Own the power
In the midst of the impending clash, Leo's crimson eyes remained tightly shut, but his senses were acutely attuned to the dire situation. His transformed form pulsed with dark energy, and he was more aware of the celestial threat than ever before.
The angel, charged with fury and determination, closed the distance between them with blinding speed. Its divine blade, gleaming with celestial fire, descended with tremendous force, aimed to cleave through Leo's transformed form with unrelenting violence.
At the very last moment, just as the celestial blade was inches away from Leo's body, his blood-red eyes snapped open. In an astonishing display of speed and precision, his open palms retracted with lightning-like reflexes. He caught the celestial blade with both hands, his grip unyielding, instantly halting its deadly descent.
Boom.