JacQuarius placed Jimmy back inside his storage ring, and then placed Kiyomi and Tela inside the Staff's barrier. They were both unconscious, it was all down to him.
JacQuarius felt extremely bad, he was holding the group back. Tela held it down, while they were stuck in the water prison, Kiyomi held it down while he was healing himself, and Jimmy was constantly defending everyone.
He knew he had to go all out and win this for them! He then smelled Ian and Selena's scent! Realizing it was a 1v3 situation, he wasted no time!
Tenfold Draconic Style: Wyrm's Empowerment!
He flew forward straight into the smoke, he was the only one in there with excel senses!
Whiff Whiff! He smelled his first target, flying forward giving her a vicious punch, sending her flying out the smoke!
He flew forward, activating his movement skill, and caught the bitch and slammed her on the ground!
As JacQuarius aimed to stomp down on Kiyomi's head, a jade artifact suddenly materialized in front of her face, intercepting the lethal blow and shattering upon impact. Recognizing the artifact as a Life Jade—an unranked artifact designed to save its owner's life once—JacQuarius realized his attempt had been thwarted.
Meanwhile, Selena swiftly activated her movement skill, escaping from JacQuarius's reach in an instant. Fear gripped her expression as she processed the near-death experience she had just witnessed, a stark reminder of the perilous stakes of the battle.
JacQuarius chased her ass down, but this time they stopped him! Soul attacks and blade slashes flew at him!
"The Monkey finally does something, hahaha!" Daniel's remark echoed through the tumultuous arena, a mix of sarcasm and amusement lacing his words.
JacQuarius vanished from the spot, showing off his superior speed, and appeared behind him throwing a vicious punch! Daniel turned 180 degrees, blocking it with his sword and then stepping back!
Soul Style: Soul Bind!
JacQuarius, struck by Ian's soul attack, felt the effects of petrification take hold, immobilizing him with sudden rigidity.
Daniel instantly came flying with his sword, ready to slash JacQuarius in half! But, JacQuarius activated his summoning skill in time!
Tenfold Draconic Style: Wyrm Manifestion!
It exploded right in front of him, injuring both him and Daniel, now he was able to move!
JacQuarius got up instantly and kicked Daniel directly in the face, and began punching him with vicious blows!
Left Hook, Right Jab, Left Haymaker, Right Uppercut! He beat the shit out of Daniel, sending him flying once more!
Order Style: Justice's Ascendance!
Selena sent a giant Hand shaped attack full of her last order Qi at him! He easily dodged it, and began charging at her but then...
Soul Style: Soul Eclipse!
An invisible explosion reverberated through the arena, sending everyone sprawling back. Selena, already depleted and exhausted, succumbed to unconsciousness upon impact, her reserves depleted by the intense strain on her soul, on top of the activation of her ultimate attack.
Daniel reacted swiftly, activating his defensive skill to mitigate the brunt of the blast. Ian, unfazed, remained standing tall amidst the chaos. But where was JacQuarius in the aftermath?
Suddenly, with a wet sound, a Wyvern Spirit spat JacQuarius out onto the battlefield. It became clear that JacQuarius had cleverly summoned a Wyrm Spirit, evolved it into a Wyvern, and then strategically used it to shield himself from the devastating soul damage. After all, a spirit lacks a soul since it isn't living—a tactical advantage he exploited to evade the brunt of the assault.
JacQuarius's cunning maneuver once again demonstrated his strategic superiority. Despite facing a simultaneous onslaught of ultimate skills, he managed to outmaneuver his opponents, showcasing his tactical prowess and resilience in the face of overwhelming odds.
With newfound resolve, JacQuarius summoned two more Wyrms, evolving them into Wyverns, and activated his terrain skill, setting the stage for a strategic counteroffensive.
Draconic Dominion!
The arena crackled with anticipation as the battle entered its next phase, each combatant pushing themselves to the limit in a relentless pursuit of victory.
JacQuarius then used his favorite artifact!
Advanced Rank Artifact: Sacred Roar!
As JacQuarius's Wyvern spirits transformed into formidable physical Wyverns, the battle dynamics shifted dramatically in his favor. What was once a daunting 1v3 scenario swiftly evolved into a commanding 4v2 advantage.
JacQuarius wasted no time in deploying his newly empowered Wyverns, directing them with precision towards Ian. The Wyverns encircled Ian, launching a relentless barrage of ferocious attacks that left him scrambling for escape.
Ian, attempting to evade the onslaught, shifted into phantom form in a desperate bid to escape. However, the transformed Wyverns were no longer mere spirits; they possessed heightened senses, including Ian's distinct scent. Despite his efforts to evade, the Wyverns quickly closed in, nullifying his escape route and tightening their grip on the battle.
The arena reverberated with the clash of forces as Ian found himself overwhelmed by the relentless assault of JacQuarius's Wyverns. With each passing moment, the odds stacked higher against him, underscoring the ruthless efficiency of JacQuarius's strategic prowess and the formidable capabilities of his summoned allies.
Daniel immediately went over trying to help him, but JacQuarius stopped him right in his tracks! JacQuarius began whooping Daniel's ass again, Daniel activated his enhancement skill as well, evening out the assault!
Amidst the relentless exchange of blows, Daniel could feel the tide turning against them. Ian's dwindling reserves and desperate plea for assistance underscored the direness of their situation.
"Daniel, I can't take anymore of this, and my Soul Qi is on the brink of being empty, I need your help!" Ian's voice echoed with urgency.
