The musical duel between the auntie playing the flute and the prince with his Soul-Reaving Bell was unexpected. I love how they used sound waves as visual attacks. The blue phantom arts clashing with the golden music notes created a beautiful contrast against the bloody sky. This episode of (Dubbed) Level Up: The Mythic Staff really stepped up the creativity.
Ethan Scott just casually floating there while everyone else is struggling is peak protagonist energy. He did not even break a sweat when calling out the divine beast. The way he told Red to stop slacking off was hilarious. If you like overpowered main characters who save everyone at the last second, you need to watch (Dubbed) Level Up: The Mythic Staff immediately.
The color palette in this episode is intense. Everything is bathed in red and black smoke, making the sacrifice ritual feel truly dangerous. When the golden pillar finally crashed down, the contrast was blinding. The art direction in (Dubbed) Level Up: The Mythic Staff does a great job of building tension without needing too much dialogue.
I knew that guy in purple robes was up to no good from the start. Calling living beings candles and souls as a bridge is so edgy and evil. Watching him get countered by the flute music was satisfying. The reveal that he is from the Blackwing Kingdom adds a nice layer of political intrigue to (Dubbed) Level Up: The Mythic Staff storyline.
Never underestimate the power of an auntie with a flute! She appeared out of nowhere and completely neutralized the phantom arts. Her calm demeanor while playing such a powerful melody shows she is a high-level cultivator. I hope we get more backstory for her in future episodes of (Dubbed) Level Up: The Mythic Staff.