Back at the Darkness Realm. Void ling and Blaze stand in the fading gloom, the gem glowing in their hands. And Void ling and Blaze senses something was wrong.
Blaze Vortex:
(Serious tone)
"You sense that?"
Void ling:
(Nodding)
"Yes..."
Blaze Vortex:
(Tense)
"Should we take the gem or--?"
Void ling:
(Serious and tense)
"Yes."
They reached forward and take the gem--its energy surging into their palms. Back in the Astral Universe, chaos reigns. The mysterious figure stands amidst the ruins of the Astral Market, surrounded by destruction and terrified citizens.
Xerion Shadow:
(Smirked)
"My name is...Xerion Shadow."
Queen Revy:
(Confused)
"Xerion Shadow? Never heard of you before."
Xerion smirks, his expression unreadable and bored. In the distance, King Lucio speaks quietly to King Alvanor, concern rising. And then Empress Asuna steps forward.
Empress Asuna:
(Stepping forward)
"Why did you destroy our market? and why killing innocent people?"
Xerion Shadow:
(Calmly explaining)
"Because this kingdom is weak. Its light is fragile. It's warriors are unworthy. And the most important part is... I want to become the Emperor of this Universe. I will kill every last warrior in this entire Kingdom and this Universe."
Everyone tightens their stance, growing guarded.
Express Asuna:
(Firmly)
"As you wish."
Glacior, Takashi, and Kai surge forward--fist glowing, auras blazing. Xerion smirks and vanishes--immense teleportation speed. In a flash, he reappears behind each of them--punches land with brutal precision. All three crash to the ground, groaning in pain.
Liam Hearts:
(Eyes wide, horrified)
"I didn't even see him fight them... What's going on."
Queen Revy:
(Grimly)
"This won't be easy..."
Queen Nia:
(Nodding)
"Not at all."
Xerion Shadow:
(Declaring)
"I shall claim this entire Kingdom for myself... and let my people live in it."
Seraphina Nyx surges forward--fist blazing with light. She throws a punch--Xerion blocks it with a single finger.
Seraphina Nyx:
(Shocked)
"How?!"
Xerion Shadow:
(Smirking)
"How... don't give me that look human!"
He lands a devastating punch to her stomach--sending crashing to the ground, bleeding.
King Alvanor:
(Alarmed)
"This is bad..."
King Lucio:
(Urgency)
"We need a strategy."
King Julius:
(Analyzing)
"Yee--but with a mindset. This guy's aura energy...it's on a whole different level. It rivals Blaze and Void ling combined."
Celestina:
(Shocked)
"What?! You're telling me that bastard's energy is equal to Void ling and Blaze combined?!"
King Julius:
(Nodding)
"That's right."
Empress Asuna:
(Calmly steps forward)
"I will fight this myself."
She surges forward--immense and monstrous speed. She clashes fist with Xerion--blow for blow, each impact shattering the battlefield.
Xerion Shadow:
(Grinning)
"Not bad...for an Empress."
Empress Asuna:
(Focused)
"You haven't seen anything yet."
She lands a devastating blow--Xerion blocks it, then counters with a powerful hit to her cheek--she's sent flying.
Queen Mae & Queen Nia:
(In unison)
"Empress Asuna!"
Xerion turns--fires a beam of light from his palm, hitting both queens directly.
Queen Revy:
(Furious)
"You bastard!"
Ryuu prepares to surge forward--King Ryder stops him.
King Ryder:
(Firmly)
"No, Ryuu. We can't risk you too."
And then he whispered to himself, eyes dark as he analyzed it himself.
King Ryder:
(Thinking analyzed)
"As it stands right now... Not even me, or the Kings, or queens... Not even Empress Asuna stands a chance against that guy. This is going to be worse than anything we've encountered. We have to wait for Void ling and Blaze. For now...we distract him."
