The Strongest Victory, Etched into Spirit City!

An unrestricted Hollow Purple detonated on Pope Mountain like a nuclear blast.

The Dharma Wheel above Mahoraga's head had no time to turn before Hollow Purple reduced him to dust.

Even the arena was swallowed up, leaving a massive crater.

And the arena floor was built to withstand attacks from a Soul Emperor.

With Mahoraga and his Dharma Wheel gone, only Bai Ranmo remained, floating in midair.

A smile of certain victory hung on his face. Wind whipped through his white hair, and blood soaked his robes and hair, but none of it dimmed his wild, triumphant grin.

"Throughout heaven and earth... I alone am the honored one!"

He spoke with proud certainty, as though declaring his victory.

The shadows stirred. Hei Ranbai tossed aside the oxygen tank in his hand and stepped out of them.

"I didn't think you could destroy Mahoraga..."

Bai Ranmo hadn't wanted to end things so soon. The longer they fought, the more uncertainty he could create and the more Emotion Points he could earn. But Mahoraga's ability to adapt was far too broken. If Bai Ranmo dragged this out any longer and Mahoraga fully adapted to Limitless, he would have no choice but to open his Domain.

Afterward, he would suffer Cursed Technique Burnout. He could still use Soul Skills, but he would be at a clear disadvantage against Hei Ranbai.

"You're out of tricks now, aren't you..." Bai Ranmo walked toward him.

Hei Ranbai didn't move. He simply met Bai Ranmo's gaze.

Dark eyes faced azure ones, while Bai Ranmo wore a thoroughly obnoxious grin.

"Beg me, and I'll teach you how to use a Domain. How about it?"

"..." Hei Ranbai stared at him calmly.

Bai Ranmo pursed his lips. "No fun."

"Second Soul Skill: Spatial Lock!"

An invisible barrier spread outward,