As Klein broke into a genuine smile, jagged silver fissures suddenly erupted across the face of the "Saint of the Audience" that had emerged from Enyuni—spreading in all directions, intersecting at random, appearing disordered. Seizing the moment, Klein launched a sudden assault using the "silver-white slender sword" formed by his "Silver Knight" secret figure! A sharp brilliance burst forth, tearing the figure into countless fragments. Yet these fragments remained remarkably ethereal, lacking tangible substance. The "Saint of the Audience" had created a phantom through the technique of "psychological invisibility," concealing his true presence.
Swoosh! Swoosh! Swoosh!
A series of silver-white spear-like streaks either sped rapidly toward the "Saint of the Audience" emerging from Enyuni or burst directly from the point of impact, radiating inward. With the strength and agility provided by his robust physique, the "Saint of the Audience" continuously shifted positions, making swift evasive maneuvers, avoiding any damage.
Because he had a precise grasp and command of his own psyche and spirit, Kline’s acute intuition could not form a mental image of him, nor could it anticipate his actions—thus, it was impossible to have the "silver slender sword" waiting for him at the point where he was about to arrive.
Tee-tee-tee! The towering knight, clad in solid silver armor, brandished his great sword and charged furiously toward the target, as if he could collapse a mountain.
—Due to the existence of the "Realm of No Darkness," Kline, the "silver knight" in secret form, could not "borrow light to hide"; he had to advance directly and engage in full-force assault.
Witnessing this, the "Saint of the Audience" suddenly expanded in size, transforming into a formidable, serpentine dragon with grayish scales, shadowed in depth, and radiating divine presence.
This dragon was massive, its gray scales robust, and its claws powerful—its body successfully withstood the silver knight’s strikes.
With a series of resounding impacts, the giant and the dragon clashed so violently that ancient divine kingdom stones cracked and palace walls collapsed, leaving the scene in utter chaos.
Klein maintained a flamboyant smile, carefully maneuvering his spectral companion without paying much attention to the "shadow." Not entirely free from interference, however—he held firm the "spirit threads" connecting himself, his spectral companion, the head of the Silver City, Lovira, and the little "sun," ensuring the "shadow" had no chance of successful manipulation. He occasionally extended his palm, summoning the historical rift images the "shadow" had been attempting to invoke, thereby neutralizing the efforts of both sides. Beyond that, Klein never once glanced at the "shadow."
The "shadow" meandered for a while, then opened its mouth with a resigned "pop." A burst of air projectile shot forth, striking the spectral companion of the "Silver Knight" and exploding upon impact. Amid the thunderous roar, the companion only slightly wavered before regaining composure, its silver full-body armor showing not a single crack.
"Ha! Ha!" Klein laughed, the sound so hearty it seemed to threaten to bend his back.
How weak his own attacks and defenses are, he himself still doesn't fully grasp. When his two core abilities—manipulating the "Line of Spirits" and summoning historical rift images—fail to make an impact, the "shadow" without a secret companion can only watch from the sidelines. Whether it's "air projectiles," "manipulating flames," "creating illusions," or the clown's combat prowess—these are merely decorative or supportive elements. Likewise,克莱恩 chose not to attack the "shadow" because he knew how debilitating the "paper man substitute," "flame leaps," "damage transfer," and "illusion creation" were; he realized he couldn't resolve them in the near term, so it was better to let the shadow remain as a live spectator—since it wouldn't affect the overall course of the battle. Upon hearing that mocking laugh, the dark "shadow" first hesitated slightly, then surged forward, closing in on克莱恩 and launching a direct assault.
On the other side, when the true form of Enyuni descended before the three half-gods of Silver City, Colin Iliad quickly glanced at Deric, then withdrew his gaze, crossing his two swords in a cross formation to shield the front. As he made the gesture, the fabric of his garments was torn apart by the rapidly expanding muscles. In an instant, Colin Iliad transformed into a giant nearly six meters tall, with a gray-blue body and dark-blue, well-defined muscles. A deep,幽black fissure appeared on his forehead, seemingly drawing in the spirits around him, while his two eyes had vanished. Every inch of his skin and every strand of flesh radiated immense power, boundless mystery, and peculiar spiritual influence, causing every witness to experience an unavoidable mental sharpness, emotional turbulence, and an overwhelming urge to destroy everything—including themselves.
— Within the "Land of No Darkness," Colin Iliad need not fear the Celestial Realm's suppression preventing him from mastering the incomplete mythic being form, risking complete loss of control. Instantly, an invisible barrier contracting around him solidified into a silver, viscous, molten-metal flow that enveloped his entire body, hardening into an unyielding armor. At this moment, the shadows on Enyuni's surface coalesced into tangible form, transforming him into a towering giant clad in a complete black armor, wielding a massive black sword several meters in height. "The Black Knight!" With a resounding strike, that great black sword descended vertically, halted by two straight swords forged from the dawn light. Enyuni's shadow beneath his feet and the ethereal black wings behind him extended forward, attempting to encircle Colin Iliad. Almost simultaneously, a "Storm of Light" composed of countless dawn fragments surged up around Colin, sweeping forward. This storm of pure shards engulfed Enyuni's shadow, which was then blocked by his ethereal black wings.