Xerion Shadow:
(Turning to King Ryder)
"Trying to distract me... And wait for those boys to come back?"
King Ryder:
(Shocked)
"What?! How did you read my mind?!"
Xerion Shadow:
(Coldly)
"Not a chance."
He surges forward--immense, overpowered speed. As he was going straight at Ryuu instead of King Ryder. He lands a massive blow--Ryuu blocks just in time, but is sent flying backwards, crushing into the ground.
Ryuu:
(Groaning)
"What a powerful blow... it's like an entire solar system crushing down..."
Back at the Darkness Realm, Void ling and Blaze senses the chaos. As Void ling spoke.
Void ling:
(Serious)
"We need to hurry... it's not going good."
Blaze Vortex:
(Nodding)
"Let's move."
Blaze opens a dimension--they stepped through it. Moments later, they landed in the battlefield--horror in their eyes. They see the destruction. The wounded. Seraphina bleeding. Xerion standing tall.
Void ling:
(In shock)
"The hell happened here..."
Xerion Shadow:
(Smirking)
"So...the heroes have arrived."
Void ling:
(Stepping forward)
"And who might you be?"
Xerion Shadow:
(Grinning)
"I am Xerion Shadow. And I know you guys."
Blaze Vortex:
(Flatly)
"And?"
Xerion Shadow:
(Notices the gem in their hands)
"Is that the gem...The one that grants reality manipulation? The ability to seal dimensions...and create an alternate dimension... I'm assuming you went to the Darkness Realm. I see..."
King Ryder:
(To Void ling)
"You made it."
Void ling:
(Serious)
"We're here."
Blaze stretches his hand upward--healing light floods the battlefield. Everyone begins to recover.
Ryuu:
(Stood up)
"Where have you guys been?"
Blaze Vortex:
(Calm)
"Empress Asuna, sends us to go to the Darkness Realm to pick up a gem for her."
Void ling turns--eyes glowing purple, locked on Seraphina. And Void lint spoke.
Void ling:
(Furious)
"Did you...dare touch Seraphina?"
Xerion Shadow:
(Smirked)
"And what if I did?"
Void ling:
(Roaring)
"YOU'RE GONNA PAY!!!"
Void ling surges forward--immense speed, overwhelming power. He lands a monstrous punch to Xerion's face--sending him flying.
Void ling:
(Shouting)
"I'm not done yet!"
He teleports--land another punch. Then another. Then another. A final blow--Xerion crashes into the ground, hard.
Queen Revy:
(Watching)
"I never knew Void ling cared so much about Seraphina..."
Queen Nia:
(Softly)
"Tell me about it..."
Xerion rises slowly--blood dripping, smirk still intact. And then spoke.
Xerion Shadow:
(Grinning)
"Well done, Void ling..."
Void ling:
(Smirked back)
"You're strong...but not untouchable."
Blaze Vortex;
(Stepping beside him)
"Void, you good?"
Void ling:
(Nodding)
"I'm just getting started."
Xerion Shadow:
(Grinning)
"Then let's escalate."
In a flash, Xerion surges forward--a monstrous blow aimed at Void ling's chest. Void ling raises his fist--blocks it cleanly. The impact sends Shockwave through the air, cracking the ground beneath them. Both launch into the air-- They teleport back and forth, fists colliding mid--air, each clash detonating like thunder. Nearby mountains crumble under the pressure of their strikes.
BOOM! CRACK! FLASH! , They trade blow for blow--neither yielding. They spoke in mid-air
Xerion Shadow:
(Snarling)
"You're faster than I expected."
Void ling:
(Grinning)
"You're slower than I hoped."
Xerion lands a powerful strike--Void ling blocks with both arms, but the force sends him crashing to the ground.
Void ling:
(Rising, brushing off debris)
"Not bad.."
Xerion lands beside him--no pause, no breath--surges forward again. They clash once more--fist to fist, teleporting, colliding, roaring. Celestina watches from the sidelines, eyes wide.
