Laughter across the battlefield

A colossal shockwave tore through the air as the energy surrounding their weapons reached a critical mass, hurtling Cain and the Inferno Daemon in opposite directions. Cain was blasted backward and spun high into the sky, but he regained control over his body in less than three seconds. Still, a solemn light flickered across his eyes—he realized that, in terms of raw strength, the faction leader was his equal.

"He was already beyond the limits of a typical Peak Divine Transcendence Master," Cain muttered, steadying himself in midair as he locked eyes with Karun. "Now, with the enhancements of that Gu Insect, even my full power can only match him."