Jin's consciousness trembled, trapped within the labyrinthine temporal loop. Xarath's illusions had ensnared him, draining his life force with each passing moment. The world around him distorted, a never-ending cycle of pain and despair.
But Jin refused to yield.
Within the depths of his mind, a spark ignited. His resolve, forged from countless battles and unwavering determination, flared to life.
"I...won't...lose," Jin gritted, his thoughts echoing through the void.
Suddenly, his perception shifted. The temporal loop's grip faltered, and Jin's awareness expanded. He sensed the intricate web of time, threads weaving together to form the fabric of reality.
"Reality Distortion," Jin whispered, his voice carrying across the expanse.
The skill, dormant and waiting, surged forth. Jin's consciousness merged with the distortive energy, reshaping the temporal loop's constraints.
[System Message]
*TEMPORAL LOOP BROKEN*
*REALITY DISTORTION LEVEL UP*
*CURRENT LEVEL: 2*
Jin's eyes snapped open, his gaze locking onto Xarath. The Dream Demon's smirk faltered, surprise flickering across his face.
"Impossible," Xarath muttered. "You shouldn't have—"
Jin rose, his movements fluid and deliberate. "I've only begun."
*Stat Sheet Update*
*Name:* Jin
*Level:* 50
*Class:* Necromancer
*Reality Distortion:* Level 2
*HP:* 50%
*Mana:* 80%
Xarath's eyes narrowed. "Your tricks won't save you. My illusions will—"
Jin interrupted, his voice laced with confidence. "Your illusions are nothing against my reality."
With a wave of his hand, Jin summoned a swirling vortex of darkness. The shadows coalesced into skeletal warriors, their eyes glowing with an otherworldly energy.
[System Message]
*UNDEAD MINIONS SUMMONED*
*MINION TYPE:* SKELETON WARRIORS
*MINION COUNT:* 50
Xarath sneered, but his confidence wavered. Jin's newfound power had shifted the balance of the battle.
The clash of undead minions and Xarath's illusions commenced, a maelstrom of darkness and deception. Jin stood at the forefront, his Reality Distortion weaving a tapestry of distorted time and space.
"You...are...no...match..." Jin declared, each word punctuated by a strike of his Aether Blade.
Xarath stumbled, his illusions faltering. Jin's relentless assault pushed the Dream Demon to the brink.
*Battle Statistics*
*Jin's Damage:* 120,000
*Xarath's Damage:* 80,000
*Battle Duration:* 10 minutes
_Xarath's Reckoning_
Xarath's eyes blazed with desperation as Jin's relentless assault pushed him to the edge. The Dream Demon's illusions began to unravel, his control wavering.
"No...this can't be," Xarath muttered, his voice laced with panic.
Jin sensed victory within his grasp. "It's over. Your illusions won't save you."
Xarath's gaze snapped onto Jin, a malevolent grin spreading across his face. "We'll see about that."
_Xarath's Status_
_Name:_ Xarath
_Level:_ 60
_Class:_ Dream Demon
_HP:_ 30%
_Mana:_ 40%
_Xarath Activates Ultimate Skill: "Dream Apocalypse"_
The air around Xarath distorted, reality itself bending to accommodate the Dream Demon's power. A dark, ethereal energy erupted, engulfing the surroundings.
[System Message]
_DREAM APOCALYPSE ACTIVATED_
_ALLIES WITHIN RANGE WILL SUFFER -50% DAMAGE REDUCTION_
_ENEMIES WITHIN RANGE WILL SUFFER +50% DAMAGE AMPLIFICATION_
Jin's eyes widened as the Dream Apocalypse's effects took hold. His undead minions began to falter, their strength waning.
"No...this can't happen," Jin growled, his determination intensifying.
_Xarath's Dream Apocalypse Statistics_
_DURATION:_ 5 minutes
_COOLDOWN:_ 10 minutes
_MANA COST:_ 50%
Jin knew he had to end the fight quickly. He focused his Reality Distortion, conjuring a localized temporal loop.
[System Message]
_TEMPORAL LOOP ACTIVATED_
_DURATION:_ 1 minute
_COOLDOWN:_ 2 minutes
Within the loop, Jin's movements became fluid, his Aether Blade slicing through Xarath's illusions with ease.
"You...can't...keep...this...up," Jin declared, each strike punctuated by a burst of distortive energy.
Xarath stumbled, his Dream Apocalypse faltering. Jin sensed victory within his grasp.
_Battle Statistics_
_Jin's Damage:_ 250,000
_Xarath's Damage:_ 150,000
_Battle Duration:_ 20 minutes
But Xarath refused to yield. With a snarl, he summoned a horde of dreamspawn, twisted creatures born from the depths of his own mind.
