With blinding speed, Val darted to the right, narrowly evading the attack as it exploded behind him, leaving a trail of destruction in its wake.
"You dodged that?" A voice, filled with surprise, echoed through the corrupted air.
Val lifted his gaze, his Heavenly Eye piercing through the dense corruption, allowing him to clearly see the source of the voice.
Standing before him was a massive figure, its body covered in black scales, two mighty wings extending from its back, and two horns protruding from its head. Its muscles were well-defined, exuding a sense of overwhelming power. Despite its intimidating appearance, its face was contorted in an expression of shock, its eyes wide and mouth agape, as if it couldn't believe what it had just witnessed.