The afterimages of the two figures intertwined as the light flashed around them, their collision so intense it seemed to shake the surroundings, creating a spectacular display.

Thea practiced both long-range and close-quarters combat. Her husband, James, also influenced her hand-to-hand combat skills, which sharpened her skills even more.

Gryphon, one of the three Great Holiness, effortlessly matched Thea's fierce attacks with a perfect blend of offense and defense.

Meanwhile, the Divine Marius, having regained his human form, stood amidst the ruins. He watched the battle unfold in the sky with shock. Taichu, beside him, also focused intently, not wanting to miss a single moment of the fight. Marius gasped, "After being corrupted, the Yin governor's Three Treasures reached its peak. She also has Silver's full inheritance. She's ready to go all out in this battle."

Taichu sighed, "This will be tough. Gryphon is as powerful as the Waitara Path. Even if the Yin governor and James join forces, they may not be able to defeat him."

Marius frowned, glared at Taichu, and said, "It's your fault. Why did you intervene? I could've handled it. Now that Gryphon is determined to fight, nobody but Emperor Tapia can stop him."

To Marius' surprise, Taichu simply met with his gaze and did not argue. Suddenly, thunder rumbled in the void, and Thea was struck by eighty-one massive lightning bolts and was sent flying. Gryphon swiftly followed after her and hit her ten thousand times.

Boom!

With a loud crash, Thea slammed into the Wrymscale Source's ruins and spat out a mouthful of blood. Her body was battered and bloodied after the collision. "The Yin governor," Marius rushed forward, and Taichu followed closely behind. However, Thea immediately stopped them.This content © Nôv/elDr(a)m/a.Org.

Gryphon shouted arrogantly, "Kneel and apologize, Yin governor. I will consider sparing your life. If you resist, you will lose your chance to reincarnate." Despite several threats, the injured Thea sneered with defiance. 'Kneel and apologize?'

To her, it would be a great humiliation. She was the woman of the Greater Realms' Emperor, James. It would be a blow to James' dignity to kneel before another man.

Marius shouted, "You're one of the Haleth Realms' three Great Holiness. How can you bully a junior..."

"Presumptuous," Gryphon interrupted, waving his hand to summon a violent wind to knock Marius and Taichu away.

Gryphon declared coldly, "It's your last chance, Yin governor. After this, your husband must kneel and apologize for you."

Thea looked up at the arrogant Gryphon and said smilingly, "You'd be a fool to think he would kneel before you."

Gryphon roared, "Arrogant! Then, you shall kneel..."

Just as he attacked Thea, a terrifying purple-gold Sword Light pierced through the void.

Boom!

With a resounding explosion, Gryphon's attack was neutralized.