The Weeping Doll's speed was fast, but Rayn's was even faster! With the boosts from Giant Magic and his Sacred Gear, his physical abilities and magic power reached an unprecedented peak.
The moment the ground beneath his feet shattered, the mountain-like figure appeared in front of the Weeping Doll. The fist, wrapped in a deep red armguard and wreathed in flame-like magic, shot out like a cannonball. The air itself seemed unable to withstand such immense force, letting out a heavy roar. Air currents and snowflakes were violently swept to the front, forming a visible spiral of energy.
Before it even made contact, the Weeping Doll's head was sent flying backward. A spiderweb of cracks spread across it, and the entire energy-condensed body rippled like water. The Weeping Doll's irregularly shaped fist landed on Rayn's chest with a dull thud, while Rayn's fist simultaneously landed on its head, a blow that was far from a feint. The bell-like sound proved that Rayn was not just posturing.
The powerful impact from the simultaneous attack was staggering. Rayn immediately felt the psychic assault from before strike him again. The magic power within him even showed signs of stagnating under the force of the resentment. The body of the Weeping Doll, however, wasn't just injured; its very essence, its consciousness, was torn apart. It let out a cry of pain as some of the souls that made up its form were obliterated.
The souls that had been trying to devour Rayn's own soul through the threads of magic now scattered in terror.
The impact also sent a shockwave of energy through the ground, and a powerful, circular wind blasted outwards, churning the air. Even the souls that were trying to devour Rayn's soul through the threads of magic scattered in terror.
But Rayn was not one to be stopped by a mere psychic attack. A domineering dragon's roar echoed in his mind, shattering the assault. Not only did the psychic attack fail, but the pain and the surge of qi and blood only made the fire in his eyes burn hotter and more fiercely.
The battle had become utterly inhuman. The Weeping Doll's head reattached to its neck, and the dent in its neck flowed like slime and returned to its original state. Its fighting style was bizarre, and its body was like a doll that could be easily disassembled. It could attack with its hands and head at the same time, making it completely unpredictable.
Even though he had fought many missions, this was the first time Rayn had encountered such an opponent. But Rayn didn't believe the body in front of him could just disappear. Even if it could reassemble, being torn apart would still cause immense pain.
"Are you trying to tickle me!" Rayn roared, his voice like thunder. He endured the Weeping Doll's punch. His body was that of a dragon, strengthened not just by magic but by his very nature. Even steel weapons couldn't easily pierce his skin now, let alone a mere energy construct. What's more, the use of Giant Magic had further enhanced his physical abilities. This was why he dared to take the hit head-on.
Instead of dodging, Rayn met the attack with his own. He grabbed the Weeping Doll's reattached head with his clawed hand, wrapped in the crimson gauntlet, and with a savage grin, slammed it into the ground.
The ground erupted, and the shockwave sent a crater spreading outwards. The force of the blow was so immense that the Weeping Doll's body was sent flying, its waist nearly snapping in two from the impact. Even though it was made of energy, it couldn't withstand such a purely physical, overwhelming force.
"You think a mere composite of attacks can compare to my tempered flesh and blood!" Rayn's voice boomed. His own attack had landed, and now it was his turn to press the advantage. The Weeping Doll tried to retaliate, but Rayn was faster. His arm, like a battle-axe, swung down, and a powerful blow landed on the doll's torso.
The earth groaned, and the ground beneath the Weeping Doll caved in. It had been a battle of monsters, and Rayn was proving to be the more monstrous of the two.
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