Ripples flowed across the surface of the shield, producing a low hum as it seemed to stubbornly resist Dao Lord Taichu's assault.
Shadow Sha focused intently on maintaining the shield, sensing Dao Lord Taichu's resolve and fury.
He understood that if the shield were breached, it would mean his defeat. He would lose everything.
Determination flickered in his eyes as he resolved to hold on until the end.
A resolute light gleamed in Dao Lord Taichu's eyes. He knew this was a life-or-death battle, with no path of retreat.
A powerful aura radiated from his body, as though he had fused with the strength of the entire stellar universe.
With a sharp wave of his hand, the light of the Star Sword instantly condensed into a dazzling sword beam.
"Can you, of all people, hope to stop me?" Dao Lord Taichu sneered as the sword beam tore through the sky, shooting toward Shadow Sha's shield like a meteor.
Shadow Sha felt immense pressure. His shield began to tremble faintly, as though it had reached the limit of what it could bear.
He gritted his teeth and persevered, pouring all the energy in his body into the shield in an attempt to withstand Dao Lord Taichu's attack.
Dao Lord Taichu saw the opening and steadily increased the force of his attacks, giving Shadow Sha no chance to catch his breath.
Every collision of the Star Sword was accompanied by blinding light, as though it would destroy everything.
Yet Shadow Sha resisted desperately. Though his shield was on the verge of collapse, it still held firm.
The battle entered its most intense stage, powerful energy fluctuations filling the air.
Neither Dao Lord Taichu nor Shadow Sha showed the slightest intention of retreating. They had already regarded each other as mortal enemies and