JacQuarius, keenly observing the unfolding battle, registered Ian's predicament. Ian's depletion had reached such an extent that he could barely muster the energy to transmit his message to Daniel. The gravity of the moment compelled Daniel to take decisive action.
Divine Intervention!
JacQuarius immediately dodged it, retreating back but Daniel went forward! Daniel went forward and began activating a skill, but he fell right into JacQuarius's trap!
Wyrm's Ascendancy!
Each Wyvern activated JacQuarius's signature skill, causing 3 catastrophic explosions! There was smoke and dust everywhere, the explosion was huge, even JacQuarius flew back and took a backlash from his terrain skill deactivating!
He got up and only saw one thing. It was Daniel!
Daniel stood tall with the top half of The Holy Knight overshadowing his body! It was his ultimate skill: Judgement Day!
Daniel activated his movement skill, flying forward and grabbing JacQuarius!
Holy Style: Radiant Smite!
JacQuarius exploded in radiance, taking both Soul and Physical damage, but the worse thing of all was that he was still trapped!
JacQuarius then moved his hand a tiny bit, letting Jimmy out of his storage ring! Jimmy flew out and shot an aura sphere immediately at Daniel, knocking him back a bit and dropping JacQuarius, who immediately flew onto Jimmy.
JacQuarius then Activated his own ultimate skill!
Tenfold Draconic Style: Draconic Annihilation!
As JacQuarius summoned the Ancient Dragon Spirit, Daniel, sensing the impending threat, launched a barrage of slashes towards JacQuarius in a desperate attempt to thwart the activation. Despite taking severe damage to his chest, JacQuarius persevered and successfully completed the summoning.
The Ancient Dragon Spirit ascended into the sky, fixing its gaze directly upon Daniel. Meanwhile, JacQuarius, drained of Dragon Qi and teetering on the brink of exhaustion, activated his artifact Sacred Roar once more before collapsing from extreme fatigue, possibly slipping into a coma due to overexertion.
With JacQuarius incapacitated, the Ancient Dragon Spirit materialized into a colossal Ancient Dragon, unleashing a powerful roar that petrified Daniel with fear. As the tension peaked, a monumental draconic meteor descended from the heavens, dwarfing the building in size.
In the chaos that ensued, Jimmy swiftly swooped in, carrying JacQuarius, Tela, and Kiyomi to safety on his back. The massive meteorite tore through the building's roof, prompting panic among the audience as they grappled with the decision to flee or remain to witness the breathtaking conclusion.
Jimmy then randomly got a thought, and he began to fly away, leaving Japan!
Jimmy left Japan for the first time, arriving at a random remote island, taking them inside a cave where a man sitting in a throne await them!
3 Days Later
As they slowly regained consciousness, JacQuarius and his companions found themselves greeted by a man seated on a throne. JacQuarius, still bleary-eyed and half-awake, couldn't help but wonder aloud, "Is this nigga a Zombie?"
As JacQuarius shook off his grogginess, he took a closer look at their host. "You're Primordial Reaper!?" he exclaimed.
"Yes, indeed, grandson," replied Primordial Reaper in a raspy voice, tinged with the wear of countless years, as if he had smoked too many cigarettes for thousands of years.
Seeking clarity, JacQuarius asked, "Why are we here, and what transpired during the battle?"
"Listen closely, grandson," Primordial Reaper began, setting the stage for his explanation. "I've been observing everything. Allow me to fill you in on the situation."
Suddenly, a projector screen materialized on the wall, capturing everyone's attention.
"Hello, I'm Nahashi Mashimoto, reporting live from Japan with breaking news," announced the female newscaster on the screen. "A massive battle erupted at the Kyoto Budo Center, culminating in a colossal meteor strike that devastated the city. Despite the destruction, thanks to the FBI's intervention, there were no casualties. However, one group mysteriously vanished after the explosion, leading to their disqualification and the victory of Daniel's group. Black Dragon, if you can hear this, the Japanese government seeks your imprisonment, you're now considered a Global Terrorist. Have a pleasant day, everyone!"
The weight of this news settled upon JacQuarius and his companions, who awaited Primordial Reaper's insights with a mix of apprehension and resolve. This encounter marked a turning point, plunging them deeper into a world of intrigue and peril.
"It's time for you to leave Japan, you'll be traveling to the United States. Find my inheritance there, grow stronger, and gain more allies, don't trust the FBI! Don't trust any organization, they're only after one thing; personal gains! Once you find my inheritance, leave immediately and travel to the Philippines! I have another inheritance there, but there are Agents constantly looking there, they know it's there but not where, you have time. Now Leave and begin your mission, you've already spent too much time here, I only have enough strength for one remaining attack, and it would be a waste to use it now."
JacQuarius rose to his feet, a sense of purpose guiding his steps as he prepared to embark on a new mission in unfamiliar territory, all while carrying a bounty on his head. Despite the dire circumstances, a smile played on his lips.
Why, you might wonder?
For JacQuarius, this was the dawn of a fresh adventure, a chance to traverse uncharted paths alongside his cherished companions. Moreover, he harbored a quiet certainty that he had bested Daniel in their recent clash. Although the reports claimed a tie, JacQuarius knew better. There was simply no way Daniel could have weathered that decisive blow unscathed.
Or could he have? The thought lingered, casting a shadow of doubt over JacQuarius's resolve.