Chapter 16: Space Blood
As Ethan soared through the celestial expanse, he marveled at the newfound ability to fly. His body had become a conduit of immense power, his very presence altering the laws of gravity around him. With every movement, he commanded his own gravitational force, propelling himself effortlessly through the air.
Closing in on Damon, Ethan noticed the burning intensity in his adversary's eyes. Damon's gaze brimmed with unyielding rage, his desire for vengeance unquenchable. Without hesitation, Damon launched a lightning-fast kick toward Ethan, the speed of his attack distorting the fabric of time itself. Yet, Ethan's heightened senses and agility allowed him to react with a fraction of a second to spare, narrowly evading Damon's devastating blow.
The clash between them intensified, their movements a blur of raw power and unparalleled speed. They engaged in a mid-air battle, each strike accompanied by an explosive shockwave that dwarfed entire cities below. The energy unleashed from their collisions lit up the sky, casting a brilliant display of light and destruction.
Despite their injuries, Ethan and Damon pushed their bodies beyond the limits of mortal endurance. They fought with a primal ferocity, their blows resonating with the force of an erupting volcano. The celestial battleground became a canvas of chaos, as the impact of their attacks painted the heavens in vibrant hues of destruction.
Their battle transcended the constraints of earthly limitations. They moved with an otherworldly grace, their bodies navigating the celestial realm with astonishing agility. Ethan's punches were like meteor showers, blazing through the atmosphere, while Damon's kicks echoed with the force of a supernova.
The clash continued, each combatant pushing themselves to the brink of their capabilities. The very fabric of reality strained under the weight of their power, as if the universe itself trembled at their presence. The air crackled with electricity, infused with the essence of their titanic struggle.
As the battle raged on, both Ethan and Damon found themselves teetering on the edge of consciousness. Blood dripped from their wounds, their bodies battered and bruised. Despite the relentless pain, a glimmer of admiration flickered in Damon's eyes as he gazed upon Ethan.
Struggling to catch his breath, Damon managed to utter words amidst the chaos. "Your strength surpasses even mine now." He admitted, his voice filled with a mix of awe and resignation. "I was once stronger, but now... I am weaker."
Ethan's breathing was heavy, his own voice strained as he responded, "You're right, Damon. It's become clear who truly holds the power in this world."
And with those words, Ethan vanished from sight, moving with a velocity that defied comprehension. Space distorted around him as he traversed the celestial realm with astonishing speed. In the blink of an eye, he reappeared, his fist passing through Damon's body like a phantom.
Time seemed to freeze as the hole in Damon's body widened, a testament to the overwhelming power of Ethan's strike. Damon's eyes widened in shock, pain etching across his face as he struggled to comprehend the swift turn of events. Blood spilled from the wound, staining the air with an ominous hue.
With an air of finality, Ethan's voice resonated through the void. "This is the end, Damon. The world now belongs to those who can shape it."
Damon's body trembled, his strength waning with each passing moment. He understood the truth in Ethan's words. The once-mighty warrior now found himself at the mercy of a force greater than anything he had ever encountered.
As the chapter drew to a close, the echoes of their battle still hung in the air, but the outcome was unmistakable. Ethan had emerged victorious, his power ascending to unprecedented heights. The realm of existence itself had become his dominion, and Damon, once a formidable opponent, now stood broken before him.