Chapter 18: The Battle Of Celestons

Without further ado, the battle commenced.

Yenza unleashed a flurry of lightning-fast strikes, demonstrating his improved abilities. His movements were fluid, calculated, and designed to exploit Wendy's weaknesses.

Wendy responded with equal intensity. She studied his movements, anticipating his strikes, and countered with well-timed defenses and counterattacks. Wendy was able to tell where he held an advantage over her and adjust her stance accordingly.

Yenza's lightning-infused attacks crackled with power, while Wendy's strikes were more well-timed.

Yenza's strikes hit Wendy, but Yenza notices they aren't doing more than scratching her.

Yenza's frustration grew with each failed attempt to land a significant blow on Wendy. Despite his lightning-infused attacks, Wendy's durability seemed to be unmatched. The realization that his efforts were in vain only fueled his anger further.

"Damn it! Alright. that didn't work.. Fine.. Fine!"

His eyes burned with rage as he channeled his fury into a desperate assault. Yenza unleashed a Combination of lightning blasts and strikes aiming to overwhelm Wendy with sheer power. The energy arced through the air, illuminating the battlefield with its might.

Wendy, unfazed by the intensified assault, calmly evaded Yenza's attacks with evasive movements and her dancing footwork. She sensed his growing frustration and recognized an opportunity to exploit this state of Yenza's.

With a calculated maneuver, Wendy closed the distance between them, countering one of Yenza's lightning strikes with her own swift strikes. Her blows found their mark, striking Yenza with pinpoint accuracy.

As Yenza staggered backward, momentarily stunned by the unexpected turn of events, Wendy seized the opportunity to deliver a powerful blow.

Yenza's anger boils over, but he remembers his Mother's words, and his anger subsided. He regained control over his emotions and adapted his fighting strategy. He shifted from close-quarters combat to long-distance attacks, recognizing that they had proven effective against Wendy in their previous encounter.

"You... You're stronger than I thought," Yenza admitted, "I've underestimated you, Wendy. Your resilience... it's remarkable….it always has been...but I know your weakness! You can't handle Neos energy attacks well, can you?"

Arcs of lightning crackled and danced around Yenza's fingertips as he summoned his elemental powers.

"Iv'e completely mastered the Element of lightning.. so you're in for it now! "He unleashed a barrage of lightning bolts, aiming to strike Wendy from a safe distance. The electrifying projectiles shot through the air quicker than most attacks, closing in on their target.

Wendy, now faced with a different challenge, swiftly adapted her tactics. She utilized her agility and reflexes to dodge the incoming lightning bolts, evading them with calculated movements. With each evasive maneuver, Wendy closed the distance between herself and Yenza.

Despite Wendy's efforts, a few lightning bolts managed to graze her, leaving singed marks on her skin. The searing pain served as a reminder of how Dangerous Yenza was as an opponent. Undeterred, Wendy pushed forward, refusing to let the pain slow her down.

Yenza continued his long-range assault, but Wendy anticipated his movements, studying his patterns and timing. She weaved and dodged with fluidity, evading the majority of his attacks. Closing the final gap between them, Wendy lunged forward, closing in on Yenza.

Yenza, realizing Wendy was rapidly closing in, shifted his strategy once again. He conjured a protective square-shaped barrier of lightning energy, encasing himself within its crackling embrace.

"Lightning shieldl! Let's see you get through this without getting Zapped! Ahahaha!"

The barrier pulsated with raw power, repelling any attempt by Wendy to breach its defenses. Wendy recognized the challenge before her and considered her options. She knew that brute force alone wouldn't be enough to break through Yenza's barrier. Drawing upon her own well of inner strength, Wendy reached deep within herself, tapping into the wellspring of Neos energy that resided within her.

A Pink aura enveloped Wendy as she tapped into the immense power of her Neos energy. Bolstered by its strength, she focused her energy into a concentrated blast, directing it toward Yenza's barrier. The sheer force of the attack caused the barrier to crack and falter, its protective shield weakening.

"HAAAAA!!!!!!"

With one final surge of energy, Wendy shattered through the weakened barrier, launching herself at Yenza . Her fists blazed with an ethereal glow as she delivered a series of powerful strikes, overwhelming Yenza's defenses.

"Wh-What!?"

Yenza withdrew himself back before sustaining too much damage from Wendy's attacks, then he tapped into his innate deity energy, a brilliant surge of power coursed through his veins. His body radiated with an intensified aura, his Deity energy he has unlocked infused with the energy of Neos. Yenza manages to triple his power, becoming an overwhelming Force against Wendy's own Neos Energy.

