Chapter 36: Battle Between Valor And Honor
Draven's Full Powered Phoenix Mode finally met his ultimate enemy in battle, James' Super Solar Dragon Mode. The final clash of the two Godly modes was heating up the tension, and the victor would gain the supreme power. Draven felt a surge of excitement and anticipation as he gazed at James. James, on the other hand, was preparing for the final clash, knowing that the next exchange would decide the winner of their battle.
"I will be honored to lend you my power, James," Draven said, his voice filled with a mix of respect and challenge. "You are truly a worthy being who can use my sacred flame, but first, you must beat my full-powered attack and withstand it."
James steeled himself, determination etched on his face. "I will do whatever it takes to block your attack, Draven."
Draven's smile grew wider. "I haven't used this spell for a long time now, and I will prove to you that you're worthy upon using it."
"James, he is serious about what he said," Zexerav warned, his voice echoing in James' mind. "It is do or die now. You can make use of my Dark Mirana Burst to hold his attack, but if you are able to combine the Dark Mirana Burst with your Betelgeuse Ray Burst Max Out, you might stand a chance. He will kill you, James."
Heat's voice chimed in, his tone laced with concern. "Don't worry, Master. I will lend you my third super spell now. You should take his attack first, but it is really a big risk. We should follow Zexerav Master's advice."
James nodded, his mind racing with strategy. "Yaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaahhhhh!!!!!" Draven unleashed a mighty roar, his sacred flame erupting into a massive energy sphere. "This is all I've got, James! This is the Sacred Phoenix Sphere!!!"
The Sacred Phoenix Sphere devoured everything in its path, rushing towards James at incredible speed. James steeled himself, his body glowing with determination. "This is it, Zexerav!! Heat!! Combine! Yaaaaaaaaahh!!!"
With a burst of energy, James combined the two ultimate attacks, executing the Dark Betelgeuse-Mirana Ray Burst Max Out. His body suffered from the tremendous energy, and he was severely injured, but he managed to deliver the burst finely, though not flawlessly.
The Sacred Phoenix Sphere and the Dark Betelgeuse-Mirana Ray Burst Max Out collided at the center of the battlefield, their energies locked in a fierce struggle. Draven powered up his Sacred Phoenix Sphere, and it slowly began to overpower James' ultimate burst.
"I can still push to limit break, Master," Heat said, his voice strained. "But it must be on your full-powered state, and it's too risky."
Zexerav's voice intervened, calm and authoritative. "Don't do it, Djinn. I got this! I'll lend you my high tolerance ability to hold the Sphere with your body, and let's think for a better way to stop it."
The Sacred Phoenix Sphere continued to penetrate the Dark Betelgeuse-Mirana Ray Burst Max Out, its energy unrelenting. James gritted his teeth, using the insignia of Zexerav on his arm to acquire the Titan's powers. He activated the High Tolerance Aura of Zexerav, but the Sacred Phoenix Sphere proved too powerful, and James' Super Solar Dragon Mode vanished under the Godly pressure.
"Aaaaaaaaaahhhhh!!!" James yelled in agony, his body screaming in protest.
Draven's laughter echoed through the battlefield, his confidence growing. "Even Gods couldn't stop my Sphere! I have already killed hundreds of Gods with this spell. Hahaha!!!"
The Sacred Phoenix Sphere continued to destroy James, and all hope seemed lost. "Is this the end?" James asked himself, his mind reeling with despair.
But then, a voice whispered in his heart, "Don't give up, James. I am always with you. You are the one who is chosen to change and protect this universe."
James' memories flooded back – happy moments with his foster family, his first meeting with Vladimir, his promise to Samantha, and his determination to protect Gaia and Earth. The spark within him shined brightly, and his injuries began to heal.
Draven's eyes widened in shock as he witnessed James' sudden recovery. "What's going on? Is he the one Kratos is referring to who can change this universe? This is surreal!!!"
James' body began to shine with an intense light, his powers surging to new heights. "You did it, Master!" Heat exclaimed. "You actually pulled off my third super solar spell, the Limit Break!!! Now it's time to show him what we've got!"
