Enveloped in the clash of magically charged [Ice] and unyielding [Automata Iron], the battlefield bore witness to a confrontation between two formidable forces. The once formidable form of the [Noble Goblin] became a canvas of cuts and bruises, swiftly supplanted by an instantaneous encasement in replenishing layers of frosty [Ice]. The newly introduced [Guardian] orchestrated a relentless and calculating assault, granting the [Noble Goblin] little reprieve to counterattack. The [Guardian], pulsating with ceaseless power, executed its maneuvers with an eerie precision and accuracy. Every calculated strike inflicted a gradual but perceptible weakening upon the [Noble Goblin].

The [Gogs] and the [Gog riders] were all dead too. The new [Guardian] took care of them first with a casual wave of its armored hand. Swords slithered out of its back and slaughtered them all. The battlefield was now soaked in blue [Goblin] blood, with small hills of [Gog] and [Goblin] corpses everywhere. During this time, the [Dungeon core] had managed to replenish its supply of [V2 Combat Golems], which it sent out to deal with the rest of the [Goblins], allowing the [Guardian] to focus its full attention on the [Noble Goblin] that was now more [Ice] than flesh.

In the midst of their intense battle, the surroundings of the battlefield underwent significant transformations due to their overwhelming power. Massive chunks of stone were either cleaved apart or encased in ice as the two forces unleashed their formidable attacks. Iteration[1] observed as the [Noble Goblin] conjured a colossal piece of [Ice] in the midst of a strike, effortlessly hurling it toward the [Guardian] before vanishing in a swirl of [Frost Mana]. Despite scanning its domain thoroughly, Iteration[1] couldn't locate the whereabouts of the [Noble Goblin]. The [Dungeon core] began to ponder — had the [Noble Goblin] fled? Such a notion seemed improbable, given the observed prideful nature of the [Noble Goblin], who appeared more inclined to face death than retreat. So where could he be?

A surge of imminent danger prompted Iteration[1] to recall the majority of the [V2 Combat Golems] from the ongoing battle, strategically positioning them at the compromised entrance of the [Production room]. In the blink of an eye, a streak of blue velocity shot out from the swirling [Mana Storm], its speed beyond the perceptual capabilities of Iteration[1]. The only solace lay in the hope that the [V2 Combat Golems] could act as a sufficient defense. Alas, they proved insufficient, merely slowing down the blur but failing to halt its relentless advance. The [Guardian] emerged as the last line of defense, reaching the scene within seconds. The once-blur revealed itself as the [Noble Goblin], but before it could proceed, the [Guardian] swiftly intercepted, unfurling into a formidable entity. Rotating swords materialized, cleaving the [Noble Goblin] in twain with brutal efficiency.

The [Soul] of the [Noble Goblin], having detached from its lifeless form, soared out of the tunnel and embarked upon an undertaking that struck Iteration[1] as utterly implausible. It initiated a process of tapping into the wild and tumultuous [Mana Storm], orchestrating the transformation of the haphazard and disarrayed currents of [Mana] into a pristine and meticulously organized flow of [Frost Mana]. This refined stream seamlessly infused the [Soul], unfathomably amplifying its mass. In the blink of an eye, a colossal and imposing soul levitated in the firmament, exuding an aura of bone-chilling intensity. The ambient temperature across the battlefield precipitously descended, casting an immediate glacial grip, causing the unfortunate [V2 Combat Golems] in close proximity to succumb to an instantaneous freeze.

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However, the colossal soul persisted in its metamorphic dance. Within moments, the frigid essence of the [Noble Goblin] assumed a spectral form mirroring its previous physical self. This time, however, the manifestation sported a multitude of limbs, numbering in the hundreds, each wielding a spectral version of the once corporeal [Frost blade]. Its feet underwent a transformative process, morphing into tempests of miniature [Frost blades] that sliced through the air, freezing it in their wake. The spectral soul fully materialized, bridging the gap between the ethereal and the physical.

Iteration[1] found itself in a state of soul-shock, grappling with the overwhelming power exhibited by the [Spectral Goblin]. The disparaging gap in strength was glaringly evident, a visible abyss that even transcended the confines of its [Mana sense]. The sheer might encapsulated within the [Spectral Goblin] was palpable, a stark departure from its prior incarnation. Before plunging into the depths of despair, a voice resonated within its freezing soul.

(Fear not, creator, the sacrifice of my brothers didn't just end here, behold!)

A torrent of power and heat surged from the [Guardian]'s soul, initiating a transformative process that rippled through its entire being. Elevating off the ground, it expanded in size, gradually matching the towering stature of the [Spectral Goblin]. The once-armored exterior of the [Guardian] receded, giving way to a colossal scythe embellished with spikes and crystals. The once-angular form now assumed a seamless, elongated shape, with its head morphing into a menacing spiked tip.

Sprouting from the [Guardian]'s back emerged wings composed of fractured wires and rusty metal. These wings constantly shed particles, creating a perpetual cloud of rust that hung in the air, swirling and dancing around the transformed entity in a mesmerizing display.

Amidst the myriad transformations and clashes of power, Iteration[1] found itself once more caught off guard. The events of this single day had been a relentless onslaught on its understanding of the world, compelling it to reconsider its perspective for the sake of mental stability. The impending battle between these formidable forces not only held the key to its own destiny but also that of the [Goblins]. Now aware of the threat they posed to its survival, Iteration[1] deemed them an impediment, a hurdle that demanded immediate elimination before their burgeoning strength became insurmountable.

They came dangerously close to wiping it out today, it also needed to ramp up its expansion efforts and grow its personal power. [Souls] littered the battlefield and with a flex of its will and application of [Automation mana], it pulled them into its domain. it was time to feast and grow while its [Guardian] battled for its continued existence.