The clash between Lucius and Gideon turned ferocious, a whirlwind of flashing blades and raw energy that seemed to tear through the forest itself. Each strike echoed like thunder, shaking the ground beneath us. Lucius, now a blazing figure of light and fury, moved with an intensity that left even Gideon struggling to keep up.
Their blades met in a shower of sparks, each impact more brutal than the last. Lucius's strength seemed endless, his strikes relentless as he drove Gideon further and further back. The once-smug general now fought desperately, his dark energy faltering against Lucius's sheer willpower.
Then, with a roar, Lucius hurled Gideon upward with a surge of force, sending him crashing through the treetops. The canopy split open as Gideon's body was flung skyward, the impact so powerful it seemed to split the heavens. A heartbeat later, Lucius leapt after him, his form a streak of light against the darkened sky.
