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Banjo blocked the scorching energy with one hand, which thrilled Power. He looked at Banjo's hand and saw that it was starting to frost over. If the energy within Power was a flame that could incinerate everything, then the force flowing within Banjo was an intense, merciless cold.

Power fired several more beams, but Banjo neutralized every one. It seemed their powers canceled each other out. With every exchanged blow, Power grew more excited. For the first time, he felt a sense of anticipation toward a battle.

Before he knew it, Banjo was already within striking distance, each of his attacks carrying a terrifying chill.

The air around Power froze solid with each strike. At the same time, he unleashed the blazing energy within him. Their powers collided, and at the boundary of their true energy, the space itself seemed to distort.

Banjo and Power chose to fight at close range, for they knew that any other technique was now meaningless. The nature of their powers rendered any different attacks useless.

They continued, driving their true energy with each punch, trading blows relentlessly. Each strike left them both with varying degrees of damage.

Power's body strained under the force of channeling all his true energy, the effort pushing him to his limits. However, he was accustomed to being in this state. With every step toward greater strength, he had to endure a strain like this. He had long been accustomed to it.

For Banjo, however, this feeling was entirely new. Every time he staggered, memories of his past surged back. "I... I can't fall here!"

Banjo's fist connected squarely with Power's face. Exhilaration filled Power as he threw a punch at Banjo's head in return. Both felt an overwhelming, uncontainable pain that forced them to step back.

"Yes! This is it!" Power looked at Banjo, eyes blazing with excitement. "Pain! This is it!"

Unable to contain his joy, Power shouted to Banjo, "Come on, Banjo! Let's decide the final victor!"

Banjo struggled to his feet. He did not realize just how taxing this power was on his body.

Around them, no one dared move a muscle as they were fully aware that this level of combat was far beyond anything they could interfere with Power's strength was already near that of being godlike, and now, Banjo's power matched his own.

The Siege Point members that he had chosen each possessed formidable

abilities. Having pooled their strength, they caused a shift from quantity to quality

and granted Banjo power that was equal to Power's, albeit temporarily.

This strength, however, would slowly wane as time passed.

Banjo knew he had to put everything into his next strike. Similarly, Power seemed equally prepared. They gathered all their true energy in their hands, and it was an intense clash of ice and fire. The impact of the battle was felt by everyone present.

Blood trickled from Banjo's mouth and eyes. He knew his body was at its limit.

Even so, he was determined to land this blow.

Power, however, appeared completely at ease. Although their true energy repelled each other, the difference in intensity was

undeniable. Banjo had pushedel.nenoveldrama

himself to the utmost and was fully prepared to face death. For Power, though, it was simply exhilarating entertainment.