As the tension in the air thickened, Ji-eun and Yoon-ji prepared for battle against the Abyss Goblin Emperor. Ji-eun, known as the Lotus Queen, focused her energy. She extended her arms, and a shimmering barrier formed around her—a beautiful Petal Wall made of vibrant violet petals that sparkled like jewels.
"Petal Wall" she murmured, and the barrier stood strong and blocked the axe that the Goblin emperor threw.
Meanwhile, Yoon-ji floated beside her, her scythe gleaming with dark energy. "You've miss with the wrong humans, Goblin." she declared, her voice steady.
She swung her scythe, and a wave of shadow energy shot toward the Goblin Emperor. "Shadow Bind"
The shadows wrapped around the Goblin Emperor, momentarily slowing its movements. Taking advantage of the moment, Ji-eun unleashed her Petal Fang, throwing sharp petals at the creature. The petals sliced through the air, hitting the Goblin Emperor with precise strikes.
"Your attacks are nothing!" the Goblin Emperor roared, shaking off the petals and the shadows. His axe flew back to him and swung it at Yoon-ji, who dodged with agility, soaring higher into the air.
"Eclipse Strike" Yoon-ji murmured, swinging her scythe again.
A shockwave erupted from the blade, cutting through the space between them and slamming into the Goblin Emperor. The force knocked it back slightly, but the creature quickly regained its balance.
"Impressive, but it's time for you to learn your place!" the Goblin Emperor sneered. It pointed at Ji-eun, a wicked smile crossing its face. "One at a time. I want to enjoy crushing your hope, human."
Yoon-ji's eyes narrowed, her expression devoid of emotion. "You can fight her once you defeat me," she declared firmly, not backing down.
The Goblin Emperor considered her words, and then nodded slowly. "Very well. I will crush you first, then your next," it said, a dark glint in its eyes.
Ji-eun watched from above as Yoon-ji prepared for the Goblin Emperor's next attack.
Yoon-ji floated calmly in front of the Abyss Goblin Emperor, her heart steady. She focused on the creature, ready to dodge its powerful attacks while maintaining her composure.
With a loud roar, the Goblin Emperor charged forward, swinging its massive axe. Yoon-ji sidestepped smoothly, feeling the rush of wind as the axe narrowly missed her. She spun gracefully, her eyes never leaving the monster.
"Shadow Bind," she said softly, sending dark tendrils of shadow toward the Goblin Emperor.
The shadows wrapped around the creature's legs, trying to hold it in place. The Goblin Emperor struggled against the bindings, its eyes flashing with anger.
"You think you can trap me?" it bellowed, using its strength to break free. With a fierce tug, it shattered the shadowy bonds and glared at Yoon-ji.
"Let's see how you handle this!" it shouted, raising its axe high. Suddenly, it slammed the weapon down toward Yoon-ji, creating shockwaves that rattled the ground beneath her. Yoon-ji remained calm, dodging to the side with fluid grace, the force of the attack sending dirt flying.
"Eclipse Strike," she said, channeling energy into her scythe. She swung it down, releasing a wave of dark energy toward the Goblin Emperor. The shockwave struck the monster, causing it to stagger back slightly, but it quickly regained its footing.
"Is that all you've got?" the Goblin Emperor taunted, wiping the dust from its armor. It retaliated with a series of rapid strikes, swinging its axe with terrifying speed. Yoon-ji stayed alert, dodging left and right, her movements precise and deliberate.
Each time the axe came close, the ground trembled beneath her feet. Yoon-ji weaved through the attacks effortlessly, her heart steady.
After a series of near misses, Yoon-ji took a deep breath and prepared to counterattack. "Shadow Bind," she said again, her voice calm and focused. Dark shadows shot out from her scythe, wrapping around the Goblin Emperor's arms and slowing its movements.
"Stupid Human! I'm not a Emperor for nothing!" it snarled, but Yoon-ji could see the strain in its muscles.
"Now, Eclipse Strike," she said, swinging her scythe with confidence. The dark energy flew toward the Goblin Emperor, striking it square in the chest. The impact sent the monster crashing back, but it quickly rose again, anger etched on its face. Sёarᴄh the NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.
"You will pay for that!" the Goblin Emperor roared, its eyes filled with rage. It charged forward with renewed fury, and Yoon-ji stood her ground, ready to face whatever came next.
The Abyss Goblin Emperor decided to escalate the fight. With a sinister grin, it raised its massive axe high above its head. Suddenly, the axe transformed, breaking apart into thousands of smaller normal axes that filled the air like a deadly storm. Each one gleamed with a wicked light, ready to strike.
Yoon-ji remained calm, her eyes focused on the swirling mass of axes. She could feel the wind shift as they flew toward her, but instead of panic, she felt a surge of determination. "I won't let you win,"
The smaller axes shot through the air at incredible speed, aiming to overwhelm her. But Yoon-ji was ready. As the first wave of axes approached, she gripped her scythe tightly and moved with fluid grace. She swung her weapon in a wide arc, the blade of her scythe cutting through the air.
With each clash of metal, the axes that came her way were deflected, flying off into the distance. Yoon-ji's movements were precise and elegant, each strike timed perfectly. She spun and twirled, her scythe a blur of silver as it met the oncoming axes.
One by one, the tiny weapons met her scythe, creating a symphony of ringing sounds as they clashed. The air was filled with the sight of flying axes and the dance of Yoon-ji's blade. She moved effortlessly, her body shifting in sync with the storm of attacks.
"Impressive," the Goblin Emperor called out, watching her with narrowed eyes. "But can you keep this up?" It seemed amused, thinking it had the upper hand.
Yoon-ji didn't respond; she focused on the fight. With a flick of her wrist, she sent another wave of axes flying away, but more kept coming, an endless storm of metal. She had to think fast.
Suddenly, Yoon-ji changed her strategy. Instead of just deflecting the axes, she began to attack them mid-air, using her scythe to slice through multiple axes at once. Each swing created a ripple of energy that cut through the air, sending the axes spiraling off course.
"Come on" she said softly, almost taunting the Goblin Emperor. With each strike, she felt more empowered and It woke up, her excitement bubbling inside her. Her heart raced, not from fear, but from the thrill of battle.
"You'll have to do better than that," she said with a grin.
The Goblin Emperor scowled, clearly frustrated by her agility. It raised its hands, summoning even more axes to join the fray. But Yoon-ji stood firm, unyielding. She danced through the chaos, her movements fluid and controlled, a beautiful display of skill and strength.
With one final swing, Yoon-ji unleashed a powerful strike that shattered a large number of axes in one go, sending shards raining down like glittering confetti. The Goblin Emperor watched in disbelief as its own attack was turned against it.
"Is this all you can do?" Yoon-ji said, a calm determination in her voice.