Mara's furious roar echoed throughout the hall as waves of dark energy rippled outward. Wielding the Blade of Infernal Chaos, he fought desperately to withstand the combined assault of Jay, Ares, and Hephaestus. Yet, even someone as powerful as Mara now appeared to be struggling.
Jay's Lightning Surge Charm crackled in the air, unleashing countless arcs of lightning that danced like serpents around Mara, disrupting his movements and steadily weakening his defenses.
At the same time, Ares unleashed his Fury of Violence and Heaven's Wrath, attacking with the force of a storm and relentlessly pushing Mara back. The relentless onslaught locked him in place and left him with no room to recover.
Standing behind Jay, Hephaestus gripped his flaming warhammer, the fire burning brighter with each passing moment. In a voice as deep as the earth itself, he declared, "Master, my Oath of Flame has been ignited. Let us end this once and for all!"
A blazing ring of fire radiated from Hephaestus, merging with Ares' indomitable battle spirit, amplifying their attacks to even greater heights.
Mara's face twisted in defiance, his eyes burning with unwilling rage. He bellowed, "You will not defeat me!" With a sweep of his arms, he unleashed the combined power of Infernal Chaos Blade and Domain of Destruction, creating a devastating shockwave of darkness and flame.
Yet Ares, shielded by the power of Iron-Blooded Guardian, stepped forward without hesitation. Planting himself firmly in the path of the shockwave, he gripped his spear tightly and roared, enduring the full brunt of Mara's attack. His body trembled under the immense force, but his resolve remained unshaken.
"Mara! Today it's either you or us!" Ares roared, his battle intent burning at its peak.
Seeing the opportunity, Jay wasted no time unleashing Earthfire Surge, a colossal wave of molten flames surging forward like a fiery dragon, crashing down upon Mara with unstoppable force.
Driven back further, Mara's movements became increasingly erratic as his dark energy began to waver. Despite his defiance, his strength was steadily suppressed, and his once-deadly strikes grew sluggish.
Jay's eyes gleamed coldly as he spotted a fatal opening. With a resolute shout, he called out, "Now is the time!"
Channeling all his spiritual energy and unwavering determination, he gripped the Infernal Halberd tightly and unleashed a devastating final strike.
"Thunderfire Wrath Strike!"
The halberd surged with the combined power of lightning and fire, forming a devastating wave of destructive energy that streaked directly toward Mara's chest.
Mara roared in defiance, his voice trembling with rage. "Don't you dare get complacent!"
Mara's body was enveloped in flames and lightning, his demonic energy swirling like a roiling black cloud, though it had clearly become chaotic and unstable. He gritted his teeth and roared, the air around him distorting in his fury as the entire hall seemed to tremble.
"You insignificant humans, do you really think you can kill me, Mara?" His eyes widened with rage as he unleashed an even more powerful surge of dark energy, invoking his ultimate technique, Domain of Chaotic Destruction! The dark power surged like a tidal wave, threatening to consume everything in its path.
Jay tightened his grip on the Infernal Halberd, his gaze cold and decisive. "Don't let your guard down, Mara hasn't exhausted all his power yet! Ares, Hephaestus, with me!"
At his command, Ares charged forward, his spear blazing with fury. He roared, unleashing his ultimate skill, War Storm – Divine Punishment! A powerful vortex of energy converged into a destructive storm, smashing into Mara's chest.
Meanwhile, Hephaestus raised his massive forge hammer, chanting in a deep voice. His energy transformed into a fiery beam of light, striking Mara with immense force, executing his new ability, Furnace Strike! The combined might of flame and steel hit Mara's side, sending him flying several dozen meters away.
Mara fell to his knees, his chest heaving violently, black blood oozing from the corner of his mouth. His face twisted with pain, yet his bloodshot eyes still burned with madness. Through gritted teeth, he spat, "Impossible! I will not be defeated… I am Mara, the nightmare of this realm!"
With a roar, he surged to his feet, gathering massive waves of demonic energy once again. He unleashed Dragon's Wave once more, but this time the energy was even more violent, as if it would destroy the entire hall.
