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Chapter 9 - Hikari & Peti vs Shadow King

I love this fight I hope you too.

Btw I'm sorry if I write her instead of him to Hikari.

And that I don't give too much information what's going on šŸ˜”

The light surrounding Hikari body grows brighter and hotter until it becomes unbearable to stand near him. Peti backs away from the intensity of the heat and realizes how dangerous this power is.

The shadow king takes notice of Hikari's sudden aggression and sees that his heat levels are rising to an extremely dangerous level. As one of his most powerful soldiers, the shadow king fears that he may have unleashed a weapon that could turn against him. He decides to take advantage of LightTer's aggression and attack while he is not in control of his abilities.

As Peti and Hikari prepared to face the Shadow King, Hikari decided to unleash a significant portion of his potential. He turned to the others with a serious expression. "Stay back and cover your eyes," he instructed. "I'm going to use 50% of my power."

Lily and Yumine nodded, quickly retreating to a safer distance behind a nearby pillar, shielding their eyes from what was about to come. Peti also moved back, understanding the gravity of Hikari's decision.

Hikari closed his eyes for a moment, centering himself, then opened them with a fierce determination. His light began to intensify, growing brighter and brighter until it illuminated the entire room with a blinding radiance. The temperature soared to a scorching 100°C (212°F), forcing Peti, Lily, and Yumine to seek cover from the intense heat and light.

The Shadow King, however, stood his ground, his dark form starkly contrasted against the overwhelming brightness. His eyes narrowed, and a cold smile spread across his face as he watched Hikari unleash his power.

"Impressive," the Shadow King said, his voice dripping with sarcasm. "But light alone cannot defeat me."

Hikari, now radiating with immense energy, took a step forward. "We'll see about that," he replied, his voice steady despite the strain of maintaining such intense power.

The room seemed to pulse with energy as Hikari's light pushed against the Shadow King's darkness. The shadows around the King writhed and twisted, struggling against the brilliant illumination.

The room is gripped in a battle between light and darkness as the shadow king's ultimate technique brings the room into an inescapable void. The light from Hikari is battling the darkness caused by the shadow king's infinite darkness technique. The tension between the two opposing forces is increasing with each passing second, as if they are preparing for a clash of epic proportions. The shadows grow denser and the light brighter, each side refusing to back down.

Hikari's eyes are white too You will see how much I can do while the shadow is cold and I'm the opposite! Now let's see how much your infinite darkness can bear with this!!! He charges lightning blast

Hikari's eyes turned a brilliant, blinding white as he prepared to unleash his full power. "You will see how much I can do," he declared, his voice echoing with a fierce intensity. "While the shadow is cold, I am the opposite! Now let's see how much your infinite darkness can bear with this!"

He began to charge a lightning blast, the room around them crackling with energy. The air grew hotter, and the light from Hikari intensified even further, pushing the temperature well beyond 100°C (212°F). Peti, Lily, and Yumine shielded themselves behind the nearest cover, feeling the scorching heat radiate from Hikari's power.The Shadow King, his dark form flickering against the overwhelming brightness, narrowed his eyes.

"You think mere light and heat can destroy me?" he spat, summoning a swirling vortex of shadows around him. "I am eternal. Your efforts are futile."

Hikari's lightning blast grew in intensity, the energy within him building to a nearly unbearable peak. "We'll see about that," he said, his voice steady despite the strain.With a final, determined shout, Hikari unleashed the lightning blast.

A bolt of pure energy shot forward, crackling with raw power, and collided with the Shadow King's vortex of shadows. The impact was cataclysmic, filling the room with blinding light and deafening sound. The heat was intense, and the air sizzled with the force of the clash.

The Shadow King roared in defiance, his form struggling to withstand the combined assault of Hikari's light and lightning. The shadows twisted and writhed, fighting desperately against the overwhelming brightness.

With a burst of speed, Hikari launched himself at the Shadow King, delivering a punch that radiated with the full force of his power. The room was engulfed in a brilliant flash of light, and the Shadow King let out a final, agonized scream as his form shattered and dissolved into nothingness.

