chapter-11 battle with the devil itself
The air crackled with energy.leon's entire body engulfed in an immense **flaming aura** of **ivon energy**, sparks of lightning dancing wildly around him. His muscles tensed as he locked eyes with the **shadowy figure**, whose glowing emerald eyes remained eerily calm, watching him with what could only be described as amusement.
Leon didn't hesitate.
With a burst of speed, he launched himself forward, the ground beneath his feet shattering from the sheer force. His fist, wrapped in swirling flames, rocketed toward the figure's chest. But—
**He missed.**
The figure **vanished**, shifting out of the way with an almost effortless motion, his body moving as though reality itself bent to his will.
Then—**BOOM!**
A secondary explosion erupted from Leon's attack, the flames swallowing the spot where the figure had stood just moments ago. But from within the inferno, a **hand** casually emerged, pushing the fire aside like it was nothing.
The black figure **smirked.**
Then, with a slow, deliberate motion, he lifted his hand—**all five fingers pointing at Leon.**
**Swoosh!**
The air suddenly split apart.
From the tips of his fingers, a **barrage of pitch-black spikes** erupted, raining down like a storm of death. These weren't ordinary projectiles—each spike **moved at a speed 500 times faster** than Earth's fastest bullet, their sheer velocity warping the air itself.
But—
Leon **dodged.**
Twisting and weaving, his body moved with **unnatural grace**, narrowly avoiding the razor-sharp onslaught. Each spike barely missed him by mere inches, carving through the mist as they struck the ground.
And every time one of those spikes made contact—
**BOOM!**
The earth **trembled**, **deep craters** forming instantly, each impact unleashing devastating **shockwaves** that shattered the crimson rocks around them, sending debris flying in all directions. The sheer force dispersed the mist in a wide radius, momentarily revealing the battlefield in full clarity.
Leon exhaled sharply. Then, without missing a beat, he charged.
This time, he **wouldn't miss.**
Closing the distance, he **threw a punch** aimed directly at the figure's jaw. But—
**The figure stepped back.**
A blur. A shift in movement. And then—
**CRACK!**
A **sharp kick** slammed into Leon's jaw. His body lifted off the ground from the sheer force, launching him into the air. But before he could react—
The shadowy figure **vanished** again.
Then—
**A hand gripped Leon's head.**
Leon's eyes widened. The figure had **appeared above him**, moving faster than his mind could process. With an eerie smirk, the figure **drove Leon's body downward**, **smashing him into the ground** with earth-shattering force.
**BOOM!**
The impact created a **massive crater**, the surrounding terrain collapsing under the sheer force. The ground cracked, the mist swirling violently around the destruction. Dust and debris filled the air.
The figure stood over Leon's fallen form, his emerald eyes gleaming with cruel amusement.
**"Is that all?"**
But then—
Leon's body **moved.**
A flicker of golden-orange light shone through the dust. And then—
**FWOOOOSH!**
A burst of **ivon energy** exploded from his form as he suddenly stood up, his **fists glowing with intense flames**. His gaze locked onto the figure, his expression unreadable.
Then—
The flames surrounding his fists **expanded**.
**WHOOSH!**
The heat surged, growing so intense that the very air around them **distorted**. The rocks at Leon's feet **melted into liquid**, forming glowing pools of molten stone. The sheer **pressure** of his energy cracked the ground beneath him, forming **deep fissures** that spread outward.
The figure tilted his head slightly, watching. Unimpressed.
Leon **thrust his fists forward.**
**BOOM!**
A **colossal eruption** of flames surged from his hands, expanding outward in a roaring inferno. The **temperature skyrocketed**, the flames reaching such a level of heat that **everything in their path turned to ash instantly**.
Then—
**The explosion.**
A deafening **shockwave** ripped through the battlefield, sending violent **ripples of destruction** in every direction. The very **mist itself parted**, pushed away by the sheer force of Leon's attack. The explosion expanded, growing into a monstrous firestorm that consumed everything in sight.
For a long moment—
**Silence.**
Thick smoke choked the battlefield, the air heavy with the aftermath of the attack. Nothing moved.
