Kai and his team readied themselves for the impending battle as the swiftly moving beast approached the boat. Positioned near the vessel, it bore visible signs of anger following Blaze's earlier attack. The atmosphere onboard was one of focused preparation as each member geared up for the imminent confrontation.
Kai concentrated, summoning blue fire into both of his hands. As he clasped them together, using them like a cannon, the gathered flames erupted into a concentrated beam, shooting out with formidable intensity.
The attack landed on the beast, but its tentacle retaliated forcefully, pushing back against Kai's assault. The unexpected resistance sent a jolt through Kai, who quickly braced himself for the impending impact. However, in the nick of time, Blaze materialized in front of him. With a swift and calculated move, Blaze struck the tentacle, countering its force and preventing the impending collision.
"You need to put more power into that or you'll do nothing," Blaze said, mocking Kai's attack.
Giant ice spikes erupted from the side of the boat, impaling a tentacle and initiating a rapid freezing process as the spikes continued to expand. Kai turned to see Darya behind him, exhaling a cold breath that contributed to the icy transformation of the ensnared tentacle. The coordinated efforts of the team were manifesting in a formidable display of elemental power against the enraged beast.
Rita closed her eyes momentarily, and as she reopened them, a silver glow emanated from within. Her hair stood on end, and the atmospheric conditions intensified. With a commanding tone, she uttered, "Heaven Breaker." In response, the clouds overhead rumbled, and a colossal bolt of lightning tore through the sky, descending with ferocious energy toward the targeted beast.
The beast attempted to escape, but the encroaching ice held it firmly in place. Sarah, in a strategic move, summoned vines that entwined around the creature, further restricting its movement. Trapped and vulnerable, the beast looked skyward just as the impending lightning struck. With a deafening explosion and a blinding flash of light, the lightning hit its mark, delivering a powerful impact directly to the creature's head. The combined efforts of ice, vines, and lightning created a momentous assault on the formidable foe.
Kai observed the scene with optimism, anticipating a positive outcome. However, his attention shifted towards Blaze, who displayed clear anticipation. In the subsequent moment, a tentacle swiftly emerged from the lingering smoke caused by the lightning's impact.
Executing a nimble backflip, Kai directed his arms downward, unleashing a torrent of intense blue flames upon the tentacle. Despite scorching the creature, the initial attack proved insufficient to subdue it.
"Damn I need something stronger, I'll need to use plasma or something like a special attack," Kai said as he thought of what to do.
Swiftly reacting, Blaze forcefully pulled Kai backward, depositing him on the ground. Simultaneously, Blaze emitted a luminous beam, propelling the entire creature backward. Kai, astonished, grappled with the mystery of Blaze's unexpected strength, unable to fathom the source of such formidable power.
"You guys are a bit useless. I thought you'd be more interesting. Oh well I guess I'll have to deal with this on my own" Blaze said.
Kai's dissatisfaction brewed, his enhanced strength feeling inadequate against the seemingly insurmountable challenge ahead. It was as if he had just embarked on a daunting ascent, realizing that Blaze and the other high-ranking individuals stood atop a towering mountain, far beyond his current capabilities.
In a dramatic display, Kai's enveloping flames surged in intensity, accompanied by an escalation in the luminosity of his eyes. The once azure flames underwent a transformation, adopting a reddish hue, while intermittent bursts of small purple electrical charges crackled around him. Evidently, Kai had transitioned from harnessing his fire element to channeling his plasma with remarkable precision.
"Now, compact, by compacting it I'll make it stronger and precise," Kai said as he created an unstable plasma ball the size of a volleyball on his hands.
Kai meticulously narrowed the space between his hands, skillfully refining and compacting the ball. With each deliberate motion, he exerted controlled pressure, gradually compressing the energy sphere to the dimensions of a golf ball. Simultaneously, he infused the plasma ball with a continuous injection of power, causing it to emit an intense and brilliant glow.
The boat reverberated with shock waves, capturing Blaze's attention for the first time. Rita and Sarah, equally taken aback, shared a sense of astonishment at Kai's unexpected and potent display of a new offensive maneuver.
"Let's see how you like this," Kai said to the Titan Beast.
