She gradually gained the upper hand, as the duplicate began to show signs of fatigue.
Both were covered in blood, but the fighting spirit in their eyes remained undiminished.
The duplicate's movements became erratic, clearly due to excessive energy consumption leading to a loss of control.
"It's now!" Ron thought silently, but did not voice out to disrupt Dale's fighting rhythm.
Seemingly sensing her master's intent, Dale suddenly leaped back, creating distance.
Her hands were raised high, and all the surrounding water molecules were instantly mobilized, forming a lifelike water dragon in the air.
"Tide of Fury!"
The water dragon roared and dove downwards, directly crashing into the exhausted duplicate.
The immense impact sent the duplicate flying, crashing heavily against a crystal pillar with a muffled thud.
The surface of the crystal pillar displayed a spiderweb-like crack, from which red energy seeped out.
