But before Seth's attack had begun its approach, the beast general had realized its danger, covering its body with the two wings on its back.
Thereafter, the power of darkness shrouded its body, just as Seth's magical attack landed. The massive creature assumed a state of absolute darkness, seemingly transforming into a non-physical entity.
Simply put, Seth's attack affected the physical realm.
But the beast's ability was more similar to Anon's magical attacks which were more elusive and indescribable.
As Seth's blood river, taking on the form of a dragon, contacted with the beast's body, plunging into the creature now seemingly forged out of darkness, the river exited the other side of its body, rushing towards the depths of the crater with the same intensity it had before making contact with the beast.
Indeed, the beast had completely phased through Seth's attack.