Chapter 53: Fury
The battle between Ethan and Xerathos erupted with an unfathomable display of power and speed. As the clash intensified, the fabric of reality itself seemed to quiver in anticipation. Ethan's words hung in the air, only partially formed, before Xerathos, fueled by an insatiable thirst for dominance, moved with such blinding speed that the very voids of non-existence distorted in his wake. Despite Ethan's attempt to defend himself, Xerathos's punch landed with devastating force, propelling him millions of kilometers away. The impact shook Ethan to his core, a rare instance where he felt the sting of pain.
Gathering himself, Ethan swiftly recovered and evaded a lightning-fast punch from above, retaliating with a graceful capoeira kick. However, Xerathos, displaying an otherworldly level of finesse, effortlessly deflected the attack and unleashed a cataclysmic beam of energy directly at Ethan's chest. The resulting explosion reverberated through the universe, its shockwaves resonating across the vast expanse of the multiverse.
Undeterred by the tremendous display of power, both combatants pushed their limits, accelerating to speeds beyond imagination. Ethan, his eyes wide with awe, couldn't help but marvel, "You have no idea how long I've yearned for this moment."
With a voice seething with disdain, Xerathos retorted, his tone dripping with contempt, "Silence, you abomination!"
Their clash escalated into a symphony of destruction as they traversed galaxies in the blink of an eye. Their strikes created cataclysmic explosions, dwarfing the grandeur of supernovas. Ethan's relentless assault continued, his punches a blur as he employed boxing techniques with unparalleled precision. Yet, the godlike armor adorning Xerathos protected him from the onslaught, his unwavering resolve manifesting as an impenetrable shield.
Seizing a moment of vulnerability, Ethan unleashed a concentrated beam of energy directly at Xerathos's armor. The impact triggered a colossal explosion that engulfed entire universes, reducing them to cosmic dust. Reality itself trembled as the shockwaves rippled through the fabric of space-time, leaving a trail of devastation in their wake. Worlds where dinosaurs still roamed were wiped out, while alternate histories were extinguished in an instant.
Amidst the chaos, Xerathos bellowed with primal rage. His voice echoed through the void, carrying a chilling promise of annihilation. "You shall perish, unknown aberration!" In a cataclysmic proclamation, he activated his ultimate technique: "Infinite Speed!"
With a surge of power, Xerathos vanished from Ethan's sight, his movements transcending the boundaries of perception. Strikes rained down upon Ethan from all directions and angles, each blow carrying the force of a supernova. The sheer velocity of Xerathos's onslaught caused entire universes to crumble, their demise reverberating through the expanse of infinity.
Ethan fought desperately to evade the unrelenting barrage, his every movement a testament to his indomitable will. But against Xerathos's relentless onslaught, he found himself overwhelmed. The strength of his punches faltered, his once-impenetrable defenses pierced by Xerathos's unfathomable speed. Blood spilled from Ethan's wounds as he bore the brunt of his opponent's fury.
The chapter drew to a close, leaving the reader teetering on the precipice of uncertainty. What lay ahead for Ethan in the face of such overwhelming power? Would he find a way to turn the tides in his favor, or would he
succumb to the relentless onslaught of his formidable foe? The answers, shrouded in the cosmic chaos of their clash, remained elusive, leaving the reader eager for the next chapter to unfold.