RUMBLE!!!
The two forces collided, creating a massive shockwave that flattened everything in its path.
"Run!"
Panic spread through the battlefield as people, with broken and injured bodies, scrambled to save themselves from the devastating aftermath of the SS Rank clash.
Emperor Kairos was forced to retreat, crashing to the ground under the overwhelming force of Aengus' attack.
Now lying in a deep crater, Kairos rubbed his eyes in disbelief. He looked up, only to find Aengus standing tall and unharmed, the immense power of the Abyssal Dragon radiating around him.
The golden sword in Kairos' hand vibrated intensely, its energy struggling to match the raw power emanating from the dragon.
Kairos' heart sank as realization dawned on him—Aengus' strength far surpassed his own. Even his SS Rank Fusion Skill, once deemed unbeatable, was now rendered useless against the might of the Abyssal Dragon.
"Roar!"
Aengus flapped his colossal, blazing wings, creating a powerful gust of heat and wind as he dived toward Emperor Kairos, determined to end the battle.
Kairos, gritting his teeth, raised his golden sword high once more, letting its divine energy surge through him. The golden glow intensified, boosting his strength threefold.
"CLANG!"
The massive tip of Aengus' claw collided with the golden sword, sending shockwaves rippling through the battlefield.
For a moment, to Kairos' immense relief, they were locked in a stalemate.
"Roar!"
"Die!"
But Aengus wasn't finished. Multicolored chaos energy began to swirl around him, engulfing his massive claws. The energy crackled with destructive force as his claws pressed harder against the golden sword, slowly breaking through its divine protection.
Kairos' eyes flashed with fear. He knew if he relented even for a second, those claws would tear through him like paper.
"Then how should we address his growing ambitions, Your Majesty? I am certain that one day he will come after us as well," Rindel pressed cautiously.
The Demi-Human Emperor fell into deep thought, his expression heavy.
"We'll need to consult the Council to devise a possible solution, Rindel. Let's not linger here any longer. We may also need to reach out to the other Emperors if necessary. The demons were already a grave issue, and now this abomination... the future of our empire looks increasingly uncertain," the Emperor declared grimly.
"Your Majesty is wise! We indeed must act swiftly to find a solution," Rindel replied respectfully, bowing his head.
Inwardly, they both sought to reassure themselves. Their departure was not out of fear for their lives, but rather a strategic withdrawal. They convinced themselves that they would return stronger and better prepared.
For now, however, they vanished from the edge of the battlefield like smoke dissipating into the air.
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Aengus gazed down at Emperor Kairos, his piercing eyes filled with cold fury.
"For daring to kill my beloved, you will face a death more painful than you can imagine," Aengus declared, his deep, resonating voice sending shockwaves through the air as he loomed over the fallen Emperor.
Without hesitation, he unleashed a stream of world-corrosive venom, a substance so potent that its mere touch brought agony beyond comprehension.
"Ahhh... Save me, Your Excellency!" Kairos screamed, his voice filled with desperation as the venom seared through his body, inflicting torment he had never known.
The Emperor roared to the heavens, pleading for salvation from the gods he had devoted his life to.
But no god came to his rescue.
Kairos' heart sank, his faith shattered. Was his devotion worth nothing to them? he thought, bitterness consuming him as his strength began to wane.
With his life slipping away, Emperor Kairos managed to lift his gaze to the colossal dragon that had brought him to this state. The sight of Aengus, radiating unrelenting power, was the last image burned into his mind as despair overtook him.
"Hehe... heh..."
Emperor Kairos let out a deranged laugh as he was swiftly devoured, unable to escape his fate before vanishing from existence.