Hikari's last punches struck the Shadow King with such force that his hands exploded in a brilliant burst of light, each impact echoing through the chamber. But just as he was about to deliver the final blow, the Shadow King summoned a surge of shadow energy, trapping Hikari in a suffocating grip.Hikari struggled, his radiant light flickering as the shadows constricted around him.

The Shadow King sneered, his dark eyes gleaming with malevolent satisfaction. "You're strong, but not strong enough," he hissed, kicking Hikari across the room.

Hikari crashed into the wall, his light dimming as he slumped to the ground, struggling to regain his breath.With a wave of his hand, the Shadow King summoned a dark bow, an arrow of pure shadow materializing in his grasp. He aimed it directly at Hikari, a cruel smile spreading across his face. "It ends now," he said, releasing the arrow.The arrow streaked through the air, aimed straight at Hikari's heart.

In a split second, Peti reacted.

With a burst of speed, he teleported in front of Hikari, his body a blur. His fist collided with the Shadow King's face just as the arrow was about to strike, sending the malevolent figure stumbling back.

"You won't harm him!" Peti roared, his eyes blazing with determination. The Shadow King snarled, his dark form wavering as he tried to regain his balance.

The Shadow King, refusing to be defeated, summoned one last reserve of dark power. With a twisted smile, he unleashed his Degrading Shadow Portal, a dark, swirling vortex that pulsated with malevolent energy."I won't fall so easily!" the Shadow King roared.

He teleported around the room in rapid succession, his movements becoming a blur of darkness. Before Peti and Hikari could react, he struck them from all sides, his attacks relentless and brutal. Each hit sent waves of pain through their bodies, as the dark energy sapped their strength.

Peti and Hikari were caught in a maelstrom of blows as the Shadow King unleashed his Degrading Shadow Portal, teleporting around the room and striking them with relentless ferocity. Each hit felt like a hammer blow, sapping their strength and leaving them struggling to keep their footing.

Hikari's light flickered as he tried to counter the Shadow King's attacks, but the darkness was overwhelming. "Peti, we need to do something, or we won't last much longer!" he shouted over the din of battle.

Peti, his body aching from the onslaught, nodded grimly. "I have an idea," he said, his voice strained. "We need to stop his hands. If we can pull him out of the portal, we might have a chance to hit him hard."

Hikari's eyes widened with understanding. "Got it. I'll create a blinding flash to disorient him for a moment. When I do, grab his hands."

As the Shadow King teleported once more, readying another devastating punch, Hikari summoned a burst of brilliant light. The room was flooded with a blinding radiance, momentarily stunning the Shadow King.

"Now!" Hikari shouted, lunging forward.

Peti moved with lightning speed, grabbing the Shadow King's wrists and yanking him out of the portal. The Shadow King snarled in surprise, his form flickering as he struggled to break free."Hold him steady!" Peti called out, tightening his grip.With a determined effort, Hikari joined Peti, their combined strength overpowering the Shadow King's attempts to escape.

Together, they pulled him fully into the open, away from the safety of his portals.

"You are insolent fools!" the Shadow King roared, thrashing violently.Peti and Hikari held firm, bracing themselves against his struggles.

"Hikari, now!" Peti shouted.

Hikari channeled all his remaining energy into his fists, which began to glow with an intense, almost blinding light. "This is for everything you've done!" he yelled, bringing his fist down on the Shadow King.

Simultaneously, Peti summoned his inner strength, his own fist glowing with power. "You won't terrorize anyone ever again!" he roared, striking from the opposite side.

Their punches landed with explosive force, the combined impact creating a shockwave that reverberated through the chamber. The Shadow King let out a deafening scream as his form began to disintegrate under the sheer power of their assault.The room filled with a blinding light as the Shadow King's body shattered, the darkness evaporating into nothingness. The oppressive weight lifted, leaving behind only the faint glow of Hikari's light and the silence .

