Overgrowth

The blood barrier trembled under the relentless assault of massive claws, but this time it held firm. Arthur furrowed his brow, trying to comprehend what had changed. Meanwhile, Seraphine was still undergoing her transformation.

"We're aware of our weaknesses, which the gods exploited," Seraphine declared as fiery veins covered her face. Her eyes now glowed entirely scarlet, resembling blood coursing through them. "I won't squander the life I've been given!"

Within the swirling blood, bubbles appeared as if it were boiling. Arthur noticed that whatever Seraphine was doing, it was taking a toll on her. Her face looked paler than usual, but her fiery blood seemed to transform into molten lava.

Lian appeared equally troubled. As the boiling blood made contact with his monster's claw, the creature began to convulse and twist. Whatever work he had put into it was now thrown into chaos as the monster screamed and lost control of its own body.