Chapter 35:Brutal Showdown: Vaelithra's Resolve (Part 2)

The chapter begins on the desolate planet Kurayami, where Vaelithra, now transformed into her formidable Abyssal Reckoning form, confronts Zenithar, who stands before her in his mighty Abyssal Ascension form. Vaelithra approaches Zenithar with an eerie laughter that echoes through the barren landscape. With swift movements, she leaps onto him, unleashing the deadly power of her Abyssal Touch.

A malevolent darkness ki envelops her fingertips as she makes contact with Zenithar's neck, draining his life force and sapping his vitality with each touch. She continues to strike relentlessly, utilizing her Abyssal Touch on multiple spots across his body. Zenithar, overwhelmed and powerless, falls to his knees, weakened by the devastating effects of Vaelithra's relentless assault.

Through gritted teeth, Zenithar mutters his frustration, cursing her and questioning how she attained such immense power. Refusing to accept defeat at the hands of what he deems an ordinary woman, Zenithar forces himself back to his feet, channeling his ki with newfound determination.

In the planet's atmosphere, Selena, Kai, and Seraphine remain aboard their spaceship, tirelessly working to dismantle the barrier created by Vaelithra. The spaceship's computer provides an update, indicating that the barrier is at 30% and will be destroyed soon. Selena prepares her uniform, rallying her team for the upcoming mission. In five minutes, they will embark on a crucial operation.

Kai and Seraphine, eager for action, don their scouters and exchange grins as they anticipate the battle that awaits them.

Back on the ground, Zenithar employs his Shadow Minions ability, summoning shadowy creatures and minions to buy him precious time. As he also engages his Dark Regeneration, he rapidly heals from the damage inflicted by Vaelithra's Abyssal Touch. These abilities make him a formidable opponent.

Undeterred, Vaelithra combats the shadow minions conjured by Zenithar, determined to break through his defenses and claim the Void Key. With fierce determination, she snaps and dispels all the shadow minions, her anger fueling her power.

Vaelithra takes to the skies and begins to create the devastating Void Nova, gathering darkness ki to unleash a catastrophic burst of energy. However, Zenithar intervenes, invoking the Covenant of Balance, his ultimate technique. This allows him to manipulate the delicate balance between light and darkness, countering Vaelithra's attack and nullifying the Void Nova.

Vaelithra falls to the ground, her Abyssal Reckoning transformation dissipating, leaving her weakened. With her last reserves of energy, she unleashes the Nightmare Veil, shrouding herself in darkness ki and becoming invisible to the naked eye. In her hidden state, she makes her way to the Temple of Seals, where she collapses, vomiting blood.

Inside the temple, Vaelithra contemplates her situation, realizing that she overexerted herself and that her transformation was incomplete. She desperately needs to regain her strength and devise a plan to escape Zenithar's relentless pursuit.

Meanwhile, in the desert, Zenithar is infuriated by Vaelithra's sudden disappearance. In his anger, he unleashes a barrage of ki blasts, determined to locate her. He swears to find her, wherever she may be.

As Vaelithra recuperates within the temple, she begins to regain some of her strength. With determination burning in her eyes, she activates her Abyssal Reckoning form once more, ready to face Zenithar head-on. She mutters, "Let's finish this, you god-damned son of a bitch."

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Chapter ends...