Despite the powerful blows delivered by Peti and Hikari, the Shadow King still stood, his form wavering but not defeated. Seizing the opportunity, he channeled the residual energy from Hikari's light into a nefarious plan."You think you've won?" the Shadow King sneered, his voice dripping with malice. "Let's see how you handle this!"He began to manipulate the light, bending it to his will. Hikari's brilliance, now under the Shadow King's control, formed into a rotating circle of dazzling light that spun around the room.

The circle reflected off the walls, ceiling, and floor, creating a disorienting effect.Peti and Hikari, along with Lily and Yumine, found themselves caught in a hypnotic trap. The swirling light made it impossible to focus, their heads spinning as the room seemed to twist and warp around them.

Peti tried to steady himself, but the spinning light was overwhelming. "I... can't... focus," he muttered, his vision blurring.

Hikari, his own light turned against him, struggled to maintain his composure. "He's... using my light... against us," he said, his voice strained.

The Shadow King laughed, the sound echoing menacingly. "You're all so pathetic," he taunted. "Your own power is your downfall!"

Peti, fighting through the disorientation, tried to think of a plan. "We need to... disrupt the light," he said, his voice barely audible over the spinning chaos. "Hikari, can you... reverse it?"

Hikari shook his head, struggling to concentrate. "I'm... too disoriented," he admitted, frustration evident in his voice.

Hikari's light began to intensify, fighting against the spinning circle controlled by the Shadow King. Peti, drawing on his own power, added his strength to the effort, creating a stabilizing force.

The Shadow King's confident sneer began to waver as he felt the balance of power shifting. "What are you doing?" he demanded, his voice tinged with panic.

With a final, concerted effort, Hikari and Peti unleashed a burst of combined energy. The room was flooded with a blinding flash as their power collided with the spinning light, shattering the hypnotic trap.The spinning circle of light exploded, fragments of energy dissipating into the air.

The room returned to normal, the oppressive disorientation lifted.The Shadow King, momentarily stunned by the backlash, staggered, his form flickering. Peti and Hikari, now free from the disorienting effect, seized the opportunity.

The Shadow King stood tall, his eyes gleaming with a sinister pride as he surveyed Peti and Hikari. A dark smirk played across his lips as he began to speak, his voice dripping with condescension and malevolence.

"Fools, you stand before me with such misguided confidence," he mocked, his tone resonating through the chamber.

"Do you truly believe you have any hope of victory? You are but insects, buzzing about in the presence of a god."

He took a step forward, his cloak billowing around him like a living shadow.

"For a century, no warrior has bested my creation. For a hundred years, my monster has brought ruin and despair to all who dared challenge me. Each one fell, crushed under the weight of their own hubris, just as you will.

"The Shadow King's eyes flashed with dark energy as he raised his arms dramatically.

"Behold, the ultimate embodiment of my power. A demon of unparalleled might, born from the deepest abyss of darkness. You will soon see why none have survived to tell the tale.

"His laughter echoed, cold and merciless, filling the room with a palpable sense of dread. "Prepare yourselves, for your end is nigh. The world will soon forget your names, as it has forgotten those of the countless others who have perished by my hand.

"With a flourish, he began to channel his dark energy, preparing to summon the monstrous entity.

"Tremble in fear, for the shadow that consumes you now is only the beginning. My reign of terror is eternal, and you are nothing but a fleeting spark in the endless night.

"The ground began to tremble as he poured more of his power into the summoning, his laughter growing louder and more manic.

"Now, face the wrath of Darkon and witness the true might of the Shadow King!"As he finished speaking, the room was engulfed in a whirlwind of dark energy, heralding the arrival of the demon that had brought doom to so many before them.

Certainly! Here's a more detailed and extended description of the scene:

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The Shadow King, with a malevolent glint in his eye, began to channel his dark energy. An ominous aura enveloped him as he raised his arms, summoning forth a monstrous entity from the abyss. The ground trembled and the air grew thick with dread as the creature materialized. Its eyes, a harrowing red and black, glowed with an unholy light, casting an eerie illumination across the room.

