A sprawling metropolis lies in ruins, reminiscent of Tsutomu Nihei's intricate style, with each building rendered in high detail. A colossal laser blast from the sky has carved through the cityscape, leaving a trail of utter destruction. The beam’s impact is captured mid-acceleration, with a brilliant flash of light illuminating the scene, emphasizing the sheer speed and power of the strike. In an anime and manga-style rendering, the scene is a masterpiece of drawing, presented in 8K HD super-resolution, capturing every nuance of chaos and devastation.