~Present Day~
The thick fog cleared as a more monstrous Ashura bombarded Maki with punches half her size.
~Ashura~
I refuse to lose, to you.
~Maki~
Damn it, I can't attack.
Maki was about to be punched against the ground, but Ashura's hand was severed by Kenchi.
~Kenchi~
Why did you start without me?
~Maki~
(Thank god he came, wait what am I saying).
Ashura regenerated his arm.
~Ashura~
Oh what's this. You had a friend, and you didn't tell me. It doesn't matter how much allies you have, because they'll die all the same.
~Kenchi~
I'll like to see you try.
~Ashura
Challenge accepted!!
Ashura ripped out one of his ribs, and launched at them swinging it.
~Kenchi~
Spirit Recreation.
Nothing happened. This results in Kenchi taking a hit to the chest.
~Ashura~
You shouldn't have come here!
~Kenchi~
Spirit Flame Cannon!
Kenchi pulled back his arm, and launched it forward. As Kenchi did this a ball of smoke gathered and burst into flames. Upon thrusting forward a four meters tall sphere was sent hurdling at Ashura. Ashura's back expanded into wings, and he took the attack head on. His wings were burnt till they turned black, but it almost instantly regenerated.
~Ashura~
Play time is over. Time for you to witness the power I built up overtime.
~Kenchi~
He wasn't at his max power? I already used most of my mana on that attack. Hold on maybe I can use my God Art to beat him.
[God Art Status: Active since 1000 years ago].
~Kenchi~
Whole time I've been using my God Art?.. So I'm at my limit?
~Ashura~
What's the matter have you ran out of tricks?... That's unfortunate, because I've got no reason to spare you. Now die!!
Ashura struck the ground with his palm creating a earthquake which destroyed the entire mountain. Everything is sent into a massive crater
~Kenchi~
I failed. I'm not strong enough to beat him.
~unknown~
Is that really how you feel?
~Kenchi~
Huh?
Kenchi found himself in another plane of reality. In front of him was a version of himself, but with red eyes and long nails.
~Kenchi~
Why do I feel like I know you?
~Unknown~
I have been there since the beginning, I am the origin of all magic.
~Kenchi~
What are you?
~Unknown~
In all my time alive I've never seen someone with magic they can't use.
~Kenchi~
I've hit my limit.
The being laughed at him. For some reason the voice of the being seemed familiar to Kenchi. It sounded entirely different from his.
~Unknown~
You've already your limit? You haven't even used the artifact.
~Kenchi~
Are you talking about the astral thingy on my hands.
~Unknown ~
Even though you see it on your hands alone, your whole body is covered in it, so use it.
Kenchi was abruptly snapped back to reality, where he found himself on the ground, floating in a pool of his own blood. As he got up, the dust cloud cleared, and Ashura descended to the ground. In his hand was a unconscious Maki.
~Ashura~
Huh, you actually survived, but I can't say your friend is alive now can I?
A wave of utter rage filled Kenchi's body like a cup filled with water.
~Kenchi~
I'll Fucking Kill You!!
Kenchi was instantly covered in a full set of lightweight Black Damascus Armor. A blood red aura oozed off his armor.
~Ashura~
How do you still have the stamina to-
Kenchi flash stepped to Ashura, and punched him in the neck.
~Kenchi~
You need to shut the hell up!
Ashura regained his voice.
~Ashura~
You've gotten so strong, now I'm interested.