As always, no one could interfere with Valan and Sraka's battle. Staying clear of them was the best move.

Strangely, their fight was completely even. Why is that strange, you might ask? The ceremony had empowered the Evil God Worshippers and the demons.

The Evil God's power would periodically seep out of the black hole. Sraka was strengthened by this energy as well. In spite of that, Valan and Sraka's fight was dead even. It was as if nothing had changed. 

Isn't that strange?

However, Sraka hadn't been strengthened at all. Why? Because he was a Grandmaster. He was essentially a giant bowl that was filled to the brim.

There was no room to put anything else in, and there wasn't enough of the Evil God's power to increase the size of the container. At the very least, this applied to Grandmaster Sraka.

In other words, Valan and Sraka's fight was no different from last time.

'I'm a bit stronger,' Valan thought.

'I'm getting pushed back again,' Sraka thought.

Ultimately, their match wouldn't be decided easily.

Meanwhile, Kang Oh and the detached force battled Nemeth and Umtara's forces. 

Burkan and Dion were forced to fight Nemeth together, as he'd been...