The black sphere hovering above Adrian's head pulsed with malevolent energy, growing larger by the second. Its surface rippled like liquid darkness, radiating a cold so intense that my breath came out as white mist.
"This is the Earth Fiend Valley's Devouring Void," Adrian announced, his voice eerily calm. "Not even your precious chaotic body can withstand it."
I studied the sphere, measuring its power. It was unlike anything I'd encountered before—a concentrated mass of pure destructive energy that seemed to hungrily pull at everything around it.
"Impressive party trick," I said, keeping my tone steady despite the danger. "But I've faced worse."
Adrian's eyes narrowed. "Have you now? Let's test that claim."
With a flick of his wrist, he sent the orb hurtling toward me. The air crackled as it passed, leaving a trail of frost in its wake. I had seconds to react.
