Chapter 33: Abyssal Ascension

On the dark and desolate landscape of Kurayami, Vaelithra acted swiftly. She used her scouter to contact her spaceship, which descended from the skies with impressive speed. Two small help robots emerged from the ship and carefully retrieved Elara and Sylvara, who had defused after their intense battle as Syrelara. The nursing capsules inside the ship would provide them with the necessary care and treatment.

Once her companions were safe, Vaelithra's spaceship soared above the dark skies of Kurayami. Vaelithra, meanwhile, activated her scouter to measure Zenithar's power level. The readings displayed on her scouter screen showed a remarkable increase. "Hmm, impressive, 35,000. That's a good number, I must say," she commented. But her intentions were clear—she needed the Void Key, and if Zenithar resisted, he would face a grim fate.

Zenithar, however, responded with a mocking laugh. "You think you can defeat me? The two of them couldn't do it, so you won't either."

Vaelithra didn't waver in the face of his arrogance. "Very well. If that's your choice, then prepare to die."

The desolate desert around them remained eerily quiet, and the black sand beneath their feet seemed to crumble in anticipation. Both Vaelithra and Zenithar prepared for an impending clash. In an instant, Vaelithra closed the distance, her fist aimed directly at Zenithar's face. The blow landed with incredible force, and it was only the beginning. Kick, punch, kick—various combinations followed in rapid succession, each attack carrying the weight of Vaelithra's resolve.

Zenithar, for all his previous bravado, found himself utterly powerless against her onslaught. He could do little more than endure her relentless attacks, unable to mount a defense. Vaelithra's combat prowess was undeniable, and Zenithar's arrogance had proven his undoing.

Meanwhile, above the surface of Kurayami, Selena had taken action. She activated the weapons on her spaceship, attempting to breach the barrier that Vaelithra had erected. Kai and Seraphine anxiously asked her how long it would take, realizing that time was of the essence.

Selena replied, "It will take about 15 minutes to destroy the barrier, but that's too long." Seraphine, growing impatient, asked if there were any alternative solutions.

Back on the surface, Vaelithra's relentless assault on Zenithar continued, but suddenly, a transformation began to occur. Zenithar pushed Vaelithra away, frustration and anger etched on his face. His power level began to surge rapidly, leaving Vaelithra momentarily stunned. Her scouter displayed the astonishing numbers: 37,000, 41,000, 57,000, and then it peaked at 62,341.

Vaelithra could hardly believe her eyes. "How did he raise his power that much?" she wondered aloud.

Zenithar stood transformed, a blackish-white aura enveloping him entirely. He proudly declared, "This is my evolution, Vaelithra. You pushed me this far, and now you will face the true might of Abyssal Ascension."

As Zenithar revealed his newfound power and transformation, the balance of the battle had shifted once more, plunging Vaelithra into an even more formidable challenge. The fate of the Void Key and the outcome of this confrontation remained uncertain, but the stage was set for an intense clash between the two powerful adversaries.

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