Then—
**Step.**
A single foot emerged from the smoke.
Then another.
And another.
And then, like a nightmare stepping out from the abyss, **the black figure walked through the destruction.**
Completely unharmed.
Not a single scratch. Not a single burn.
Like he had just **stepped out of a garden stroll.**
Leon's eyes widened slightly.
The figure simply **smiled.**
**"Impressive."**
**"But not enough."**
Leon exhaled, steam rising from his body as his golden **ivon energy** surged even higher. He wasn't foolish. He knew from the start that his previous attack wouldn't be enough to defeat this figure.
But—**not even a single scratch?**
That was **unexpected.**
The **golden flames** surrounding him **intensified**, his body now **engulfed in a raging inferno** of **gold and orange**. Sparks of lightning crackled violently across his skin, the sheer heat warping the air around him.
Then—
**FWOOOSH!**
His **feet ignited**, and in an instant, he **vanished.**
The very ground beneath him **exploded** as he propelled himself forward at **unimaginable speed**, **soaring through the air like a golden comet**. A massive **trail of flames** followed in his wake, carving through the crimson mist.
The figure **watched.**
Then, as if the approaching **human missile** was nothing more than a mere inconvenience, he let out a small **chuckle** and muttered—
**"Let's see how much you can entertain me."**
Then—
He **kicked.**
Not at Leon, but at the very **air itself.**
**BOOM!**
The very **space between them cracked**, an **invisible shockwave** erupting outward. The force was so immense that it **repelled everything backward**—the mist, the broken debris, even the **ground itself seemed to tremble** under the sheer pressure.
Leon **didn't stand a chance against that raw force.**
He was **blasted away**, his body flipping violently through the air before **crashing into the ground**, skidding across the rocky terrain. Dust and flames trailed behind him, his body leaving a deep trench in its wake.
**But—**
Before he even **fully stopped**, he **flickered.**
**FWIP!**
He **vanished.**
**The Flame Flicker Technique.**
A high-speed movement technique that left afterimages—Leon had already used it.
The shadowy figure narrowed his glowing emerald eyes—just as—
**BAM!**
A **fist connected** to his side.
For the first time, Leon **landed a hit.**
The impact **sent a shockwave rippling outward**, causing the crimson mist to momentarily **part**. The force behind the punch forced the **figure's body to slightly twist**, but—
The shadowy entity merely **smirked.**
With an effortless movement, he retaliated—
**A kick—sharp, precise, brutal.**
**CRACK!**
Leon barely had time to react before the **foot slammed into his ribs**, launching him backward. But—
Leon **wasn't done.**
As his body moved mid-air, he quickly twisted his torso, and before the figure could follow up—
**KNEE STRIKE!**
His knee smashed against the **figure's neck**, pushing him **backward** for the first time in the fight.
Leon didn't waste the momentum.
Flipping mid-air, he adjusted his stance and—
**DOUBLE KICK!**
Both his feet struck the **figure's abdomen and chest cavity**, sending a **shockwave** rippling through the battlefield. The force nearly sent the shadow crashing into the ground.
But—
Before impact, the **figure grinned.**
Then—
**THWACK!**
A single, **devastating kick** landed against Leon's midsection.
Leon's vision blurred as he was **sent flying** at an insane speed, his body tumbling through the air before he finally crashed and **skidded violently across the ground**, tearing up the rocky terrain beneath him.
**Damn it... this guy is ridiculous.**
He groaned, standing up, his golden aura still **burning fiercely** despite the damage.
He lifted his hands—
And then—
**BOOM! BOOM! BOOM!**
A relentless **barrage of fire blasts** erupted from his palms, the golden-orange flames soaring toward the shadowy figure like meteorites.
The **figure smirked.**
**Side step.**
**Side step.**
**Side step.**
He **dodged them all effortlessly**, his movements **fluid**—as if he was merely strolling through the battlefield.
