Above the sea, golden divine radiance and a deep curtain of night clashed, each holding its own ground.
War God Helion and Hunting Goddess Artemis hovered before the barrier woven from the Night Lady's power like two dazzling stars.
Their objective was clear and merciless: the heavily guarded area, and Qin Chuan, who was undergoing a critical transformation within it.
"Shadow must be purged." Helion's voice rang out like a Divine Oracle. Holy Flame danced across his Golden Battle Armor, reflecting his unshakable resolve. "Whatever form it takes, it is an affront to the light."
His gaze was sharp as a sword, as though it could pierce every obstacle and strike straight at the heart of the matter.
They knew killing someone mid-transformation might be difficult. But projecting pure Light Power into the area and disrupting the process would be enough to shatter that fragile balance.
Once the Power of Shadow dissipated, their mission would be complete.
Artemis said nothing, but she had already drawn her Star Longbow. A Light Arrow more solid and searing than any before it slowly took shape, aimed at the point of greatest energy fluctuation behind the dark curtain.
The pure Light Power made the seawater below begin to steam and hiss.
"Hmph. Easy for you to say." Dies Martin's will carried a heavy note of mockery. "If you want to touch him, you'll have to get past us first!"
The Authority of Deception spread silently through the space around the dark curtain like invisible tendrils, trying to bend the path of light and confuse their senses.
The Night Lady's power was more restrained and profound. She pushed her Divine Authority to its limit, imbuing every inch of the night curtain with the will to resist and protect.
She understood that this was a contest