The Fire Clan leader lunged forward, his Inferno Sword ablaze with a ferocious energy. The heat emanating from his blade was suffocating, causing the very air to ripple. His attack was swift and relentless, aimed directly at Lim Kris and Chinye.
In a desperate attempt to shield both herself and her sister, Chinye summoned her Ancient Lightning Shield. The barrier of crackling electricity stood firm for a moment, but it wasn't enough to withstand the Fire Clan leader's might. With a deafening shatter, the shield disintegrated, and the fiery sword pierced through. Chinye took the blow directly to her heart.
She staggered, blood spilling from her lips, and collapsed onto Lim Kris's trembling arms.
Chinye looked up at her, a faint smile gracing her lips. "Protect... the temple... sister," she whispered before her body went limp.
Lim Kris's cries echoed across the battlefield, her anguish turning into a fierce resolve.
As if responding to her grief, a radiant golden aura began to envelop Lim Kris. Her tears mixed with the energy surrounding her, giving rise to the awakening of the Golden Heart of the Sea.
Her armor transformed into a shimmering golden set, adorned with intricate symbols of the ocean. A radiant crown formed atop her head, exuding authority and divine power.Her eyes burned with both fury and sorrow.
The ground shook beneath her as her newfound power surged. Combining the Ancient Sword Technique with the unique abilities of the Water Clan Technique, Lim Kris charged forward.
Lim Kris vs. the Four Elders
The four Elders of the Fire Clan hesitated for the first time. The sheer force of Lim Kris's presence sent shivers down their spines. But they steeled themselves and engaged her in battle.
Lim Kris moved with lightning speed, her golden armor deflecting every strike as her sword cut through the fiery onslaught. Her attacks were precise, her rage fueling everyprecise, her rage fueling every movement. She was unstoppable. One by one, the Elders faltered.
Finally, with an explosive strike, Lim Kris felled the last of the four Elders, their bodies lying motionless at her feet. The battlefield was silent except for the crackling of fire and the ragged breathing of the defeated warriors.
The Fire Clan leader, watching the scene unfold, clapped slowly. "Impressive," he said with a sinister smile. "Even my Elders fell to the might of your Golden Heart. But you must understand, Lim Kris-you've reached your limit."
He stepped forward, his aura blazing like an inferno, and drew upon the full extent of his power
You see, I am the strongest the Fire Clan has ever produced," he declared. "You, little girl, have nothing left to give. And now... you will die."
Exhausted and battered, Lim Kris collapsed to her knees. Her strength waned, and she clutched her sword to stay upright.
In her mind, she whispered, Master, I'm sorry. I failed you. I couldn't protect the temple...
As the Fire Clan leader raised his Inferno Sword, prepared to deliver the final blow, a blinding light descended from the sky.
A protective shield formed around Lim Kris, halting the fiery blade mid-air. The Fire Clan leader staggered back, his eyes wide with disbelief.
"Who dares interfere?" he roared.