With a crackling sound, the body of the Blue Wraith began to crumble into powder. His incessant screams mingled with Leo Yuan’s chanting of Buddhist scripture, while Master Lucian, beside him, shed his monk’s robes, revealing a body covered in Sanskrit.
At that moment, the Sanskrit characters seemed to come alive, crawling toward the Blue Wraith’s body. The Blue Wraith, still resisting, shrieked in agony, and after a burst of golden light, exploded into fragments.
"It’s over, junior brother."
Master Lucian smiled, watching as the Stone Fortress gradually faded away, while Leo Yuan stood up.
But just then, a piercing howl rang out. Instantly, the ground beneath their feet began to collapse. Master Lucian reacted swiftly, grabbing Leo Yuan and running toward the edge of the city, while the surrounding stone houses shattered into massive blocks, crashing down upon them.
Master Lucian hoisted Leo Yuan onto his back, dodging the falling stones. The Blue Wraith was not dead—though on the brink, he had escaped in the final moment. Now fully merged with his manifested ghost domain, he manipulated the entire city, attacking the brothers in a frenzy.
"Die, both of you! I won’t let you die so easily. I’ll kill you bit by bit."
There was no way out. In an instant, the stones from all directions crashed down upon them.
Master Lucian set Leo Yuan down.
"Senior brother, go! Hurry... hurry..."