The demon, a grotesque abomination, towered over them with a mass of writhing tentacles that seemed endless. Each tentacle thrashed violently, causing the walls to crack and the very foundation of the base to shudder. The creature's presence was overwhelming, its sheer size making it impossible to escape its shadowy grasp.

In the dim light, Peti and Hikari stood side by side, their faces set with determination. The demon's gaze fixed on them, filled with malice and hunger. Behind them, the Shadow King watched with a twisted smile, his laughter echoing in the vast chamber, though his form appeared weakened and frail.

As Peti and Hikari prepared to tackle the next portal, Darkon suddenly vanished in a flash of dark energy, teleporting to the other side of the room. The demon's single eye glowed ominously, charging up with an intense, fiery red light. The air crackled with power as Darkon unleashed a barrage of lasers from its eye and every tentacle, all converging on Peti and Hikari with lethal precision.

"Look out!" Peti shouted, pushing Hikari aside as he dove in the opposite direction. The lasers struck the ground where they had stood moments before, scorching the stone floor and leaving a trail of smoldering destruction.Despite their exhaustion, Peti and Hikari's reflexes were sharp. They rolled, ducked, and leaped, narrowly avoiding the deadly beams that crisscrossed the room. The intensity of the assault left no time for counterattacks; survival was their only focus.

Hikari's breath came in ragged gasps as she flipped backward, avoiding a tentacle laser that scorched the air just above him. "We can't keep this up forever!" she called out, her voice strained with effort.

Peti gritted his teeth, his muscles burning with fatigue as he dodged another laser. "We need to find a way to turn the tables," he said, glancing around desperately for any advantage

"Maybe we can use its own power against it."

The Shadow King watched with a gleeful expression, his laughter ringing out as he saw them struggle. "Yes, dance for me! Feel the despair of inevitable defeat!" he taunted, reveling in their plight.

Darkon's eye focused on Peti, the intensity of its glare increasing. A concentrated beam shot out, faster and more powerful than before. Peti threw himself to the side, the laser grazing his arm and leaving a searing pain in its wake. He hissed in pain but pushed through, knowing that they couldn't afford any hesitation.Hikari's eyes darted towards the remaining portals. "Peti, if we can get those portals closed, it might weaken Darkon's power!" He suggested, his mind racing for a plan.

Peti nodded, wincing as he flexed his injured arm. "Alright, let's do it. We just need to avoid those lasers long enough to disrupt the portals."They moved with renewed determination, zigzagging across the room as Darkon continued its relentless assault. Hikari summoned his elemental magic, sending blasts of ice towards the tentacles that targeted his, creating brief barriers to block the lasers.

Peti and Hikari, now back on their feet, stood firm as Darkon opened a gigantic portal, from which an overwhelming number of tentacles emerged, thrashing violently towards them. The room trembled under the force of the onslaught, but the two warriors exchanged a determined nod, ready to cut through the relentless tide.

Peti stepped forward, summoning his inner power. "Time to bring out the big guns," he muttered, extending his hand.

An aura began to form around it, coiling and writhing until it took the shape of a demon cobra, its eyes glowing with a fierce, dark energy. The spectral cobra hissed, melding with Peti's hand and transforming it into a razor-sharp weapon.

With newfound strength, Peti's stance shifted into a cobra-like posture, his body fluid and poised. His hands moved with deadly precision, mimicking the striking motion of a serpent. Each slash he made was swift and lethal, cutting through the tentacles with ease. As he moved, black-red energy trailed behind his strikes, leaving luminous strips in the air.

Hikari, standing beside him, marveled at Peti's transformation. "Impressive," he said, his own determination flaring. "Let's give Darkon a fight to remember."The two launched into action, moving in perfect sync.

Peti's cobra-like strikes were relentless, each movement calculated and smooth. He danced through the tentacles, slashing them apart with the precision of a master swordsman. The aura around his hands enhanced his strikes, making them as sharp as a katana. Every cut left shimmering black-red strips, a testament to the power coursing through him.

