Ep 34. Strata's Defiant Stand

Home, Mia inspects the jewel, and puts it around Yuli's neck. Outside, Anubis sees Talpa's castle floating above the city, and knows there is not much time left. Talpa's armies continue destroying the city as Talpa watches happily. Badamon tells Talpa that Ryo and Rowen remain free, yet they may be tricked into assisting Talpa's plans. Meanwhile, Rowen, Ryo, and White Blaze are again in the maze, and are cornered by Demon Soldiers. While attempting to climb the walls, they sink into them and are taken elsewhere. Kayura taunts Kento, Sage, and Cye in their chamber, and leaves to meet Ryo and Rowen, while the Nether Spirits continue to drain their powers. On Earth, Anubis is frustrated, and asks the Ancient for help. The staff and the Jewel of Life glow, and Anubis realizes what he must do. Ryo, Rowen, and White Blaze try to find their way out of the dungeon when they come across Kayura. After a short battle, Ryo is tricked into releasing a Flare Up Now. Kayura jumps aside, and a nearby temple begins absorbing the energy. Ryo, finding he can't stop releasing energy, is saved by Rowen. White Blaze takes the weak Ryo away, and the battle between Rowen and Kayura is taken into the sky. On Earth, Anubis uses the staff and the jewel to transport him, Mia, and Yuli to the Nether Realm. White Blaze has taken Ryo to a boat, and Rowen floats down to join them. Kayura arrives and prepares to take them captive, but is foiled by Anubis. Kayura watches in defeat as the boat sets out for deeper waters.