But—
Leon **smiled.**
**It was all a decoy.**
Suddenly—
**WHOOSH!**
Leon appeared **right in front of him**, using the distraction to **tackle him with his entire body.**
The sheer force almost sent the **shadowy figure smashing into the ground**, but at the last second—
The figure **shifted his weight, using the momentum to flip Leon over himself.**
And then—
**WHAM!**
He **grabbed Leon mid-air and head-butted him.**
Leon's skull rang from the impact, his body **launched backward** before—
**CRASH!**
His back **smashed into a massive crimson boulder**, **shattering the entire structure** into dust upon impact.
Leon coughed, flames still surrounding his battered form. His body ached, his breaths coming out ragged.
The **figure stood before him**, dusting off his hands.
Then—
He chuckled.
**"Not bad."**
**"Let's see if you can keep up."**
The **air itsel tremble
Leon's **breath was heavy**, but his **determination burned stronger than ever.**
Slowly—
He **raised both his hands** in front of him.
The **ground beneath his feet split apart**, deep **fissures** forming as raw **ivon energy surged through his body**. His flames **flared violently**, the sheer **heat distorting the very air.**
His aura **grew brighter.**
**Brighter.**
**BRIGHTER.**
A golden-orange **flame vortex** spiraled around his arms, the temperature skyrocketing to the point that the very **rocks beneath him melted into molten rivers.**
With a **thunderous roar**, Leon **unleashed a devastating beam**, a concentrated inferno of **pure, burning destruction**.
**The sky above split apart.**
**The air exploded outward.**
**The very atmosphere howled in agony.**
The blast was **so intense** that the entire battlefield **illuminated in a blinding golden light,** turning the thick crimson mist into steam.
**The figure did not dodge.**
Instead—
He **raised one arm** and **grabbed the beam.**
The instant his fingers touched it, a **massive shockwave erupted**—the force so **immense** that even he had to dig his feet into the ground to resist it.
His **muscles tensed.**
The sheer **pressure of Leon's attack strained his body**, but then—
With a **calm expression**, he **twisted his grip**, redirecting the entire **catastrophic blast** upward.
The moment he let go—
**BOOOOOOOM!**
The sheer force of the beam's release sent him **soaring into the sky,** his black cloak **whipping violently** as he spun midair before stabilizing himself.
Above—
The redirected beam **exploded in the sky,** creating a **blinding inferno that engulfed the heavens.**
A **fiery shockwave** blasted downward, tearing through the crimson mist, **clearing the area around them completely.** The very **atmosphere distorted**, heatwaves rippling in every direction.
Leon **gritted his teeth.**
Even though he had expected his attack wouldn't **completely defeat** this man—
The fact that he was **completely unharmed** was frustrating.
The figure **floated back down slowly**, a small smirk playing on his lips.
**"Boy, instead of continuing this pointless fight... why don't you just tell me what I came here for?"**
Leon narrowed his eyes. **"...What do you mean?"**
The **figure stepped forward**, his emerald eyes gleaming in the dim light.
**"I'm looking for someone."**
Leon tensed.
**"Who?"**
The figure **grinned**.
**"The closest human friend of Aryan."**
Leon's **eyes widened in shock.**
A **sinking feeling** settled in his stomach.
**"What…?"** He muttered.
His **heart pounded.**
He knew exactly who the figure was talking about.
Leon clenched his fists. **"...Why are you looking for Jasper?"**
The **figure let out a low chuckle.**
**"My master has use for him."** He said. **"To take revenge on that pathetic Aryan."**
Leon's **blood boiled.**
His **flames surged, his aura intensifying once more.**
**"I don't know who your 'master' is… but I'll tell you this—"** He stepped forward, his golden-orange flames **raging violently around him**, lightning crackling across his body. **"As long as I'm alive, I won't let ANYONE harm my friends."**
The **figure smirked.**
**"Hah. I expected you to say that."**
Leon **charged.**
A flicker of **gold and orange.**
A flicker of **black and green.**
Then—
**They clashed.**
The battlefield **erupted** as **shockwaves exploded outward**, the air **ripping apart** from the sheer force of their blows.
**Fists met fists.**
**Fire met darkness.**
**Explosions shook the ground.**
Leon's **body blurred**, flickering from one place to another, attacking from every possible angle. The **figure dodged** with **inhuman precision**, countering with his own devastating strikes.
