The runes carved into the walls detonated, shattering into thousands of razor-sharp fragments that rained down like shrapnel.
Kain barely had time to summon Aegis before the obsidian golem's bulk shielded him, the fragments pinging harmlessly off a black, see-through barrier that appeared instantaneously.
At the sight, Kain was reminded of Aegis' new passive skill:
X – Abyssal Foundation (Passive): The Executioner passively generates a protective mantle of crystallized abyssal stone over time. This shell is invisible unless struck.
Seeing that Aegis was able to block the attack without even having to exert any effort, Kain was in awe at the benefits of passive skills.
Meanwhile, the others dealt with the sudden attack using their own methods.
Serena ducked behind a barrier composed of starlight crafted by her Starweaver.