With his built up power, Yenza's body begins crackling with an electrifying energy that surpassed anything Wendy had previously witnessed. The clash between their energies caused a shockwave that reverberated through the surrounding area, shaking the very foundation of their battleground.

Wendy's eyes widened in both astonishment . She recognized that Yenza's power had escalated to an unprecedented level, surpassing her own current capabilities. Undeterred, she fortified her defenses with Nebula veil.

The battle intensifies in the center of the dense forest. Their every move sent shockwaves through the trees, causing leaves to rustle and birds to take flight. The clash of their energies created a mesmerizing display of light and power, illuminating the dark canopy above. The forest trembled under the sheer force of their confrontation.

Yenza's attacks were imbued with an immense force, each strike capable of toppling mountains and tearing through solid structures. Wendy's movements were swift and agile. Shes evaded his devastating blows with and countered with her own display of extraordinary skill.

Wendy's resourcefulness became evident. She sought out weak points in Yenza's defense, exploiting openings and finding moments to strike back. Through a combination of agility, strategy, and her strength she managed to hold her ground against his overwhelming power.

"You're tenacious, I'll give you that," Yenza said, "But you can't keep this up forever, Wendy. Your Neos energy is dropping with every passing second. Why do you insist on fighting against your own family? Can't you see that you're the one tearing us apart?"

Wendy took a moment to catch her breath, adamant despite the exhaustion she felt.

"I'm not tearing anyone apart, Yenza. I'm fighting for what I believe in, for the truth. You and the others have been deceived by Howl's lies! Purgus is not a criminal, and I never betrayed our family. I will not let you all be manipulated any longer!"

"But Howl has always been there for me, guiding and protecting me. He would never lie! You're just the criminal he says you are!"

"I may not be able to change your mind now, Yenza, but one day, you'll see the truth," Wendy replied, her voice steady despite the pain that dwelled within. "Howl has been manipulating us, tearing our family apart. I won't let him continue to destroy my life like this! If I have to go against the entire family to fix this, then so be it!"

Wendy already knew that her chances of winning against someone with three times her power were very slim, but she refused to back down. She focused on the manipulation that Howl had woven around their family, the lies that had caused this rift. She thought of Purgus, a misunderstood outcast, unfairly branded as a criminal. In that moment, Despair began to sink in for Wendy, but she knew she couldn't let that consume her. She closed her eyes, taking a deep breath to calm the beating of her heart. She had to find a way to turn this situation on it's head. She tried to tap into her inner strength and somehow find a way to get through this with every fiber of her being on the line.

In the depths of her mind, Wendy found a reservoir of willpower she didn't know she had. She embraced her anger and frustration, channeling them in order to remain focus. She refused to be defeated, to let Howl's lies continue to control her life and the lives of her family. With that motivation, Wendy's eyes snapped open, and they burned with passion.

Her pink aura intensified, flickering with radiant energy as she harnessed the touch of her deity power unknowingly. The tempest of energy swirled around her, forming an ethereal cyclone that surrounded her body. With newfound focus, Wendy felt a surge of immense neos energy surging through her.

A glimmer of surprise shone in Wendy's eyes as she realized the power that was now pouring out of her.

"Whoah! This power... this feels incredible," she whispered with her mouth opened.

Yenza, who had been struggling to keep up with Wendy's relentless assault couldn't hide his astonishment at the sudden change.

"What... What the heck is this power? Where did you get that from" he stammered

Wendy did not respond with words. Instead, Wendy focused all of her energy into a single strike. Her fist surged forward with blinding speed, and in an instant, it split into multiple ethereal replicas. Each mirrored her with perfect maneuvers, creating a mesmerizing dance of power and grace.

The multiple strikes converged on Yenza, hitting him with the force of a raging storm. He felt the impact of each blow, as if he was being struck multiple times by an unstoppable force. His defenses crumbled, and he was sent flying backward, crashing onto the ground infront of the Royal Palace with a resounding thud.

Wendy's aura returned to its usual pink hue as she panted heavily, her body trembling from the exertion. The power had taken its toll on her, leaving her exhausted and drained. She stumbled back, barely able to catch her breath, but there was a sense of satisfaction in her eyes. She pressed on , going after Yenza

("... I didn't know I could do that...That... is amazing....")

Liona's anger flared. She clenched her fists, torn between her desire to intervene and her duty to follow the battle. The conflict within her was evident in the fierceness on her face as she reluctantly followed the path of destruction left by the intense battle, her eyes never leaving the two combatants.

