The arena seemed to stretch infinitely, swirling with violet and black light. The Eclipse Core Rival hovered at the center, aura flaring violently. Onex's Shadowlight and Voidlight halos spun in unison, sensing every shift in energy around them.
[Ding!]
[Stage 4 – Eclipse Core Rival]
[Objective: Survive & Farm Legendary Halo Energy]
[Warning: Extreme Difficulty – Legendary Halo Potential]
Nix's voice cut through the tension, calm but teasing. "You sure you want to do this? This isn't a casual halo farm—it's basically a life-or-death simulation."
Onex smirked, letting the halos flare around their body. "Life-or-death is my kind of farming."
The rival struck first, a wave of purple energy slicing through the arena. Onex leapt, merging Shadowlight + Eclipse Flicker to create a defensive shield. Aura rippled off the shield into the system, pinging each successful absorption.
[Ding!]
[Aura Absorbed: +60 Shadowlight]
[System Update: New Technique – Eclipse Pulse]
The rival adjusted mid-air, lightning-fast movements that would have flattened most opponents. Onex danced along the platforms, Shadow Pulse extending from their wrists to intercept incoming strikes, each hit siphoning aura energy into the Eclipse Halo Farming System.
Nix muttered, half-impressed, half-anxious: "You're… actually farming a legendary halo from a simulated opponent. Are you crazy?"
"Crazy is what gets results," Onex said, spinning mid-air, merging Voidlight + Shadowlight for a vortex strike that sent the rival staggering.
The system pinged urgently:
[Ding!]
[Legendary Aura Absorption – +100 Aura]
[New Halo Component Detected – Eclipse Core Fragment]
Onex's eyes glimmered. The Eclipse Core Fragment hovered above their head, spinning slowly, feeding on their combined aura output. Every heartbeat, every movement, amplified the energy.
The rival recovered instantly, aura blazing brighter, now shifting to a swirling purple-white storm. Onex adjusted, realizing the trial was designed to push beyond raw power—it was about strategy, timing, and aura efficiency.
Onex focused, feeling every halo's resonance. "Time for fusion," they whispered. Eclipse Fusion activated, merging Shadowlight, Voidlight, and Eclipse Flicker into a radiant strike. The arena shook as energy collided with the rival's aura, both forces locking in a breathtaking stalemate.
[Ding!]
[Stage 4 – Critical Stage]
[Aura Absorption Efficiency: Max]
Nix's eyes widened. "You're… literally fusing multiple halos while farming the enemy's energy. This is insane."
Onex grinned, letting the fusion pulse through their body. "Insane works."
Time seemed to stretch as the clash continued. The rival adapted, changing attack patterns with near-perfect precision. Onex responded by syncing Shadow Pulse with their new Eclipse Fusion, redirecting attacks and siphoning aura simultaneously.
[Ding!]
[Legendary Halo Farm Complete – Eclipse Core Acquired]
[System Update: Legendary Halo Fusion Unlocked]
The rival finally dissipated into shadow fragments, leaving the arena silent. Onex floated mid-air, halos spinning gracefully, absorbing the final bits of aura. The system pinged one last time:
[Ding!]
[Stage 4 Complete]
[Reward: Legendary Halo Fusion Ability Activated]
Nix landed beside Onex, clapping lightly. "You… actually did it. You finished the Eclipse Trial."
Onex smirked, letting the Eclipse Core Fragment orbit them like a miniature planet. "Yeah. And I'm just getting started."
The system pulsed again, sending a message that made both Onex and Nix pause:
[Ding!]
[Alert: Your growth has been noticed by external forces.]
[Recommended: Prepare for incoming rival factions.]
Onex tilted their head, shadows curling around their hands. "Looks like the Syndicate wasn't the only one watching."
Nix nodded, voice low. "I told you. Now the real challenges begin."
Onex exhaled, letting the energy of the Eclipse Core settle into their system. "Perfect. More aura, more halos, more fun. Let them come."
The arena dissolved, leaving them back on the rooftop. The city stretched below, unaware of the legendary power now in Onex's hands. Shadows and light danced around them, whispering of battles yet to come, of enemies waiting, and of the next level of halo farming that would redefine everything.