Good Ascension
Lightning struck everywhere in an imprecise way. Bam! The Dragon King continued to fight against Malzareth. Their duel was at the center of the confrontation.
Around them, armies faced each other, demons, beasts and wizards engaged in titanic battles, but everything seemed secondary to the confrontation between these two primordial forces.
The beasts rushed without thinking with their claws. Craack! But the magicians, standing back, watched contemptuously:
«These savages have no strategy...» said one of them with a dazzling sphere of light.
However, a scream was heard when a gigantic beast tore through the ranks of a demon, forcing the wizards to redirect their attacks to eliminate this common threat. Roar!
A demon raised its hand, and countless shadow creatures emerged from the ground to destabilize the enemy lines. Ssssssssshhhk! While the enemy was caught in a pincer movement, a group of wizards chanted ancient incantations by forming a protective dome of light around the charged beasts, allowing them to destroy enemy lines without fear of retaliation. Fzzzzzzzt!
Malzareth, in spite of his power, was already wounded. The Dragon King had hit him several times with his colossal strength, but he held on. Malzareth's massive sword, covered by demonic force, struck the air with such violence that even the attacks sent by the Dragon King were deflected. Clang!
Malzareth: «You haven't figured it out yet, have you, moron?» he said hatefully.
«Power alone is not enough to win. It is cunning and intelligence that decide the real fight. »
The dragon king moved his shoulders with a smile on his lips.
Dragon King: «Cunning?, if cunning were enough, you wouldn't even be here.»
All of a sudden, he rushed again towards his enemy. Malzareth raised his sword to deflect the attack, but the Dragon King's speed was such that he didn't even have time to react.
A powerful blow from the Dragon King sent Malzareth waltzing and shattering the ground beneath him. Crash! A cry of rage escaped from Malzareth as he swung his sword to his feet in a destructive horizontal attack. Swish!
The Dragon King didn't have time to parry this time. Malzareth's sword piercing his skin, leaving a deep notch. Shkrrr! The dragon king stepped away, screaming in pain when he saw his red blood. But he straightened up quickly.
His eyes now shone with great anger.
Dragon King: «You're stronger than expected. But it won't be enough. »
With a wave of his hand, he invoked a storm that was rumbling in the sky. Grroooarrr! Strong winds were hitting the ground in increasing numbers. Zzzzt!
[Infinite System: Technique activated – Lux Divina Tempestatis (Divine Light Storm).]
[Description: A combination of elemental and cosmic powers, merging wind, lightning and celestial light for an ultimate attack.
[Effects: Golden Ray: Full breakthrough, dealing fatal damage to any entity hit. Surrounding Storm: Destabilizes enemies within a 5 km radius, reducing their mobility and concentration.]
[Consumption: 45% dragon energy.]
[Warning:Maximum accuracy achieved. However, excessive use could damage the energy balance of the environment.]
The wind was raging, whirling around him with great intensity. Whhhhhhhsshh! Then lightning struck the ground, shaking the whole valley. All of a sudden, he launched a super precise attack. A ray of golden light left the sky to hit Malzareth head-on. Fwoosh!
The attack hit Malzareth directly in the chest, creating a burst of energy. Boom! The shockwave shook the earth beneath their feet, and a cry of pain was heard as Malzareth's armor slowly shattered.
Crack!
The armies that surrounded the valley, made up of demons and monstrous creatures, were at first impressed by the power of the duel. But when the ground shook under the impacts of the attacks and energy blades poured down on their ranks, panic spread. A group of demons, terrified by the devastation they observed, turned on their allies, killing soldiers in blind madness. Crack! Screeeech!
The magicians, unable to maintain their magical protections under the pressure of the power blasts, were disoriented and suffered massive casualties. Zap! The front line was breaking under the chaotic onslaught, and some soldiers, frightened, fled to the forest, no longer holding their position. Whoooosh!
Malzareth fell to the ground with very difficult breathing and a bloodied body. Gasp! The dragon king in front of him was savouring this small victory. But he knew it wasn't over. It had to be done quickly.
