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The battlefield echoed with the roars of conflict as Levi and Orion clashed in a titanic struggle. Orion sensed a shift in the air and murmured, "Junsei no Hadō." A colossal explosion erupted, ripping through the infinite magical barrier on the levels. Orion ascended rapidly, leaving the fight with Levi, who was momentarily out of sight.81Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ0vBHxwjP5M
As Orion reached the surface, Drew, Zara, Mike, Lyn, and Kaipo turned to see him. Suddenly, they all heard, “Kuroki Hōō no Saisei.” A pillar of dark flames erupted around him, and from the ashes, Novachro emerged, transformed into a more sinister form.81Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡpU0H4D19hm
The High Mages stood in shock as Novachro's new form glowed with malevolent energy. "I was reckless," he admitted with a dark grin. "But now, I'm serious."81Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡAO9qnzNm5Z
In a blink, Novelius, Eryx, Thalia, and Damaris appeared beside Novachro and Orion. Novachro's laughter was menacing as he declared, "This is your end, High Mages."81Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡJNVOUWPNyN
Orion stepped back, positioning himself to protect the Jewels. The battle was about to begin anew. Kaipo, now fully healed and with his arms restored, clapped his hands together and invoked, "Tamayasu."81Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡidM2fUvrjV
The final Shinigami, Tamayasu, materialized, enveloping the High Mages in a radiant aura. Their wounds healed, their energy restored to its peak. Novachro watched with a mixture of curiosity and contempt. "Such a powerful Essence Manifest you wield, Kaipo. I still wonder who possessed it before you."81Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡPdMMULdVqF
Kaipo answered, "A mage in the Land of Spade army had these abilities but could probably only wield one Shinigami at a time. Unlike him, I can wield them all."81Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡwTalPiZfFG
Novelius interjected, "Then what's the difference?"81Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡXjj0kWLi7F
Kaipo's eyes narrowed. "I am simply better."81Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡi0UGl4Fliq
Their conversation was abruptly cut off by a blinding beam of light shooting from the massive hole Orion had made. The beam pierced the sky, revealing a figure wielding a blade that shifted between radiant white and deep cosmic blue. Constellations and celestial patterns swirled around the blade, and the figure's form was enveloped in an aura of starlight and aether. His eyes shone with the brilliance of galaxies, exuding an overwhelming sense of cosmic power and divine authority.81Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡdOJl8BVuqU
Orion recognized him immediately. "Levi," he whispered, a hint of aggravation in his voice.81Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡA17ZX2csF7
Levi's voice thundered down from above. "How dare you run from our battle, Orion."81Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡEBfSNwRHyb
Orion responded, "My priorities shifted. I needed to protect the Jewels."
"You will regret that decision," Levi retorted. He turned his gaze to Kaipo. "Prepare yourself to receive the Jewels."81Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡOvdmFtwdB5
Kaipo nodded. "I'll be waiting."
With a fierce determination, Levi unleashed Omni-Blitz on Novachro, Novelius, Orion, Eryx, Thalia, and Damaris. The relentless assault created afterimages of Levi, each one striking with lethal precision and speed. An invisible shield, a power revealed to be Novelius's, blocked all of Levi's attacks.81Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡN7GRJWeJv4
But Lyn was already in motion. Teleporting through Novelius's shadow, he appeared beside him and used Shadowforge, creating a kunai named Kagekiri. Kagekiri could cut through any forcefield or boundary, regardless of its nature. Lyn's attack shattered Novelius's barrier and slashed through him, leaving him vulnerable.81Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡAjSvMfh9N7
Levi's Omni-Blitz rained down on their enemies, but Novachro acted quickly, locating Levi and striking with Shoku no Ken. Levi countered with his Blade of Eternity, the clash of their blades sending shockwaves through the battlefield. Despite his efforts, Levi was blown back into the ground.81Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡVDHzdEVhH5
The High Mages braced themselves as the battle raged on, the race to secure the Jewels for Kaipo growing ever more intense. The air was thick with the weight of their resolve, each side pushing their limits to claim victory.81Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡmhsiklrPqJ
