White crashed toward the light cocoon above the altar in the center of the circular hall like a comet. The Book of Mavikart above her head blazed brightly, fury burning in her eyes, and a black flame bloomed amid the golden fire. Brando was slightly startled. He knew she had completely unleashed the power of the Ancient Evil, and he raised his sword solemnly. At some point, a massive black scythe had appeared in White's hands. It slammed into the Sword of Earth, sending sparks flying. A black ripple spread outward from the point where the two weapons met. Wherever it passed, it swept through like a storm, carving crisscrossing grooves into the solid ground. Mordefis's black formal attire was torn apart at once, the fragments transforming into butterflies that filled the air and revealing the black armor beneath. The lace skirt below Andriga's armored dress was also ripped to shreds. Tiny cuts appeared on both their faces, and their long hair whipped about like tangled weeds. Hypamira raised the Authority of Mountains and Rivers, an arcing earthen barrier enveloping her and Bai Jia. Every Law Line in the shield shone glaringly beneath the black shockwave, as if it might shatter at any moment. With a sharp crack, a ring-shaped fracture appeared along the walls surrounding the underground circular hall.
Brando and White crossed swords four times in an instant. Each strike brought the underground hall closer to collapse. After the fourth, a thunderous boom rang out, and one corner of the circular hall suddenly caved in, sending countless rocks and sand raining down. Hypamira's shield flared brightly before shattering with a bang, like countless scattered crystals. A thin black line spread from her left shoulder to her right waist, then burst into a vivid spray of blood. The priestess