The Nightmare Steed beneath the Skeleton Knight reared up, deep violet netherflame spreading from its hooves in all directions. Carrying a pressure that burned the soul, it came crashing down. Ang narrowed his eyes, suddenly leaning forward as a Shield of Holy Light appeared from thin air in his hand. Holy radiance clung to its surface, burning like golden flames as he fiercely raised it to block the Skeleton Knight's lance.
Clang!
The sound of metal striking metal echoed through the hall. The Skeleton Knight's lance struck the Shield of Holy Light, erupting with a fierce sizzling sound—the discordant clash of dark energy and holy light. Ang's arm went slightly numb, but he did not retreat. Instead, he shoved forward, forcibly dispersing the aftershock of the impact.
Using that force, Ang swiftly adjusted his stance and thrust his spear forward, aiming straight for the Skeleton Knight's chest. At the same time, he slightly raised his other hand, gathering a Holy Light Bullet at the spear tip before firing it fiercely at the Skeleton Nightmare Steed's head.
Neigh—!
Sensing the power of holy light, the Skeleton Nightmare Steed let out a piercing neigh. Its deep violet netherflame suddenly surged violently, colliding fiercely with the holy light. The netherflame was torn apart bit by bit, and the Nightmare Steed violently raised its forehooves, trying to stomp Ang into the ground!
"Watch out!" Aisha cried, gripping her wand as she tried to cast water magic to interfere. But she knew she could never match the Skeleton Nightmare Steed's speed.
Ang did not panic in the slightest. Just as the Nightmare Steed's forehooves were about to fall, he sharply twisted his body and rolled to the side, barely evading that deadly stomp. The floor exploded beneath the Nightmare Steed's impact, sending countless fragments of