The battlefield trembled under the weight of power.
The high-ranking gods had regrouped, but the shadows now moved with a will of their own — intelligent, adaptive, unstoppable.
[SYSTEM ALERT: Darkness Authority Stage 7 — Threshold Reached]
[New Ability Unlocked: Abyssal Overlord — Maximum Offensive & Defensive Control Over All Shadows]
I felt the surge of power flood through me, shadows stretching further, denser, coiling around the enemies like a living storm. Each tendril moved independently, attacking, defending, siphoning divine energy.
The silver-haired woman glanced at me, a faint smile gracing her lips.
— You've crossed a line… she said softly, admiration in her eyes.
Arlena adjusted her stance, now fully cooperating with the shadow field, energy harmonizing, attacks synchronized.
[HINT: Multi-Entity Coordination — Combat Efficiency +30%]
The gods faltered. Golden light flickered as their divine strikes were absorbed, deflected, or countered. One by one, their aura dimmed under the relentless pressure of shadows and coordinated attacks.
I pushed further, crimson eyes burning, spear flashing. Abyssal Overlord surged, doubling the efficiency of every shadow, every strike, every absorption.
[REWARD: Shadow Overlord Mastery +10%, Stage 7 Fully Integrated, New Skill Unlocked: Eternal Umbra Expansion — permanent shadow reinforcement over extended battlefield]
The gods began to retreat, battered and cautious. Even the most powerful hesitated before leaving, knowing that returning too soon would be fatal.
The silver-haired woman sheathed her blade, eyes reflecting both respect and relief.
— They've finally learned… not all shadows are to be underestimated.
Arlena nodded slightly, energy calming. The system flagged full alliance potential, signaling that her loyalty might grow further.
I allowed the shadows to settle, crimson eyes scanning the horizon.
The first major victory against the gods was complete, but this was only the beginning. The storm had been unleashed, and I, the predator of shadows, was ready for everything to come.