"Hmm. Not bad," Francis sneered, lifting his hands again.

His face suddenly began to tear apart. In the blink of an eye, another face emerged, twisting grotesquely as it rapidly expanded and launched itself toward Felix.

Felix didn't flinch. With the added power of the Phaeron Projection, he finally unleashed his ultimate move.

"Six Word Mantra—Astral Bloom!"

The grotesque face instantly shattered, obliterated into pieces, and redirected toward Francis.

A flicker of seriousness passed through Francis's eyes. He clearly recognized how powerful that move was.

After all, this technique from the Phaeron Codex was unleashed under the full amplification of Lone Paragon. Its power was nothing to scoff at.

When the smoke cleared, Francis's figure looked noticeably dimmer.

"This isn't over, kid!"

Francis retreated, and Felix didn't chase him. He had already thrown out every card he had. Who knew what else that old monster was hiding? It was better to leave it at that.

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