"Verdant Shield," Orion whispered in response, smoothly commanding his own mana. A barrier of tightly woven leaves and branches materialized instantly, deflecting and absorbing the Echo's aggressive vines.
'It's a good thing that the Tier 3 spell I learned wasn't a very offensive or single-target spell,' he muttered, but he knew defense alone wouldn't grant him victory.
Carefully observing an opening, Orion rapidly countered, casting "Entangling Roots." His mana surged forth, drawing thick roots from beneath the Echo.
Surprisingly, the Echo responded with similar mastery, forming a swift barrier of "Verdant Shield," expertly blocking Orion's roots.
"Well, let's try something different," Orion murmured, his eyes narrowing thoughtfully.
As the Echo launched another series of attacks, Orion skillfully cast "Nature's Grasp," exerting control over the ambient plant matter within the chamber.