Celestina:
(To blaxe)
"Can you even see them move?"
Blaze Vortex:
(Arms crossed)
"Certainty can."
Celestina:
(In disbelief)
"How?"
Blaze Vortex:
(Smirked)
"Because i can."
Empress Asuna watches silently, her gaze locked on the sky--calculated, waiting. Back on Xerion and Void ling. Void ling surges forward again-- Still trading blows--each strike warping the air. Xerion delivers a brutal punch--Void ling blocks it, but is sent flying backward again.
Xerion:
(Smirked)
"You're holding up better than I thought."
Void ling:
(Calm)
"Won't you ever get tired of talking?"
Xerion Shadow grinned, and he begins to summon a massive attack--his aura flaring, the sky darkening, energy spiraling around his body like a collapsing star. But then--he falters. His body trembles. He collapsed to the ground--the attack vanished. Everyone stares in shock.
Void ling:
(Steps forward)
"What's wrong with you?"
Xerion Shadow:
(Whispering to himself)
"Damn it... My Time in this kingdom is up..."
Blaze Vortex:
(Voice sharp)
"What are you plotting, shadow?"
Xerion slowly rises, his body still trembling. He raises his hand--a portal opens, swirling with dark energy and fractured light. He steps towards it, then pauses--turning back one last time.
Xerion Shadow:
(Smirking)
"You are indeed...fascinating, Void ling. We shall meet again soon."
He steps through. The portal closes. The battlefield is still.
King Ryder:
(To himself)
"His time here in our Kingdom is up? What does that mean...?"
Empress Asuna:
(Stepping forward voice serious)
"Everyone...stay alert. This isn't over."
The Kings nod in agreement. King Lucio, King Kaito, and King Alvanor telport back to their kingdoms--each deep in thought. Back at the ruined Astral Market, Queen Revy and And Queen Nia walk among the rubble. Citizens peek out from hiding--fear still in their eyes.
Queen Rev_:
(Gently)
"He's gone. You can come out now."
Queen Nia:
(Softly)
"You're safe."
Citizens 1:
(Whispering)
"Who was that...?
Citizen 2:
(Shaking)
"Will he come back?"
Empress Asuna:
(Softly)
"Come down, everyone. Everything will be solved."
The Portal opens within the heart of the PHANTOM SPHERE. Xerion Shadow steps through--his aura still pulsing from battle. All present bow instantly, heads low, eyes down. He walks through the corridor, entering his throne chamber--a jagged seat carved from collapsed dimensions. His sits, one leg crossed, gaze sharp.
Xerion Shadow:
(Coldly)
"Where is the tea i asked for?"
A servant steps forward, trembling slightly and bowed and spoke.
Servant:
(Bowing deeply)
"I'm going to bring it, my lord..."
She turns and hurries away. The chamber doors open--Inferna Scarlett enters, her aura blazing with crimson fire, eyes glowing with mischief.
Inferna Scarlett:
(Smirking)
"What seems to be the matter, my lord?"
Xerion Shadow:
(Leaning forward)
"We need a plan. A strategy to invade the Astral Kingdom. Once we do...we'll take over the entire kingdom and the universe."
Inferna Scarlett:
(Grinning)
"I like the sound of that..."
Suddenly, the chamber trembles--Zyphon Vetto walks in, his aura immense, cracking with unstable energy. The air bends around him. His presence is overwhelming.
Zyphon Vetto:
(Smirking)
"I heard talk of invasion..."
Inferna Scarlett:
(Nodding)
"We're preparing. The Astral Kingdom won't know what hit them."
Xerion Shadow:
(Eyes gleaming)
"I know exactly how to counterattack them."
AND SO. THE PHANTOM SPHERE IS MOBILIZING. AS THEY WILL COME BACK TO HUNT THE ASTRAL UNIVERSE.
NEXT EPISODE UPCOMING