"Here they come! Everyone!" says Mei.
As the beasts continue their relentless sprint toward the group, Chitose summons fairies who flutter around her, ready to defend. "Magic Spell Fairy Sorcery: Pixie Dust!". The glittery substance dances in the air, lulling countless creatures into slumber.
"Good job, Chitose! Way to dwindle the pack!" says Mei.
"See. I told you I-"
The ground trembles as more beasts draw near, their thunderous footsteps drowning out Chitose's words. Navar's face contorts into a confident grin, exuding his self-assurance. "Alright, let's get 'em!" Navar lets out a loud war cry, propelling himself towards the beasts, his sword slicing through the air and striking them down with precision.
"Follow Navar's lead, guys. He's created a path for us!" says Mei. The group, emboldened by Navar's display of strength, follows suit. Each Supernatural member summons their respective JōKai onto their weapons, the sight of their JōKai types.
Miri leaps forward, her body propelled by JōKai Exertion, while her daggers gleam with the dark aura of Dark JōKai. "Twin Dark Daggers: Pouncing Strike!". With a swift motion, she strikes the horde, her weapon's sharp, metallic sound slicing through flesh echoing in the air.
In a summoning stance, Astran's Cosmic JōKai takes shape as a brilliant, expanding ball of energy, illuminating the surrounding area. "Cosmic Summoning: Stardust Burst!" The ball explodes with a powerful release, creating a potent burst of cosmic energy.
Seiju draws back his bowstring, feeling the tension as he conjures two arrows ablaze with fire within the bow. "Flame Bow: Double Flame Shot!" With a deft release, the arrows soar through the air, leaving a trail of searing flames in their wake.
As Chonozori springs forward, a vivid green lion materializes around him, radiating power. "Mystic Daggers Way Of the Lion Inner Beast Technique: Fury Lunge!" He and the lion surge forward with a mighty roar, their combined force scattering the horde of beasts.
Yimono moves into action, calling forth two miniature green boar spirit constructs onto his hands. He assumes an open palm position with both hands and pushes forward. "Mystic Martial Arts Way Of The Boar: Strong Force!" With a tremendous force, the impact propels the horde of beasts through the air.
Mei leaps into the air, her hands emitting a scorching heat as she channels Flame JōKai onto them. "Flame Summoning: Burning Ember!" Mei's blazing attack engulfs the remaining enemies in a searing flame.
"Good job, guys, we got them all," says Mei.
Chonozori places his hand on the ground and shuts his eyes. "Don't get too carried away,"
A look of confusion crosses Mei's face, her features contorting as she glances at him. "What do you mean?"
"I can feel the rhythm of their approaching footsteps. An immense wave of them is coming right now."
Suddenly, a colossal wave of beasts emerges, three times larger than the previous one. "This is going to be a challenge... everyone give it all you got!" says Mei.
For hours upon hours, the group battles against the massive horde of beasts, their weapons clashing and echoing through the air. Wave after wave, they fend off the relentless onslaught until the herd is vanquished. Seiju, drenched in sweat, collapses onto the ground, his chest rising and falling with exhaustion. "Whew, bro! I'm glad that's over!"
"Okay, guys, let's take a breather. We'll continue our journey in the morning. Any volunteers to keep watch?"
As Mei speaks, a small bug-like creature with shimmering blue eyes appears in Chonozori's palm. It emits a faint buzzing sound, its delicate wings fluttering.
"What is that?" asks Mei.
"It's a Kooklet. We use these creatures as alarms for trouble. They have exceptional hearing and can detect danger from great distances. They will alert us if any trouble approaches."
"I see. That's good to know. Alright, then we'll get 10 hours of sleep."
"Good. Fighting those beasts all day was not fun."
As the group settles for sleep, the Kooklet creature perched nearby, providing a sense of security. Amid their slumber, the creature's acute senses pick up on a subtle disturbance, causing its compact frame to become rigid with alertness. Its piercing chirps shatter the silence of the night, waking everyone up.
"Seems we've got company," says Mei.
Suddenly, the ground shakes beneath their feet, sending vibrations pulsating through their bodies as another colossal horde of creatures charges toward them.
"Even when we sleep, they won't rest. These things sure don't go away!" says Navar.
Slash after slash, blast after blast, and hack after hack, their relentless fighting fills the air until the onslaught ends. "Hopefully, that's the last of them," says Seiju. But just as their weary bodies relax, the ground quakes again, sending dread tremors through their bones. This time, the horde appears even more significant than before. "Oh, you've gotta be kidding me."
"Don't be discouraged, guys! Let's give it all we've got! One last hoorah to knock these jokers down!" says Navar.
With their JōKai summoned onto their weapons, the group lunges forward, feeling the power surge through their bodies as they prepare to face the overwhelming army of beasts. Navar leaps ahead, his JōKai Exertion propelling him farther than ever, while Light JōKai bathes his blade in a radiant glow. "Shining Sword: Dynamic Salvation!"
Miri, swift and agile, twirls with such speed that she creates a mesmerizing purple twister as she summons Dark JōKai onto all four of her daggers. "Four Dark Daggers: Four Fang Feral Death Strike!"
Infused with an abundance of Cosmic JōKai, Astran propels herself forward, her blade unleashing a mighty surge of power. "Cosmic Blade: Astraeus Disturbance!"
Seiju, calm and composed, summons two firebird constructs onto his bow. He pulls the string back, feeling the tension in his muscles, and releases it, sending twin streams of fiery arrows toward the horde. "Flame Bow: Twin Redbird Flame Shot!"
Chonozori, with lightning speed, dashes forward, his daggers adorned with two green lion constructs. "Mystic Daggers Way Of The Lion: Double Roaring Palm!"
Yimono's leap propels him into the air, where he becomes one with the colossal green boar construct, feeling its immense presence all around him. He readies himself to attack the enemies with his arms and legs extended. "Mystic Martial Arts Way Of The Boar Inner Beast Technique: Brave Force!"
With every landed attack from the Supernaturals, the horde of beasts is wiped out. Mei turns to face them, her eyes gleaming with triumph as her lips curl into a victorious smile. "Impressive job, everyone. We can catch our breath,"
After a much-needed six hours of rest, they stirred awake and continued their journey, venturing deeper into the dense jungle. "If that was just a taste of what awaits us, we're in for a grueling challenge," says Navar.
"Yes indeed. How about a better one?" asks a sultry voice.
The unexpected voice startles them, causing them to turn their heads. "Who's there?"
A striking figure emerged before the group, tall and voluptuous, their deep black skin contrasting with their piercing yellow eyes. Her long tail, ending in a needle-like tip, sways behind her while rough scales cover her skin. These humanoid features and her appearance classify her race as Cursed Creature: Hybrid Beast. "You shall not proceed any further in my father's domain,"