Myra stepped forward, her eyes narrowed as the wind began to stir around her. A couple of her Wind Spirits suddenly appeared beside her.

"We have no intention to fight against your organization," she said calmly. "But we will protect our own."

The Earth Elementalists formed a protective barrier around Aubrey and the box, while the Fire Elementalist ignited his aura, ready for battle.

Aubrey watched as tensions escalated, knowing that this confrontation could decide the fate of her researchand perhaps much more.

Meanwhile, Clare and Teresa laughed after hearing Myra's words.

The Elementalist immediately triggered their prepared Spells as Clare raised her hand to attack! Light coalesced above her and turned into a radiant spear.

"Holy Smite!" she cried out, hurling the weapon towards the Elementalists.

Myra reacted swiftly, summoning a gust of wind that deflected the spear, causing it to shatter against a nearby wall.

"You underestimate us," she shouted back.

Teresa chanted, her voice echoing with divine power.

"Sanctified Barrier!" A shimmering shield enveloped her and Clare, deflecting the elemental assaults.

The Earth Elementalists stomped the ground, invoking "Terra's Grasp," causing stone hands to erupt from the earth, attempting to ensnare their holy adversaries.

It didn't end there, the combination attack of these Elementalist could not be underestimated!

The Fire Elementalist unleashed a "Blaze Torrent," sending a stream of fire towards the Sentinels. Clare countered with "Divine Aegis," a protective aura that absorbed the flames.

Myra then called upon the winds with "Zephyr's Edge," sending razor-sharp gusts that sliced through the barrier, forcing Clare and Teresa to dodge.

Bam! Bam!"

"Your Holy Arts are strong," Myra admitted as she narrowly avoided a counterattack from Teresa's "Light of Retribution," a beam of searing light.

"But we are not without our own might."

Clare responded with fervor, "Our cause is just! We cannot allow your tainted research to spread its corruption!"

Once again, Clare shouted for everyone to hear as if Aubrey was indeed the evil one. Aubrey couldn't help but think that Clare was trying to convince someone who was secretly watching this battle!

As the battle raged on, spells clashed, creating chaotic Arcane Energy around.

The Elementalists' mastery over nature was met with the Sentinels' firm faith in their Holy Arts.

The Earth Elementalists raised their hands in unison, chanting "Earthen Bulwark," creating a protective dome around Aubrey and the box she was holding

"This"

Aubrey realized that something was about to happen as she felt the sudden spike of Elemental Energies in the surroundings!

'Are they going to use their Forbidden Arts?! This is bad' Aubrey was worried after getting a hint of what was going on. She knew how dangerous this could be since she also learned a couple of Forbidden Arts as her life-saving spells.

Nonetheless, she could only watch this high-level battle as she tried casting a few more Dark Spells to protect herself just in case.

Teresa's eyes glowed with excitement as she saw the Elementalists not backing down Then, she invoked "Sacred Purge," sending waves of purifying energy to disrupt the Elementalists' spells.

It wasn't a killing spell but more like a controlling spell that sets the surrounding area to their advantage.

After the Sacred Purge was cast, onlyHoly Arts could be used for a brief duration!

Well, that was supposed to be the case, but Myra had already activated her Forbidden Art!

Myra's cloak billowed as she summoned a powerful "Arcane Cyclone's Embrace," attempting to scatter her opponents and break their concentration.

This Spell could also destroy the souls of the living, so it was a Forbidden Spell. After all, an attack that could directly injure the soul could be disastrous. If normal people were hit by this, they would die almost immediately.

Furthermore, the Arcane Cyclone could also destroy the meridians of the Arcanist if it was severe enough

The two Sentinels sensed the threat and prepared to escape from the path of the cyclone. However, the attacks didn't end there.

The Fire Elementalist roared, "Inferno's Wrath!" unleashing a maelstrom of fire that danced dangerously close to breaking through Clare's defenses.

With each spell cast and countered, it became clear that this battle would not be easily won by either side.

Nonetheless, for the hidden Arcanists who were watching the battle from a distance The clash of Holy Arts against Elemental Arts was a sight to behold It was a beautiful but certainly dangerous battle!

Some of the Arcanists had even taken out their Recording Crystals to record such a battle.

It could surely be sold for a high price. Although it wouldn't be as pricey as the recordings of the Shadow Immortal, it would still be a hefty sum, considering that it involves the mysterious Untainted Sentinels.

***

Clare and Teresa managed to survive from the attacks through their various Holy Arts. They seemed to be barely holding on but they were smiling.

It seemed as if they've already read their enemies.

"Enough of this charade!" Clare bellowed, her body suddenly burst with a powerful Holy Energy.

Teresa mirrored her companion's fervor. They then drew upon the power of several Arcane Ores laid out before them.

With a synchronized chant, they initiated a summoning ritual that tore through the heavens!

The sky seemed to have split open, and from within the tear descended an awe-inspiring angel, resplendent with four magnificent wings.

Its presence alone commanded silence, and its eyes burned with fury.

The Elementalists felt their confidence wane under the angel's gaze. Even those who were secretly watching felt scared!

Myra's voice wavered as she spoke, "We may need to consider retreat."

Aubrey, witnessing the overwhelming might before her, felt despair creeping into her heart. The box containing the living flesh seemed insignificant against such divine power.

But as surrender loomed over them like a dark cloud, an unexpected figure emerged!

A half-dragon, half-human warrior landed with earth-shaking force between them and the angel!

With scales shimmering in the sunlight and eyes ablaze with draconic fire, the hybrid exuded an aura of raw power that rivaled even that of the celestial being.

"I am Chad," he declared, his voice echoing with both human tenacity and dragon might.

"And I will not allow this angel to harm those under my protection."