The Nullsworn Guardians moved with a chilling coordination, their corrupted light crackling like storm clouds.
One lunged for Zephyr, its form shifting and elongating, attempting to ensnare him in tendrils of shadow.
Zephyr reacted instantly, a vibrant sphere of Radiant Flow erupting around him, pushing back the encroaching darkness with searing intensity.
The clash of light and shadow illuminated the fractured landscape in stark, flickering contrast.
Another Guardian turned its attention to Einar, its corrupted gaze fixing on him with an unnerving focus.
It moved with surprising speed, its form flickering in and out of visibility as if partially submerged in the Void.
Einar instinctively drew upon his connection to the Void, a feeling of cold stillness settling within him.
As the Guardian drew near, Einar unleashed a focused pulse of Void energy. The corrupted light surrounding the Guardian sputtered and recoiled, momentarily disrupting its advance.
Lyra, her white lightblade a beacon of pure energy, moved with swift precision. She engaged the third Guardian, her movements fluid and deadly. Her blade danced through the corrupted light, each strike leaving trails of dissipating shadow.
The air crackled with the clash of her pure energy against the tainted essence of the Nullsworn.
The fight was more challenging than their previous encounters. The Nullsworn Guardians were stronger, their attacks more focused and their connection to the Void more profound.
Zephyr, while holding his own with his powerful Radiant Flow shields and bursts of energy, struggled against the relentless assault of the shadowy tendrils.
Einar found that while his Void energy could disrupt their forms, it didn't always dispel them completely, requiring follow-up strikes.
Realizing they needed to coordinate, Lyra projected a clear command into their minds.
"Zephyr, maintain a defensive perimeter! Einar, disrupt their forms! I will focus on neutralizing them!"
Zephyr intensified his Radiant Flow shield, creating a glowing barrier that protected them from the worst of the Nullsworn attacks.
Einar, focusing his Void sense, began to target the core of each Guardian's corrupted light, sending focused pulses of nullifying energy to destabilize their forms.
This created openings for Lyra, who moved with blinding speed, her lightblade flashing as she struck decisive blows, dispelling the Nullsworn one by one.
The first Guardian, weakened by Lyra's strikes, finally dissipated into wisps of shadow after a final, agonizing silent scream.
The second Guardian, constantly disrupted by Einar's Void energy, faltered, allowing Lyra to deliver a fatal blow.
The last Guardian, still fiercely attacking Zephyr's barrier, found itself momentarily exposed when Zephyr unleashed a powerful counter-burst of Radiant Flow.
Lyra seized the opportunity, her lightblade piercing through its corrupted core, ending the threat.
Silence descended upon the fractured landscape, broken only by the faint shimmer of Zephyr's dissipating shield and Lyra's steady light.
The battle had been won, but the lingering sense of desolation in the Silent Sands Expanse served as a stark reminder of the ongoing threat.
"We need to hurry," Lyra projected, her gaze sweeping across the desolate horizon.
"Gorok will likely sense their demise. We must attempt to reinforce the veils before more of their forces arrive."