With his back against the wall, the Emperor knew that he was running out of options. His strength was waning, his breath coming in ragged gasps as fatigue began to take its toll. But even in the face of overwhelming odds, he refused to surrender to despair, drawing upon the depths of his inner strength in a desperate bid to turn the tide of battle.
Just as it seemed that all hope was lost, a brilliant flash of lightning split the sky, illuminating the battlefield with blinding intensity. With a deafening crack, a massive bolt of lightning descended from the heavens, striking the ground with earth-shattering force and sending shockwaves rippling through the air.