Hikari matched Peti's intensity, his agility and magic weaving through the battlefield. He used bursts of elemental energy to fend off tentacles that got too close, his movements a blur of speed and power. Together, they formed an unstoppable force, their combined skills and determination cutting a path through the chaos.Darkon roared in fury, its single eye narrowing as it focused its energy on summoning even more tentacles. The portal seemed endless, a bottomless pit of darkness spewing forth more of the monstrous limbs. But Peti and Hikari were undeterred.Peti's cobra aura surged with energy, his strikes becoming even more potent. He twisted and spun, his hands a blur of motion as he cut through tentacle after tentacle. The black-red strips left by his strikes seemed to pulse with a life of their own, adding to the surreal and deadly beauty of his attack.

Hikari, standing tall and resolute, summoned his inner power. "It's time to end this," he declared, his voice echoing with authority. With a determined look, he raised his hands towards the ceiling, channeling the immense energy within him. "Lightning Technique: GOD'S LIGHTNING ARROW PUNISHMENT!"

A massive portal opened above, swirling with electrifying energy. The air grew thick with anticipation as the portal expanded, revealing a stormy void from which countless lightning arrows began to form. Each arrow crackled with raw, divine power, ready to be unleashed.

The Shadow King's eyes widened in shock, his confident facade cracking as he realized the magnitude of Hikari's attack. "No! This cannot be!" he screamed, trying to summon his shield

Each arrow that struck him sent jolts of divine energy coursing through his body, weakening him further. His screams of pain echoed through the chamber, filled with a mix of rage and despair.

Darkon, sensing the imminent threat, thrashed violently, its single eye darting around in panic. But there was no escape from the onslaught that was about to rain down upon them.

Hikari's face was set with fierce determination as he unleashed the attack. From the portal, milliards of lightning arrows cascaded down like a divine storm, each one aimed with deadly precision at Darkon and the Shadow King. The sheer number of arrows created a blinding spectacle, filling the room with brilliant flashes of light.

The first arrows struck Darkon, piercing through its monstrous body with devastating force. The demon roared in agony, its tentacles flailing uselessly as more arrows followed, each impact causing massive explosions of energy. Darkon's eye rolled back, and its body convulsed under the relentless barrage.

Peti, standing beside Hikari, watched in awe as the divine punishment unfolded. The power and precision of Hikari's attack were unparalleled, and he could see the tide of battle turning in their favor. "Incredible," he muttered, gripping his sword tightly as he prepared to support Hikari.

Peti and Hikari stood in the aftermath of their battle, their bodies nearly collapsing from exhaustion.

Every muscle ached, and their energy reserves were all but depleted. They had given everything they had to defeat the Shadow King, but now they found themselves on the verge of collapse.

"We can't... keep this up," Peti gasped, struggling to remain on his feet.Hikari, sensing the dire situation, knew they needed a miracle. Drawing upon the deepest reserves of his power and faith, he made a decision.

"Peti, hold on. There's one last thing I can do," he said, his voice filled with determination and hope.Summoning every ounce of his remaining strength, Hikari called upon a divine power. "Tree of Life, from the sacred texts, hear my plea and grant us your blessing!" he chanted, his voice echoing with ancient, mystical resonance.

A brilliant light filled the room, and from that light, a magnificent tree began to form. It was immense, its branches spreading wide and reaching towards the heavens. The Tree of Life, resplendent in hues of yellow, gold, and a hint of pure whiteness, stood before them, radiating a holy aura that seemed to fill the very air with its life-giving energy. As the tree materialized fully, its golden leaves rustled gently, and a wave of warm, healing light washed over Peti and Hikari. They felt the energy seeping into their bodies, rejuvenating them from within. Their wounds began to close, and the fatigue that had weighed them down lifted, replaced by a surge of vitality.

Peti's eyes widened as he felt his strength returning. "Incredible," he whispered, watching in awe as the divine light mended his injuries and filled him with newfound energy.

