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It's a scene of pure chaos as Malakar’s Chaos Cascade destabilizes the dark plane. The torrent of chaotic energy twists and tears through space, expelling everyone into the real world, dropping them 5–10 miles outside the Main District of the 6 Kingdoms. As the members of The Eclipse Sovereignty shake off the disorientation, they realize they are free from Seraphina’s Illusory Eternity.
Seraphina wastes no time, yelling out to Saber and Queen Nia, “We need to retrieve Doran, Daichi, and Zeraxis for now. We’ll worry about where Elara and Lyra are later!” But before they can respond, Malakar appears right in front of Seraphina. Without a word, he traps both himself and Seraphina inside a swirling Shadow Domain—a black sphere of pure, impenetrable darkness.
As the sphere seals shut, Seraphina yells one final command to Saber and Queen Nia. “Make sure you stay alive! Go all out if it means you live and retrieve them!”18Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡLdpdCgJ5Jq
Seraphina and Malakar now stand face-to-face, their auras crackling with power. The black void of the sphere absorbs all light, leaving only their energies illuminating the space. Malakar, calm and composed, breaks the silence.
“I apologize for cutting off your little speech or plan—or whatever it was,” he says smoothly. “I figured I’d fight you myself. No need for collateral.”
Seraphina smirks, her confidence unshaken. “You’ve made a grave mistake. Is this sphere strong? I’m not so sure my power can be contained by darkness.”
Malakar chuckles lowly, his voice like velvet laced with menace. “Your confidence is commendable, but the strength of today is not the strength of the past. You may be the strongest mage of your era—or your universe—but I assure you, now that I am back, that title belongs… TO ME!”
In an instant, Malakar uses Voidwalk, his form vanishing into shadows before reappearing directly in front of Seraphina. His Eclipsing Blade, a weapon radiating dark energy, arcs toward her in a devastating slash. But before it can connect, Seraphina counters with blinding speed. Her fist, encased in Hellfire, slams into Malakar’s chest, sending him hurtling backward.
Before Malakar even lands, Seraphina is already there. She unleashes Infernal Dragon’s Breath, engulfing Malakar in a torrent of flames. However, Malakar quickly counters with Void Consumption, absorbing the energy into the endless void within him.
“Impressive speed,” Malakar comments, his voice calm even as he emerges unscathed.
Seraphina doesn’t reply. Instead, she summons an overwhelming Apocalyptic Flame Torrent, flooding the entire sphere with Hellfire. The flames roar and swirl, a storm of destruction.
Malakar stands unfazed, laughing as his form dissolves into pure shadow. “These flames cannot hurt me,” he declares, entering his Shadowform. Now intangible and immune to physical attacks, he moves swiftly through the fire, closing the distance between them.18Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡTAtcZEJzVB
Malakar dodges Seraphina’s continuous blasts of Infernal Dragon’s Breath, weaving through the flames with agility. Once close enough, he pulls out his Eclipsing Blade and slashes at her. Seraphina narrowly dodges, retaliating with a punch, but her fist passes harmlessly through his shadowy form. Malakar counters with another slash, forcing Seraphina to block.
Suddenly, she feels a sharp pain as a shadowy creature emerges from behind, stabbing her with a pitchfork. It’s one of Malakar’s summons from Dark Convergence, his army of shadow creatures. Seraphina quickly incinerates the creature with a single flaming punch.
“Isn’t this supposed to be a one-on-one? Why call for help?” she taunts.
Malakar grins. “Oh, little one. Power manifests in many ways. Just because it’s unconventional to you doesn’t mean it isn't fair.”
He raises his Eclipsing Blade, sending a barrage of dark energy slashes toward Seraphina. She dodges nimbly, but Malakar uses Voidwalk to appear behind her, slamming a sphere of dark energy into her side. The force sends her crashing into the ground, the energy clinging to her and tearing away at her strength.18Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡViySIAANeb
As the dark energy continues to eat away at her, Seraphina lets out a roar of defiance, transforming into Demonic Phoenix Rebirth. Her body becomes a living avatar of Hellfire, flames regenerating her injuries instantly. She takes flight, hovering above Malakar, her fiery form radiating destruction.
“You said the title of strongest belongs to you now?” Seraphina snarls. “Let’s test that. Hellfire Chains of Dominion!”
Fiery chains materialize out of nowhere, wrapping around Malakar and binding him tightly. The chains drain his life force and power, forcing him out of his Shadowform. Seraphina dives toward him, her fist blazing with Flames of Eternal Damnation, and lands a devastating blow to his chest. The flames burn not just his body but his very soul, leaving Malakar writhing in torment as he’s launched out of the sphere.
The force of the punch shatters the Shadow Domain, sending Malakar flying past the ongoing battle between Saber, Queen Nia, and the remaining members of The Eclipse Sovereignty. He finally crashes into the ground miles away, creating a massive crater.
Seraphina lands gracefully a short distance from him, her fiery form still ablaze. She begins walking toward Malakar, her voice laced with mockery.
“On your back? How pitiful for the leader of such a pitiful group. You claim to be the strongest, yet here you are lying beneath me like a dog.”
Malakar lies motionless for a moment before a chilling laugh escapes his lips. His body begins to glow with an otherworldly, multi-colored aura, radiating power beyond comprehension.
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