While Ethan was dealing with the Ancient Evil Spirit in the Battle Space, a terrifying battle erupted within the Azure Serpent Realm.
Two Quasi–Soul Transformation Realm cultivators clashed, shaking the very fabric of the space around them.
[Shadow Steps]
'Swiish'
[Shadow Claw]
'Slash'
Blackmist moved like a living shadow to which Golden Horn barely reacted.
After consuming the Forbidden Shadow Fruit earlier, Blackmist had forcefully pushed his mastery of Shadow Steps to the Transcendental Stage, albeit temporarily.
But the effect was still active.
At this moment, his speed had reached a terrifying level—so fast that even afterimages struggled to keep up.
'Swiish!'
'Swiish!'
Every time Blackmist vanished, he reappeared somewhere else.
And every reappearance was accompanied by a sharp tearing sound.
Claw marks bloomed across Golden Horn's massive body—long, jagged cuts that split skin and fur alike.
Dark blood seeped out, staining the ground beneath his hooves.