Hikari, too, felt the miraculous healing power coursing through him. "The Tree of Life," he said softly, a grateful smile spreading across his face. "It's giving us another chance."The light from the tree grew even brighter, enveloping them completely. Every ache, every wound, every ounce of exhaustion was washed away, replaced by a feeling of unparalleled strength and clarity. They stood taller, their spirits lifted by the divine intervention.

The Shadow King, now a shadow of his former self, watched in horror and disbelief. "No... this is impossible! You cannot... you must not..." he sputtered, his voice filled with fear.

Peti and Hikari, now fully revitalized, exchanged a determined look. They knew that this was their moment, their final opportunity to end the Shadow King's reign once and for all.

Hikari's eyes blazed with resolve as he turned to Peti. "Let's finish this."

Peti and Hikari, now revitalized by the divine energy from the Tree of Life, turned their attention to Darkon's fallen form. Despite its disintegration, they needed to be certain it was truly defeated. Peti approached the monstrous corpse, his cobra aura still faintly glowing around his hands.He leaned in closer, his eyes narrowing as he examined the single eye of Darkon.

With a swift motion, he extended a finger and poked it. The eye did not react, remaining lifeless and dull. "It's dead," Peti confirmed, stepping back with a sense of finality.Hikari nodded, relief washing over him.

"One down, one to go," he said, turning his gaze to the Shadow King, who was still encased in his formidable shadow armor

.The Shadow King, weakened but still defiant, glared at them. "You think you've won, but you will never defeat me," he spat, his voice dripping with venom.

Peti and Hikari ignored his taunts, their focus unwavering. They knew they had to dismantle the Shadow King's armor to ensure he was truly powerless. Together, they approached him, their movements slow and deliberate.Peti's cobra aura flared brighter as he prepared to strike.

"Let's crack this shell open," he said, positioning himself at one side of the Shadow King.

Hikari mirrored his stance on the other side, his hands glowing with residual lightning energy. "On three," he said, meeting Peti's determined gaze."One... two... three!" they shouted in unison, launching their attacks simultaneously.

Peti's cobra-enhanced strikes hit the armor with surgical precision, targeting the weak points and joints that they had identified earlier. Each blow sent shockwaves through the dark material, causing it to crack and splinter.

The black-red energy trails from Peti's strikes created a dazzling display as they cut through the shadows.Hikari channeled his lightning into focused blasts, aiming directly at the fractures created by Peti. The combination of their attacks was relentless, the armor unable to withstand the coordinated onslaught and the armor finally crack to pieces.

Just as Peti and Hikari began to believe the battle was finally over, a sinister laugh echoed through the chamber. The remnants of the Shadow King's essence coalesced, forming a dark, swirling mass. From this darkness, a figure emerged, resembling the

Shadow King but with an aura of power far surpassing anything they had faced before."This is not the end!" the Shadow King's voice resonated, filled with a newfound determination. "Behold my true power!"The figure, a clone of the Shadow King, stepped forward, its presence overwhelming.

It moved with a speed and strength that made the previous battles seem like mere warm-ups.Peti and Hikari braced themselves as the clone attacked with a ferocity that caught them off guard. The clone's movements were a blur, striking with ten times the force of the original Shadow King.

Peti barely managed to parry a strike aimed at his chest, the impact sending him skidding backward.

Hikari summoned his lightning to counter the clone's attacks, but the clone easily deflected the bolts with a wave of its hand. "This is insane!" Hikari gasped, struggling to keep up with the relentless assault.

As the clone of the Shadow King loomed over them, its power seemingly insurmountable, Hikari knew they needed something extraordinary to turn the tide. With determination in his eyes, he called upon a technique he had been perfecting, one that might just give them the edge they needed.

"Peti, keep it distracted! I have one more trick up my sleeve!" Hikari shouted, his voice filled with resolve.Peti nodded, understanding the gravity of the situation.

"You got it! I'll keep it busy!" He engaged the clone with renewed vigor, his cobra-enhanced strikes aiming to keep its attention focused solely on him.Hikari stepped back, concentrating all his remaining energy into his hands.

