Despite Zafira being little more than a minor hindrance, the crucial moments Cain spent cutting through her gave the Night Prince just enough time to gather his energies and launch a counterattack.
"Soulstorm Obliteration!"
The Night Prince's roar pierced the chaos. He joined sword and staff at the hilt, aiming them toward Cain. Immediately, a howling hurricane of black starlight infused with nightmare energy tore forward, billowing with overwhelming might.
Cain's eyes narrowed. He could feel the potent mix of Star Power and Laws thrumming within the swirling gale of darkness, a testament to the Night Prince's Astral-Essence Dual Cultivation. More striking, the Night Prince seemed to use a technique that fused both paths—something comparable to Cain's own Shooting Star Dragon Cultivation.
"The Nightmare Kingdom's background must be even greater than I thought," Cain mused briefly, though he spared no concentration on idle speculation.