Chapter 654 Clash of Powers
A deafening boom echoed across the forest, followed by a brilliant arc of lightning splitting the sky above. The clash between Erend and Kale had begun, the clash of their power reverberating through the trees like the herald of an unstoppable storm and darkness.
On the other side of the forest, Eccar in his colossal Earth Dragon form soared through the turbulent air. His massive wings cut through the darkened sky as he watched the distant explosions.
"So, he's found his opponent." Eccar thought, his sharp gaze fixed on the crackling flashes of light in the distance. He knew Erend had located the enemy he'd been hunting, but the search was not yet over for him.
He had been waiting for this moment. Krevak. The name burned in his mind like a brand. He was certain the golden flame wielder was his destined foe. His wings beat harder against the wind and propelling him forward with renewed determination.
The memories of Krevak's torment and his insults when he was acting weak flared in the back of his mind, fueling his wrath.
As the minutes stretched, Eccar finally can see a golden glow appeared below, cutting through the dense canopy of the forest. It pulsed steadily, growing brighter as Eccar neared.
His massive Dragon maw curled into a wild grin, his sharp teeth glinting in the light of the storm. It wasn't an expression of joy but of sheer, menacing anticipation of finally founding his prey.
He folded his wings slightly, angling into a steep dive. The wind screamed past him as he descended like a meteor, his enormous form casting a shadow over the forest below.
Then Eccar landed with a thunderous cras. His massive claws digging deep into the earth. The ground trembled violently, cracks radiating outward from the point of impact. Dust and debris exploded around him, shrouding his massive figure for a brief moment before settling.
As the dust cleared, Eccar's glowing eyes locked onto a figure standing before a massive golden skeleton that pulsed with power of golden flame. The figure facing it was unmistakable. It was Krevak himself.
The avatar of golden fire stood facing the skeleton, his bald and muscular form exuding an aura of power he managed to absorb until now. His golden coat shimmered, catching the light of the skeleton. He turned slowly toward Eccar.
Krevak's piercing eyes met Eccar's, and a smirk spread across his face.
"So," Krevak said, his voice low and confident, "the Dragonborn of earth finally comes to face his judgment."
Eccar let out a deep, guttural growl that resonated through the forest. His claws dug deeper into the earth as his enormous wings spread wide, stirring the wind around him.
"Judgment?" Eccar rumbled, his voice deep and resonant, carrying the weight of his fury. "No, Krevak. This is retribution. You will get what you deserve."
The air between them grew charged with more Magic energy, the ground trembling as their aura collided. The golden glow of Krevak's flames burned brighter while the ground beneath Eccar began to crack and shift, small fragments rising into the air as his power surged.
The storm overhead seemed to hold its breath as the two titans prepared to clash. Then, without another word, Eccar charded at Krevak, his massive claws tearing through the earth as he closed the distance between himself and Krevak in a single, terrifying bound.
Krevak stood his ground, the golden fire around him flaring to meet the oncoming storm of earth and fury.
BOOM!
The forest erupted into chaos as another two forces collided, shaking the heavens and the earth.
Eccar's massive claws struck Krevak's golden flames. Trees were uprooted and the hills was torn apart as the clash of power between the two titans started.
Krevak smieked at the center of his radiant golden aura. He extended his arms, the flames around him flaring outward as they began to coalesce into a massive form. The golden fire twisted and surged, shaping itself into a towering humanoid construct of blazing energy. Krevak stood at its core, his muscular figure encased in the flames, directing the movement of his golden flame giant body.
Now, in his colossal flaming form, Krevak rivaled Eccar's massive Earth Dragon body in both size and presence. His glowing eyes met Eccar's with a glint of confidence.
Eccar didn't give a shit about the transformation. It only making him easy to hit.
"GROOOAAAHHH!"
He let out an ear-splitting roar. His brown and black scales glimmered as the energy of the earth surged through him, cracks in the ground emitting a glowing light as he drew more power. With a powerful leap, he lunged at Krevak and stretching his claws to strike.
Krevak met him head-on. His massive golden arm swung upward, colliding with Eccar's claw. The clash sent another shockwave through the forest, flattening everything in its path. Sparks of golden fire and fragments of earth burst into the air like a storm of destruction.
