Legendary Yokai

Alex's gamble had paid off. His fist, imbued with godly power, struck true.

Dug!

A blinding white light erupted from the point of impact, bathing the battlefield in its radiance. The earth shuddered as a shockwave rippled outwards, disintegrating the remaining skeletal warriors into dust.

For a moment, the world held its breath. Then, as the light slowly faded, a scene of utter devastation unfolded. The Gashdokuro, once a towering monstrosity, now stood frozen in place.

A gaping hole marred its skeletal chest, the source of the blinding light a moment ago. The crimson glow in its eyes had flickered out, replaced by a dull emptiness. The swirling vortex of dark energy above it had vanished without a trace.

A wave of relief washed over Alex, so powerful it threatened to drown him.