On the other side Arius Raymus and the child Ron were sitting in their hideout resting after Arius finished his difficult mission After a short while Arius delivered a directed strike to Raymus which was a test of the latters strength Raymus immediately felt a massive surge of energy within him as his power rose to a stunning level of one million units and power spread inside him like a burning fire
The two came close to realizing they had become ready for any threat they might face Arius said with a wide smile Good you have indeed become stronger
Raymus responded with a slight frown Yes good but I never want to repeat this as it is very humiliating Then he added with excitement However I truly feel that I am stronger than before and I am evolving through multiple stages
Arius noticed an unusual change in the atmosphere around them and said cautiously Watch out I feel multiple energies hovering in the area Let us stay alert and prepare ourselves for any surprise
After a short period Raymus spoke with his firm voice I have lost my patience how long will we stay hidden from them?
Arius answered confidently I think the time has finally come for the confrontation Then he pointed to the child Ron saying Stay hidden until we finish our work
Arius and Raymus flew toward the stronghold of Kaiser and his soldiers at great speed while on the other side Kaisers soldiers sensed through their devices the arrival of two energies heading toward them
Kaiser asked with mocking sarcasm What is the extent of their power?
The soldiers replied 6000 and 2000
Kaiser laughed mockingly and said No matter whatever they are let them come
Moments later Arius and Raymus arrived at the place to find before them a massive army of soldiers led by Kaiser personally
Raymus shouted angrily Damn it! Has he gathered his entire army to face us?
Arius answered calmly but firmly Make sure they do not feel your energy level try to hide it as much as possible
Kaiser approached them with a look of disdain and said Amazing the two children have come to kill themselves Have you realized that there is no escape for you? Have you decided to surrender?
Raymus replied with defiance and sarcasm Will we surrender to a matchstick like you you fool?
Kaisers anger ignited and he ordered one of his men to attack them
With unbelievable speed Raymus destroyed the soldier as if he were a mere speck of dust in the air which increased Kaisers resentment and anger
After Kaiser gave his order to his soldiers for a collective attack Raymus turned to Arius and whispered to him Leave them to me Then he dashed toward the enemies with supernatural speed beginning to crush them one after another with total ease as if they were mere children in a nursery before him He was smashing them and throwing them in every direction without mercy enjoying every moment of this harsh confrontation
Kaiser was shocked by the scene of his soldiers being destroyed with such simplicity but he turned and looked at Arius who was standing with complete steadfastness and coolness of nerves watching the scene without movement
Kaiser suddenly became angry and launched a powerful strike toward Arius but he was surprised that Arius was no longer standing in his place instead he suddenly appeared standing exactly on Kaisers head!
At that moment Kaiser exploded with his energy causing a massive earthquake that shook the entire planet with the intensity of its power With great caution Arius descended to the ground then raised his own aura to cause a powerful vibration in the surrounding environment opening an epic battle between the two
The fight between Arius and Kaiser began with destructive and very fast collisions exceeding the speed of sound billions of times leaving destruction everywhere around them
Kaisers astonishment continued to grow wondering how a boy whose power was a mere 5 points according to his assessment could challenge his power with such intensity asking himself What happened to this boy to become this massively powerful?!
Under the weight of unbelievable collisions the planets atmosphere split and fierce winds blew from the power of the clash between Arius and Kaiser such that they were felt even far away in the strongholds of Arisa Those tremors quickly reached the ears of Arisa who was nearby following the course of the fight through her sensory powers
Arisa laughed with dry sarcasm and said in a tone full of disdain
Is there anyone who dares to challenge my foolish father? I do not think so! But this... this matter is different! Then she cast a cold look toward the battle scene
The real fun has started now I will not be satisfied with just hearing his muffled screams but I will make him feel every moment of his final pain!
Meanwhile Arisa was holding Zarion who did not stop screaming and agonizing trying desperately to extract from him any information about Elios especially the latters destination
Where did Elios go? Tell me or else... But Zarion was solid refusing to disclose which drove Arisa to escalate the torture without mercy as if she were living her own private moments of revenge relishing every sound of moaning that came from him
On the other side Arius and Kaiser were exchanging blows with incredible violence each strike from them destroying the environment around them and splitting the sea due to the violent collisions
Kaiser panting from the power and effort wondered bitterly
How can this trivial Celestine possess all this power? How can someone from your tribe make this difference?
