From the depths of the clouds, a shadowy figure seemed to be emerging, too large to comprehend, the claw a mere extension of its form. The rift pulsed once more, and the screeching sound returned, though this time it was joined by something far worse—the sound of roaring flames, the screech of metal being ripped apart, and the agonizing cry of something primal and ferocious.

the two Ascendant Union stage warriors Doren and Rhyne, summoned by the Empire’s call, moved into action, their aura erupted like a storm. The city, already in chaos, watched in awe and terror as the first Ascendant warrior, manifested as a colossal serpent, emerged from the ground. At least 150 meters tall, it was a beast of immense power, its scales shimmering like liquid emerald, each one reflecting the frantic lights of the city. Its eyes, glowing with an ancient, predatory light, locked onto the rift in the sky as it coiled with a mighty hiss. The ground trembled beneath its massive form, its tail thrashing with unrestrained fury as it shot toward the source of the rift, its body slithering through the streets with terrifying speed.

The second Ascendant, a grandiose griffin, appeared almost simultaneously. Its wings stretched wide, 100 meters across, casting shadows over the buildings below as it took to the air. With a roar that seemed to shake the heavens, the griffin’s feathers shimmered in the light of the broken sky. Its talons, sharp as spears, glinted menacingly as it soared with incredible speed toward the rift. Its body was a perfect blend of lion-like power and eagle-like grace, and it moved through the air with a gale force, its eyes locked on the growing claw in the sky.

Determined to end the chaos and defend the city from the unimaginable threat, Doren and Rhyne reached the center of the rift at nearly the same time, their powers radiating outwards, pushing back the very air itself.

The two warriors, each at the peak of their strength, were determined to end this chaos and defend the city from what seemed like an unimaginable threat. They both reached the epicenter of the rift at nearly the same time, their powers now radiating outwards, pushing back the very air itself.

Without hesitation, the serpent opened its massive mouth, unleashing a torrent of energy, a blinding lightning strike, aimed directly at the claw. The thunder was deafening as it tore through the air, splitting the clouds above as the serpent’s body crackled with electricity, the lightning coursing down its entire length before it shot from its open maw. The energy that erupted from the serpent was not just a bolt but a surge, so vast that it momentarily lit the sky, making the very ground below tremble in fear.

Meanwhile, the griffin soared high above, its wings flapping with a gust that sent debris scattering, and its beak opened in a piercing cry. From its mouth came a beam of pure thunder energy, a column of destructive force, more concentrated than any natural lightning. The griffin’s power was channeled into this strike, its form radiating with golden light as it released the bolt that hit the claw dead on.

The two attacks struck the claw with devastating force, sending a shockwave of energy that pushed the surrounding storm clouds aside for a brief moment. The rift itself shuddered in response, as though it was being pushed back, and the claw trembled for a moment, its dark surface cracking under the combined onslaught.

However, the claw's tremors were not enough to stop its descent. It swatted away the thunderous strikes with terrifying force, the sheer mass and unnatural power of the claw enough to disperse the lightning energy with a simple motion. The serpent was thrown back, its massive body writhing in pain as it was flung toward the ground, its attack nullified in an instant.

The griffin, with its graceful agility, managed to fly out of the way, but it was clear that their combined attack had done little to slow the incoming onslaught. Instead, the claw’s presence only seemed to grow stronger, the rift in the sky widening, as though it were summoning something worse from beyond.

In a desperate bid, the Venom Eclipse and Quantum Discharge abilities were unleashed, and a palpable shift occurred in the air. The Venom Eclipse, emanating from the serpent, began to fill the atmosphere with a toxic mist, thick and suffocating. The fog swirled around, moving like a living entity, its poisonous vapors distorting the fabric of reality. Plants wilted, stones decayed, and metal began to rust, as the very environment seemed to rot in response to the serpent’s power. The concentration of the poison grew, spreading out over the entire city, poisoning the air and the ground, as if time itself was being corroded.

The griffin, not far behind, unleashed its own devastating ability. Quantum Discharge rippled through the air as an electric pulse surged from the griffin's wings. The pulse seemed to bend reality itself, making improbable events become possible. Rocks split, weather patterns twisted, and miraculous recoveries occurred in the blink of an eye. The probability of a hit turned into a certainty, and the griffin’s allies began to feel invincible, their strikes becoming more lethal and their defense nearly unbreakable.

However, as the Venom Eclipse spread and began to take its toll on the monstrous claw, the environment grew distorted. The air became suffocating, and the fog thickened until visibility was nearly zero. The toxic mists wrapped around everything, and the ground beneath began to crack and wilt under the effects of the poison.

But the beast—the gargantuan entity rising from the rift—seemed unaffected, almost invincible in its own right. The creature’s massive form, hidden in the dark clouds above, began to shift. The claw, still towering above buildings, curled and extended, each of its nails tearing through the fabric of the sky like a blade through silk.

