Shhrrrk!
The fourth bolt descended. A colossal spear of violet lightning tore through the sky. It did not split, yet it still aimed for both Yan Wei and Zhou Rui simultaneously. It was a single, devastating strike intended to crush both their ambitions.
Yan Wei's eyes widened. His already weakened umbrella shattered into countless fragments, unable to bear the brunt of this new force. He had no more defensive artifacts. With a roar, he channeled all his remaining spiritual energy into a green barrier of wind qi, mirroring the cultivation method of his ancestor.
Zhou Rui snarled at the destructive power. His crimson aura surged, forming a protective cocoon around him, interwoven with his fervent belief in his 'Benefactor' and the store's power.
He activated a [Spirit Embodiment Sticker Seal] depicting a crimson-winged seraph, its fiery wings momentarily flared around him before merging into his body, empowering his defense further.
And then, the lightning struck.
