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Captain Doran stood beside Kiera in the chaotic streets of Vandros, surveying the hellscape the city had become. The once-proud city was now crawling with demons of all kinds—Tenebrax, Malignis, Vorath, and Umbraxis demons. Even lesser demons ran amok, wreaking havoc on anything that crossed their path. The sky had turned purple from the oppressive aura of the Ultimate Abyss, casting a menacing glow over everything.
Doran sighed, his usual casual demeanor replaced by a rare moment of introspection. "We might’ve messed up," he admitted.
Kiera snapped, frustration evident in her voice. "Don’t you think?! Neraxis’s Ultimate Abyss is covering the entire planet. What are we supposed to do now?" Her voice was frantic.
But Captain Doran, ever the pragmatist, shook his head. "We’ll handle it," he said calmly. "No need to call Captain Alaric or the others just yet. We have Captain Elowen here—she can purify the entire planet with her Vital Aegis. We just need to buy her enough time."
Without hesitation, they contacted Captain Elowen, who was stationed deeper within the city, fighting her own battle against the growing demonic threat. As they made their way to her location, the streets became more perilous, demons rampaging uncontrollably through the city. The once-powerful mages and heroes of Vandros were overwhelmed, many defeated or on the verge of collapse. Healing mages had run out of energy, their magic unable to keep up with the unrelenting swarm.
Above, Rylas Ardent fought valiantly in the sky, locked in a brutal battle with a Titan Tenebrax Demon, the massive creature looming over the crumbling buildings. Lightning crackled as Rylas swung his enchanted sword, fending off the demon’s vicious attacks.
Captain Doran, ever the laid-back warrior, glanced up at the chaos and sighed. "Man, I really wish I was reading a book right now."
Kiera shot him an exasperated look. "Now’s not the time for that, Doran!"
They finally reached Captain Elowen, who stood in the middle of the battlefield, her focus unwavering despite the carnage around her. Doran immediately asked, "You can purify the entire planet, right?"
Elowen nodded. "Yes, but it’ll take time—ten minutes, maybe. I just need enough to complete the spell."
Doran’s eyes hardened as he turned to Kiera. "Alright. You protect Elowen. I’ll handle everything else." Without waiting for a response, Doran’s body began to glow, a deep pink aura enveloping him. This was Martial Ascension, his ultimate form.
In an instant, Doran’s power surged to its peak. With his strength, speed, and reflexes now fully amplified, he moved like a whirlwind through the battlefield, taking down thousands of demons in every direction. His strikes were precise and devastating, and none of the demons stood a chance against his overwhelming force. He moved so fast that the lesser demons barely had time to react before they were annihilated.
Captain Elowen wasted no time and began her preparations for the Celestial Renewal spell, a powerful ability she had learned from Queen Elara of the Areala Universe. As she channeled the celestial energy, the battlefield began to glow faintly with the soft light of the stars.
"Ten minutes," Elowen called out, her voice steady amidst the chaos.
As Captain Elowen focused on her spell, the demonic onslaught intensified. Two Titan Tenebrax Demons suddenly appeared, towering over the crumbling city and roaring with fury. Kiera stepped forward, her hands glowing as she activated her ability, Venom Lash. The whip-like energy lashed out, entangling the massive demons. With each strike, the venom weakened the creatures, slowing their movements and making them easier to handle.
While Kiera battled the Titans, Captain Doran continued his relentless assault on the demons swarming the streets. His Martial Ascension allowed him to fight without tiring, and the demons fell before him like leaves in a storm. His mind was sharp, focused on one goal: buying time.
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Meanwhile, within the Land of Spade, the Valiant Blades had finally arrived at the site where Shadowfen once stood. The area was eerily quiet, with no sign of the village they had expected to find.
Commander Aiden looked around, his brow furrowed in confusion. "This is… underwhelming," he muttered.
Drayke nodded in agreement. "There’s no way this is the place. There’s nothing here for a signal that strong to come from."
Windrider, ever vigilant, narrowed her eyes as she recalled the man they spoke with at a village about six miles away. "The guy we spoke to at the shop said a village was supposed to be here. You think he was messing with us?"
Commander Aiden shook his head. "I don’t think so. I didn’t sense any malice from him." He paused, his instincts suddenly flaring. "But something’s wrong…"
The air grew heavy as Aiden’s senses picked up on something—no, two things. His eyes widened, and he shouted, "Something’s coming!"
The chapter ended there, leaving the Valiant Blades on the edge of an imminent encounter, while back in Vandros, the battle against the demonic horde reached a critical point as Captain Elowen worked to save the planet from the Ultimate Abyss.49Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡedOYsR9K4r
