Kong howled in pain but refused to yield.
He used his remaining arm to summon molten metal from the earth, shaping it into an enormous shield.
With a furious swing, he sent the molten weapon hurtling toward Agni.
At the same time, he activated his gravity power again, focusing its pull directly on Agni's Astral Heart to immobilize him.
Agni Igris felt the pull on his Astral heart and it left him paralyzed for a short second.
The Ki core that everyone forms when they are in the the Ki surging realm is called the astral heart.
Pulling on it is almost the same as trying to control someones entire being and the pain from ones Heart being damaged is unlike anything else.
The sheer agony of heavy injuries to the astral heart has pushed many strong warriors into taking their own life.
The combination of attacks was brilliant in its execution. For a fleeting moment, it seemed as though Kong might finally land a decisive blow.
But Agni's mastery of his abilities was absolute. He allowed himself to be pulled toward the molten shield, to mitigate the pain from the pressure on his heart.
As he closed in, Kong smiled and closed his fist to finish the attack!
However, Agni Igris' body started to glow with a dark and erriy light.
As soon as he was about to make contact with the spinning disk, his form dissolved into a mist of blood Ki at the last second!
The shield crashed into the ground, leaving a molten crater as Kong felt agitated at the fact that Agni Igris had a counter for every possible move that he could dish out.
Agni reformed behind Kong, his claws glowing with crimson energy. "You've lost your arm, Kong. Shall I take your pride next?" he said coldly.
With unrelenting precision, Agni struck again, his claws leaving deep gashes across Kong's back and thighs.
Each cut was calculated, designed to bleed the beast king dry and sap his energy.
Kong swung wildly in retaliation, but his movements were slowing, his body weakening.
Kong's chest heaved with exertion, his mind racing.
He had fought countless battles, faced beasts far larger and stronger than himself, but this… this was different.
Agni Igris wasn't just powerful—he was absolute. Every movement, every attack, carried the weight of inevitability.
As the fight dragged on, Kong's energy began to wane.
His once-proud movements grew sluggish, his strikes less precise.
The earth beneath him felt heavier, less responsive to his commands. And then, for the first time, he felt it—a flicker of fear.
"I can't win," the thought whispered in the back of his mind. "I'm going to die."
The realization hit him like a blow to the chest, cold and unrelenting.
Kong stumbled slightly, his grip on his axe faltering. Agni's golden eyes narrowed as he observed the shift in Kong's demeanor. The Dragon King stepped forward, his presence overwhelming.
"You feel it now, don't you?" Agni said softly, almost sympathetically. "The weight of your own insignificance".
Kong roared in defiance as he heard Agni Igri's words. He tightened the grip on his battle axe and summoned the remains of his ever dwindling Ki pool!
The ground erupted in a desperate attack by Kong—a massive golem formed from the earth itself, towering over Agni Igris.
The golem struck with terrifying force, its fists crashing down with the power to level mountains!
Agni raised a single hand, his blood Ki coiling like a serpent!
The crimson energy expanded outward, engulfing the golem in a tide of liquid power!
The construct dissolved into nothingness, its energy consumed by Agni's overwhelming presence.
Agni Igris smirked at Kong as Kong panted and glared back.
Blood dripped from his wounds, pooling on the ground as his vision blurred.
He squeezed out the last drop of his Ki, forging a massive metal construct in the shape of a spiked gauntlet around his remaining hand.
The spikes glowed with gravity-infused energy, crackling with power as he prepared his ultimate attack.
"This ends now!" Kong bellowed, channeling everything he had left into a single, devastating punch.
The gravity around the gauntlet intensified, warping the air as it descended toward Agni with apocalyptic force.
Agni met the attack head-on.
His blood Ki flared brighter than ever, forming a barrier so dense it seemed almost solid. The gauntlet struck the barrier, the impact shaking the battlefield.
For a moment, it seemed as though Kong's strength might overpower Agni's defenses.
But then Agni stepped forward, his claws slicing through the gauntlet as if it were paper!
The blood Ki around him surged, engulfing Kong in a tide of crimson energy.
The beast king roared in pain as the energy tore through his defenses, leaving his body battered and broken.
The Dragon Emperors aura flared, a mix of misty and flowing crimson that filled the room with an oppressive feeling.
As if their blood was no longer theirs to control.
Kong felt his body and mind slow down and freeze as a result of Agni Igris manipulating the blood in his body to slow down his bodily functions.