His eyes brightened as a new notification by the system appeared in his mind:
[New quest generated: Defeat Malzareth, General of the Demonic Armies. Reward: Access to the Art of the Heavens — A powerful technique that will strengthen your mastery of the elements and increase your control over dragon energy.]
The dragon king was smiling. He hadn't yet explored the full potential of the system, but he already knew that every victory, every opponent defeated, meant a greater rise and a new power. Hmmm... Now he was preparing to finish off Malzareth.
Malzareth did not let himself be fooled. He slowly got up with rage. Grrr...
Malzareth: «Do you believe that brute force is enough to dominate this world? The stars themselves only shine because they manipulate the darkness. But you, poor dragon, are blinded by your own light.» Snarl !
Dragon King (With a smirk): «If cunning is as great as your boasting, then why are you still on your knees before me? The darkness is only the shadow created by the victors. And I am the one who forges the light. »
Malzareth: «You hit just like an animal, with the rage of a beast. But war belongs to those who know how to tame chaos, not those who start it. »
Dragon King: «And you, you speak like an old man, who has only words left to defend himself. Taming the chaos? I am chaos, Malzareth. And you, you're just a straw in the storm. »
Malzareth raised his hands to the sky as he sang ancient words, a language that the dragon king strangely did not understand. A black aura came out of his palms to envelop him in an evil energy.
The Dragon King felt a disturbance in the surrounding energy: «You're preparing something...»
A jolt had broken the ground under his feet, and shadows were coming out on all sides. The shadows of the trees took on grotesque shapes, then demonic figures emerged from the ground as they advanced towards the dragon king.
The dragon king smiled, but his gaze did not leave the demons who crawled forward.
Dragon King: «An army of shadows...Interesting, but useless. »
He lifted his foot and slammed it violently against the ground. The earth shook, a rumble echoed through the valley. Cracks spread, spewing flames that engulfed the démons front lines. Boom! Crack!
The Dragon King spread his wings as he rose into the air to dodge the second line of demons. Whoooosh! He launched a burst of flames as he swept the demons to the ground with a simple gesture. Fwooosh!
The creatures disintegrated under the intense heat, but another wave of creatures appeared, each stronger than the last. Growl ! The demons, now massive, stood there, defying the Dragon King with fierce will.
Dragon King: «You may grow in numbers, but your power is like that of standing water—it will never reach the greatness of fire.»
Malzareth (with a smile on his face): «Always brute strength, huh? I wonder how long you can last before your flames fade. »
Dragon King: «You're playing a dangerous game, Malzareth, your hatred will consume you.»
Malzareth: «You sacrificed innocent people, Xal'therion. And everything you say, everything you are, is a rewriting of the history you broke. I did not fight by your side to see your name Sullied, to see your choices filled with innocent blood. It's not hate... It's the truth. »
Dragon King: «Xal'therion? Who is he? What are you telling me? I don't know what you're talking about, you must have been wrong about anyone. System, what is it about? »
The system didn't answer him, as if it too had no idea what Malzareth was talking about.
Malzareth: «I am not just fighting for power, but for a world where men like you can no longer dictate their will. You have betrayed the ancient covenants, Xal'therion, and have lost the right to rule. »
Dragon King: «So, you keep telling me this that has nothing to do with me?»
Malzareth: «And you allow yourself to make fun of me when I was under your orders once?» He retaliated angrily.
The dragon king, seeing Malzareth preparing a new summon, decided to strike with strategic precision. He summoned the Lightning snakes, which came out of his hands and rushed at his opponent.
[Infinite System: Summoned Skill – Serpentes-Fulminis (Lightning Snakes).]
[Description: A summoning of electric serpents controlled by the caster's will. They stalk their target, delivering a lightning bolt on impact.]
[Effects: Smart Pursuit: Snakes automatically target the enemy.]
[Paralyzing Discharge: The first contact significantly reduces the opponent's mobility.]
[Secondary Shock: Exploses on impact, dealing massive damage to the surrounding area.]
Zzzzip! The sound of the lighting snakes resounded with a purple flash striking the next moment.
Malzareth, surprised, erects a barrier of shadows, but the snakes explode on impact, sending shards of dark energy and forcing the demonic general to back down.
Boom! The blast shook the air, shards of shadow dissipated like smoke under the force of the attack.
