The Throne Beyond Infinity

Chapter 4: The Shadow Executioner

The black blade sliced through the air.

Kael instinctively raised his hand.

An emerald barrier burst into existence just as Ravok's sword struck it.

BOOM!

The impact shattered the ground beneath them and sent the five friends flying in different directions.

Ryker was the first to recover.

Crimson flames erupted around his fists as he charged.

"Leave him alone!"

He threw a blazing punch, but Ravok caught it with one hand.

"So this is the power of the God of Fire..." Ravok said coldly.

"...Disappointing."

With a flick of his wrist, Ryker crashed through a nearby building.

"Ryker!" Darius shouted.

Golden energy surged through Darius's body as he rushed forward with overwhelming strength.

He landed a powerful punch that forced Ravok back a single step.

For the first time, Ravok smiled.

"Interesting."

Before Darius could attack again, Ravok disappeared.

He reappeared behind him and struck him with the flat of his blade, sending Darius tumbling across the street.

Meanwhile, Elias closed his eyes.

The sapphire mark on his hand glowed.

For a brief moment...

Time slowed.

The world around him moved like flowing water.

"Kael! Now!" he yelled.

Kael rushed in, his hands glowing emerald green. Vines of divine energy burst from the ground, wrapping around Ravok.

At the same time, Zane unleashed a wave of black-and-purple destruction energy.

The combined attack exploded with blinding light.

Smoke filled the battlefield.

The five friends stared into the cloud.

"Did... did we get him?" Ryker asked.

A voice answered from the smoke.

"You've finally learned to fight together."

Ravok stepped out completely unharmed.

Not a scratch marked his armor.

The heroes froze.

Everything they had thrown at him had been useless.

Ravok pointed his sword toward them.

"You possess the power of gods..."

"But you lack the experience to wield it."

He raised his blade as violet energy gathered around it.

To Be Continued...