Kael's celestial sword gleamed with divine brilliance, a radiant arc of golden light sweeping through the air as he struck first. The sheer pressure of his attack forced the wind to ripple outward, dust and debris lifting from the battlefield. Many had faced this opening move before, and none had been able to counter it.
But Charlotte wasn't like the others.
Rather than retreating, she surged forward, her spear crackling with a faint crimson aura. The moment Kael's sword came down, she twisted her body, narrowly avoiding the blade's lethal edge. Sparks flew as her spear met the celestial weapon in a violent clash of power, the impact sending shockwaves through the arena.
The crowd roared in excitement.
"She blocked it!"
"No one blocks Kael's first strike head-on!"
