"Wha...!?"
"This...!?"
The sudden surge of magical energy shocked everyone present. They all abruptly turned their heads toward Luo Zhen.
"Phew..."
Under everyone's watchful eyes, Luo Zhen slowly exhaled.
At that moment, an immense amount of magical energy passed through Luo Zhen's body and poured into Mashu.
"Ah..."
Mashu felt power surge through her body. It was as if all the exhaustion weighing on her had been driven away, leaving her brimming with strength.
Immediately afterward, powerful magical energy surged from Mashu as well.
"This magical energy..."
Holding the Black Aurora Sword, Saber gazed at Luo Zhen and Mashu, whose bodies were overflowing with astonishing magical energy. A grave look flashed through her eyes.
From Luo Zhen and Mashu, Saber sensed magical energy that was in no way inferior to her own.
That astonishing, immense power—something no ordinary human could possibly possess—made Saber's eyes gleam.
Luo Zhen had only one response.
"Go! Mashu!"
It was the bugle call to attack.
"Yes!"
Mashu accepted Luo Zhen's command without hesitation. She raised her shield and charged toward Saber.
Her charge was incredibly fast. She trampled the ground beneath her feet and scattered the charred smoke along her path. Like a female war god, she became a streak of light and crashed straight toward Saber.
"...!?"
Saber only just managed to react. She pulled back the Black Aurora Sword, which she had been about to release once more by calling out its true name, and held it before her.
"Boom!"
A thunderous collision rang out 0.1 seconds later.
The heavy shield slammed into Saber. Although the black holy sword blocked it for an instant, the astonishing impact immediately took effect and sent Saber's petite body flying.
Saber adjusted her posture in midair and successfully dispersed the impact. She landed on both feet, skidding