Chapter 98: the strongest high-ranked Djinn(2)
The cavern was an inferno, a whirl of fire and smoke. The scent of burning stone and flesh mixed with the acrid tang of magic, suffocating the senses. Dakota stood at the heart of the storm, flames licking up around him, but his eyes were fixed on the Djinn, its massive bronze form glistening with heat as its amber eyes bored into him. The air itself seemed to pulse with power, a living thing threatening to crush them all.
Dakota: "We need to keep up the pressure. Don't let it breathe."
Henry gritted his teeth, sweat trickling down his face as the blistering heat threatened to sap his strength. He gripped his flaming blade, feeling its energy pulse in time with his heartbeat.
Henry: "Let's test that theory!"
With a roar, he launched himself at the Djinn, cutting through the smoke and flame. The Djinn raised a colossal hand, and a jet of fire erupted from its palm, spinning to create a hurricane of scorching heat. Dakota's eyes narrowed as he prepared to respond, the fire around him roaring louder.
The heat burned like a brand, but Dakota didn't falter. He spread his arms, drawing energy from the flames that engulfed him and releasing it in a wild wave. The room exploded with fire as his attack collided with the Djinn's, creating a shockwave that sent debris flying. Sparks lit the air, illuminating the cavern like a thousand tiny suns.
Lucas: "It's too powerful in its current state. We need to weaken it!"
The ice mage's voice cut through the cacophony, steady and focused. His hands were already tracing patterns in the air, frost forming with every movement. Ice spread across his arms and legs, his skin turning pale, eyes sharp as they locked on the Djinn. He channeled his magic, letting it consume him, creating an armor of pure ice that glimmered with an otherworldly light.
Ava's eyes blazed with fury as she pushed her hair back and set her stance. Flames danced along her arms and legs, coalescing into a living inferno. She let out a battle cry, and fire exploded around her, swirling like a cyclone, pushing the heat of the room to its limit.
Ava: "Let's see how much fire you can handle!"
Mia, her eyes wide with determination, moved to flank the Djinn. Water gathered around her like a living shield, liquid tendrils forming intricate patterns as she prepared for her next attack.
Mia: "Focus on creating openings. We can't let it get comfortable!"
The Djinn snarled, its form trembling as the fire within it roared like a beast. It spun, eyes locking on Dakota as the leader of the group. The air around them crackled with power.
Djinn: "You think your combined strength can match me? I am eternal. I am rebirth!"
Henry charged again, leaping over a crumbling rock and slashing at the Djinn's side with a flame-wreathed strike. The Djinn blocked it with its forearm, flames erupting where the sword met its skin. But Henry didn't stop; he launched into another series of strikes, each one faster and more furious than the last. The Djinn's defenses shifted, trying to block and deflect, but Henry's relentless assault forced it back.
Henry: "We have to keep it on the defensive!"
Dakota's gaze flared with determination. He reached within himself, the magic that had been coiled around him exploding in a wave of crimson fire. The world shifted as his body was wreathed in a cocoon of flames, transforming him. His eyes glowed with a fierce, dangerous light, and his skin radiated with an intense heat. The fire became part of him, infusing his every move. He felt the power surge, faster and more potent than before.
Dakota: "If we're going to end this, we need to do it now!"
Ava followed suit, her body transforming in a storm of searing flames. Her eyes glowed with the brilliance of the sun, and fire coiled around her like a second skin, burning with an energy that could melt the stones at their feet.
Ava: "Let's turn up the heat!"
Lucas, already clad in a shimmering ice armor, let his power surge as the room dropped in temperature. Ice spread from his feet, cracking across the floor as his magic expanded. His hair turned white as frost crept up his face, eyes alight with a steely resolve.
Lucas: "We need to push it past its limits. Everyone, focus on synchronized attacks!"
Liam, the lightning mage, charged forward, electricity arcing across his body. His veins pulsed with raw energy as sparks leapt from his fingertips, connecting with the charge in the air.
Liam: "Let's make this storm count!"
The five of them stood in a semicircle, the air around them alive with their combined power. They were no longer just fighting; they were a force, their magic intertwining in waves that made the cavern tremble.
Djinn: "What are you? You should have been wiped out long ago!"
Dakota's voice cut through the noise, unwavering.
Dakota: "We're the ones who'll end you!"
With a shared nod, they struck as one. Dakota unleashed a barrage of fire, roaring flames that carved a path toward the Djinn. Ava followed with a blazing eruption, fire twining into a serpentine form, wrapping around the Djinn in a constricting coil. Lucas's ice magic sent a stream of frost that froze the flames mid-air, creating a storm of steam and frost. Liam's lightning hit the ground, sparking across the ice and creating an electrified battlefield.
The Djinn staggered, its massive form reeling from the combined onslaught. Its eyes flared with fury, and it roared in pain, flames licking out in every direction. It clutched its side, where a deep wound from Henry's sword smoldered.
Djinn: "You think you can destroy me? You are fools!"
The room grew hotter, and the air crackled, filled with volatile energy. The Djinn's body shimmered, readying to unleash a cataclysmic attack that would wipe them all out.
Henry: "Everyone, get ready! We need to withstand this, no matter what!"
Mia's voice was strained as she fought to stand.
Mia: "We can't let it reach full power. Push forward!"
But before they could react, the Djinn unleashed a pulse of dark fire that spread like a tidal wave, sending shockwaves through the room. Henry and Dakota staggered, barely managing to keep their footing. Ava's flames sputtered, and Lucas's frost began to crack and melt.
The cavern dimmed as Mia and Luna fell, their bodies collapsing under the pressure. The fight had pushed them all to their limits, but Dakota and the others were not done yet.
Dakota: "We don't stop until it's finished."
The group stood tall, battered but not broken. The battle continued, each strike a defiance against the power that sought to end them. The cavern, the flames, and the ice shimmered, reflecting their undying resolve as they prepared for what might be their final stand.