Malzareth straightens up with a growl, his armor cracked but intact: «You... you're playing with fire, Xal'therion. But know that the flames are nothing compared to the eternal night. »
Dragon King: «I told you stop calling me Xal'therion, it's not me, and I don't know that name.»
Malzareth, on his knees, laughed somberly. He placed his bloodied hand on the ground, activating a runic trap. Obsidian chains rise from the ground, wrapping around the Dragon King and pulling him violently to the ground.
Craaaack! The sound of the chains hitting the ground creating a pressure that makes the air vibrate.
Dragon King: «Do you hope to chain me, Malzareth? The heavens themselves bend under my will! »
With a roar, the Dragon King focused his energy on an Astral Scourge. Incandescent meteors fell from the sky, pulverizing the chains and reducing the surrounding demons to ashes. The ground shakes under the impact, a crack opens, engulfing several more demonic troops.
[Infinite System: Summoned Technique – Astral Calamity.]
[Description: A summoning of pure cosmic energy that rains down incandescent meteors, reducing everything in its path to ash.]
[Effects: Absolute Destruction: All enemies in the impact zone take massive damage.
[Global Impact: The ground shakes under the pressure of meteors, creating devastating fissures.]
[Fatal Energy: Meteors release extreme heat, incinerating all organic and magical matter.]
Boom! Rocks burst, demons howled in the intense heat.
Malzareth stood up, laughing through his wounds and whispering: «Brute strength , always. So you will never learn. »
It disappears in a cloud of black smoke, splitting into ten identical clones. One of them rushes towards the Dragon King, striking with the Abyssal Reaper.
Dragon King: (bursting out laughing) : «Ten of you? Ten times nothing. »
The Dragon King summoned the claws of the void, slicing through illusions with a fluid gesture before releasing a blast of luminous energy sweeping across the valley.
BOOOOM! The light bursts, sending a shockwave through the demons.
The dragon king in a loud cry invoked the storm itself. The wind was raging around him. Dragon-shaped lightning struck the ground and lightning condensed around him as he fused his power with that of the heavens.
Zzzzap! The lightning tore through the air, striking everything in their path.
He was summoning the Art of Heaven, an ancient dragon technique more powerful than anything he had ever used. Malzareth, however, despite his efforts to summon other demons, felt the air around him contract. The atmosphere itself seemed to twist under the power of the dragon king.
[Infinite System: Summoned Technique – Celestial Art.]
[Description: A technique of ancient dragons, where the caster merges their spirit with the very essence of the heavens and the universe. It allows you to channel a cosmic power capable of reshaping reality and bending the laws of nature.]
[Effects: Cosmic Domination: The caster can manipulate the atmosphere, the elements, and even the fabric of time and space.]
[Divine Annihilation: Any creature or form of malevolent energy in the impact zone is annihilated in a celestial blast radius.]
[Fusion with the Universe: Increases the caster's intelligence and combat abilities, creating spatial and temporal distortions around him.]
Malzareth was still raising his sword as he tried to weather the storm, but it was already too late. A huge explosion erupted as the Dragon King struck Malzareth with the full force of the Art of Heaven.
KRRRRAAASH! The shock of the impact shook the valley.
This wave erased everything in its path. Malzareth screamed as he disappeared, erased in the explosion.
Rrrrrrruuummble ! The ground shakes and the air vibrates under the force of the explosion.
Dragon King: «I had to put an end to this ridiculous theater because you were starting to bother me. Rest in peace. »
Silence reigned for a moment, and the dragon king slowly descended from the sky as the flames around him were extinguished. He was now looking out over the valley. The enemy was at last defeated.
He turned to his subordinates who, although victorious, were tired. They had seen the power of the Dragon King with their own eyes, and knew that this was just a taste of what awaited them in this world of magic and war.
Dragon King: «This is just the beginning. Malzareth was just a piece on the chessboard.»
As the dust disappeared, a new quest appeared in his mind:
[New quest generated: Strengthen your kingdom. Reward: Expanding borders, gaining access to divine governance techniques.]
A satisfied smile appeared on the dragon king's face. He was only at the beginning of his ascent.