The Last Roar of the Azure Dragons

The battle had reached its crescendo. The Lvl 7 Divine Azure Dragon and the Lvl 8 Saint Azure Dragon, despite their formidable strength, were struggling. Their movements were slower now, their bodies bloodied and battered from the ceaseless onslaught of the Beast Taming Sect's elite squad. The shadowy figures surrounding them were no longer at full strength either—fatigued from the relentless conflict, their movements sluggish but still lethal.

Tianyang and Yuqing, standing at the edge of the misty forest, carefully observed the scene. The atmosphere was tense, thick with the stench of blood and the weight of impending doom.

Yuqing's voice was a whisper, barely audible. "We can't wait any longer, Tianyang. If we don't act now, they'll die."

Tianyang's eyes narrowed as he analyzed the situation. "We move carefully, Yuqing. We need to make sure we don't waste our energy or risk the dragons' lives further. Timing is everything."

Yuqing nodded, understanding the gravity of the situation. They weren't just facing powerful beasts; they were facing an organized assault from a sect with vast resources, led by a cultivator in the low Ascendant Realm.

The dragons roared in pain, their wounds severe. Azure Flame Fury and Azure Lightning Roar rang out with fury, but the shadows countered with precision. Their weapons—Rare-grade daggers and Unique-grade swords—cut through the air, attacking from all directions.

The Lvl 8 Saint Azure Dragon had used Heaven's Wrath earlier in an attempt to decimate the shadows, but the battle had stretched too long. Now, it was fighting a losing battle. The Lvl 7 Divine Azure Dragon had launched its Eternal Flame Shield, but even that couldn't protect it from the shadows' relentless attacks.

The leader of the shadows, a man draped in a tattered black robe, stood at the back, barking orders. His low-legendary-grade Dark Orb floated at his side, radiating a chilling aura.

"You've done well, elders," the leader said, his voice strained but confident. "The dragons are weakened. I will tame them, make them my beasts."

Yuqing's brow furrowed as she watched him. "He's planning something… something ominous."

Tianyang's voice was grim. "He's preparing to use the Divine-tier technique. If he succeeds, these dragons will be his."

Yuqing terrified clungs to tianyang's arm tightly her voice grim. "Even our clans only possess fragments of low divine-tier technique."

As Tianyang and Yuqing moved closer, the shadows' leader raised his hands high, chanting an incantation that resonated through the cave. The air grew thick with pressure as he began to summon the Incomplete low Divine-tier technique, a forbidden spell known as Soul Binding of the Dragon. This technique, using another mid-legendary-grade Dragon Binding Collar artifact, forces the dragons into submission.

The Lvl 7 Divine Azure Dragon's eyes flashed with panic, but it had no strength to resist. The Lvl 8 Saint Azure Dragon, though more powerful, was too exhausted to interfere. The two dragons began to kneel, their heads lowered as the power of the spell took hold.

Tianyang clenched his fists. "No… we can't let this happen."

Yuqing's eyes flashed with determination. "We won't."

Tianyang signaled to Yuqing, and in a synchronized motion, they rushed forward, their bodies brimming with energy. The couple had been conserving their strength, using recovery pills and the brief respite in the shadows to restore themselves to their peak. They had to act quickly—this was their only chance.

Tianyang unsheathed his sword, Soulpiercer, its blade shimmering with Sky-tier power. The blade pulsed with energy, vibrating in the air like it was alive. Yuqing, her own Heavenly Blade drawn, felt the surge of power coursing through her veins. The Sky-tier aura surrounding her weapon crackled with force.

With a battle cry, Tianyang unleashed a devastating High Sky-tier technique—Heaven's Fury Strike—aimed directly at the leader of the shadows.

The leader was caught off guard. With a shout, he tried to summon his Dark Orb to deflect the attack, but the power of Tianyang's strike shattered the orb with a single blow, sending him stumbling backward. The force of the strike caused the ground beneath them to tremble.

Yuqing, not missing a beat, followed with her own High Sky-tier technique—Phoenix's Blaze, a sweeping arc of fiery energy that surged through the shadows, burning through their defenses.

The other members of the Beast Taming Sect roared in fury, but their efforts were in vain. They were already exhausted, their Rare-grade weapons and Unique-grade artifacts failing to match the overwhelming power of Tianyang and Yuqing's attacks.

The leader of the shadows, now bloodied and battered, rose to his feet. His eyes were wild with desperation. "You foolish children! Do you know who I am?" he spat, his voice low and filled with venom.

Tianyang and Yuqing, standing side by side, locked eyes. Tianyang smirked. "We know exactly who you are. You're the one who made the mistake of crossing us."

The leader's hand trembled as he raised his mid-legendary-grade Dragon Binding Collar again. "I am the sect master of the Beast Taming Sect! You dare to attack me? I will show you why you should never challenge us."

He roared as he attempted to activate the collar, but just as he did, Tianyang and Yuqing struck with everything they had.

Soulpiercer cut through the air like lightning, slashing the leader's arm, and Phoenix's Blaze enveloped him in a second wave of fiery energy. The leader screamed in pain, falling to his knees as his body was consumed by the attack.

"You… you dare…" The leader gasped, barely able to speak.

Yuqing stepped forward, her gaze cold. "We don't care who you are. You tried to enslave these dragons."

Tianyang added, "And we won't allow that."

The remaining members of the shadow faction roared in unison. "We are the elders of the Beast Taming Sect!" one of them shouted. "You will regret this!"

But Tianyang and Yuqing stood their ground. But their combined power was still too much for the Couple. The once-proud sect members fell, their weapons shattered, their resolve broken.

The Lvl 7 Divine Azure Dragon and Lvl 8 Saint Azure Dragon, noticing the shift in the battle, turned their heads toward Tianyang and Yuqing. They recognized the couple's efforts.

With their last remaining strength, the dragons unleashed a final, devastating technique—the Ancient Dragon's Fury—a low Divine-tier technique. The air crackled with energy as a massive beam of energy shot from their mouths, obliterating the remaining shadows in an instant.

As the dust settled, Tianyang and Yuqing found themselves standing in the deepest part of the cave, the smoke still lingering in the air. The dragons, though victorious, were severely weakened, their bodies covered in deep, bloody wounds. They were also lying inside the cave.

Yuqing rushed forward, kneeling beside the Lvl 7 Divine Azure Dragon. "Are you alright?"

The dragon's eyes flickered with recognition and gratitude. With a gentle rumble, it nodded, though it was clearly struggling to remain conscious.

Tianyang approached the Lvl 8 Saint Azure Dragon, his voice soft but filled with urgency. "You've done enough. Rest now."

The Lvl 8 Saint Azure Dragon lowered its massive head, its energy nearly depleted. It let out a soft, almost sorrowful roar, its final gift to Tianyang and Yuqing—the Ancient Dragon's Fury—having consumed nearly all of its remaining vitality.