Arius smiled with calm confidence and replied
I am not different I just believe that nothing is impossible even for those considered below the level
The fight escalated to its peak while Raymus on the other side eliminated everyone who stood in his path with savage ferocity showing no mercy to his opponents revealing his renewed strength and the pace of confrontations rose everywhere as the blood of enemies scattered and power was displayed relentlessly
The atmosphere was tense charged with terrible energy as if the whole universe were anticipating the inevitable end of this bloody conflict
With Raymus smashing all the soldiers around him he began to head with confident steps toward the battlefield where Arius was facing Kaiser When Kaiser caught sight of this rapid advance he could not help his astonishment for a moment but soon his features changed into that wicked smile that carried within it a plan that could be either madness or genius
In a quiet voice but full of cunning Kaiser said to Arius and Raymus
Your friend Zarion is being held in the base now and my daughter Arisa is the one torturing him You will not let him survive easily
Heartbeats quickened in Arius's chest for a moment but he did not lose his composure He looked at Raymus and ordered him firmly
Go and save Zarion do not allow Arisa to get near you no matter what happens If you meet her try to grab Zarion and take him far away from her You cannot face her alone she is an unpredictable danger!
Raymus without hesitation dashed off with extraordinary speed heading toward the base realizing the weight of the responsibility he carried on his shoulders
As for Arius he remained in the field of battle ready to engage in a terrifying and unparalleled fight with Kaiser where the earth ignited under the impact of their collisions and clouds of dust and ash rose reflecting the ferocity of the battle that might change the fate of the entire planet
While the battle was raging between Arius and Kaiser suddenly a mysterious system with a transparent interface full of symbols and commands emerged before Arius emitting a firm digital voice that brooked no argument
Mandatory mission: Eliminate Kaiser!
Arius stood for a moment realizing the weight of this message for he knows well that the system is not just a means of assistance but is an entity that controls his fate and that failure to execute the orders will lead to dire consequences There is no escape from that and it has become clear to him that matters have crossed the boundaries of personal conflict to become an inevitable battle for survival
Arius returned to focus and unleashed his energy aura at its maximum power to intensify the struggle between him and Kaiser The two began moving with breathtaking speed from the peaks of mountains to the depths of seas across the whole planet as if they were a merciless storm cloud The echoes of the battle rose until they reached the sky where lights and energy auras spread piercing the darkness
At that moment Elios was sitting in the desert with the mysterious man and his eyes were fixed toward the sky A strong light and strange vibrations in the air caught his attention and when he looked up he saw Arius and Kaiser fighting above the desert sky an epic battle drawing on the ground beneath them a painting of destruction and chaos
A feeling of amazement and anxiety possessed him as he realized that his brother had reached a stage of no return and that what would happen would change the course of everyones fate forever
Raymus advanced with accelerated steps his soul carrying a lump and deep sadness He struck with his hand a massive energy wave that hit the wall of the base and the earth shook under his feet and a part of the building collapsed as if it were thin paper He slipped inside the base searching for the frozen room that they promised him was the place where Zarion was held
When he opened the door of the room he could not hide his shock there was Zarion his loyal friend bound with cold shackles his broken face looking like a painting of pain His body was completely exposed the skin peeled the bones clearly visible the teeth broken and his features distorted in a way difficult to describe
Raymus approached him quickly as if he wanted to erase all the pain that had befallen him and began trying to free him But Zarion seeing the sadness in his friends eyes turned to him with a faint look carrying a sad farewell and said in a broken voice
Thank you... my friend... for everything we went through...
Then he closed his eyes forever and left life in the arms of Raymus
At that moment Arisa entered her wicked smile filling the place clapping her hands slowly as if she were relishing the pain and said with lethal sarcasm
Look at this... the dog returns to save the puppy but the end was very sad!
Anger rose in Raymus's chest like volcanic fires He stood on his feet with unbelievable power and his vigor exploded in every direction he began destroying the place with all the energy he possessed and the walls were collapsing and the earth was trembling and everything was being crushed under his hands
But as if she were part of the darkness itself Arisa emerged from the midst of the rubble she was not touched by any harm as if she were a mirage that cannot be destroyed smiling quietly as she watched the fire of anger rise in vain
Raymus flew from the base that he destroyed with one destructive attack and the rubble was flying everywhere as if they were hurricanes of dust and flame But the shocking surprise was that Arisa emerged from the midst of that ruin as if she had not been touched by the hand of damage standing firmly as if she embodied absolute immunity
She smiled with cold sarcasm and said in a voice saturated with contempt
Amazing you have eliminated the last of my soldiers... unfortunately!
