Chapter 1781

The battle between Sebastian and Ecke grew increasingly intense. Their figures flickered like lightning as they fought while moving toward the distant valley. The others exerted all their strength to keep up, but their speed was simply not on the same level. Only Merle managed to observe the fight from afar. "Brat, taste my Shadow Soul Devouring Wave!" Ecke roared, his hands weaving rapidly as a surge of thick, inky-black energy burst forth. The energy wave seemed to originate from the depths of darkness itself. Wherever it passed, the space around it corroded with an eerie sizzling sound, sending chills down the spine. The surrounding air felt as though it was being compressed under the weight of this terrifying power. Sebastian's gaze sharpened as he let out a cold snort. "What petty tricks! Reversal of the Elements!" With lightning-fast hand seals, active and passive energy intertwined before him, forming a massive vortex. The vortex resembled a cosmic black hole, devouring ev