Leon **vanished**, appearing behind the figure, delivering a **flaming kick aimed at his spine.**
The figure **blocked it effortlessly**, twisting midair and countering with an **elbow strike**, but Leon was ready—
He **ducked**, pivoted, and launched a **rising knee straight into the figure's ribs.**
**A shockwave burst out.**
The figure **staggered backward slightly**, his emerald eyes gleaming with something between amusement and annoyance.
Leon didn't let up.
He **flickered forward**, his fists **engulfed in golden flames**, throwing a rapid barrage of fiery punches. The **speed** was so immense that his hands seemed to **disappear into streaks of light.**
The figure **parried each blow**, but for the first time—
He was **forced to step back.**
Leon saw his chance.
Summoning every ounce of his **ivon energy**, he **slammed his palms together**, creating an **enormous sphere of compressed flame.**
The **ground cracked beneath him.**
The **air vibrated with pressure.**
Leon **hurled it straight at the figure.**
But—
Instead of dodging—
The figure **thrust out both hands** and **caught it.**
The **impact created a massive shockwave**, shattering the already broken land beneath them.
The figure **gritted his teeth**, the force of the attack finally showing some resistance.
**"Not bad."** He muttered.
But then—
His **emerald eyes flashed.**
With a sudden, powerful **twist of his arms**, he **redirected the massive fireball straight back at Leon.**
Leon's **eyes widened.**
He barely had time to react before the **flaming sphere exploded against him, sending him hurtling backward.**
He **crashed through several crimson boulders**, his body bouncing off the ground like a ragdoll.
But—
Before he could even get up—
**Dark tendrils erupted from the earth.**
**Black, shadowy hands surged up, wrapping around his body, pinning him to the ground.**
Leon **struggled**, his flames burning wildly—
But **no matter how much he struggled, he couldn't break free.**
His **aura flared.**
**Brighter.**
**Brighter.**
**Brighter—**
But the **shadowy hands only tightened their grip.**
The figure slowly **walked towards him**, his emerald eyes glowing ominously.
**"Last chance."** He said. **"Tell me where the boy is."**
Leon **gritted his teeth.** **"...Not a chance."**
The figure sighed.
**"Shame."**
He raised his hand—
Suddenly—
A **voice rang out.**
**"Planetary Impact."**
**BOOOOOOOM!**
A massive **shockwave erupted, destroying every single shadowy hand.**
The **entire battlefield shook violently** as an **immense vortex of pressure formed, reshaping the land itself.**
Leon's **eyes widened.**
From the sky—
A **man landed on the ground.**
His **long hair waved in the wind**, his **aura pulsing with overwhelming might.**
**Mr. John.**
Leon, still catching his breath, **slowly turned his head.**
**"M-Mr. John...?"**
Mr. John's sharp gaze swept over the battlefield before locking onto Leon. His eyes narrowed.
**"Hah… what do you think you're doing, brat?"** He crossed his arms, unimpressed.
Leon gritted his teeth. **"I was—"**
But Mr. John cut him off.
**"Since when did your energy become so uneven and uncontrolled?"** His tone was firm, almost scolding. **"I knew something was wrong the moment you dispersed your energy toward the camp. It was unnatural—so I followed you."**
Leon stiffened.
Mr. John exhaled sharply, shaking his head. **"You really thought you could fool me? You may be the strongest among us, but I am the most experienced."** His eyes flicked toward the figure in black. **"And I don't like surprises."**
The **figure smirked.**
Mr. John cracked his knuckles, his aura **flaring violently**, the ground beneath him **cracking from the sheer pressure.**
**"Now then…"** He took a step forward, his voice calm but laced with authority. **"Let's see what you're really made of."**
The **air grew thick with tension.**
The **battle was far from over...
To be continued
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Authors note
Let's go finally finish this long battle. This chapter is all about the battle between Leon and the mysterious figure. What do you think about that. And a lot of people were underestimating leones power. But now it is all clear how strong Leon is. Till then I am going to work for the next chapter enjoy bye bye