The power of the 12 Talismans is immense, but they are also conflicting forces.
Even mastering just one of these powers can make one a true powerhouse.
But when mastering multiple powers, one must prevent their body from being overwhelmed by the uncontrollable forces.
And at such times, the power of one zodiac is extremely important.
That is the Tiger, which controls the power of balance.
The Tiger Talisman itself does not possess great power, but the strength of its power comes from the other powers held by its wielder; its true purpose is to harmonize other powers and bring them to perfect fruition.
At this moment, the powers within Takatsuki's body were exaggeratedly variegated, and the effect of the Ox Talisman was pushed to its limit.
Unbeknownst to him, the form of the Spear of the Void had changed, transforming from an unwieldy spear into the shape of a greatsword.
"You reshaped that spear with this Queen's power, huh."
And Takatsuki's sword skill, which was originally a wild flailing, began to grow rapidly, effortlessly cutting down the constantly appearing wooden thorns.
In a short time, he fully assimilated the experience transmitted by Fu Hua.
But for the Corrupted Spirit, the attack of the wooden thorns did not affect her magic incantation.
Through a short incantation, dozens of lightning spears appeared in mid-air.
"Lightning, huh..."
With a strong swing of the greatsword in his hand, crimson flames swept through the constantly regenerating wooden thorns in front of him as he swung.
"It feels familiar, doesn't it."
Purple lightning coiled around his calves, followed by a clap of thunder.
A purple lightning bolt tore through the gloomy environment of the 59th floor, leaving only a deep crater where Takatsuki had been, still flickering with purple electric arcs.
Through the power of the Ox Talisman and the acceleration of lightning, even Takatsuki, who could not fly, could achieve low-altitude "flight" in an instant.
"Don't come over!"
After the launched lightning spears were dodged, the fastest response the Corrupted Spirit could choose was to continuously summon wooden thorns to attack, with herself as the center.
Although Takatsuki only needed to swing his sword to completely destroy these ground thorns, that would also prevent him from getting close to the opponent.
Looking at the wooden thorns that surged towards him like a wave, Takatsuki did not slow down, nor did he swing his sword; instead, he pointed the sword behind him, then seemingly recklessly charged into them.
"Idiot! You're going to crash!"
Bete roared, watching Takatsuki's "suicidal" behavior.
"No, Bete, look closely at his feet."
As Finn's words fell, the few people behind him saw Takatsuki avoid all the wooden thorns in a strange posture, constantly weaving through the wave of wooden thorns.
It was like surfing against the current.
Although likened to a wave, ultimately, it was not a real wave.
"Ah, it's Bronya's White Album."
Bronya looked at the ice path appearing under Takatsuki's feet; White Album's ability continuously generated ice blocks for Takatsuki to step on, making him seem to be ice skating, constantly changing direction, dodging the wooden thorns' attacks, and advancing rapidly.
"Using the flames sprayed from the sword and the initial jump as propulsion, and correcting direction with ice blocks, to achieve rapid aerial movement, is that it?"
Fu Hua immediately understood the principle behind Takatsuki's series of actions, but...
"But the ice blocks can't support him indefinitely. If the ice blocks in front are destroyed..."
While White Album is a powerful Stand, even it must adhere to the laws of physics; once the ice blocks serving as the foundation are destroyed, all the ice paths inevitably begin to collapse.
But in the instant before the ice blocks collapsed, a sufficiently high upward slope had already formed, and propelled by the flames generated by the Flamescion, it allowed Takatsuki to ascend to a height even greater than the Corrupted Spirit.
This position was completely a blind spot for the Corrupted Spirit's attacks, where even the longest wooden thorns could not reach.
"I remember now, this familiar feeling."
Relying on the force of gravity falling towards the Corrupted Spirit, Takatsuki swung the sword in his hand.
The originally slightly crude greatsword continuously changed and reshaped under the power of molecular reconstruction; its sharp blade constantly turned red and translucent within the flames of the Flamescion.
Five gems of different colors appeared on its hilt.
Blue, purple, rose red, orange, and a crimson circular gem in the very center.
Symbolizing five people and five different powers: Bronya's ice, Mei's lightning, Fu Hua's Fenghuang Down, Kiana's space, and the flames provided by Takatsuki himself, originating from the Flamescion.
"Who exactly are you! Why are you stopping me! Why do you have such powerful strength!"
The greatsword from Takatsuki's memory appeared in this completely different world under the power of several people; although slightly different, its power was truly present, constantly injecting magic power to maintain its defense and block the pseudo-Flamescion Greatsword in Takatsuki's hand. The Corrupted Spirit questioned Takatsuki.
"Your question, I need to correct a mistake."
Holding the fully shaped greatsword with one hand, as Takatsuki continuously injected Flamescion, the gem symbolizing fire on it grew brighter and brighter, and eerie flames constantly emanated from the blade.
"It's not my power alone; this is the power of my companions who believe in me!"
As if waiting for Takatsuki to answer the question, in that instant, the Corrupted Spirit resorted to her old trick and suddenly opened her mouth, a huge magic circle appearing over her mouth.
"Hehe, Ice Blade!"
Just as the ice blade was launched, a heaven-piercing bolt of lightning descended from above, completely engulfing Takatsuki and the Corrupted Spirit.
"Ahhh!!!!"
The ice blade was instantly destroyed by the lightning; although it did not cause a fatal injury to the Corrupted Spirit, it completely shattered the ice blade and created a momentary flaw in her sustained defense.
"Your attack, is it over? Then it's my turn next."
Stepping on the barrier the Corrupted Spirit had erected, he raised the sword in his right hand high.
"Can you withstand this sword strike?"
Flames ignited from Takatsuki's body, extending to the sword, and purple lightning also coiled around it as the gem on the blade lit up.
"I will burn away this darkness and let the light illuminate even further distances."
As the greatsword in his right hand descended, it heavily struck the defense the Corrupted Spirit had maintained.
The originally sturdy defense became fragile under the crystallization of several people's powers, being ruthlessly cleaved, cut, and shattered.
A massive flame formed a pillar of fire that pierced through the sky and ground of the 59th floor.
The members of the Loki Familia stared in astonishment at the flames that illuminated the entire floor.
As mentioned before, these flames burned away all the darkness on this floor, and their warm light shone into every corner, bringing hope into everyone's hearts.