Zayn and Isabelle explode toward each other at supersonic speed, shattering the ground beneath their feet the instant they launch forward.
They're so fast that Chris, Mia, and Lyon don't even see them move.
One moment they're standing face-to-face.
The next, their blood-forged weapons collide with such overwhelming force that the shockwave levels everything within dozens of meters.
Even the three vampires watching the fight are blown backward.
That first clash is followed by dozens more in the span of just a few seconds.
"You weren't lying when you said you'd gotten a lot stronger since the last time we sparred. I'm impressed, Zayn," Isabelle says with a calm smile as they continue trading blows.
"You haven't seen anything yet, Platinum Death! This is nothing compared to my true power!"
"I certainly hope so... otherwise, I'd be very disappointed."
At that moment, Isabelle knocks Zayn off balance with a quick kick to his ankle.
