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"Bzzzz----!"
Within the pitch-black temple, two overwhelmingly violent surges of Cursed Power erupted like storms, sweeping outward. As though competing for ownership of the space itself, they collided and crushed against each other, making the air let out a piercing tremor as it shook.
Noah and Athena locked eyes, astonishing fighting spirit and battle intent burning within both their gazes.
Though they called each other fated enemies and cursed adversaries, if one truly counted it, this should have been Noah and Athena's first life-or-death duel.
When they had first met, Athena had yet to recover her identity as the Trinity Goddess Queen, while Noah had only just gained his Authority and become a Godslayer. Neither of them had been fully matured.
At that time, although Noah and Athena had briefly exchanged blows, it had truly been brief. They had barely even traded a single move, so it could not be considered a battle at all.
Therefore, this was the first time Noah and Athena were truly settling who was stronger.
Yet the battle intent and fighting spirit in both their hearts were exceptionally high.
Staring at Athena standing before the throne, her ancient Greek-style dress swaying back and forth as though battered by fierce winds beneath the immense fluctuations of Cursed Power, Noah's thoughts stirred.
Within his body, the energy source brimming with endless energy suddenly shifted, transforming into the Shin'i Source in an instant. Shin'i