Black Myth: The Legend of Tianpeng Seeking Demons

As night fell, the pre-battle tranquility enveloped the entire town, as if an invisible pressure permeated the air.

Avril stood on the city wall, gazing at the distant sky, her eyes revealing a hint of unease and anger.

Her figure was stretched long and thin by the faint moonlight. Her fingers trembled slightly as she gripped the sword hilt. Her heart was already filled with countless anger and pain, which had turned into a silent thunder.

“He’s here.” Avril’s voice was low and hoarse, filled with barely suppressed anger and hatred.

She already knew that Augustus would arrive, but seeing the dark power approaching still made her heart tighten suddenly.

Standing beside her, Juckley gently patted her shoulder and whispered comfortingly, "Don't be afraid, Avril, we are ready."

His tone was calm and firm, as if nothing could shake his inner conviction.

The nine-bead bracelet in his hand emitted a soft glow, the light seemingly bringing a soothing power.

However, this comfort was quickly shattered. A muffled tremor suddenly came from the sky, followed by a deafening roar, as if the rage of the abyss were coming from nowhere.

Looking up, Avril and Juckley saw a huge, dark shadow, like a dark cloud sweeping in from afar. Wherever the shadow passed, the sky dimmed, and the moonlight seemed to be swallowed up.

The townspeople looked up in terror at the dark figure. The air seemed to freeze, and in the silence, only the rapid beating of their own hearts could be heard.

Everyone understood that this was not just the beginning of a war, but a battle that could determine life or death.

Avril's heart pounded, her eyes fixed on the rapidly approaching darkness in the distance. Her hatred and rage reached their peak, a fire burning fiercely in her chest. Whatever awaited them ahead, she would not back down an inch.

The dark shadow on the horizon drew closer, gradually revealing its true form. It was a gigantic dragon, its entire body covered in dark scales, each scale shimmering with a profound and malevolent aura.

Shadowwing—the ancient dragon of legend that had wiped out countless kingdoms—finally appeared before them. Its eyes gleamed with a sinister red light, and the flapping of its wings stirred up raging winds, as if the entire sky were being torn apart by its dark power.

With each flap of Shadowwing's wings, it seemed to resonate with the heavens and earth, and the heavy sense of oppression pressed down on the town like an invisible mountain.

Its massive body, like a mobile fortress, charged straight in with an invincible aura.

Avril's eyes flashed with a cold light, and without hesitation she mounted Ignis—her fiery red dragon comrade.

Ignis let out a deafening roar, and scorching flames spewed from its mouth, as if the air itself were instantly ablaze.

Avril gripped the dragon reins tightly and charged fearlessly toward Shadowwing, the flames of battle boiling in her veins.

In the air, the two colossal dragons clashed head-on, engaging in an epic battle. Ignis spewed flames like a raging river of fire, striking directly at Shadowwing's scales.

Each flame carried the determination to destroy everything, its scorching light illuminating the dark sky. However, the Shadowwing's black scales seemed to absorb the energy of the flames, neutralizing the intense heat with their malevolent power, leaving only a few burn marks.

Shadowwing roared, and its massive dragon claw swung fiercely at Ignis with earth-shattering power.

Ignis dodged quickly, his body nimbly tumbling in the air to avoid the fatal blow.

However, it was still blasted dozens of meters away by the immense power of Shadowwing, struggling to regain its footing in mid-air.

Avril gritted her teeth and ordered Ignis to dive again. Flames erupted once more, but this time, Shadowwing was no longer merely on the defensive.

Its eyes were filled with rage. It spread its huge wings, gathered a surge of evil dark energy, and unleashed it fiercely towards Avril and Ignis.

The black dragon breath, like a deathly judgment, swept in with an aura of destruction, as if it would devour all living beings.

Avril reacted quickly, gripping the dragon saddle tightly with her legs and ordering Ignis to dive swiftly to avoid the deadly black dragon breath.

Dark energy sliced ​​through the air, as if freezing time itself. Avril could feel the intense aura of death whistling past her ears.

Although it avoided the most direct attack, the aftershocks of the black dragon's breath still affected Ignis. The dragon's scales were corroded with several deep marks in an instant, and Avril also felt a strong evil force invading her mind, as if it wanted to devour her soul.

She closed her eyes, focused her mind, and channeled the power within her body to fight against the evil's erosion.

At the same time, Jukli's voice came from the sky. He stood on the ground, the nine-bead bracelet in his hand shining brightly, as if gathering the sacred power between heaven and earth. He raised his hands high and silently chanted an ancient incantation.

As the incantation accelerated, each bead on the nine-bead bracelet burst forth with dazzling golden light, transforming into beams of light that shot straight into the sky.

The golden beam of light acted as a barrier, instantly enveloping Avril and Ignis and blocking the evil dragon breath of Shadowwing, which carried the aura of death.

The cold and corrosive power was neutralized by the golden light, and the pressure in Avril's heart also eased. She looked up at Juckley in the distance, and a sense of warmth and trust welled up in her heart.

"Avril! Seize the opportunity!" Juckley's voice cut through the noise of the battlefield and reached Avril's ears clearly.

She suddenly realized that this was the perfect opportunity to strike back. Avril took a deep breath, her eyes flashing with determination, and drew the longsword from her waist.

This sword is a family heirloom, carrying the faith and power of generations. At this moment, bathed in moonlight and the sacred power of Jukli, it radiates a blazing silver light.

"Ignis, charge!" Avril whispered the command, and the Flame Dragon roared as it charged toward Shadowwing.

It spread its wings, leaving a trail of flames in the air as it approached Shadowwing head-on.

Shadowwing sensed the threat, a flash of anger and contempt in its eyes. It flapped its wings, ready to attack again, but this time, Avril's resolve was unwavering.

Ignis suddenly pressed close to Shadowwing's abdomen, its weakest point. Avril swung her sword down, the longsword drawing a silver blade in the air, aiming straight for Shadowwing's vitals.

The moment the longsword pierced the dragon scales, it seemed as if even the heavens and earth trembled. The Shadow Wings let out a mournful roar, its voice filled with rage and pain, and the entire sky seemed to be torn apart in that instant.

Its massive body trembled violently, and dark power surged wildly from its wounds, as if it had lost control.

Avril gripped the hilt of her sword tightly, channeling all her strength into it, gritting her teeth, and refusing to let go.

She knew that this attack might not completely defeat Shadowwing, but it could at least severely damage it and bring a turning point to the entire battle.

"Juckley, seal his power!" Avril shouted, her voice filled with anxiety and the fervor of battle.

Juklee understood immediately, and the nine-bead bracelet in his hand shone brightly once more. Golden beams of light descended from the sky, like divine punishment, striking Shadowwing's wound directly.

As the incantation was completed, a sacred sealing power swiftly enveloped the Shadow Wings. The power of darkness was gradually suppressed, its roars weakened, and its body began to lose its balance in the air.

Shadowwing's massive body swayed, its enormous wings losing their previous imposing aura, and it gradually plummeted towards the ground. Although it was not completely defeated, this attack had clearly dealt it a severe blow.

Avril and Juckley remained vigilant. Both understood that the battle was far from over, and the true power of Shadowwing might not yet be fully revealed.

But at least for now, they have the initiative in the battle, giving the town and the defending troops a glimmer of hope.

A brief silence returned to the sky, leaving only Avril's panting and Ignis's low growl on the battlefield. She looked up at the Shadowwing about to fall, and a new hope ignited in her heart.