"This ends now," he muttered, the air around him crackling with raw power. He lifted his hands to the sky and began to chant, "Lightning Technique: THE DAZZLING SHOWER!!!"

Small, shimmering lightning balls started to form around him, each one glowing with an intense, electric light. They hovered in the air, multiplying rapidly until there were dozens, then hundreds, surrounding him in a brilliant, luminescent sphere.The clone of the Shadow King turned its gaze toward Hikari, sensing the buildup of energy. It roared in fury, but Peti's relentless attacks kept it from reaching him.

Hikari took a deep breath, his eyes blazing with determination. "Now!" he shouted, releasing the lightning balls into the air. They shot upwards, then exploded simultaneously, creating a dazzling shower of electric energy that rained down upon the chamber.The lightning balls burst into countless smaller sparks, each one acting like a tiny bolt of lightning.

The sheer volume of the attack created a spectacle reminiscent of a torrential rainstorm, but with bolts of lightning instead of water. The room was illuminated by the blinding display, the air humming with the sound of electricity

.The clone was caught in the center of the storm, unable to evade the multitude of lightning strikes. Each bolt hit with precision, targeting the weak points Peti had exposed earlier. The clone's form shuddered under the relentless assault, its shadowy armor cracking and splintering with every hit.

With a swift, malevolent motion, the Shadow King directed his power towards the Tree of Life. Dark tendrils shot out from his hands, wrapping around the divine tree. The Tree of Life, which had given Peti and Hikari their renewed strength, began to wither under the assault. Its golden leaves turned black and fell away, its radiant light dimming rapidly.

"NOOOOO!" Peti and Hikari screamed in unison, their voices filled with desperation and disbelief.The Tree of Life, the source of their recent victory, crumbled to dust before their eyes. As its last remnants faded, so did the divine energy it had bestowed upon them.

Peti and Hikari felt their newfound strength drain away, leaving them weakened and vulnerable.The Shadow King laughed, the sound chilling and triumphant. "Fools! Did you really think a mere tree could stop me?" He sneered, his form growing more solid as he absorbed the shadows around him, his power swelling to unimaginable levels.

Desperation and fear surged through Peti and Hikari as they realized the full extent of their dire situation. The Shadow King was absorbing the very essence of the Hikari's Shadow, a force that could amplify his already formidable powers.

"We can't give up," Peti said, his voice barely more than a whisper but filled with determination.

"We have to stop him."Hikari nodded, though his strength was waning. "We've come too far to let him win now."

Drawing on the last dregs of their energy, Peti and Hikari prepared to face the Shadow King one final time. The room darkened further as the Shadow King continued to absorb the Lighter's Shadow, his power reaching its zenith.

With a roar, the Shadow King unleashed a wave of dark energy that surged towards them. Peti and Hikari barely managed to dodge, their movements sluggish and strained.

They knew they had to act fast, but without the power of the Tree of Life, their chances seemed slim.The Shadow King taunted them, his voice dripping with contempt. "You are nothing without your precious tree. Now, watch as I bring true darkness to your world."Peti, summoning every ounce of his remaining willpower, launched a desperate cobra strike at the Shadow King. His attack was met with a barrier of dark energy, deflecting it easily. Hikari followed with a lightning bolt, but it too was absorbed by the Shadow King's newfound power.

The Shadow King advanced, his form towering and menacing. "It's over," he declared, raising his hand to deliver the final blow. But Peti and Hikari, though weakened, refused to back down.

As the Shadow King's fury reached its peak, Peti and Hikari found themselves at their lowest point. Exhausted and drained of energy, they struggled to stay on their feet against the overwhelming power of their enemy.The Shadow King's eyes blazed with red-hot anger as he taunted them, his voice echoing through the chamber.

"Give up, you pathetic fools! You are nothing compared to me. Surrender now, and I may spare your lives."Peti and Hikari gritted their teeth, refusing to yield even in the face of defeat.