Zexerav's voice chuckled, his tone filled with excitement. "You are a great Djinn! Haha, I thought I'm going to die for the second time. Let's give this mortal a real boost now, my friend."
With his newfound powers, James swiftly rushed towards Draven, delivering a swift punch without magic. Draven was caught off guard, and the punch sent him plummeting far across the battlefield. Draven struggled to get back up, his body battered and bruised.
As Draven finally managed to stand up, he gazed at James with a mix of admiration and respect. "Ughhh... You withstood my final attack. There is no point in continuing this battle. You won. Congratulations. It is an honor for me to fight you, and it will be my honor to join you. Will you accept my power?"
James smiled, his expression a mix of relief and amusement. "I wanted to have your power, but I want you to live freely. I don't wish you to give your soul to me, just like Zexerav who just offered himself to help me gain this great body." James jokingly said.
Zexerav's voice chimed in, his tone laced with annoyance. "Who said your body is great? Are you annoying me, mortal?!"
James chuckled, his eyes sparkling with humor. "Haha! It is just a joke, Zexerav."
Zexerav's response was dry. "Maybe I could use a lot of patience here."
Draven's expression turned serious, his eyes locked on James. "To be honest, James, there's no room for me to live anymore. I lost a battle, and death is my punishment. Zexerav knew he would die after your battle with him, and he chose to die in my hands to join you. Mindrax will be our next opponent. Please accept me."
As Draven finished speaking, a ray of beam from an unknown woman struck Draven straight to his heart. The insignia of Draven formed on James' right arm, beneath the insignia of Zexerav.
The unknown woman's voice echoed through the air, her tone mysterious and enigmatic. "It's great you got it this far, mortal. I'll be waiting in my place."
With that, the woman vanished, leaving James, Draven, and Zexerav to ponder the meaning behind her words. James gazed at the insignia on his arm, a sense of wonder and trepidation filling him. What lay ahead, and what challenges would he face with Draven's power now a part of him? The journey was far from over, and James steeled himself for the trials to come.
As James gazed at the insignia on his arm, Draven began to reveal the truth about their past. "James, Zexerav and I were once part of an elite force known as the Guardians of the Universe. Our mission was to eradicate evil beings that threatened the balance of the cosmos."
Zexerav's expression turned somber, his eyes clouding over with memories. "We were a team of powerful warriors, handpicked by the highest authorities in the universe. Draven was our leader, and I was his trusted second."
Draven's voice took on a hint of sadness. "We were blackmailed and set up by Zeo, the Dark Almighty. He manipulated us into committing a grievous crime, one that would seal our fate and brand us as traitors to the universe."
James's eyes widened in shock. "What happened?"
Zexerav's voice was laced with anger. "Zeo used our own sense of justice against us. He made us believe that the ends justified the means, and we carried out a mission that would ultimately lead to our downfall."
Draven's eyes flashed with determination. "But we didn't give up. We fought back, and we were gravely injured in the process. That's when Kratos found us, lying on the wasteland, our bodies broken and our spirits crushed."
James's curiosity was piqued. "Kratos? What did he have to do with it?"
Draven's smile was tinged with irony. "Kratos saw something in us that no one else did – our determination to get revenge against Zeo. He offered us a deal: become Titans, powerful beings with abilities that reflected our personalities, and we would be granted the strength to take down Zeo and clear our names."
Zexerav's voice was filled with conviction. "We accepted the offer, and we became the top 11 and 12 Titans. Our powers are a reflection of our personalities and abilities, and we will stop at nothing to achieve our goal."
James's eyes locked onto Draven's, a sense of understanding passing between them. "I see. And now, you're willing to join me on my journey to take down Zeo and restore balance to the universe."
Draven nodded, his expression resolute. "Yes, James. We will fight alongside you, and together, we will bring Zeo to justice."
As the three of them stood there, a sense of camaraderie and purpose formed between them. They knew that the road ahead would be fraught with danger, but they were determined to see it through, no matter the cost.