She rushed forward, the ground beneath her exploding as she launched herself straight toward the abomination.
It swung its enormous arm, a wave of corrupted energy rushing toward her like a storm.
Ling Yu met it head-on.
Her sword sliced through the dark surge, splitting it apart before it reached her. The shockwave shattered nearby branches and uprooted moss, scattering debris like dust in a hurricane.
She landed on one of the creature's shadowy arms, running up its length with perfect balance. Each step she took burned through the darkness beneath her feet.
The creature roared, swiping at her again, but she leapt into the air, flipping forward. Her sword glowed brilliantly as she whispered a curse incantation under her breath, one that merged her curse with the Tree's blessing.
"Consume… then purify."
Her sword plunged straight into the creature's chest.
