The Vermilion Bird wasn’t putting up a defense all by its lonesome. The Black Tortoise had made its move as well, and Divine Kasyapa had deployed the two mysterious leaves.

Once the bird’s waves of heat dissipated, the Black Tortoise’ defensive shock wave churned toward Lightford. On the defensive side alone, the tortoise was undeniably the better of the two.

The rippling shock wave brought with it a great force of gravity. Once Lightford was caught, his body would become heavier, reducing his mobility.

Gravity manipulation wasn’t easy to deal with.

Lightford huffed and whipped the long sleeves of his...