[System Message]
_DREAMSPAWN SUMMONED_
_MINION TYPE:_ DREAM WRAITHS
_MINION COUNT:_ 100
The dreamspawn descended upon Jin, their ethereal forms blurring as they struck.
Jin's undead minions rallied, defending their master against the dreamspawn's relentless assault.
_Xarath's Status_
_HP:_ 10%
_Mana:_ 10%
Jin seized the opportunity. With a swift strike, he ended Xarath's Dream Apocalypse.
[System Message]
_DREAM APOCALYPSE DEACTIVATED_
The battle raged on, Jin's Reality Distortion clashing against Xarath's dwindling strength.
Xarath's eyes burned with desperation as Jin's Reality Distortion closed in. The Dream Demon's HP teetered on the brink of collapse.
"I...won't...lose," Xarath snarled, his voice laced with madness.
Jin's Aether Blade poised for the final strike.
"You've lost," Jin declared. "Your illusions can't save you."
Xarath's gaze locked onto Jin.
"We'll see...about that," Xarath muttered.
_Xarath Activates Hidden Skill: "Dream Requiem"_
A dark, pulsating energy erupted from Xarath's core.
[System Message]
_DREAM REQUIEM ACTIVATED_
_ALL STATUSES RESET_
_XARATH'S HP RESTORED TO 100%_
_DURATION:_ 3 MINUTES
Jin's eyes widened.
"What...is this?" Jin exclaimed.
Xarath's grin returned.
"My...trump card," Xarath said.
"Dream Requiem...rewrites reality."
Jin's Reality Distortion faltered.
"Impossible," Jin muttered.
_Xarath's Status_
_Name:_ Xarath
_Level:_ 60
_Class:_ Dream Demon
_HP:_ 100%
_Mana:_ 100%
_Battle Statistics_
_Jin's Damage:_ 300,000
_Xarath's Damage:_ 200,000
_Battle Duration:_ 25 minutes
Xarath launched a renewed assault.
His illusions intensified.
Jin stumbled.
"No...this can't be," Jin growled.
Lyra intervened.
"Jin, focus!" Lyra shouted.
"Your Reality Distortion—"
"Can't keep up," Jin finished.
_Xarath's Dream Requiem Statistics_
_DURATION:_ 2 MINUTES
_COOLDOWN:_ NONE
_MANA COST:_ 0%
Jin realized.
He had to end the fight.
Before Dream Requiem expired.
Jin focused.
His Reality Distortion surged.
[System Message]
_REALITY DISTORTION LEVEL UP_
_CURRENT LEVEL:_ 3
Jin's eyes blazed.
"I'll end this," Jin declared.
Xarath's eyes gleamed with desperation as Jin's Reality Distortion intensified.
"I won't let you win," Xarath snarled.
"Dream Requiem will rewrite reality."
Jin's determination grew.
"I'll shatter your illusions," Jin declared.
_Xarath Activates Hidden Skill Enhancement: "Dream Requiem: Eternal"_
A dark, pulsating energy surged through Xarath's core.
[System Message]
_DREAM REQUIEM: ETERNAL ACTIVATED_
_DREAM REQUIEM DURATION INDEFINITE_
_XARATH'S HP REGENERATION +50%_
_MANA COST:_ 20% PER MINUTE
Jin's eyes widened.
"You can't sustain this," Jin said.
Xarath's grin twisted.
"I'll sustain it...until you fall," Xarath replied.
_Battle Statistics_
_Jin's Damage:_ 350,000
_Xarath's Damage:_ 250,000
_Battle Duration:_ 30 minutes
The fight raged on.
Jin's Reality Distortion clashed against Xarath's Dream Requiem.
"I'll break your illusions," Jin shouted.
Xarath's laughter echoed.
"You'll never break...my reality," Xarath retorted.
Lyra watched.
Concern etched on her face.
"Jin, be careful," Lyra warned.
"Dream Requiem's power—"
"I know," Jin interrupted.
"I'll end this soon."
Jin focused.
His Reality Distortion surged.
[System Message]
_REALITY DISTORTION LEVEL UP_
_CURRENT LEVEL:_ 4
Jin's eyes blazed.
"I'll shatter your reality," Jin declared.
Xarath's grin faltered.
"No...it can't be," Xarath muttered.
_Dream Requiem: Eternal Statistics_
_DURATION:_ INDEFINITE
_COOLDOWN:_ NONE
_MANA COST:_ 20% PER MINUTE
Xarath's HP began to wane.
But Dream Requiem's regeneration kept him in the fight.
Would Jin overcome Xarath's desperate gambit?
Or would Dream Requiem: Eternal prevail?