Chapter 197 Echoes of Resilience

Denji, his chainsaw a blur of motion, roared in defiance against the monstrous entity. But his attacks seemed to have no effect. The creature, a writhing mass of negative emotions, was impervious to physical harm. Its true power lay in its ability to manipulate emotions, its attacks a barrage of despair and fear aimed at breaking their will. Asa, the conduit between worlds, found herself on the front lines of this emotional battle. The creature's attacks slammed into her with the force of a tidal wave, threatening to drown her in a sea of negativity. Memories of Power's sacrifice, the weight of responsibility, and the ever-present fear of the unknown threatened to consume her. But amidst the cacophony of emotions, a flicker of defiance sparked within her. She wouldn't succumb to despair. She thought of Aki, his unwavering resolve a beacon of hope in the darkness. She thought of Denji, his simple yet powerful desire to protect. And most importantly, she thought of the creatur