Amid Shingin's anguished cries, a chilling and mocking laugh pierced the air, its sharpness contrasting starkly with the somber atmosphere of the scene.
Watcher 13 barely managed to stay upright, a cruel smirk twisting his face. "So close, so close to being killed by this toy. I shouldn't have unsealed his body so lightly! Truly, I brought this upon myself."
Yahageshii and Shingin turned their heads simultaneously, their gazes murderous, locking onto Watcher 13 with such intensity that, if looks could kill, he would have been torn apart. Yet, he seemed indifferent, his laughter growing even more unrestrained. Waving a dismissive finger, he taunted, weak yet scornful: "Tsk tsk, I don't have time to play with you anymore. Remember, next time we meet will truly be your day of reckoning."
With that, he turned and staggered away, his unsteady steps laced with insufferable arrogance.
"Don't you dare run!!!" Yahageshii's fury reached its peak, flames erupting from his entire body, a living volcano on the verge of eruption. He launched himself at Watcher 13 like a fiery comet, his fist clenched tight, his killing intent howling like a tempest.
Just as his fist was about to strike Watcher 13's retreating figure, an immense force intercepted him. Yahageshii's fist collided with another, sparks erupting as a thunderous boom echoed across the battlefield.
Yahageshii's pupils constricted as he recognized the figure standing before him. It was Watcher 20, who had broken away from the senior warriors' engagement!
A twisted grin spread across Watcher 20's face, his voice dripping with mockery and bloodlust. "Oh, don't be in such a rush! Lord 13 said he's busy, so he left me to entertain you. Last time I failed to kill you, but this time… I'll make sure you die in agony!"
Yahageshii's rage defied description. He roared at the heavens, his fury an inferno: "Damn you, Watcher 20! I'll kill you first!!!"
Flames roared to life around him, intensifying as the air grew suffocatingly hot. Even the ground began to melt under the heat. Yahageshii charged again, a blazing beast of destruction, his fists imbued with the power to shatter worlds.
Their clash shook the earth. In mere moments, their blows had gouged deep craters into the ground, firelight and shockwaves engulfing the surroundings as an epic battle ensued.
Not far away, Shingin was no less relentless. His speed was astonishing, slicing through the night sky like a bolt of lightning.
Boom!
In midair, two figures collided with a deafening impact. His opponent was Watcher 17!
"Get out of my way..." Shingin growled, his voice icy and low.
Watcher 17 smirked coldly, his tone laced with provocation. "Now, can you still keep your so-called peace? No, you can't, right? This is the nature of us ability users!"
Before his words could settle, Shingin unleashed a sudden burst of power. The clash sent Watcher 17 hurtling backward, his feet carving fissures into the earth. But Shingin pressed forward, his gaze as sharp as blades of ice.
"I said, get out of my way!!!" Shingin roared, his voice reverberating like thunder.
Boom!!!
With a massive energy burst, Watcher 17 was sent flying, crashing heavily into the ground. Dust and debris erupted, leaving a gaping crater where he landed.
Shingin stood amidst the rising dust, red and blue alien souls swirling around him like a divine aura. His downcast eyes burned with killing intent, as if an inferno had been ignited within.
Struggling to his feet, Watcher 17 dusted himself off, a crazed grin splitting his face. "You've changed. This is the true essence of power. You… are no longer the naive boy you once were."
Fixing Shingin with an intense stare, his voice turned hoarse and grave: "Do you know why I became a Watcher? I know my hands are stained with blood. My fate is sealed—I'm destined for hell."
His tone suddenly rose, a mix of agony and determination tearing through his words. "Because of that, I must stop you! I must prevent the rise of another war god, even if only to let her live one more second in peace!"
Shingin's heart wavered for a brief moment at these words but quickly hardened again. His eyes burned with resolve, and his voice was low and cold: "So you'll block my path, no matter what?"
Watcher 17's roar shook the heavens, his body exuding an overwhelming force. Green energy surged from his hands, a tidal wave of destructive light painting the battlefield in a sickly glow. He ascended, hands raised high, amassing an unstoppable energy storm that churned with devastating power.
"Shingin! Do you think you can escape the destiny of becoming the war god?!" His voice thundered, a mix of fury and despair.
Shingin's gaze turned razor-sharp, his stance unshaken as he gracefully etched a curve in the air with his fingers. A chilling mist spread, forming six crystalline ice mirrors in front of him. Their surfaces gleamed with a biting cold, creating an unyielding barrier.
"Don't push me... to fight!!!" Shingin's voice, though subdued, carried an undeniable weight, striking fear into the hearts of all who heard it.
The green energy storm crashed into the ice mirrors, erupting in blinding light and deafening explosions. The very air seemed to twist under the force of the collision. The ground splintered into cracks and fissures, but the mirrors held firm, reflecting the storm's fury and absorbing its strength.
Drawing on the rebound energy, Shingin shot through the lingering shockwaves like a meteor. Winds swirled around him, scattering the storm's remnants. At the center of the chaos, he stood resolute, a god of war emanating unmatched authority.
"Copy... and learn?" Watcher 17 muttered, stunned as he noticed Shingin replicating his techniques with terrifying accuracy.
As Shingin's icy aura mixed with roaring flames, Watcher 17's disbelief turned to sheer terror. The clash of powers surged toward a crescendo, promising cataclysmic consequences for all.