For a few intense seconds, the two giants exchanged blows. Eccar's claws tore through the golden flames while Krevak's flaming fists pummeled against Eccar's hardened scales. Each impact and each strike tearing deeper into the landscape.
Eccar's movements were fastt and feral despite his, his claws raking across Krevak's flaming chest. The flames sputtered for a moment before reigniting and Krevak retaliated with a devastating punch that sent Eccar staggering back.
Then, with a guttural shout, Krevak charged at him, his golden flames burning brighter. The heat radiating from him grew unbearable, warping the air around them as the golden giant's fists crackled with concentrated power.
"Burn!" Krevak roared. He unleashed a torrent of golden fire at Eccar.
The searing heat engulfed Eccar. His scales glowed with the intensity of the flame attack. He let out a guttural snarl, staggering as the flames licked at him. For the first time he felt the full might of Krevak's power. The heat he felt was oppressive, suffocating, and far greater than he had anticipated.
Eccar dug his claws into the ground, anchoring himself as the inferno raged around him. His glowing eyes flickered momentarily, but then his expression hardened. He would not fall here.
The earth beneath him began to tremble violently as he drew deeply from its power. Stones and debris rose into the air, orbiting him as his scales began to glow, signaling the energy coursing through him. He let out another roar and shaking the flames off with a burst of his raw strength.
"Is that all you've got, Krevak?!" Eccar growled, his deep voice rumbling like an earthquake. "I've faced worse than your tricks!"
Despite the burning heat and the cracks forming in his scales, Eccar surged forward once more, his claws glowing energy as he prepared to payback for the attack.
Krevak's golden giant leaned forward, its fiery form intensifying as they clashed again.
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"ROAR!!!"
On the other side of the battlefield, Erend's roar echoed like rolling thunder, carrying the weight of his fury. The betrayal and greed he had just witnessed burned in his chest. The man had killed his own friend and stolen her power without hesitation. It was a cruelty Erend could hardly fathom, a depravity that made his scales crackle with Magic energy fuled by his anger.
"KALE!" he roared, his voice shaking the skies. His jaws parted and a surge of lightning erupted in a blinding arc toward his foe. The air sizzled as the blast tore across the battlefield.
Kale stood his ground, a smirk tugging at his lips. Shadows coiled around him like living armor, pulsating with the power of darkness. As the lightning neared him, Kale raised his hand, and the shadows surged upward like a black tidal wave. The crackling energy collided with the wall of darkness creating a storm of sparks and smoke.
To Erend's dismay, the lightning dissipated against the shadowy defense. The sight sent worry through him. Kale's mastery of the dark was strong.
"You're predictable," Kale sneered, his voice dripping with disdain. "Anger makes you reckless."
Before Erend could respond, Kale moved. Shadows swirled around him, coalescing into a thick impenetrable mist that quickly spread across the battlefield. Within seconds, Erend's vision was consumed by blackness.
Erend growled, his glowing eyes darting through the haze.n/ô/vel/b//jn dot c//om
The darkness offered no reply. Instead, a sudden impact slammed into the side of his head with a force that sent him reeling. Another blow struck before he could recover then another, faster than he could track. The strikes rattled his senses, and their source hidden in the mist.
Snarling in frustration, Erend swiped with his massive claws, but they only met empty air. He staggered, his heavy form scraping against the earth as something swept under his legs. With a startled growl, he lost his balance and crashed to the ground.
The moment he hit the earth, the mist above him churned violently. Dozens of enormous tendrils, formed from pure darkness, erupted downward like writhing serpents. They struck him, slamming into his body from all angles with incredible power.
Erend roared in pain, his scales creaking under the weight of the assault. Each tendril imbued with strange power, battering him without mercy. The ground beneath him cracked and splintered as the tendrils drove him deeper into the earth.
"You're not even worth killing," Kale's mocking voice echoed from the shadows. "I think I will let You have the death like you deserve, forgotten and powerless."
The taunt ignited something deep within Erend. He snarled and the familiar energy of his Dragonborn power surged within him. His scales shimmered more brightly, flashes of white and blue dancing across his body.
A pulse of power exploded from his form, shattering several tendrils and dispersing some of the mist. Lightning coursed through his body, illuminating the darkness in a brilliant electric blue. He jumped to his feet, shaking off the remnants of the shadowy tendrils.
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