The Flame Reaver seemed to sense the deadly threat descending from the sky, and had to abruptly stop his sword strike aimed at Phainon.
He looked up abruptly, and for the first time, the shadow beneath his hood showed a noticeable ripple.
Even he could not completely ignore this swooping attack, which contained the primordial power of " Preservation " and was powerful enough to shake space.
"Star! Catch!"
With his last breath, Phainon shouted and, without hesitation, hurled the baseball bat in his hand toward the direction Xing was diving.
The baseball bat seemed to possess a spirit, transforming into a streak of light that flew precisely towards Xing's outstretched hand!
Xing's gaze instantly locked onto the flying battle staff, and her eyes blazed with an even more intense light.
Her downward momentum did not diminish, and her right hand grasped the familiar staff with unparalleled precision.
Buzz--!!!
The moment Xing grasped the Rainbow Battle Staff, the staff, which had been dimmed by the depletion of Phainon's power, was as if it had been infused with the purest primordial fire, instantly bursting forth with divine light more dazzling than the sun.
The ∞ symbol spins wildly and magnifies on the stick, forming a real halo!
A vast, ancient, and indestructible Preservation force, like a sleeping giant being fully awakened, surged and poured into Xing's entire body through the staff!
"Drink it--!!!"
Xing let out a clear, long cry, and with the momentum of her dive, she concentrated the fully ignited power of " Eternity Preservation," along with her own will, into the mimicry baseball bat she gripped tightly.
She simply unleashed a powerful, all-out sweeping attack!
The staff transformed into an amber-colored halo stretching across the heavens and earth, carrying a resolute will to crush all obstacles and protect everything behind it, and slammed down on the Flame Reaver had just raised his head.
Boom--!!!!
The space seemed to collapse as if struck by that blow.
A shockwave, visible to the naked eye and a mixture of amber divine light and dark purple annihilation energy, suddenly spread out in a spherical shape, instantly flattening the hard rock on the ground.
The Flame Reaver's seemingly unshakeable figure was struck solidly for the first time, and the Shadow Straight Sword he hastily held in front of him emitted a piercing wail.
The viscous shadow on the sword was torn apart and boiled violently by the raging Preservation force, and an overwhelming force was transmitted through the sword to his body.
For the first time, the body wrapped in the tattered black robe stiffened noticeably, as if struck by an invisible hammer, and staggered backward uncontrollably.
Although it was only a single step, a momentary lapse in concentration, it was unprecedented in previous battles!
"Walk."
Xing didn't even bother to check the effect of the attack. Using the recoil, the " Eternity Preservation Wings" on his back suddenly flapped, and he transformed into a streak of light, passing by the Flame Reaver was momentarily stunned.
Her left hand shot out with lightning speed, precisely grabbing the arm of the unsteady Dan Heng.
At the same time, a flash of light appeared at the end of the mimicry bat, and a soft amber-colored energy rope shot out, instantly wrapping around Phainon's waist on the other side.
She hadn't even forgotten Mimi trembling behind that boulder, a thin tributary branching off from the energy rope.
Finally, there was March 7th, who was still resisting the Black Tide creations. In just a moment, the Black Tide creations that kept crashing into the ice wall were crushed.
"Pay close attention!"
The " Eternity Wings of Preservation " erupted with its ultimate light, just moments before the Flame Reaver recovered from their stunned state and their chilling killing intent was about to lock onto them once more—
Swish!
The amber-colored meteor carried everyone away at an incredible speed, narrowly escaping the Flame Reaver's attack range.
They shot towards the entrance to the "Holy City" of Okhema —the " Vortex of Genesis "—which was so close at hand!
Only the Flame Reaver's figure, which appeared less composed for the first time, remained on the spot, along with the huge scorch mark on the ground, resembling a meteorite crater, created by the Rainbow Battle Staff.
The shadow beneath the hood seemed to shift slightly in the direction where the star had vanished, and the viscous darkness on the shadowy straight sword surged silently, emanating an even colder chill.
A moment later, in Okhema, the " Abyss of Fate," on the lower level of the Cloud Stone Heavenly Palace.
Xing's " Eternity Preservation Wings" dissipated like particles of light, and she staggered weakly.
"The people at the market... may also be suffering. I hope Hyacine can protect them in time..."
Suddenly, Phainon realized something, and his pupils contracted sharply. "... Hatonus!"
"Quick, go check on him!"
The group rushed to Hatonus, the master craftsman, who was kneeling on one knee and panting heavily.
"Ah... return, Phainon..."
"The Holy City... burning. The struggle... I have done my best," Hatonus said slowly.
"You're too old for the front lines, Master Craftsman... And the citizens? How's the Cloud Stone Market?"
"Escape... The Holy City Guardians are organizing. But... where to escape to, no one knows..."
"A rainbow-colored barrier descended from the sky, protecting people... but unable to eradicate fear."
"Rainbow Barrier"... it must be Hyacine's doing.
"This is likely the end of Amphoreus, Hatonus. There is only one way to save our homeland..."
"Ah... it will all come true, the Prophecy sent down by the Father..."
Hatonus raised his head. "Go... miracles, go create. Savior... go become."
"One more thing..."
" The Vortex of Genesis... Trinnon awaits."
" The Core Flame of Kephale, safety..." she said.
Phainon's lips trembled, "Teacher Trinnon..."
Before the words were finished, a group of Black Tide creations surrounded the group again.
"Emergency... situation. Leave it to me... monster." Hatonus forced himself to stand up.
Dan Heng hesitated, then said, "But..."
"Already dead... I should have... allowed myself to linger... the power of the rainbow light."
"But since death is inevitable and there is no escape... why not... leave behind glory?"
"You have spent your life forging glory, old friend—for others, and for yourself. May you live a life free from war in the new world."
Phainon respected Hatonus's wishes, "Farewell, Great Craftsman."
"Let's go... to the Chrysos Heirs' Baths!"
Without saying much, the group continued their journey deeper into the Cloud Stone Heavenly Palace.
"These hands weren't... born for battle..."
Hatonus alone blocked the Black Tide's creations, "But, if the Holy City's tomorrow must be protected by it..."
"To the very last moment... I will fight to the very end!"
Without hesitation, Hatonus charged toward the Black Tide Creatures.
The dawn of lies has ended; the dawn of " Eternity " shines upon the world, sending the last Core Flame to the Vortex of Genesis, ushering in " Re-Creation."
The Chrysos Heirs' Baths were deserted, which confirmed Phainon's conjecture.
Mimi said, "Those buildings... I can feel... their Remembrance are fading away."
"Buildings... have Remembrance too? Will they spread to other places?" Xing asked.
"Hmm... the essence of Remembrance remains in everything of Amphoreus. Even a single brick or tile retains many traces of the past."
"There are no trapped residents here, nor any trace of Black Tide's creations... We have no reason to linger here."
"Let's go downstairs... the bathhouse is not far away."