9 chapter 8
Great Red prepared herself for what she considered one of her most powerful moves yet. Drawing inspiration from the countless manga she had immersed herself in, she felt a surge of anticipation coursing through her veins.
Suddenly, a radiant glow enveloped her, bathing her figure in an ethereal light. As the glow subsided, a transformation unfolded before the other's eyes.
Great Red now stood adorned with a magnificent pair of crimson-red dragon wings, each spanning an impressive four meters in length. A sleek dragon tail trailed behind her, while a striking red and pink horn protruded proudly from the center of her forehead.
In this formidable form, Great Red harnessed the full extent of her dragon form powers, amplifying her strength to unparalleled levels. her very presence commanding awe and reverence. With each beat of her magnificent wings and every flicker of her tail, she exuded an aura of raw power that seemed to reshape the very air around her.
Now fully prepared, Great Red began to make a hand sign with fluid precision.
Aster watched on, his curiosity piqued by the spectacle unfolding before him. He couldn't help but wonder what grand strategy or powerful technique she was preparing to unleash.
"Watch this, Aster!" (Great Red)
She declared with unwavering confidence.
"World of Dreams and Illusions!!!" (Great Red)
As her words echoed through the air, Aster couldn't help but notice a subtle shift in the surroundings. Though he couldn't quite pinpoint what had changed, an inexplicable sensation washed over him, tinged with a hint of confusion. It was as if the very fabric of reality had begun to waver, dancing on the edge of perception. Great Red's proclamation hung in the air, laden with anticipation, as the full extent of her mysterious technique began to unfold.
As Aster pondered the strange atmosphere surrounding him, Great Red suddenly sprang into action with lightning speed, hurtling towards him with a determined gaze.
With a swift motion, she aimed a straight punch directly at his face. Reacting quickly, Aster conjured a protective barrier to intercept the attack.
However, to his astonishment, as Great Red's fist drew closer, he noticed a subtle smirk gracing her lips.
Before he could fully comprehend what was happening, her punch effortlessly bypassed his barrier, striking him squarely in the face with a force that sent him hurtling backward through the air.
Shocked and bewildered by Great Red's unexpected prowess, Aster instinctively tapped into his own latent powers, undergoing a transformation akin to hers.
In an instant, he sprouted majestic phoenix wings, each spanning an impressive six meters in length. A radiant golden tattoo of a star adorned his forehead, while the golden specks on his hair reminiscent of celestial constellations began to shimmer and glow with intensity.
As Aster prepared himself for Great Red's impending assault, she met his gaze with a mischievous grin before launching into a relentless barrage of attacks. Each strike landed with precision, causing Aster to stagger under the force of the onslaught.
With a flicker of determination in her eyes, Great Red multiplied herself into clones, surrounding Aster from all sides. Like a whirlwind of crimson fury, she delivered a series of swift kicks, blasting him through the air like a football caught in the midst of a chaotic match. Despite his efforts to defend himself, Aster found himself unable to evade the onslaught, each blow landing with a resounding impact.
Despite the overwhelming odds, Aster remained resolute, his mind racing as he searched for a strategy to overcome Great Red's powerful assault.
Through the barrage of relentless attacks from Great Red and her clones, Aster's resilience remained unbroken. With a small but determined smile playing on his lips, he raised his arms and began to channel the boundless energy of the stars.
In a breathtaking display of power, Aster conjured thousands upon thousands of shimmering swords forged from his divine energy. Each blade radiated with the brilliance of distant stars, illuminating the battlefield with their ethereal glow.
As the swords materialized around him, Great Red and her clones regarded him with a mixture of curiosity and confidence, seemingly unperturbed by the sudden display of power.
Aster's voice rang out with command as he unleashed the celestial blades upon Great Red and her clones.
"swords of the stars!!!" (Aster)
When swords started falling on her and the clones.
Great Red was stunned, not by witnessing the barrage of swords raining down on her. But what shocked her, was that these swords were successfully killing her clones. This shouldn't have been possible at all.
"How?" (Great Red)
She mumbled in confusion, not understanding what was happening.
Aster simply smiled at her.
"Did you seriously believe I wouldn't figure it out, what was happening around us?" (Aster)
He said with a smirk on his face.
"You have brought a domain into the physical world, where you have created a reality where anything you dream of will happen. That's why I couldn't dodge or block any of your attacks. Even your energy is increasing in this domain," (Aster)
He explained.
Aster was right. The 'World of Dream and Illusions' is where the dreams and illusions of Great Red are brought forth, creating a reality where anything she dreams of happens.
That was the reason why all the attacks that happened on Aster landed on him without him being able to do anything.
"And it seems you have forgotten, Great Red," (Aster)
He said, his smile growing even bigger.
Great looked confused, but then a look of realization dawned on her.
"I am reality itself!" (Aster)
he said with pride, pointing his thumb at himself.
That's right, whether a reality is created or simply exists beforehand, Aster can manipulate it with ease. That's also the reason his attacks managed to land on Great Red's clones.
"F*ck!" (Great Red)
Great Red cursed, realizing she had forgotten something crucial.
"But I have to say, Red, what you did is amazing," (Aster)
He said with a genuine smile.
"But… the domain is unstable. Let me show you," (Aster)
Great Red initially smiled, happy from Aster's compliment, but confusion replaced it as she didn't understand what was wrong with her domain.
However, Aster could see it: the Domain was incomplete.
Great Red noticed Aster gathering an enormous amount of star energy into his right fist, causing the space around his fist to crackle. He assumed a pose, readying himself to punch.
"Star Fist Style, First Form: Star Breaker!" (Aster)
He exclaimed, throwing a punch without moving from his place.
As he did so, cracks started to appear around them, as if the very fabric of their surroundings was breaking apart, destroying the domain.
Great Red was shocked by the sudden destruction, but she also realized that her domain was too fragile.
Both of them looked at each other, and then Aster decided to speak.
"Hey Red, how about we end it in the next move?" (Aster)
He said calmly, waiting for Red's reply.
Red thought for a moment and then nodded.
Both of them began to glow and transformed into their dragon and phoenix forms.
Aster started gathering an enormous amount of star energy, forming a massive sun larger than any other, before compressing it into a ball in front of his mouth and consuming it.
Meanwhile, Great Red absorbed a vast amount of chaotic dream energy into her mouth.
Once they finished charging up, they yelled out:
"Star Nova!!!" (Aster)
"Dream Breath of Destruction!!!" (Great Red)
As both fired their attacks, two beams emerged. Aster's beam was bright golden, while Great Red's was bluish-pink.
The beams collided in the middle, creating a massive explosion that consumed both Great Red and Aster. Yue and the others took a safe distance and erected a strong barrier around themselves.
Complete silence ensued as smoke veiled both fighters.
When the smoke cleared, Aster and Great Red were back in humanoid form on the island. However, Great Red lay on her back on the ground, while Aster stood above her with a sword in hand, pointing it at Red's neck and wearing his crown.
"I win," (Aster)
He said with a smile.
There were various reactions among the spectators. Trihexa and Ophis appeared slightly surprised, Yue smiled, already anticipating Aster's victory, and Abaddon looked joyous, praising his lord.
Great Red initially seemed shocked, but her expression softened, and she ended up blushing slightly, looking away and avoiding Aster's gaze.
Thus, the fight ended with Aster emerging victorious.
