At Syiro's Stage
As soon as Syiro stepped into the portal, it closed instantly. The air around him felt hot and filled with a dark aura. In front of him, three cursed beings clad in black armor stood, weapons in hand, ready to kill him.
Syiro smirked. "Now, I'm not just aHealer… Exchange…"
"Purgatory Hunter Technique."
The three cursed beings dashed toward him, wielding sharp weapons infused with dark energy. However, Syiro was already prepared.
"Cleavage Purification!"
SWOOSHHH!
With a single swift slash, one of the cursed beings was split in two, its body consumed by purgatory flames that would never extinguish until the creature was completely annihilated.
The remaining two cursed beings charged forward with raging fury.
"Flash Step of Purgatory!"
In an instant, Syiro was already behind them.
WHOOSH!
The cursed beings were suddenly engulfed in hellfire that could not be extinguished. Within seconds, only ashes remained.
Syiro took a deep breath. "Done."
He stepped out of the portal only to find himself alone. Only three other portals remained open.
"Looks like Dzeth, Hwang, and Akanza haven't come out yet…"
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At Hwang's Location
Hwang was battling four armored cursed beings, but he was no match for them. Every attack he launched was effortlessly countered. Wounds covered his body, blood flowing nonstop. He staggered, barely able to stand.
One of the cursed beings raised its sword high, ready to end Hwang's life.
SUDDENLY…
BOOM!
A powerful explosion of flames engulfed the four cursed beings. The scorching heat melted their armor, and within seconds, they vanished in the raging fire.
Hwang gasped, his eyes widening. "You… You have fire powers? Thanks."
Syiro stood before him, smiling. "You're welcome. Let's go help the others."
Hwang nodded. Before stepping into the next portal, he glanced at the cursed beings' remains and whispered, "Good thing Syiro came… Otherwise, I would have had to use my true power…"
"What are you daydreaming about? Let's go into the portal!" Syiro shouted.
Hwang snapped out of it. "Alright!"
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At Akanza's Portal
As soon as Hwang entered Akanza's portal, he saw fire everywhere. The blazing flames heated the air, making the surroundings feel like hell.
At the center of the battlefield, Akanza was fighting against a cursed being clad in black and white armor. Each attack they exchanged only made the fire burn even stronger.
CLANG! CLANG!
Blow after blow collided, producing sparks that illuminated the area. Akanza gripped his sword tightly, his eyes full of focus.
However, the cursed being was far stronger.
SWISH!
With one swift motion, both of Akanza's arms were severed!
"AKANZA!" Hwang shouted.
Akanza gritted his teeth. "Where did you come from?!"
The cursed being didn't wait. It dashed toward Akanza with intent to kill.
But Akanza was ready.
"Bloodbane Drain Arts!"
The blood flowing from his body glowed red, merging back into him. Within seconds, both his arms were fully restored.
Hwang could only watch in awe.
Their battle intensified. Every sword slash caused waves of fire to explode in the air. Hwang felt sweat dripping from his body due to the increasing heat.
The cursed being used its power to create blades of light that surged toward Akanza.
ZRAASSHH!
Akanza dodged swiftly, but the blades still grazed his shoulder, leaving a deep wound.
"I'm tired of this!" Akanza shouted before leaping into the air and launching his final attack.
"Eastern Dragon Strike!"
A towering fire dragon roared before lunging at the cursed being with full force.
BOOM!
The cursed being was struck with such overwhelming power that it shattered into pieces.
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At Dzeth's Portal
Syiro was shocked as soon as he entered Dzeth's portal.
Before him, Dzeth's army of millions surrounded a helpless cursed being, mercilessly bullying the creature.
Syiro frowned. "Dzeth, it's already defeated, isn't it?"
Dzeth shrugged. "Oh, Syiro. Yeah, it's already defeated. It's just…"
"Just what?" Syiro asked.
Dzeth smirked. "It just can't become part of my army."
Dzeth tried once again to use Divine Hunter Technique to revive the cursed being, but he still failed.
"I think in this Paladin Realm, my technique has been blocked…"
Void Paladin (Divine) stepped forward. "I have been here before. Every area in this place contains a device that nullifies that technique. Allow me, Master."
"Allow you what?" Dzeth asked.
"Allow me to destroy the device in this area."
Dzeth nodded in agreement. After Void Paladin (Divine) destroyed the device, Dzeth was finally able to revive the Cursed Paladin.
"This cursed being is strong enough. I must take it."
Dzeth and Syiro exited the portal, then asked, "Where are the others?"
Syiro replied, "Maybe they're still not done."
The two of them then stepped into the portal where Akanza was battling.
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The End of the Battle
Inside Akanza's portal, the battle raged on. Akanza was exhausted, but the cursed Paladin still stood strong.
Dzeth stepped forward. "Let me help."
"Rise."
Void Paladin (Divine) appeared and immediately used Black Hole.
KRAK!
The battlefield turned dark for a moment before the cursed being was sucked into an endless void.
Dzeth smiled. "Success! Alright, everyone, we've completed all the stages in this first level. Time to move on to Level Two!"
To be Continue....