The moment the light flared, the spectators outside finally caught a glimpse of the actual battle within the mist—though not in the way they had expected.
"What the hell, I can't see a damn thing!"
"So that's Silvanus chasing Thomas, right?"
"Are you crazy? Don't delude yourself!"
The crowd grew noisy and restless.
Just then, a thunderous boom resounded, shaking the entire Crucible Hall as if the ground itself had been struck by an overwhelming force!
At the same time, a fierce gust of wind surged up from the center of the arena like a massive tornado, instantly sweeping away the fog before slamming down with explosive force. The shockwave rippled outward, causing the protective barrier surrounding the stage to tremble and emit a deep humming sound.
And at the center of the arena, a vast crater had formed. Smoke rose from the scorched earth, and faint arcs of lightning still crackled around Thomas's body.
That's right—Thomas was the one who had fallen!
