The palm-sized Darkgold Bell materialized in Severin’s hand and expanded into the size of a hill after being summoned. It covered his head, and a wave of energy descended from the bell to form a protective shield around Severin’s body. Everything happened so quickly that it had already surpassed the reaction of an ordinary practitioner.

Severin summoned the Darkgold Bell just milliseconds before the green sword light struck down. The spark from the collision seemed to drain out even the sun’s color, turning the world dim and dark. A massive shockwave emanated from the arena that destroyed everything within a few miles. The vibrations affected the mountains many miles away, as if an earthquake had occurred.

Being at the center of the explosion resulted in Severin having to bear a tremendous force. The protective shield was struck so strongly that the bell began to emanate a cry. At the sight of that occurrence, Severin directed the spurt of spiritual energy from his body into the bell.

The explosive shockwave went as swiftly as they came, having dispersed into auras in the sky.

“You’re strong, I’ll give you that,” Riley remarked in surprise after failing to break Severin’s protective shield.

Riley’s surprise soon turned into fierce determination, as a murderous aura surged froth from his eyes. They seemed to take an almost solid form that exuded a faint red light. Like a devil emerging from hell, Riley unleashed even more of his energy as he poured his paragon-level attainment poured into his sword.

“Die!” He soared to the air and propelled himself forward to attack Severin.