Yenza, still recovering from the barrage of strikes, looked up at Wendy who had arrived to the scene with total shock "I can't believe it...You've become so powerful, Wendy. .. But even so...."

Yenza Grit his Teeth

Recognizing the limitations of her current mastery, Wendy made a difficult decision. She ceased the barrage of strikes, allowing herself a moment to catch her breath and regather her energy. The battlefield fell momentarily silent, save for the heavy panting of both combatants.

Yenza's battered body pulsated as it granted him a growing anger. Just then, a surge of Neos energy coursed through his veins. His desire to surpass Wendy, to prove himself as the superior combatant, fueled an unprecedented power development within him. The battlefield became shrouded in an ethereal glow as Yenza's Power Erupts.

"WENDY!" Yenza yelled out. "You think this over?!No! I won't lose to the likes of you! No way! Not me! Not Yenza! I will surpass you, I WILL WIN, and I WILL PROVE MY WORTH TO MY FAMILY!!!!!!"

Wendy, observing the transformation taking place before her eyes, was left in awe. She understood the burning fire within Yenza that refused to be extinguished. She braced herself for the incoming clash, ready to face Yenza at his most formidable.

As Yenza's Neos aura expanded, a surge of power emanated from him, causing the very fabric of reality to distort. Four cosmic orbs of Neos energy materialized behind him, their radiance pulsating in sync with Yenza's rising power.

The energy around Yenza danced with an otherworldly brilliance, intertwining with his very being. His physical form underwent a transformation, his muscles bulging with newfound strength, and his eyes gleaming with an intense Neos glow. The ground beneath him quaked as his power surged.

Wendy's eyes widened in astonishment, her mind racing to comprehend Yenza's power development. "Yenza... what have you become?" she questioned.

A smirk played on Yenza's lips as he responded, his voice resonating with a newfound sense of authority. "I have tapped into a power greater than ever before, Wendy," he declared, his eyes locked onto hers. "This is my moment to shine, to surpass even my own limitations."

The cosmic orbs of Neos energy behind Yenza pulsed in harmony with his words.

"You see, Wendy," Yenza began, his voice carrying a newfound authority "as a Celeston, I have a power, a power that has been bestowed upon our family from the First Deity Queen. Unlike regular Neospacians, we possess an innate ability to harness the full potential of cosmic energy within us. We are the true protectors of our kingdom, And with the power we have, We Celestons Deserve to rise above the rest and lead this Kingdom!"

His words held pride, a belief ingrained within the Celeston lineage. Yenza's transformation tapped into the full power of his Neos genes. Yenza's power swelled, radiating an awe-inspiring aura that seemed to engulf the entire battlefield. The cosmic orbs behind him glowed brighter, resonating with his words and conviction.

Wendy remained steadfast, absorbing Yenza's explanation and understanding the weight of the Celeston family's legacy. She could sense the immense power coursing through him, driven to prove himself as the rightful successor.

"I will prove my worth, Wendy," he said, "and I will never be swayed by your words. I'll show everyone that I am the strongest, the next to lead our family and protect our kingdom after Howl!"

With those words, Yenza launched himself at Wendy, his Neos energy propelling him forward very quickly. Wendy braced herself, ready to face the full force of Yenza's newfound power.

The transformed Yenza stepped forward, his aura radiating with a blinding brilliance. " I will win this fight, and I will make my mark in history!"

His movements became a blur as he weaved through the air. Every strike he delivered was on-point. He was countering Wendy's every move with great accuracy.

Wendy found herself on the defensive, struggling to keep up with Yenza's newfound strength. His blows were forceful, each impact sending shockwaves through the surrounding area. Despite her best efforts, Wendy found it increasingly difficult to find openings to launch her own attacks.

Yenza's voice resonated with confidence. "You were a formidable opponent, Wendy, but now the tables have turned. Prepare yourself for true power!" His voice carried an air of triumph, fueling his drive to prove himself.

Yenza unleashes a devastating combo attack. The cosmic energy orbs behind him radiate with immense power as he channels their energy through his fists. With each strike, the orbs release bursts of cosmic energy that amplify the force of his blows.

Yenza's fists connect with Wendy's body, delivering a series of powerful hits that send shockwaves through her, overwhelming her defenses. The impact is tremendous, and Wendy is thrown backward, her body crashing into the ground with a resounding thud. The force of the attack leaves her nearly unconscious, her breathing hard as she struggles to regain her senses.

"It's over..." Yenza states while looking at the barely conscious Wendy. Yenza stands triumphantly over her.

"Is this…where it ends..?"