The titan-tier beast glared at Kai with apparent anger, only to witness Kai's aura transform into an ominous canine form the next moment. The eerie dog-like manifestation sent chills through the titan beast, as its penetrating gaze seemed to pierce into the very depths of its soul.
"Burning Eclipse!" Kai's resounding yell accompanied the transformation of the plasma ball into a darker, more ominous shade, signaling the escalation of its power.
The ball seamlessly transitioned into a concentrated beam, striking the beast's torso with precision. Instead of halting upon impact, the beam pierced through the creature. Kai's yell resonated as the thickness of the beam expanded, engulfing a broader area and relentlessly eradicating more of the beast's torso with formidable intensity.
The beam came to a halt, leaving Kai visibly drained and breathing heavily. Surveying the aftermath, he observed the considerable damage inflicted on the titan beast – its right torso missing, and a trail of dark, black blood staining the sea, resembling an oil leak.
"I didn't knew you could wield Black Flames, and that ominous dog must be your king spirit" Blaze said right in Kai's face.
"Black Flames?" Kai questioned.
"Black Flames are the strongest level of flames. Flames that can burn even fire itself. I guess you cannot use it permanently but still it's an incredible power and since it's part of your spirit you'll be able to use it as you unleash your true and full power" Blaze said.
"How do you know all of this?" Kai asked.
"Let's just say my contracted spirit knows a lot and is very open with me," Blaze said with a mocking smile.
"Kai, that man possesses an ancient spirit even older than me. I cannot tell how strong that spirit is but one thing is clear it's in the same category as us King's Spirits" Nocturnis said in Kai head.
"Well let's end this shall we?" Blaze said as he looked at the half dead beast.
In a critical moment, on the brink of termination, the observer witnessed a swift maneuver. Almost instantaneously, Kai materialized before the colossal creature. Infusing his hand with azure flames, he strategically plunged it into the beast's right eye. The ensuing sequence unfolded with the resonating echoes of explosions, marking the creature's inert descent into the ocean, its life extinguished.
"This prey was mine," Kai said as he appeared next to Blaze again.
"You truly are amazing sometimes" Blaze said before he disappeared in an instant from the boat.
Perplexed by the seemingly soundless and motionless speed of the individual, Kai grappled with a sense of bewilderment. This enigma fueled his determination to ascend to greater strength, harboring an unwavering resolve to eliminate any impediment standing in his path.
Reward:
5 Levels
Unlocked Lava Higher form
[Kai Hellbound] [Fire Mythic][Plasma]
[Low Rank SS]
[Race: True HellHound]
[Level 80] (16,000,000/75,000,000)
[Hp: 200/200]
[Defense +20]
[Strength: 216] (+10)
[Stamina: 216] (+8)
[Dexterity: 256] (+15)
[Control: 90%]
[Fatigue: 0%]
[Sanity 100%]
[Free Stat Points: 30]
Mythic Abilities:
[Fire Manipulation]
[Lava Manipulation]
[Plasma Manipulation]
Despite Kai's satisfaction with his rapid advancement, a lingering sense of incompleteness nagged at him. Questioning whether he harnessed his power effectively, a revelation dawned upon him – the existence of beast gear.
With a surge of anticipation, Kai scrutinized his inventory, confirming a discovery that ignited profound joy within him. Extracting a luminous sphere, predominantly clear save for a minuscule black speck at its center, he held a vital piece to the puzzle.
"We need to get to the island so we can get the beast gear we are going to need, this Titan Tier Gear" Kai said.
[Kai Hellbound] [Fire Mythic][Plasma]
[mid Rank SS]
[Race: True HellHound]
[Level 80] (16,000,000/75,000,000)
[Hp: 200/200]
[Defense +20]
[Strength: 230] (+10)
[Stamina: 220] (+8)
[Dexterity: 260] (+15)
[Control: 90%]
[Fatigue: 0%]
[Sanity 100%]
[Free Stat Points:0]
A sudden surge of potent energy coursed through Kai's frame, palpable even to onlookers. In its wake, Kai underwent another augmentation of strength, leaving those in proximity, particularly the observing girls, cognizant of his heightened prowess.
"This continued growth is ridiculous, how are we meant to compete with that? It's almost" Rita asked.
"Monstrous" Sarah said.