Using Everything

But he didn't lose focus. He couldn't afford to. Instead, he welcomed this surge of power like an old friend and immediately struck while the moment was ripe.

"Second form of Heaven-Piercing Thunderclap Sword!" Max roared, his voice sharp like a thunderclap splitting the world. His sword surged with blue lightning, now fused perfectly with the strength provided by the Flame Tyrant inheritance from boiling heat of his level 2 flame concept.

He swung with all his might, and for the first time since this impossible duel began, the Storm King staggered—his feet skidding back across the cracked battlefield. Max had finally forced him back.

Seizing the opportunity without hesitation, Max unleashed his arsenal. From the skies, a storm of black-flame-forged weapons descended—swords, spears, hammers, halberds, and axes rained down like divine wrath, each glowing with infernal heat, each roaring with destructive purpose.

Bang! Bang! Bang! Bang!