Part 10 – Epic Battle

Zarok's dark shield began to crack, and Kaelan felt a surge of hope rising within him. Although his breath was heavy and his body felt increasingly exhausted, he knew one thing for certain: this was an opportunity that could not be wasted. Together with his friends, they could defeat Zarok, one of the most feared demon generals in the world.

Zarok looked at his crumbling shield, his expression changing. "You are too bold," he said in a deep, threatening voice. "But you have no idea who you're facing."

With a swift motion, Zarok raised his hand and focused the dark energy surrounding his body. From each tip of his sword, a torrent of terrifying black energy shot out, creating slashes in the air. "Soon, you'll see just how futile your struggle is!"

Kaelan stood firm, his blue flame sword glowing even brighter. "We know who you are, Zarok. And we're not afraid of you."

Zarok raised his sword, and immediately, the demon army that had previously seemed to retreat began to move forward again. The massive Orcs and dark monsters charged toward them. On the other side, the demon soldiers gathered, preparing to strike.

"Protect Kaelan!" Gravin shouted, urging them to stay together. He gripped his sword with a trembling hand, ready to face whatever attack came.

Lyra stood firm beside Gravin, her hand raised. With her magic, she created an increasingly powerful energy wall to protect them from physical attacks. However, Zarok was not an enemy easily stopped.

"Do you think your magic will protect you?" Zarok taunted, and suddenly, he launched an incredibly powerful dark attack that pierced through Lyra's magical defense. The energy wall shattered in an instant, and the next attack followed so quickly, forcing the entire group to stumble backward.

Kaelan felt an immense pressure from the onslaught. "We don't have much time," he said urgently. "We have to defeat Zarok now, before he summons more forces!"

Edrin, who had been silently observing the battle, finally drew his bow with determination. "I'll help," he said, launching several magic-infused arrows toward Zarok. But Zarok easily dodged them, using spatial manipulation to move with lightning speed.

"What can you do?" Zarok asked, laughing loudly. "I've mastered more power than you could ever imagine."

With those words, Zarok slammed his sword into the ground, creating a wave of energy so massive that it shattered the earth around them. Kaelan and his friends could only hold their ground, evading the relentless attacks that came one after another.

Kaelan felt despair begin to settle in, but then, amidst the chaos, he felt the crystal connected to his body pulsating stronger. "The power… it's still inside me!" he murmured.

He looked at his sword, and with every last bit of strength, he unleashed the greatest blue fire energy he had ever created. "I will not give up!" he yelled, throwing a devastating blue fire attack that exploded with unimaginable force.

Zarok was stunned by the attack and tried to counter it with his dark shield. But this time, Kaelan's strike was far stronger than before. The blue fire shot toward Zarok with speed that he couldn't avoid.

However, with a single motion, Zarok swung his sword, and from the tip of it, a flash of dark energy emerged, colliding with Kaelan's blue fire. The two energies met, creating a massive explosion that shook the entire battlefield.

"Not enough!" Zarok roared, growling in fury.

Kaelan staggered back, but he didn't stop. The blue fire continued to burn within him, as if granting him new hope and strength. Kaelan knew that if he wanted to win, he would need to become even stronger.

"Gravin! Lyra! Edrin!" Kaelan shouted, calling to his friends. "Now! Together!"

Gravin and Lyra immediately moved in unison, each providing support to Kaelan. Edrin quickly grabbed his bow and fired several magic arrows with precise aim toward Zarok.

Zarok raged, raising his sword to destroy the incoming attacks. But this time, Kaelan was ready. With all the blue fire energy he had gathered, he launched a massive attack that pierced through Zarok's defenses.

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The massive attack unleashed by Kaelan struck Zarok's dark shield with incredible force. The wave of blue fire seemed unstoppable, creating a deafening explosion. Zarok was pushed back several steps, and for the first time, the confident expression on his face slightly faded.

However, Zarok did not give up so easily. With the remaining strength he had, he immediately gathered dark energy from within his body and created a thick black mist, enveloping the entire battlefield.

"Don't think this will be easy!" Zarok yelled, his furious voice echoing through the dark fog. He swung his sword through the air, releasing a deafening wave of energy that caused the ground around him to crack.

Kaelan, still panting, tried to regain his strength. "Friends, this isn't over!" he shouted, struggling to catch his breath. The blue fire surrounding his body burned even brighter. "I will stop you, Zarok!"

Gravin looked on with concern. "Kaelan, you need to be more careful! He's not what we thought!" Gravin said, sensing the growing threat.

But Kaelan knew this was their only chance to defeat Zarok. He focused the blue fire energy into his body, creating a fiery aura that wrapped around him like a protective shield. Quickly, he leaped forward, utilizing the incredible speed granted by the crystal within him.

Zarok, who hadn't expected Kaelan to attack so swiftly, could only raise his sword to defend himself. "You really want to die, huh?" he said, trying to block Kaelan's attack, which came with unimaginable speed.

But Kaelan did not retreat. With a speed that seemed to surpass light, he shot toward Zarok, channeling all the blue fire power into his sword. His blade glowed brightly, like a star born from the darkness. He merged the blue fire energy with the burning emotions inside him, launching an attack that was both powerful and precise.

"Divine Fire Strike!" Kaelan shouted, releasing a blue fire attack even larger than before.

The attack sped toward Zarok with incredible velocity, slicing through the dark mist that covered the battlefield. Zarok quickly raised his sword to deflect the strike, but this time, Kaelan's strength was far greater.

His sword collided with Zarok's, and a massive shockwave shook the entire battlefield. The explosion of blue fire and dark energy caused a powerful shockwave, forcing the Orcs and dark monsters to retreat.

"No… it's impossible…" Zarok muttered, shocked by the sheer strength of Kaelan's growing attack.

Kaelan felt the blue fire power surge through him with even greater intensity. Now, he realized that the crystal within him granted him more than just physical strength—it gave him limitless power when he was at his breaking point.

"It's time… to end this!" Kaelan shouted, channeling all his energy. Without hesitation, he launched an even larger blue fire attack, more powerful than anything he had ever done before. The attack shot toward Zarok, breaking through all barriers, aimed at the invincible demon general.

Zarok, feeling his body weakening from the attack, tried to dodge, but this time it was too late. The blue fire hit his body, and with a horrifying explosion, Zarok was sent flying backward, destroyed by the incredible force unleashed by Kaelan.

However, even as he was destroyed, Zarok managed to laugh through the pain. "You… you've only delayed the world's destruction. I… will never die!"

With those words, Zarok's body burned with the blue fire enveloping him. Before Kaelan and his friends could approach, Zarok's body shattered into dust, vanishing in the blazing blue flames.

Kaelan collapsed, exhausted and wounded, but he felt a sense of relief. This battle had finally come to an end. Yet, even though they had defeated Zarok, he knew that a far greater threat still loomed on the horizon.

"This isn't over," he whispered, staring at the darkened sky. "Our journey has only just begun…"