NOVEL NEXT Chapter 29: Fierce Battle
Yet, amidst the chaos, a silver streak darted into view. It was Aria, her eyes blazing with a divine fury that mirrored the power of her love for Kade. Her own beam of light, a testament to her unyielding resolve, shot forth from her fingers, clashing with Radak's in a cataclysm of energy. The explosion was so brilliant that it momentarily blinded all who watched. The sound of the impact was a symphony of power, a deafening crescendo that seemed to shake the very fabric of the universe.
When the dust settled, Kade remained, his body a testament to the resilience of the Saiyan race. His aura had grown, now a deep purple that pulsed with the intensity of a dying star. His eyes had taken on a new, fiery quality, as if the very essence of destruction itself burned within him. He knew that he had to end this, not just for himself, but for the countless lives that Radak had taken and the many more he threatened.
With a roar that could be heard across the vastness of the universe, Kade launched himself skyward, his muscles bulging with the effort of containing his rage. He soared through the air, the wind whipping past him like the whispers of the ancients, urging him onward. His eyes never left Radak's, his gaze locked onto the monster that had once called him brother. At the apex of his ascent, he paused, drawing his arms back and crossing them in front of his chest, as if embracing the very power he was about to unleash.
Radak watched Kade's approach with a smirk, his silver hair fluttering around his face like the mane of a beast. He knew the power his sibling was capable of, but he was not impressed. His own might was the culmination of millennia of war and conquest, and he had no intention of letting it be bested by the upstart deity who dared to challenge him. With a grace that belied his massive form, Radak whipped his right leg around, then his left, spinning in a dance of death that had felled countless foes.
But Kade had other plans. As he hurtled towards Radak, his eyes narrowed, focusing on the exact spot he wanted to strike. He saw an opening, a fleeting moment where Radak's guard was lowered, and he took it. The air crackled with energy as Kade's fist shot forward, aimed at the center of Radak's chest like a missile seeking its target. The punch connected with a resounding boom, sending Radak hurtling through the air like a ragdoll.
The ground beneath them trembled as the ancient Saiyan crashed into the earth, creating a crater that was a testament to the sheer power of the blow. Dust billowed up, momentarily obscuring the scene as Kade hovered above, fists clenched, his purple aura pulsing in time with his rapid heartbeat. The silence was deafening, the tension palpable, as the dust settled and the gravity of what had just occurred became apparent.
Radak, however, was not one to be so easily defeated. With a roar that seemed to shake the very fabric of the planet, he pushed himself off the ground, his muscles straining against the impact. His eyes flashed with an eerie gold, and the air around his foot crackled with a divine energy as he charged his next attack: a kick of colossal proportions, aimed to obliterate all in its path.
Kade, ever the strategist, anticipated Radak's move. As the golden-energy-infused kick hurtled towards him, he took a step back, his eyes never leaving his opponent's. He raised his right hand, palm outstretched, and a swirling vortex of black nothingness began to form. This was the pinnacle of his Hakai power, a technique taught to him by the Grand Priest himself: Absolute Nullification, also known as God's Abyss. It was a power that could swallow even the mightiest of attacks whole, reducing them to nothingness before they could cause harm.
The moment Radak's golden foot connected with the abyssal void, the energy dissipated in a silent implosion. The ground beneath them trembled as the force of the negated blow rippled outwards. The look of shock and disbelief on Radak's face was priceless—his millennia of unchallenged power had never been so effectively countered. His body froze for a split second, as if the very fabric of reality had rejected his might.
"You dare to challenge me, Kade?" Radak spat out, his voice a thunderous echo across the battlefield. "You are but a mere shadow of the warriors who once roamed these lands, a weakling playing dress-up with the power of the gods!" His hand shot up, fingers outstretched, as he gathered the essence of his rage into a deadly beam of energy. It was the Neru Beam, an ancient Saiyan technique that could drain a warrior's power and leave them helpless.
Kade's response was swift and decisive. He knew he could not let this attack connect. Drawing on the vast power of the cosmos, he formed a counterattack that reflected his newfound strength and mastery. The Cosmic Burst Cannon grew in his hand, a swirling sphere of pure, unbridled power. He focused all his energy into this singular point, his eyes narrowing as he took aim at his brother's oncoming fury. The air around him grew thick with anticipation, the very ground beneath his feet groaning under the weight of the imminent clash.
With a roar that could shake the very stars, Kade released the Cosmic Burst Cannon. The blast shot forth, a maelstrom of divine energy that seemed to bend reality as it streaked through the air. The beam met Radak's Neru Beam with a deafening clash, the explosion of light and sound briefly blinding all present. The resulting shockwave sent debris and dirt spiraling outwards in a whirlwind of destruction, flattening trees and shaking the very foundation of the planet. The power was so intense that the very fabric of the atmosphere rippled and distorted around them.
The dust cleared to reveal Radak standing firm, though visibly shaken. The once gleaming armor that adorned his chest was now in tatters, exposing a landscape of bruises and old battle scars. Blood trickled from the corner of his mouth, a crimson testament to the power that had just been unleashed. Yet, his red eyes remained fixed on Kade, burning with the intensity of a dying star. He had felt the sting of the cosmic weapon, but his unyielding spirit remained unbroken.
Vala, who had been knocked down by the peripheral force of the explosion, staggered back to her feet. Her skin was marred with fresh wounds, and her once pristine armor now bore the scars of battle. Despite the pain, she locked eyes with Kade, her expression a silent testament to her unyielding spirit. The bond between them, forged in the crucible of combat and tempered by their shared dreams, was unshakable.
Aria, watching the unfolding battle with a mix of admiration and concern, approached Vala. Her yellow eyes glowed with a gentle warmth that was at odds with the fiery chaos around them. Extending her hand, she whispered an incantation, her palm radiating a soft, healing light. The air around Vala grew still as the injuries began to mend. Her bruises faded, and her wounds closed, leaving only the faint traces of what had been. As the last of the light faded, Vala's gaze fell upon Aria, her eyes filled with gratitude.
"Thank you," she murmured, her voice hoarse from the earlier exertion.
"Don't thank me yet," Aria responded with a knowing smile, her eyes never leaving the battle between Kade and Radak. "You're not out of this fight."
Vala's eyes widened as Aria placed her hand gently on her shoulder. "What do you mean?"
Aria's smile grew, filled with a mischievous spark. "I can give you a temporary power boost," she said, her voice low and steady amidst the din of the battle. "But remember, with great power comes great burden. And in this case, great pain."
Vala nodded solemnly, her eyes never leaving the fierce dance of her beloved and his monstrous brother. "I understand. I must help him."