The Final Confrontation Part 3 (ch 16)

As the battle raged on, Valerius continued to weave his dark magic with malevolent precision. Shadows twisted and contorted under his command, morphing into grotesque creatures that lunged at Rozane and Thanos with insidious intent. The forgotten world trembled under the weight of their combined powers, the clash of forces threatening to tear reality apart.

Rozane, having fully embraced the dark energy within him, tapped into his newfound abilities. With a mere thought, he could shape the dark energy into any form he desired. Shadows coalesced into sharp tendrils, encircling his adversaries with a sinister aura. He conjured illusions that played with their senses, distorting their perception of reality. It was as if Rozane had become the embodiment of the forgotten world itself, his powers surpassing even his wildest dreams.

Thanos, stripped of the Infinity Stones but undeterred, fought with unwavering resolve. He relied on his raw strength and combat prowess, striking with calculated precision and overpowering force. Each blow sent shockwaves through the chamber, as the walls cracked and crumbled under the tremendous impact. Thanos was a force to be reckoned with, his resilience unyielding as he faced Valerius's relentless assault.

As the battle neared its climax, a moment of respite emerged amidst the chaos. Rozane and Thanos locked eyes, their minds attuned to each other's thoughts. A silent understanding passed between them, a shared determination to end Valerius's reign of darkness once and for all. They knew that their only chance lay in combining their powers, fusing their strengths into a formidable onslaught.

Channeling their energies, Rozane and Thanos unleashed a devastating attack. Dark energy and raw power intertwined, forming a vortex of unimaginable might. The chamber quaked as the forces collided, releasing shockwaves that tore through the battlefield. Valerius, sensing the impending danger, mustered his remaining strength and retaliated with his own last-ditch effort.

Valerius's assault surged forth, a torrent of dark energy that threatened to engulf everything in its path. The forgotten world trembled under the strain of the clash, the very fabric of reality threatening to unravel. In the midst of this cataclysmic confrontation, Valerius knew that his defeat was imminent. In a final act of desperation, he aimed a powerful attack at Rozane, seeking to eliminate him and leave Thanos vulnerable.

But Thanos, ever the strategist, anticipated Valerius's move. With lightning speed, he intercepted the attack, shielding Rozane from its destructive force. The impact sent shockwaves through his body, but Thanos stood resolute, his determination unyielding. Valerius's attack faltered, disrupted by the combined might of Rozane and Thanos. In that moment, the balance shifted, the tides turning against the embodiment of darkness.

With a surge of power, the united front of Rozane and Thanos retaliated, overwhelming Valerius's defenses. The chamber erupted in blinding light as their combined attack pierced through Valerius's darkness, obliterating his form. Valerius let out a deafening scream, his malevolent presence dissipating into nothingness, as if he had never existed at all.

But the battle was not yet over. Thanos, still recovering from his selfless act of protecting Rozane, turned his attention towards his unlikely ally. A flicker of determination and rivalry danced in his eyes. The stage was set for the continuation of their unfinished battle, where powerhouses clashed and destinies intertwined.

As the dust settled and the chamber fell into an uneasy calm, Rozane and Thanos stared each other down. The air crackled with tension, a blend of respect and determination coursing through their veins. They knew that the ultimate resolution of their conflict would come at a high cost, but they were prepared to face the consequences.

The battle had taken its toll on the forgotten world, leaving scars that would never fully heal. The destiny of this realm hung in the balance, and the outcome rested in the hands of these two formidable beings. In their clash, secrets would be revealed, alliances would be tested, and the true nature of power would be unraveled.

Only time would reveal the outcome of this epic confrontation as Rozane and Thanos prepared to engage in their final, ultimate duel, where their fate world would be decided.