The Sea Beast Army, under the long-bearded man's command, surged forward in a frenzy once more.
But at that moment, there was a sudden ripple in the nearby void, and without any warning, a beam of crystalline light shot out, appearing in a flash near the long-bearded man, transforming into a shimmering sword light as it wrapped around him.
The long-bearded man was shocked but quickly regained composure, spitting out a purple glow. It expanded with the wind, transforming into a huge shield covered with layers of purple patterns.
Simultaneously, he made a hand seal, and with a "whoosh," a blue watery screen emerged from his body, completely enveloping him.
With two soft "puff" sounds, the giant shield and water screen shattered upon contact with the crystalline light, as if made of paper.
The crystalline light merely circled the long-bearded man like lightning, and in his horrified expression, sliced him into two at the waist.
With a "bang,"
