Tharos, still in control of his Earthly Avatar, concentrated all his power into a single punch that seemed capable of splitting the arena in half. The titanic force of the rock coated in the Dao of Earth collided directly with Niko's spectral blades, who in turn channeled all the dark energy of his Manifestation of Eternal Darkness to resist the attack.
The impact generated a colossal explosion. Rocks flew in all directions, and the arena shook as if on the verge of total collapse. Niko's shadows swallowed some of the debris, while Tharos' raw power absorbed the rest.
Both were covered in sweat, blood, and dust, but the gleam in their eyes showed that they were not yet ready to give in.
Niko, moving with almost incomprehensible speed, disappeared back into the shadows. This time, she emerged directly above Tharos, preparing the technique "Fall of Ravenous Shadows." A massive pillar of darkness descended upon Tharos, engulfing him completely.
