The skies over Seoul turned crimson, split by crackling energy as the battle began. Every broadcast channel across the globe streamed the confrontation live. The streets below were abandoned, save for shattered remnants of buildings and scorched earth. In homes, on devices, and in public squares, billions held their breath, unable to look away.
[System Update: Critical Threat Detected. All players advised to evacuate Tier 0 Zones.]
The System's voice boomed worldwide, an eerie reminder of the stakes. This wasn't just a fight—it was a war for survival.
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Gok Alone
Gok stood tall, the Infinity Crossblade in his hand radiating an unholy aura. His eyes, once filled with determination, now burned with a cold, unyielding rage. Opposite him, Rat grinned, his yellow, rat-like eyes gleaming with malice.
"You never should have let me live," Rat sneered. "I've been waiting twenty-one years for this."
Gok didn't flinch. His grip on the Crossblade tightened. "The mistake wasn't letting you live—it was not finishing you sooner."
With that, Gok lunged.
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The Clash Begins
The ground beneath them cracked as Gok and Rat collided. Their movements were blurs of light and shadow, each strike shaking the earth. Gok's Temporal Swing bent reality itself, warping time to his advantage. He struck Rat from multiple angles in seconds, each blow powerful enough to level a skyscraper.
But Rat was no ordinary opponent.
He countered with his Void Rat Steps, slipping through dimensions to dodge Gok's attacks. His claws raked through the air, creating black fissures that spread like veins across the battlefield.
"Is this all you've got, legend?" Rat mocked, landing a powerful blow that sent Gok skidding back.
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Flashbacks: Gok's Resolve
As Gok steadied himself, his mind flashed back to the past—the day he emerged from the void twenty-one years ago. He remembered the despair, the countless lives lost because he wasn't strong enough.
"Strength means nothing if you can't protect what matters," his mentor's voice echoed.
In the present, Gok clenched his teeth. "I won't let history repeat itself."
He raised the Crossblade high, summoning an apocalyptic wave of energy. The System's warnings grew louder:
[WARNING: OVERUSING CROSSBLADE WILL RESULT IN TERMINAL DAMAGE.]
Ignoring the warning, Gok unleashed the attack. The wave tore through the battlefield, forcing Rat to shield himself. For a moment, it seemed Gok had the upper hand.
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Rat's Counterattack
But Rat emerged from the devastation unscathed, his grin wider than ever.
"Nice trick," he said, brushing dust off his shoulders. "But I've been preparing for this for decades."
With a roar, Rat unleashed his full power. The air grew heavy as dark tendrils shot out from his body, spreading like a plague across the battlefield. Each tendril carried the weight of the void, corrupting everything it touched.
Gok fought back with everything he had, but Rat's power was overwhelming. For the first time in years, he felt the sting of fear.
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The Team Arrives
As Rat prepared to deliver a finishing blow, a thunderous roar echoed across the battlefield. A figure descended from the sky, slamming into Rat with enough force to shake the earth.
It was Wu-Ji, his Zodiac Monkey King aura blazing.
"You didn't think we'd let you have all the fun, did you?" he said, smirking.
Behind him, Sung Min-Ki limped into view, his blade glowing with determination. "We've got a world to save."
From the shadows, King D emerged, his twin daggers glinting menacingly. "This guy's making my job as a Yakuza look easy."
And finally, Dino, the mutated dog ranker, joined the fray, his hulking frame radiating raw power.
Gok's hardened expression softened for a moment. "Took you long enough."
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Five vs. One
The battle shifted dramatically. The five warriors coordinated their attacks with precision, each one pushing Rat to his limits.
Wu-Ji unleashed his Devourer Monkey King abilities, raining down explosive strikes from above.
Sung Min-Ki darted around Rat, his blade slicing through the dark tendrils with surgical precision.
King D fought up close, his daggers moving faster than the eye could follow, each strike aimed at Rat's vital points.
Dino used his brute strength to shield the others, absorbing Rat's devastating attacks with his mutated body.
Even so, Rat held his ground, his void energy growing more erratic and dangerous with each passing second.
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Gok's Limit Reached
In the chaos, Gok stepped back, observing the battle. His body trembled, the effects of overusing the Crossblade taking their toll.
"They can't win without me," he thought, his vision blurring. "But if I keep fighting, I might not survive."
The System's voice rang in his ears:
[WARNING: LIFE FORCE CRITICAL. USER WILL CEASE FUNCTIONING IF CROSSBLADE IS ACTIVATED AGAIN.]
Gok gritted his teeth. "If it's the price to end this, so be it."
Summoning every ounce of strength he had left, Gok re-entered the fight. His movements were slower but no less precise, each strike of the Crossblade creating massive shockwaves.
Together, the five warriors pushed Rat to the brink. The ground beneath them collapsed, the battlefield becoming a chaotic storm of light and darkness.
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The Final Clash
As the chapter closed, Rat stood at the center of the devastation, bloodied but still grinning.
"You think this is enough to stop me?" he roared.
Gok, Wu-Ji, Sung Min-Ki, King D, and Dino stood side by side, their combined power creating an aura that lit up the battlefield like the sun.
"This ends now," Gok said, his voice steady despite his exhaustion.
And with that, they charged, the clash that would decide the fate of the world beginning in earnest.
To be continued...