Loma had grown their new spores in two different breeding grounds to keep their energy signature so weak that the magical aura of the artifacts hid the Horde's backup plan from the Life Vision of the Divine Beasts.
Anaka's death had not only reduced the number of the Isharas further, but had also sent them into a blind rage. In their fury, the Divine Beasts failed to notice Loma's return until it was too late.
The fresh and fully developed spores needed one breath each to fill themselves with mana and strike the Isharas the moment they turned their backs on their fallen comrades.
"The other Horde is still alive?" Imosi, the Ishara Elder, had a hard time dealing with Ygri one-on-one.
His Life Maelstrom-infused Spirit Barrier repelled most of the Horde's attacks, and the jolts released by his pincers thinned the silver mist, but keeping the Horde alive while ensuring there were no spore stashes left that would ensure their escape took a lot of focus.