Clang! Clang! The "Silver Knight" embodied by Colin Iliad and the "Black Knight" transformed from Enyuni collided fiercely, their impact blurring light and shadow, shattering the tower. Upon receiving the chief's subtle signal, Deric had already leapt forward with the "Thor's Hammer," charging straight toward the "Solar Saint." Amidst the rushing wind, he swung the massive mace, its surface deep blue and streaked with electric glimmers, moving with the grace of a seafarer navigating storms—rather than that of a distinguished being from the realm of the Sun. The "Solar Saint" had not anticipated the bold, head-on charge from his opponent, the "One Without Darkness," and thus found himself momentarily caught off guard, relying only on instinct to step aside. With a sharp crack, a brilliant silver-white lance erupted where he was about to step, swiftly engulfing and tearing through his body. Meanwhile, the "Silver Knight" spirit tending to Lovie also launched an assault on the "Solar Saint."
A tidal wave of golden light suddenly surged forth from within the "Solar Saint," dissolving the silver-white sharp streaks and coalescing into a layer of radiant armor and a massive, spiked mallet. Thud! The mallet deflected the "Thunder God's Roar," sending electric serpents and flashes of light scattering in all directions. At the same time, the "Solar Saint" radiated warm glimmers outward in concentric waves, causing the affected "Silver Knight" spirits to instantly fade, as though evaporating—making Lovia's figure in black armor grow pale, swiftly dissipating the sense of decay, and weakening Caine's "Silver Knight" statuette under pressure. "Purification!" This is the core ability of the "One Without Darkness," exceptionally effective against undead, fallen beings, and corrupted entities! Facing "Purification," Lovia could only recall her "Silver Knight" spirits, ceasing to send them forth, and instead employ relevant extraordinary abilities to alleviate her own weakening. Sssss!
One after another, silver-white streaks either "flashed" or streaked forward at high speed, forcing the "Solar Saint" to continuously parry and dodge in defense.
Dairek glanced over, deciding not to launch another "Thor's Roar," nor to pursue the "Solar Saint" further. He stepped back several paces, shifting his focus to the battlefield where the dark, massive sword and the dawn twin swords clashed repeatedly—the contest of light and shadow between Colin Iliadet and Enyuni.
His expression suddenly grew solemn, arms half-outstretched as if embracing divine blessings.
The "Land of No Darkness" instantly brightened, as though sunlight had pierced through the veil and poured in.
Then, a pure sphere, wrapped in countless sacred flames, materialized from nowhere and settled evenly, encompassing both Colin Iliadet and Enyuni without distinction.
"Yang Flame!"
The "Yang Flame" of the "Bearer of No Darkness!"
This was the divine magic克莱恩 originally used to slay Meghios and the fetus within her—capable of inflicting severe damage upon beings from the domains of "impurity," "decline," and "immortality," and even directly destroying them. Within the luminous sphere radiating sacred flame, a light mist rose from the ethereal, dark wings behind Enyuni, portions of her black armor melting and cracking, while the emanating aura of decay was instantly ignited. Colin Iliadt also sustained damage, his silver full-body armor transforming into flowing molten metal. Deryck paid little attention to this, once again summoning "Yang Flame," enveloping both Enyuni and Colin Iliadt within its radiance. He believed that, compared to foes from the domains of "decline" and "impurity," the chief of the "War" path would endure significantly less damage and withstand the assault much longer under the force of "Yang Flame." Once the primary adversaries were eliminated, the "World" Lord could then summon the "Staff of Life" to heal the chief.
This is the fastest way to resolve the issue with Enyuni! It wasn't conceived by Drik or devised by Caine—it was proposed by Colin Iliath himself. When they were discussing outside, Caine only introduced Enyuni and the potential capabilities of "the Shadow," offering no specific plan and instead handing the initiative to the head of the Silver City. He knew that "the Shadow" deeply understood him; whatever he could think of, she could also envision. If he presented his own approach, it would likely be countered. Therefore, trusting an experienced former "Huntress" was the most effective strategy under the current circumstances. Colin Iliath made no concessions—he firmly identified the Enyuni contaminated by "the Dark Angel" as the primary target and crafted a plan centered on sacrificing to secure victory. He was not afraid of taking damage; he only worried about not having the opportunity to do so.
A luminous sphere, encircled by countless sacred flames, descended with majestic splendor, illuminating the surrounding area and further dimming Klein's "shadow," gradually lightening Enyuni's ethereal black wings until they approached mere illusion. At this moment, one of Enyuni's ethereal black wings suddenly detached and transformed into a deep, profound "ocean."