This is my first time writing a novel. I can only hope it turns out well.
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Amidst the pouring rain and thunder in a valley, five men stood facing a mysterious figure dressed in black robes adorned with dragon patterns. His hair was white, and in his right hand, he wielded a black sword.
The mysterious man looked at the five men before him with a mocking smile and said, "Do you five emperors of the martial world truly believe you can defeat me?"
One of the five stepped forward and replied, "Shadow Demon, you know well that we cannot allow you to reach the Emperor level."
The man paused, staring into the Shadow Demon's face before continuing, "To protect this world from an evil like you, we must end your life before you can ascend."
"Hahaha! So that's the reason you've come to stop me? To keep me from threatening your positions?" The Shadow Demon laughed maniacally, a crazed grin forming on his face.
"Very well! If you wish for death, I shall grant your desire!" Without wasting a moment, the Shadow Demon leaped at the five men, sword in hand.
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BOOM! BOOM! BOOM
Within seconds, explosions and destruction erupted throughout the valley. The battle raged on for hours before finally coming to an end.
In the midst of the battlefield, a deep crater—formed by the sheer devastation—lay before them. Among the ruins, two figures stood, gazing at the Shadow Demon, who was kneeling on the ground, gripping his black sword.
"Shadow Demon, you truly lived up to your reputation as the one who possessed the Emperor Shadow Body. If you had reached the Emperor level, we would not have stood a chance against you. Unfortunately, you never got that opportunity."
"Now, perish, Shadow Demon." One of the two men spoke, raising his sword.
"So… this is how I die? I failed to achieve my goal…" the Shadow Demon thought as he stared at the two men before him.
" Bastard! If I am to die, I will take you with me!" he roared before detonating his core, triggering a massive explosion.
BOOOOM!
A deafening explosion echoed throughout the valley, leveling everything in its wake. Not a single mountain remained.
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"What? I'm still alive? How is that possible? I remember detonating my core…"
A young boy, around 13 or 14 years old, muttered to himself. Turning to the side, he was shocked upon seeing his reflection, but he quickly regained his composure.
"So… I've been reincarnated once again."
At that moment, a flood of memories surged into his mind.
"In this life… my name is Drake Vexhart."