He could feel a deathly tight grip around his entire body, flowing and pulsating along with the rushing of his veins.
He could barely move, all from the passive effect of Agni Igris unleashing his full aura!
Kong faltered, his confidence wavering. "What… what are you?" he stammered.
Agni's smile was cold and merciless. "I am your king," he said, his voice a growl. "And you have forgotten your place."
With a flick of his hand, tendrils of Blood Ki surged toward Kong, wrapping around him like chains.
The gorilla struggled, his massive form thrashing against the unyielding bonds, but it was futile.
Agni stepped closer, his eyes glowing with a dangerous light. "Let this be a lesson," he said, his tone icy. "Defiance comes at a cost."
Aura watched with a satisfied smile, her confidence in her mate unwavering. "He's always been dramatic," she said softly, her voice carrying to the siblings.
Thor exhaled slowly, tension leaving his body. "He's terrifying," he murmured.
Iris nodded, her gaze still fixed on their father. "But he's in control."
Rudra's admiration mixed with a lingering frustration. "One day, we'll be strong enough to face him," he thought, his resolve hardening.
Kong collapsed to one knee, his breath ragged.
His remaining arm hung limply at his side, his axe shattered and useless.
The weight of his own defeat pressed down on him, heavier than any gravity he could summon.
He looked up at Agni Igris, his amber eyes filled with a mix of rage and despair.
"I… I fought with everything I had," Kong whispered, his voice trembling. "And still… I was nothing."
Agni's expression was unreadable as he approached.
He could see the sorrow in Kong's eyes, the bitter acceptance of his fate.
For a moment, something resembling pity flickered in the Dragon King's gaze.
"You were never nothing, Kong," Agni said softly. "But you chose to defy me. This is the price."
Kong closed his eyes, tears mingling with the blood on his face. "Do it," he said, his voice barely audible. "End it."
Agni placed a hand on Kong's chest, his claws glowing with blood Ki.
With a single, decisive motion, he tore the beast king's astral heart from his body.
Kong's massive frame slumped forward, lifeless, as the glowing orb pulsed faintly in Agni's hand.
The battlefield was silent save for the crackling of molten rock after Kongs death.
Thor, though blinded, seemed to look at the spot that Kong's body laid, his fists clenched. "He didn't have to die," he muttered. "There must have been another way."
"Perhaps," Aura said, her tone neutral. "But Agni doesn't leave room for defiance. This was always going to be the outcome."
Agni turned to face the children, his golden eyes unyielding. "Remember this day," he said. "This is what it means to rule. To lead is to crush rebellion before it festers. Mercy is a luxury The dragon emperor cannot afford."
The children exchanged uneasy glances, the weight of Agni's words sinking in. None of them spoke as the Dragon King walked away, Kong's core glowing faintly in his grasp.
This marks the end of Kong's journey, a powerful yet tragic testament to the uncompromising rule of the Dragon King.
*****
Later, after the kids were asleep, Agni Igris was standing in his throne room holding Kongs core.
His motive for killing Kong wasn't entirely for the betterment of the kingdom.
He had an ability called [Mid grade Legendary: Blood Sucker]! This ability allowed him to gain extra Ki points and stat points on top of leveling up!
Aura stood in the dimly lit chamber, watching as Agni Igris held Kong's Astral Heart in his clawed hand.
The glowing orb pulsed with raw, untamed power.
Without hesitation, Agni crushed it, absorbing the essence into his being as a blood red vortex formed around his hand.
His body tensed as waves of energy surged through him, his Ki flaring in a violent storm of crimson light!
His presence became suffocating—terrifying. His eyes gleamed with something beyond dominance, beyond conquest.
[Status]:
[Name: Agni Igris Dragoncrest]
[Level: 382]
[Experience 0/382,000]
[Realm: Ki Evolution]
[Titles: Dragon Emperor…]
[Race: Dragon Royal]
[Stats]:
[LEVEL UP]
[LEVEL UP]
[LEVEL UP]
Level: 379→ 382
[Ki +10,000]
[Ki Control Increased]
[Strength: +1,000, Endurance: +1,000]
Aura, ever composed, narrowed her eyes as she sensed the shift. "You're stronger," she noted, voice even.
Agni exhaled, his breath misting like dragonfire. "Not enough." His tone was cold, disappointed even.
She stepped closer, unfazed by his overwhelming aura. "We should replace Kong soon. Dealing with his beasts will be a giant mess."
Agni's gaze flickered as he said, "I'll take care of it"
*****
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