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Then, in an instant, the beast lowered its head, and spread its wings, revealing its true form. Massive angelic wings unfolded, each one a dark, ethereal appendage that seemed to be made of pure, twisted energy. As they stretched, they sent out a shockwave that tore through the surrounding storm clouds with violent force, creating a gale that scattered the toxic mist of the Venom Eclipse and dispelled the griffin’s quantum-enhanced attacks in a single motion.

The ground shook violently as the shockwave spread out, rippling through the city. The winds howled like a thunderstorm, and the atmosphere was crackling with raw, untamed power. It was as if the very weather was under the creature’s control, and with its wings spread, the storm only intensified.

The gravitational pull of the creature seemed to warp, causing the skies to darken further, clouds swirling violently in chaotic patterns. The thick fog began to dissipate, but it was replaced with a new kind of darkness—one that sent a chill deep into the bones of anyone who saw it. It wasn’t just the weather; it was the very presence of the beast that made everything feel wrong, unnatural, and deeply unnerving.

The creature’s eyes—now visible through the tear in the sky—were glowing with a deep, malevolent light, piercing through the chaos of the storm. It was not just a beast; it was something ancient and powerful, something beyond comprehension, whose mere existence warped reality itself.

And then, as it fully revealed itself, the world fell into a stunned silence, the citizens and the soldiers alike looking up at the beast in a mixture of horror and awe. The claw, still looming above, hovered like a divine, destructive force, its sheer size threatening to blot out the sun.

The serpent and the griffin, despite their monumental abilities, now realized the terrible truth—they were not facing an ordinary opponent. The monster in the sky was not simply a beast; it was something that defied logic, time, and even the laws of nature.

The griffin, still in midair, growled under its breath, voice heavy with disbelief. "No... this is far worse."

The beast in the sky stretched its wings fully, and for a brief moment, it seemed as though the entire city would collapse under its weight. Its presence was overwhelming, shaking the very core of reality. The Venom Eclipse mist had no effect on it. The Quantum Discharge was but a flicker in comparison to its true power.

The monster that emerged from the rift in the sky was not merely an overwhelming force—it was a nightmare made flesh. Towering at least one kilometer tall, it was an unfathomable terror that made everything around it seem insignificant. Its muscular, reptilian body rippled with raw, brutal power, every movement sending tremors through the earth as though the very foundations of the world were at risk of crumbling under its might.

Its skin gleamed with a dark, almost obsidian-like quality, a deep black that seemed to absorb the light around it. The texture was rough, as though its body was encased in armor-like scales, each one jagged and sharp, hinting at a creature of incredible durability. The sheer bulk of its form defied comprehension, a twisted fusion of brutal force and unrelenting fury, something designed to tear through everything in its path without a single thought for mercy.

But it was not just its size that struck terror into anyone who laid eyes upon it. The creature's head—a terrifying combination of dragon and eagle—was a nightmarish sight. Its eagle-like head loomed above, with cruel, jagged beak that could snap through steel like paper. Sharp, menacing eyes, glowing with an unnatural, baleful light, scanned the area with an intensity that felt as though they could burn a hole through your very soul.

There were seven heads in total, each one more grotesque and horrifying than the last. Snakes, dragons, and bird-like features all blended together in a chaotic, monstrous amalgamation that seemed to defy the laws of nature. Each head held its own distinct aura, but all shared one thing in common: a thirst for destruction, an unrelenting hunger for chaos.

The creature’s wings—massive, spiked, and nearly impossibly wide—unfurled with a sickening crack that sounded like thunder ripping through the sky. The wings were a dark, leathery membrane, stretching as wide as entire city blocks. Each movement of these wings sent gusts of violent winds through the city, toppling trees, ripping roofs from buildings, and sending debris flying into the air. The sound of them beating was like the beating of a war drum, signaling an inevitable onslaught.

Its four massive legs, each one thick and powerful as a mountain’s foundation, dug into the ground, crushing anything in its way. Each claw was a jagged, obsidian-tipped spear, ready to tear through stone, metal, and flesh with a single swipe. The earth itself seemed to tremble with every step it took, as though the creature’s mere presence was warping the world around it.

The sheer size of the monster, coupled with its nightmarish features, was enough to make the bravest of warriors falter. It loomed above, towering over buildings, blotting out the sun and casting a long, deep shadow that seemed to swallow up everything beneath it.

As the monster unfurled its wings, a roar erupted from all six of its throats. The sound was deafening—an ear-shattering, guttural screech that reverberated through the very core of the city, causing windows to shatter, buildings to quake, and the air itself to vibrate with an unnatural hum. The screech was not just a sound—it was a physical force that rattled the bones, as if the very frequency of the beast’s voice was designed to crush the spirit itself.

With a final, sickening twist of its body, the beast lowered its claws and began to descend. The ground below cracked and buckled under its weight, buildings collapsing beneath the enormous pressure of its presence. Every step it took seemed to shake the very fabric of space, and the air around it grew cold, oppressive, and thick with the scent of death.

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The moment the beast landed, it wasn’t just the sound of footsteps or impact that sent waves of terror through the city—it was the feeling that everything, everything, was at the mercy of this unimaginable force. There was no escaping it.

The monster was here to destroy—and they were the first to feel its wrath.