Ares, his battle spirit raging, shouted, "Try this! Heaven's Wrath!" He leapt into the air, his spear clashing head-on with the Dragon's Wave. The powerful collision cracked the ground, but Ares held firm, ultimately dissipating the attack.
Seizing the opening, Jay moved quickly, his spiritual energy intertwining with the flames of the Infernal Halberd. Lightning crackled around him as he gritted his teeth and growled, "Lightning Strike! Earthfire Surge!"
A beam of lightning and fire shot toward Mara, striking his shoulder. Mara's body jerked violently from the intense paralysis, and the flames spread quickly, burning through his protective demonic aura.
Mara's body swayed, his injuries mounting, making it difficult for him to even stand. He roared in fury, "Damn it! Why… why are you able to do this… why…"
Jay stood tall, his halberd in hand, his eyes cold. "Mara, you've been overconfident, thinking yourself invincible. But in the spiritual domain, no one is an absolute ruler!"
Mara snarled ,"Don't underestimate me! Domain of Chaotic Destruction!"
On the battlefield, Mara's figure was enveloped in dense black mist as he conjured a terrifying energy in his hands, releasing it in a massive burst.
"Take this! [Chaotic Void Shatter]!" Mara roared, unleashing a storm of black spiritual energy that surged toward Jay and his guardians like a violent tempest, twisting and trembling the entire spirit domain.
Jay scoffed coldly, his gaze sharp as lightning, issuing a command to Ares and Hephaestus. "We strike Mara together! Don't let him have his way!"
Ares let out a deafening roar, charging at Mara with his battle axe radiating blazing brilliance, infused with boundless battle intent and divine power. His voice thundered across the skies: "[War Storm: Divine Punishment]!" The massive axe cleaved down, sending a blinding arc of light toward Mara, splitting the storm of black energy in two.
Right behind him, Hephaestus hefted his enormous hammer, his entire body emanating a fiery red glow. Channeling spiritual energy into the hammerhead, he slammed it into the ground. "[Forge Strike]!" The earth cracked open, unleashing torrents of molten lava that surged toward Mara.
Simultaneously, Jay unleashed his power without hesitation. Spiritual energy erupted from him, distorting the air with its sheer intensity. Raising his hands, he sent forth a devastating combination of lightning and fire. "[Lightning Flash Curse]! [Earthfire Surge]!"
The three overwhelming forces converged almost simultaneously, sweeping across the battlefield like a tsunami. Mara, though prepared, was forced to hastily erect a defense. "[Abyssal Shield]!" A dark shield materialized, striving to withstand the combined assault.
The attacks clashed with the Abyssal Shield in an earth-shaking explosion. The shield barely withstood Ares's Divine Punishment, but the subsequent strikes of Forge Strike and the combined lightning-fire spell tore through it completely. The residual energy struck Mara head-on, sending him flying across the battlefield.
Mara coughed up blood as he crashed to the ground in disarray, yet his expression betrayed no fear. Instead, his face contorted into a sinister smile.
"Hahaha… HAHAHAHAHA!" Mara's laughter grew increasingly manic, tinged with despair and mockery. He struggled to his feet, his body trembling as he glared at Jay with eyes full of hatred and madness.
"You've won… yes, you've won!" Mara's twisted grin grew even more grotesque. "But don't think it's over! The Spirit Domain… has long been in chaos! The Boundary Tree, the Divine Orbs, the hidden powers… haha… and those in plain sight! They will all be drawn into the fray. Neither you humans nor the beings of the Spirit Domain will escape. The end is coming!"
"Jay, do you think your fate has changed?" Mara hissed, his voice low and rasping. "No… The power of the Fallen Organization far exceeds your imagination. They will avenge me! You, Jay, are doomed to misery. Your life will end in struggle and torment!"
As he spoke his final words, Mara's body began to disintegrate, fragmenting into countless shards of black spiritual energy. His voice lingered in the air, fading slowly.
"Hahaha… remember my words! The true terror… has only just begun!" Mara's whisper echoed like a curse, lingering long after his form had vanished, filled with relentless hatred and madness.
Moments later, the battlefield fell silent. Mara's presence was completely gone, leaving behind only the shattered remains of the battlefield and an unshakable sense of foreboding in the hearts of those who had witnessed the scene.