Chapter 36: Elementalist-Titan Soul Merge
Draven continued to absorb Zexerav's flames, his power growing stronger with each passing moment. Zexerav, exhausted and battered, finally ceased his attacks, panting heavily. "It's great to have a battle with you, brother," he said, his voice laced with respect. "Will you end me with an honorable death?"
Draven's expression turned cold, his eyes gleaming with a mixture of anger and disappointment. "I will not enjoy killing you, brother, but your betrayal must be punished."
Zexerav's gaze remained steady, his eyes locked on Draven's. "This is my will, brother. Please tell Kratos and Draco my farewell, as I will continue to live on in a mortal's body after this fight."
Draven's nod was almost imperceptible. "Your essence will be remembered as one of the twelve mighty Titans, Zexerav."
With a swift motion, Draven unleashed his Ultimate Phoenix Flare, engulfing Zexerav's body in a blaze of fire. The attack was so intense that it reduced Zexerav's body to ashes.
James regained consciousness, his eyes widening in horror as he saw Zexerav's burned body. He burst into Super Mode, his anger and determination fueling his actions. "He is one of you," James spat, his voice venomous. "He only wanted to gain his freedom from your wasted world. You don't deserve to be treated with honor, Draven."
Draven's smile was cold and calculating. "You know what, James? The battle between us will determine the future of this universe. I will lend you my soul, just like Zexerav, if you manage to beat me."
James' response was immediate and fierce. "I will avenge my ally's death. I will make you pay for that nonsense perspective of yours."
As James charged forward, Heat prepared to lend his second super solar spell. James' body was soon covered in golden dragon armor, and he unleashed a powerful Super Solar Punch Max Out. The attack was 100 times stronger than his normal Solar Punch Magic, and Draven was caught off guard.
The Golden Flame burned Draven, and he stumbled backward, his eyes widening in surprise. "What?! Why can't I eat his flame?!" he exclaimed.
James continued to attack, his Super Punches Max Out landing with precision and force. Draven blocked the attacks, but the Golden Flame burned him, weakening his defenses. After hundreds of blows, James delivered a devastating Super Solar Energy Ball Max Out, plummeting Draven far from his exact location.
Draven stood up, wiping the blood from his mouth. "You are just spectacular, James," he said, his voice laced with admiration. "But unfortunately for you, this is just 70% of my power."
James' response was unwavering. "I don't care about your full power, as long as I'm going to beat you."
Draven's eyes flashed with rage, and he unleashed his full power. The two clashed in a flurry of punches and kicks, their battle causing earthquakes and explosions. Draven's speed and power proved too much for James, and he was pummeled by the Titan's attacks.
As James struggled to keep up, Draven's sacred flame splashed through every hit, burning James' body. James felt dizzy, and Draven charged forward with a flaming tackle, plummeting James again and again.
"Are you giving up now, James?" Draven asked, his voice dripping with contempt.
Heat's voice was laced with concern. "Can you still fight, Master?"
James' response was resolute. "Yes, Heat, I'm still up."
Draven's mocking tone was relentless. "It seems you are weakening now. I guess you have already reached your limit."
Without time to rest and recharge, James endured every blow that Draven gave him, his body battered and bruised. Draven decided to deliver the Sacred Flare Burn, engulfing James' body in flames.
James fainted, his body burning excruciatingly. The Hessonite separated from his gauntlet, and Heat appeared as a djinn. Heat tried to fight Draven, but he was no match for the Titan's power.
Bavery rushed to protect James, trying to cool down his burning body. Heat continued to hold Draven off, buying time for James to rejuvenate.
As Draven prepared to finish Heat off, James tackled him with the Solar Rush Magic, protecting his djinn. James grabbed Heat, and the Hessonite gem formed again on the center of his gauntlet.
"I'm glad you regained your strength now, Master," Heat said.
"I will not let anyone kill you, Heat, not on my watch," James replied.
Draven's expression turned mocking. "Hehe! So we're back at it again, James! What took you so long rejuvenating?"
James' response was fierce. "This is not over yet, Draven. As I said, I will bring you down!"
Draven's smile grew wider. "Zexerav is really right, you were the most stubborn foe I have ever fought. I can give you an honorable death, just like Zexerav."
Draven swiftly attacked James again and again, his blows landing with precision and force. James barely blocked the attacks, his body stumbling backward.
"I think you've had enough of these punishments," Draven said, his voice dripping with contempt. "I will finish you off now. Prepare to die, James!"
Draven prepared for the final blow, his Ultimate Sacred Flame Burst building up energy. As the attack approached James, a voice echoed in his mind.
"James, is that all you can give? I have sacrificed myself to merge with you and lend you my power. I guess I'm wrong about you."
The Ultimate Burst exploded, causing tremendous damage to the battlefield. When the smoke cleared, James was nowhere to be found.
Draven's conclusion was premature. "Hmmm. I guess it is done. Goodbye, James."
But as Draven turned around, he sensed a presence that made his eyes widen in shock.
"What??" Draven's voice trailed off as he beheld James, now empowered by Zexerav's essence.
"Glad to see me again, Draven?" Zexerav's voice echoed from James' body, his dragon form merged with James' own powers.
James reactivated his Super Solar Dragon Mode, the sign of Zexerav marked on his right arm. "Are you ready, Zexerav?! Heat?!" James asked, his voice filled with determination.
"Let's do it, James!" Zexerav's voice replied, his essence merging with James' own powers.
"We can do it, Master," Heat added, his voice filled with confidence.
Draven's laughter was maniacal. "This is going to be insane!"
The stage was set for an epic showdown between James, empowered by Zexerav's essence, and Draven. The outcome was far from certain, and the battle promised to be one for the ages.
With a fierce battle cry, James charged forward, his Super Solar Dragon Mode radiating an intense aura. Draven, fueled by his Sacred Flame, met James head-on, their powers clashing in a spectacular display of energy.
The two titans exchanged blows, their movements lightning-fast, their powers evenly matched. The air was filled with the sound of clashing energies, and the ground shook beneath their feet.
Zexerav's essence merged with James' own powers, granting him access to the Titan's elemental abilities. James unleashed a torrent of elemental attacks, each one precisely targeting Draven's weaknesses.
Draven, however, refused to back down. He countered with his own set of powerful attacks, his Sacred Flame burning brighter with each passing moment.
The battle raged on, with neither side giving an inch. James and Draven clashed in a frenzy of punches, kicks, and energy blasts, their powers locked in a struggle that seemed to have no end.
As the fight continued, the landscape around them began to change. The ground cracked, the skies darkened, and the air was filled with the sound of clashing energies. The outcome hung in the balance, with neither side yielding.
James, fueled by his determination to avenge Zexerav and protect his friends, unleashed a devastating combination of attacks. Draven, driven by his ambition and pride, countered with his full might.
The battle was reaching its climax, with both James and Draven giving it their all. The question on everyone's mind was: who would emerge victorious in this epic showdown?