But their resolve was tested when the Shadow King unleashed a devastating wave of dark energy. Hikari, already weakened, took the brunt of the attack. His body convulsed as the shadows wrapped around him, draining his remaining light.Hikari coughed up blood, his brightness fading as he struggled to remain conscious. Peti, seeing his friend in peril, acted swiftly. He teleported to Hikari's side and clasped his hand around the demonos cobra jade necklace, a symbol of their shared strength and determination.

"Hikari, we can still do this," Peti said urgently, his voice filled with determination. "Use your last power. Let's combine our strengths.

"Hikari nodded weakly, his trust in Peti unwavering. With a final effort, he summoned the last reserves of his lightning power, channeling it into Peti. The air crackled with energy as Peti absorbed the remaining light from Hikari's body, their powers intertwining in a brilliant display of light and electricity.Peti felt the surge of power coursing through him, filling him with renewed strength and resolve.

With a primal roar, he unleashed the demonos cobra aura in a dazzling display. The cobra, now imbued with both Peti and Hikari's energies, surged towards the Shadow King with unstoppable force.The Shadow King, caught off guard by their renewed vigor, attempted to defend himself. But Peti's cobra moved like a ghostly apparition, phasing through the Shadow King's defenses as if it were incorporeal. The cobra's jaws snapped shut around the Shadow King, its venomous fangs piercing through his dark form.

The Shadow King let out a horrific scream as the cobra's venom spread through him, its potent energy tearing at his essence. His form began to dissipate, black wisps of shadow evaporating into nothingness.With one final, desperate effort, the Shadow King tried to retaliate, but it was too late.

The combined power of Peti and Hikari was overwhelming. The chamber filled with blinding light as the Shadow King's malevolent presence faded away, leaving only echoes of his defeated cries.

Peti and Hikari stood together, their bodies battered but victorious. The air was heavy with the aftermath of their battle, but also with a sense of relief and accomplishment. They had faced the ultimate darkness and emerged triumphant, their bond stronger than ever.

Peti looked at Hikari, a mixture of gratitude and exhaustion in his eyes. "We did it, Hikari. We really did it."Hikari managed a weak smile, his strength nearly spent. "Yeah... we did," he replied, his voice barely a whisper.

As they stood amidst the remnants of their battle, Peti and Hikari knew that their journey was far from over. But with their unwavering friendship and their newfound strength, they were ready to face whatever challenges awaited them, knowing that together, they could overcome anything.

As Peti and Hikari stood victorious over the defeated Shadow King, their bodies exhausted and their spirits weary, the atmosphere in the chamber shifted once more. The oppressive darkness that had filled the room began to dissipate, revealing the true form of the Shadow King.The malevolent aura that had surrounded him vanished, leaving behind a figure that now appeared human-like. His eyes, once blazing with fury and malice, returned to their normal state. The Shadow King stood there, his demeanor no longer filled with arrogance and power, but instead marked by weariness and defeat.

Peti, drained from the battle and the immense strain on his body, felt consciousness slipping away. He glanced towards Hikari, only to see his friend's light extinguished, collapsed on the ground.

"Hikari..." Peti managed to whisper before he too succumbed to exhaustion, his body giving way as he fell to the ground, unconscious.

In the distance, Lily and Yumine watched from their hiding place in the laboratory. They had witnessed the entire battle unfold, their hearts filled with relief and concern for their friends.

As they cautiously approached the scene, unsure of what to expect next, a voice interrupted the silence. A feminine and angelic figure emerged from the shadows, her presence both comforting and unsettling. Her voice carried a hint of sadistic undertones, blending sweetness with an underlying darkness.

"Well, well, well," she spoke, her tone betraying a complex mix of emotions. "It seems they managed to defeat the myt husband. Impressive"

Lily and Yumine exchanged wary glances, sensing the enigmatic aura emanating from the newcomer. They remained on guard, uncertain of her intentions.The angelic girl continued, her gaze assessing Peti and Hikari with keen interest.

"You've shown great strength and determination," she acknowledged, her voice soft yet commanding. "But this battle is just the beginning."

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