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Sorcery!
Billy Kaplan's eyes turned cold and resolute. His fingers moved rapidly through the air, tracing a complex sigil. As the incantation echoed, fragments of the Darkhold materialized in his hand, radiating an overwhelming aura of evil.
The scenery inside the castle shifted violently. In an instant, the four of them were transported to a grim and terrifying place—broken tombstones surrounded them, like a forgotten graveyard abandoned by time itself. This domain had been created by Billy Kaplan using true magic, fused with the necromantic power embedded within the Darkhold fragments, forming a horrifying realm of death.
Within the silent cemetery, countless black shadows surged forth, gradually taking shape. They transformed into grotesque undead creatures, their twisted faces filled with murderous intent.
"It's the Darkhold!" Wong exclaimed in shock.
As he scanned the unfamiliar surroundings, an unsettling sense of familiarity crept into his mind. His heart wavered.
There's the shadow of Chaos Magic within it… Who exactly is controlling this?
But danger was already closing in.
"Everyone, be careful!" Wong shouted. "He's using Darkhold necromancy!"
At the same time, he unleashed the magic of the Vishanti, channeling his own power to counter the undead. The sigil in his hand flared with brilliant light, releasing a surge of magic that froze one of the undead creatures in place.
Nathan Hawk remained calm. Electricity crackled around his body as he tested his powers, blasting back a charging monster. Focusing his mind, he used telekinesis to hurl nearby debris as deadly weapons.
Kang activated his nano-armor instantly. Blue energy pulsed across its surface, his vision sharpening as tactical data flooded in. He analyzed the battlefield coldly, searching for weaknesses while launching precise strikes with the armor's weapons.
Off to the side, Wizard Billy Kaplan watched everything with icy detachment. With a casual flick of his fingers, the undead responded to his command, advancing in coordinated attacks against Wong, Nathan, and Kang.
Wong's Vishanti magic continued to surge. Frost spread through the graveyard, freezing undead creatures one after another—but they possessed unnatural resilience, reforming even as ice encased them.
Electricity surged through Nathan's body as he combined electromagnetism and telekinesis. Bolts of lightning tore through the air, striking the undead, yet the creatures endured with terrifying stamina.
Protected by the nano-armor, Kang moved with extreme agility. He fired relentlessly, testing different attack vectors, but the sheer number of undead and their unpredictable assault patterns put immense pressure on him.
The undead summoned by the Darkhold fragments plunged the battlefield into chaos. Wong, Nathan Hawk, and Kang fought desperately against the hostile environment. Nathan kicked one undead aside and rushed to Wong's side.
"Why ice magic?" Nathan asked. "Is it effective against necromancy?"
Wong hesitated, then replied, "I tried freezing the necromantic energy itself, hoping to disrupt its flow—but the results are limited. However, I have another option. A purification spell from the Vishanti… but it requires time."
Nathan smiled confidently. "Don't worry. I'll protect you until it works."
Nathan began drawing deeper on his power. Lightning surged violently around him, forming an electromagnetic barrier that pushed the undead back. His body moved like living electricity, striking and repelling enemies with blinding speed.
Meanwhile, Wong closed his eyes. His hands formed claw-like shapes as he began chanting. Radiant light gathered around him, expanding outward into a brilliant halo.
Kang continued to relieve the pressure, unleashing rapid-fire attacks to buy Wong more time.
The undead surged forward again, but Nathan's electromagnetic field kept them at bay. Wong's aura intensified, growing stronger by the second.
The light of the Vishanti grew blinding. Purifying energy spread across the graveyard, suppressing the dark power surrounding the undead and slowing their movements.
Billy Kaplan sensed the danger immediately.
If Wong's purification succeeded, everything would collapse.
Without hesitation, Billy began chanting a forbidden Darkhold incantation. A violent wave of evil spread outward. His fingers traced complex runes as purple-black magic gathered, forming a twisted vortex that devoured light itself.
"The Dark Void deepens," Billy intoned coldly. "It consumes purification… and destroys all."
The vortex surged toward Wong.
Sensing imminent danger, Wong accelerated his spell.
Nathan stepped forward, standing directly in front of Wong. Lightning flared in his eyes.
At the last moment, Nathan drove his electrified fist straight into the heart of the dark vortex.
Darkness and lightning collided with a deafening roar. The vortex twisted violently, then shattered, collapsing under the overwhelming current.
Billy Kaplan's expression turned savage.
He hadn't expected Nathan Hawk to break his spell.
The undead howled and surged again—but Wong's purification had already taken effect. Their movements slowed, restrained by holy energy.
Nathan and Wong fought side by side with seamless coordination. Nathan used telekinesis and lightning to hold the line, buying precious seconds.
Kang joined the assault, nano-weapons flashing as he struck precise weak points.
The purification reached its peak.
Above Wong's head, a massive radiant halo formed, its patterns glowing like a heavenly gate.
"Purify!" Wong roared.
A pillar of holy light erupted skyward, cascading down like a sacred waterfall and engulfing the entire graveyard.
The undead screamed in agony as their bodies dissolved. Dark energy dispersed, and one by one, they vanished into nothingness.
The graveyard's gloom faded, replaced by calm and light.
"Impressive, Sorcerer," Nathan said with a grin.
Kang exhaled in relief. The blue glow of his armor dimmed. "We pushed them back."
But Billy Kaplan's expression darkened further.
His plan had been severely disrupted.
"Damn it… Damn it! No one will stop me from seeing my mother…"
His eyes hardened.
"Resolve."
Billy began chanting again—this time darker, heavier, steeped in death. The air twisted violently around him as a new vortex formed.
"Dark Void—merge with my power! Become demonic might!"
The vortex expanded into a black portal. A monstrous presence poured out.
A towering demon emerged—massive, warped, its skin black as charcoal. Horns curved from its skull, eyes glowing crimson with madness and desire. Its jaws opened, revealing dagger-like fangs. Its arms ended in brutal claws capable of tearing steel apart.
Scars and corrupted markings covered its body, muscles bulging with overwhelming power.
"Billy Kaplan," Wong shouted, "you're playing with fire!"
The demon charged.
Nathan instantly raised his electromagnetic barrier. Kang shifted his nano-armor into combat mode, blue energy blazing brighter than ever.
The demon roared, unleashing a beam of dark energy from its mouth. Lightning and darkness collided violently as Nathan held the barrier firm.
Kang dashed forward, weapons blazing, engaging the demon head-on.
Nathan took a step back and spoke calmly:
"I'll deal with Billy Kaplan. Leave the demon to you."
Kang froze for a moment—then nodded.
"No problem."