The collision between the raging crimson fist and the radiant golden slash detonated like a thunderclap.
A violent explosion of mixed energies erupted in the center of the clearing, sending a powerful shockwave that flattened bushes, snapped small trees, and hurled the weaker subordinates backward like ragdolls.
And for a brief moment, the two forces struggled against each other.
The leader's destructive crimson aura roared, trying to crush the golden slash.
But Jake's desperate, instinct-driven strike, fueled by [Battle Adept], [Instinct], and the last of his willpower held firm.
And soon—
CRRRRRRRK!!
The golden blade of light began to push forward.
Slowly at first… then faster.
The leader's eyes widened in genuine shock as he felt his Crushing Rage being forced back.
The glowing crimson energy around his fist started cracking and splintering under the pressure of the radiant golden arc.
'What… is that…?!'
