearing behind Tharos in a stealthy movement. Her black blade, created from condensed shadows, sliced through the air toward Tharos's neck.
However, Tharos was prepared. With "Primordial Rock Skin," her body hardened, repelling the blow and sending sparks flying. She spun around quickly, her leg imbued with earthly energy, and delivered a devastating kick.
