Black Myth: The Legend of Tianpeng Seeking Demons

The dragon let out a painful howl, its massive body trembling violently in the air before finally crashing down, turning into countless black fragments that dissipated into the air.

With Avril and the dragons working together, the atmosphere on the battlefield grew increasingly tense, and dense magical energy permeated the air. The shadow of the dark mage still loomed over the entire sky; his power was as omnipresent as the night, waiting for an opportunity to reduce everything to ashes.

However, Avril felt an unprecedented surge of courage and conviction; she knew that the forces of justice would ultimately triumph over evil.

"Hear my command, dragons, prepare to meet the Dark Mage!" Avril raised her golden bracers high, letting out a resolute roar. Her voice seemed to pierce the darkness, inspiring the surrounding dragons.

They flapped their wings in unison, their powerful wings whipping up gusts of wind that instantly dispelled the dark gloom. The dragons roared deafeningly, as if responding to Avril's call, preparing to fight for justice.

Just then, the figure of the Dark Mage appeared in the air like a ghost, laughing wildly to the sky.

His face was shrouded in darkness, his eyes gleaming with cunning. "Hmph, little girl, you ants dare to stand against me? I'll make you regret this!"

His words were like sharp blades, piercing Avril's heart, but she did not back down; instead, she felt an even stronger fighting spirit.

"We will never back down!" Avril's voice was loud and firm. She took a deep breath, gathering all her magical energy, and the golden bracers on her hands shone brightly.

With her shout, the dragons launched a simultaneous attack on the dark mage, flames and ice intertwining, like thousands of stars cascading down, bombarding the dark mage.

The dark mage's pupils contracted slightly as he realized the critical situation. He waved his staff, summoning a vast amount of dark magic in an attempt to withstand the unstoppable attack.

However, the dragons' power was not diminished as a result; the energy that surged forth was like a tidal wave, tearing the dark mage's magic to shreds.

"Keep attacking!" Avril shouted, her fighting spirit growing stronger with each passing moment.

Her magic grew stronger with the outburst of her emotions, the golden bracers glowing ever brighter, as if echoing her will. Behind her, dragons unleashed powerful magic, flames and ice clashing to create an absolute dominance.

Faced with the dragons' fierce attacks, the dark mage began to feel immense pressure.

His face contorted with rage, and he unleashed his dark magic with increasing frenzy. However, the dark creatures he summoned were utterly powerless against the combined onslaught of Avril and the dragons.

"You ignorant fools, how dare you defy my power!" the dark mage roared, a crazed smile creeping across his lips.

He pulled out a dark red crystal, attempting to unleash his final move and try to turn the tide of the battle.

Seeing this, Avril's heart tightened; she knew the dark mage was about to unleash a devastating spell. "No! We can't let him succeed!" Despair and rage instantly ignited within her. With all her might, she gathered all her magical energy and launched a powerful attack on the crystal.

The golden bracers emitted a powerful light, and Avril's power, like the light of dawn, shot straight towards the dark mage's crystal.

The two forces collided in mid-air, creating a deafening explosion that shook the entire battlefield. Light and darkness intertwined, like stars twinkling in the sky.

With a deafening roar, the light utterly shattered the dark mage's power, turning the crystal into shattered fragments. The dark mage's figure was instantly engulfed by the shockwave. His agonizing scream ripped through the sky before he vanished without a trace.

The battlefield fell silent, and the dragons lowered their heads to gaze at their master.

Avril stood in the wind, her heart pounding with emotion. She looked up at the sky, where sunlight streamed through the thick clouds, as if celebrating her victory. She knew this battle was not only a victory against the dark mage, but also a victory over the deepest fears within her own heart.

"We won!" Her voice was powerful and clear, echoing through the air. The surrounding dragons bowed in respect, and Avril's heart was filled with gratitude and pride.

As the smoke of battle gradually dissipated, Avril's vision blurred like a dream. She felt the burning anger in her chest slowly being replaced by weariness, yet her gaze remained fixed on Juckley in the distance.

The fear and unease in my heart surged up again, uncontrollable.

Juckley remained lying in a pool of blood, as if all hope of life was slipping away from him.

Avril was heartbroken and overwhelmed with grief.

She ran toward Juckley, swiftly across the battlefield, stepping over wreckage and blood.

Each step felt unbearably heavy, and the panic in my heart grew stronger and stronger.

Finally, Avril knelt beside Juckley, tears streaming down her face, falling onto Juckley's pale neck, carrying with them endless sorrow.

“Juckley…you can’t leave me,” she whispered, her voice filled with pleading and helplessness.

She gently placed her palm on his cheek, feeling his faint breath and warmth, which was the last glimmer of hope deep in her heart.

Just then, a soft white light burst forth from Jukli's ring, illuminating the entire dark battlefield.

The Ringwraith, Little White, slowly emerged from the light. Her figure was as light as a dream, enveloping Jukli's body as if draping him in a warm glow.

"Don't worry, Avril, I won't let him die like this," the Ringwraith said softly, his voice as gentle as a breeze and a drizzle, reaching straight to Avril's heart.

It lowered its head, its gaze gently sweeping over Juklee, then stretched out its small hand and waved it softly. With its movement, a beam of light enveloped Juklee's body, slowly beginning to heal his injuries.

"Juckley...you must live!" A glimmer of hope ignited in Avril's heart, but she was also overwhelmed by complex emotions.

Although Juklee's complexion gradually improved, he still looked pale and weak, and his wounds had not fully healed.

Her tears were still flowing uncontrollably.

“But his life is still very fragile. Only by letting him leave this world can he recover.” The Ringwraith Little White’s expression was unusually serious, and his tone was tinged with helplessness and heaviness.

Avril's heart tightened suddenly. She knew what this meant, and although she was reluctant to admit it, it was the only way at the moment.

"I don't want to lose him!" Avril couldn't help but cry out, her voice filled with despair and helplessness.

Her heart felt as if it were being torn apart, and tears fell onto Jukely's face and onto his tear-streaked necklace, as if she were praying for him.

“You must believe in him,” Little White Ringwraith comforted him. “He will come back; you must believe he will awaken again.”

Xiao Bai's voice was firm, which calmed Avril down a little.

Avril took a deep breath, trying to calm herself down. She nodded slightly, silently praying.

Although she couldn't change anything, she hoped that Juklee could recover and come back to her.

The Ringwraith didn't say anything more. It waved its arm again, and Juklee's body was enveloped in gentle white light, gradually disappearing from Avril's sight.

As he gradually disappeared, Avril's heart felt as if it were being torn apart, filled with reluctance and anticipation.

“Juckley…” she murmured to herself, her voice weak and low, as if conveying her longing to him in the distance.

As the embers of the battlefield gradually subsided, Avril remained kneeling on the ground, gazing in the direction where Juckley had disappeared, her heart filled with reluctance and anticipation.

The air around her was thick with the smell of gunpowder and blood, but in her heart, hope and conviction for Juklee still burned brightly.

She gripped the golden wristband tightly, feeling the power flowing through her body.

Avril snapped out of her reverie, realizing she wasn't alone. The dragons she commanded hovered in the air, as if searching for their master's call. She raised her bracers high, summoning them with a firm and powerful voice.

"Come, my companions! Let us face the challenges of the future together!" Her voice, like a battle horn, roused the dragons to courage. With her words, the dragons gathered around her, circling as if responding to her call.

A surge of emotion welled up within her. The dragons before her radiated golden light, like flames of battle, igniting her resolve. She knew that although Jukli was gone, she was not alone. She still had these loyal companions, ready to fight alongside her at any moment.