Champion Of Lust: Gods Conquer's Harem Paradise!

Chapter 259 Forgotten Shadow Against The Darkness Infernum

The oppressive energy of the Emperor Class Guardian thickened the air like a storm pressing down on the mortal plane. The ground trembled with every slight movement of the colossal creature, and its glowing crimson eyes burned with unrelenting malice.

Each pulse of its presence made their hearts pound, reminding them of the stakes.

Alera stepped forward, her petite frame barely a speck compared to the towering monstrosity before her. Yet she stood unwavering, her determination radiating through the suffocating atmosphere.

Despite its overwhelming size, despite its aura that could crush weaker souls, Alera's resolve burned like an unyielding flame.

Her voice was calm but resolute, cutting through the silence. "Pyris, Nysa, this is our fight. Everyone else stays back."

The others knew this and they obeyed, stepping back to watch the three take their positions. Pyris, his golden energy surging faintly around him, shot Alera a glance. He still wasn't thrilled about her plan, but he'd agreed.

This was her battle—a test of her limits.

Zara, on the other hand, was already focused, her hands glowing faintly as she prepared to play her role to heal Alera immediately.

The Blood Chalice lay beyond this Guardian, they meeded to move past it, and to do that they had to face the guardian challenge.

The Guardian's gaze fell on the trio, and its glowing eyes burned brighter as it shifted its immense frame. Its sword, now hefted in its clawed hand, moved as though it weighed nothing.

The sheer scale of it dwarfed them, yet Alera stood unflinching.

From behind, Seren and Lyra watched with bated breath. The size disparity was laughable—a young girl and two companions against a beast that looked capable of cleaving mountains.

"She's insane," Seren whispered, gripping Lyra's arm.

Lyra didn't respond, her own gaze locked on Alera. The petite figure held no fear. Instead, her fingers twitched, and shadows began to crawl around her body. Living Shadows, a necromantic shield that encased her like a second skin, flowed up her form.

Alera smirked. "Let's begin."

The Guardian took a step forward, the earth groaning under its weight. Alera raised her hand, and her necromancy flared.

In an instant, a dark pulse of energy erupted from her, slamming into the Guardian with the force of a bursting dam. The beast froze for a split second, stunned by the necromantic energy that disrupted its movements.

"Now!" she barked.

Her three generals—Shadowshed, Dread, and Torment—moved as one.

Their forms blurred, merging into a streak of violent darkness as they shot toward the Guardian. At the exact same moment, Alera joined the assault. It was a synchronized attack, each of the four striking with precision and fury as one.

The sound of the impact reverberated through the space like a thunderclap. Four simultaneous strikes landed on the Guardian's massive torso, each blow releasing a burst of dark energy. The blast was so intense that the sheer force sent shockwaves rippling outward. Even those standing at a safe distance felt the ground beneath them quake, and a Rank 18 would have been thrown back by the explosion.

The result? The Guardian was forced two steps back.

The group froze, stunned by the sight. Seren, Lyra, and even Zara—ever composed—couldn't hide their disbelief.

"It moved," Zara muttered, her voice tinged with both awe and tension. "They actually moved it."

But Pyris remained focused, his golden aura flickering faintly as his sharp gaze stayed locked on the Guardian. She wasn't done yet, Alera had more in store for it..

Above the Guardian, a shadowy portal suddenly materialized, its edges crackling with dark energy. From within, a monstrous, draconic creature emerged, its form oozing with the essence of death.

Wyl, Alera's corrupted wyvern, descended with a roar that seemed to shake the very air.

The beast struck like lightning, its massive claws raking across the Guardian's head. In one swift motion, it slammed into the Guardian's skull, its tail lashing out to strike its chin and right eye. The impact was ferocious, and for the first time, the Guardian's head jerked backward slightly under the force.

In the blink of an eye, Wyl delivered three strikes all at once without any form of break before retreating, vanishing back into the shadows from which it had come.

Alera smirked, her confidence unwavering. "Good job, Wyl," she murmured, her voice calm yet tinged with pride. The draconic creature melted back into her shadow, its work done.

For a moment, there was silence. The Guardian remained still, its glowing eyes burning brighter as it processed the attacks.

It had taken only two steps back.

"That thing…" Seren stammered, disbelief written all over her face. "It barely moved."

"It's an Emperor Class, what did you expect?" Lyra whispered, her voice tinged with fear.

Pyris, standing beside Alera, remained calm. He glanced at her, the corners of his mouth twitching in what could almost be a smile. "You made it move. That's a victory in itself."

Alera chuckled softly, her confidence unshaken. "Exactly."

She turned to face the Guardian once more, her Living Shadows curling protectively around her form.

She'd pushed it back, proved that it could be moved—even if only slightly. That alone was a testament to their strength. Explore more at My Virtual Library Empire

But now, it was time for the real challenge.

The Guardian's eyes burned brighter, its rage palpable as it began to raise its massive sword. The ground trembled under the weight of its movement, and the oppressive energy that radiated from it intensified.

The attacks were over.

Now, it was the Guardian's turn.

Pyris looked at intently not knowing what it's next action will be. From his observations alone, he had confirmed what he had heard from his mother, this was the only things that had worried her the most when she and Mira told him to create Void Pockets in the labyrinth after getting past the guardian.

"Beware of the guardian when you reach it, although it may seem otherwise but all guardian are intelligent as a normal being but above all..."