The cavern was consumed in fire. The blast slammed into the dome like a tidal wave against a cliff. Energy rippled outward, the barrier flaring a brilliant blue-white.
For an instant, it seemed unbreakable, then cracks shot through it in every direction. Shards of glowing light burst off like shattered glass.
Darius screamed as the feedback ripped through his body. Blood sprayed from his lips, his veins was bulging as the gems in his hands cracked under the strain.
Rhoam roared in answer, throwing his armored body against the barrier to brace it. The massive panther dug his claws into the ground, growling as necrotic flames licked across his back. Plates of his thick armor glowed red-hot, one cracking down the middle.
The Alpha pressed on with the attack. It surged forward, slamming its talons against the barrier. The dome was shattered and shards of sealing energy was exploding outward. Darius staggered back, although his breath was a bloody rasp.
