Lin Mo also sensed the Void Flame Sovereign's surge of power. The phantom Abyssal Dragon Emperor let out another roar, violently swiping its claws. A massive claw imprint, charged with both sacred power and Dragon Power, slammed fiercely into the black barrier.
Boom!
With a deafening crash, massive new fissures ripped across the barrier. Its rate of repair fell far behind the rate of destruction.
A trickle of blood seeped from the corner of Lin Mo's mouth. The prolonged eruption of his Dragon Power had taken a toll on his meridians, and his soul wings had dimmed considerably. Yet, he gritted his teeth and held on, relentlessly channeling the dregs of his Dragon Power into the phantom dragon.
Zhao Feng's situation was equally dire. His arms were trembling violently; he could barely keep his grip on the massive battle axe. His soul power was completely depleted, leaving him sustained entirely by his Power of Faith. But there was no hint of retreat in his eyes; if anything, his gaze grew even more resolute. He took a sharp, deep breath, pouring the very last dregs of his soul power and the entirety of his Power of Faith into the axe.
"Sacred Battle Axe: The Way of Martyrdom!"
Zhao Feng's voice rang out with absolute resolve. In a shocking move, his physical body actually fused with the battle axe, transforming into a colossal golden blade of light that cleaved ruthlessly toward the black barrier.
This was Zhao Feng's ultimate trump card. Using his soul power and Faith as a catalyst, he burned a portion of his very life force to exchange for absolute, ultimate power. The golden blade moved with blinding speed, instantly reaching the black barrier, where it merged with Qian Renxue's golden beam and Lin Mo's phantom dragon. The three forces combined, launching a final, desperate all-out assault on the barrier.
"No—!" The Void Flame Sovereign let out a roar of utter despair. He pushed his body to the absolute limit, mobilizing every ounce of Void power within him, even resorting to burning his own Void Origin to reinforce the black barrier. But it was too late.
Crack!
With a sharp, crystalline sound, the black barrier shattered completely, dissolving into countless black fragments that vanished into the air.
The golden beam, the phantom Dragon Emperor, and the golden blade didn't pause for a fraction of a second, surging straight toward the four Void Sovereigns on the black altar.
"Quick! Activate the altar's defenses!" the Void Flame Sovereign bellowed. The other three Sovereigns snapped out of their shock and hurriedly channeled their Void power into the black altar. The altar instantly flared with a dark light, projecting a massive black dome that encapsulated all four Sovereigns in a desperate bid to block the incoming attacks. This dome was forged from the altar's foundational source power. It was incredibly formidable—far sturdier than the previous barrier—and pulsed with dense Void Origin energy.
Boom! Boom! Boom!
The three attacks struck the black dome simultaneously in a deafening roar. The dome convulsed violently, and deep cracks spread across its surface, but it miraculously held firm.
The faces of the four Sovereigns drained of color, black blood trickling from the corners of their mouths. Burning their Void Origin had dealt a severe blow to their foundations, but they refused to yield. They frantically drew upon the altar's power to reinforce the dome.
Qian Renxue, Lin Mo, and Zhao Feng were utterly exhausted. The light of the Heart of the Angel in Qian Renxue's hand had grown incredibly dim, her Angelic Power was almost completely dry, and her face was as white as paper. She could barely stand upright. Lin Mo's soul wings had completely lost their light. His meridians were severely damaged, and blood continuously spilled from his lips. The phantom Abyssal Dragon Emperor had grown faint and blurry. Zhao Feng had reverted from his blade form back into his human body. He was covered in wounds, his aura feeble. His battle axe had clattered to the ground, and he didn't even have the strength to raise an arm.
"We... we can't give up..." Qian Renxue said with immense difficulty. She slowly raised the Angel Scepter in her hand and strained to mobilize the absolute last wisp of her Angelic Power, desperately trying to trigger the full might of the Heart of the Angel.
As if sensing her unyielding resolve, the Heart of the Angel responded. Its previously dim golden light abruptly blazed with radiance once more. A surge of rich, sacred power flowed from the Heart directly into Qian Renxue's body, providing a slight, much-needed boost to her fading aura.
"That's right... we can't give up... to protect the world... for all the lives ravaged by the Void..." Lin Mo struggled to prop himself up. The Dragon Power around him surged once more. Though faint, it was exceptionally resolute. His phantom Dragon Emperor condensed into existence again; though significantly smaller than before, it still radiated a formidable Dragon Might.
Zhao Feng slowly reached down and picked up his battle axe from the ground. A resolute light reignited in his eyes. His Power of Faith boiled over once more. Despite his soul power being completely empty, his conviction was stronger than ever, and a faint golden halo once again radiated from his body.
Seeing the trio actually manage to rally their strength again, a mixture of shock and venom flashed through the eyes of the four Sovereigns. The Void Flame Sovereign roared, "Since you are in such a rush to die, I will grant your wish! Today, you will be reduced to absolute nothingness, condemned to eternal oblivion!"
With a furious roar, the Void Flame Sovereign violently detonated the remaining Void Origin within him. The black flames wreathing his body surged to new heights. He extended both hands, firing a colossal beam of black fire at the trio. This beam contained the absolute extremes of both Void and Flame power, possessing infinite destructive might. In its wake, the very fabric of space was corroded and incinerated.
The other three Sovereigns attacked simultaneously, unleashing their own unique Void skills. The Void Ice Sovereign unleashed a massive black ice pillar that radiated a bone-chilling cold and Void power, capable of freezing all of creation. The Void Wind Sovereign fired countless black wind blades that moved like lightning, carrying the power to tear space apart. The Void Thunder Sovereign summoned a gigantic bolt of black lightning, crackling with berserk Void power capable of annihilating everything in its path.
Four devastating Void skills descended upon the trio at the exact same time. Moving like lightning, they were upon them in an instant.
A flash of ultimate resolve appeared in Qian Renxue's eyes. She violently detonated every last ounce of the Heart of the Angel's power. Raising the Angel Scepter high, she projected a massive golden barrier, enveloping the three of them within its protective embrace.
Boom! Boom! Boom! Boom!
The four Void skills slammed into the golden barrier in perfect unison. The barrier convulsed violently as a web of cracks spread across its surface. Qian Renxue coughed up a mouthful of blood, her body swaying dangerously, but she clenched her teeth and stubbornly held the shield together through sheer willpower.
"Lin Mo, Zhao Feng, counterattack together!" Qian Renxue roared through gritted teeth. She poured the absolute final wisp of her Angelic Power into the barrier while channeling the Heart of the Angel to unleash a golden Purifying Light straight at the four incoming Void skills.
The Purifying Light radiated immense sacred power capable of neutralizing all Void energy. When it collided with the four Void skills, a violent explosion erupted. The power of the four attacks was instantly weakened significantly, relieving a considerable amount of pressure on the golden barrier.
Lin Mo seized the opening. He violently detonated his remaining Dragon Power. The phantom Abyssal Dragon Emperor let out one final, resounding roar and charged directly at the Void Flame Sovereign. Its massive claws lashed out, carrying a lethal combination of sacred power and Dragon Power, tearing straight toward the Sovereign's chest.
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