Raymus stood astonished the shock of loss and challenge filling his chest but he refused to flee like cowards and decided to confront until the end
At that moment Arisa opened her eyes wide and a massive energy wave came out of her eyes that shook the whole place where the rocks began to crumble and the walls to collapse around them such that the air itself broke under the weight of that violent tremor
With sudden speed Arisa moved in front of Raymus like a flash of lightning and did not leave him a chance even to breathe for she delivered to him a violent punch with destructive power she launched it and Raymus flew like a missile toward the atmosphere
Before he reached there Arisa grabbed him by his hair and threw him again toward the ground with insane speed that a human eye could not follow He fell like a crashing thunderbolt and the sky bore witness to this merciless battle
Raymus fell to the ground crushed pain squeezing his body but his determination did not break Despite all that he rose with difficulty trying to gather his scattered strength He raised his hand steadily and gathered his energy to direct one of his special strikes aiming it at high speed toward Arisa
Arisa with a smile of mockery extended one hand to block the strike thinking it a simple game that does not deserve effort but she was surprised by the power of the strike escalating suddenly as if it embodied a hidden anger she did not expect
Her hand moved with supreme skill trying to repel the attack but she could not restrain the escalating power Seeing this her anger rose to the limit of anger inherent in a super-powered creature and she shouted in a tone full of denial
How can a despicable creature like you hurt me like this?!
Then she dashed off at maximum speed directing destructive strikes and violent throws as if she were a merciless war machine Raymus did not find space even to breathe he rolled from one place to another receiving successive strikes being thrown in the air then dropped to the ground without mercy besieged by an invincible power
Arisa's brutal strikes continued on Raymus for she was torturing him without mercy breaking every bone in his body as if he were a soulless doll displaying her power as if his body were a mere toy to be tortured relentlessly and the screams were stifled between his muffled moaning and unbearable pain
In another direction the battle between Arius and Kaiser was escalating insanely all their punches splitting the ground and terrain shaking the sky with their massive power Every strike carried an irresistible anger and hatred and wounds poured onto their bodies but neither of them retreated each of them determined to crush the other no matter the cost
Amidst this exploding violence Elios felt the imminent danger the fighting reached a critical point that might lead to the destruction of the entire planet if it continued at this pace He looked at the man who accompanied him and said to him in a worried voice
The situation is very dangerous... if this fight continues it will destroy everything here!
The man smiled with calm wisdom and said to him
Come with me there is a place you must know!
Elios left the fighting aside and accompanied the man who revealed to him that the Star Wizard lives under that vast desert The man took the map from Elios's hand and the two headed toward the place while the echo of the violent collisions between Arius and Kaiser continued to fill the atmosphere where the battle intensified and the strikes of the two split the sky with unbelievable violence
When they reached the massive edge Elios stopped looking around anxiously and said
The road is blocked we cannot advance further!
The man smiled quietly and answered
No this is just a trick a trap set by the Star Wizard to keep strangers away from this place
With complete confidence the man stepped toward the massive wall and it appeared to him with a strange transparency as if he were slipping through light air Then Elios followed him cautiously challenging fear and curiosity at the same time
The two passed through a long corridor as if time slows down in it until they reached a stunning room full of treasures shining gold sparkling blue sapphires and before them was a wondrous massive tree floating in the middle of the place as if it were the heart of this world
Suddenly a mysterious voice echoed in the surroundings saying in a deep tone
Step forward you who come from the unknown!
The two entered slowly and at that moment a fully masked person appeared descending from inside the trunk of the massive tree He was speaking in a strange mysterious language its echo resonating throughout the room as if it were playing an eternal symphony
Elios noticed that the man who accompanied him answered the masked one in the same strange language then Elios turned to him asking
What is happening here? Who is this man?
The man answered him calmly
This is the Star Wizard and he knows everything he knows that you came here for the Cube of Life He also knows everything that has happened since you and your companions landed on this planet and he is waiting!
After Elios finished his talk with the man he asked him to convey his request directly to the Star Wizard
Tell him to grant us the Cube for our fear is that it falls into the hands of those monsters who know no mercy!
The man advanced cautiously toward the wizard conveying Elios's words and the wizard answered in a calm and firm tone
You will not obtain the Cube except after you undergo the test a test that proves the sincerity of your determination and the strength of your will!
Elios hesitated for a moment but he realized that there was no escape so he agreed to undergo this test knowing that the risks are great but the goal is worth it
In contrast on another side of the planet Raymus was suffering under the weight of Arisa's violent attacks which were pressing on him relentlessly seeking to crush him with all brutality
As for the place of the epic fight between Arius and Kaiser the two had exhausted much of their energy after a long exhausting battle and the earth under their feet was almost splitting from the intensity of the collisions
Arius thought boldly so he gathered his raw energy in his palm and prepared to launch the powerful Nesphere technique He charged his hand with glowing energy then suddenly launched it with massive power toward Kaiser
In turn Kaiser was not one to hesitate so he gathered his energy with all power and responded with a counter-strike so the two energies collided in a violent moment and a loud explosion resulted from the collision extending in the surroundings wiping out everything around them leaving a catastrophic trace that cannot be forgotten in that place!.