Chapter 4 Flame Warrior Part 4

Just then, Baya the Fire Spirit suddenly leaped forward and devoured the dragon's burning breath in a single motion! Then, perched on Alex's shoulder, he started muttering in an unknown language, directing his words toward the Golden Dragon.

Suddenly, a mystical symbol lit up on Baya's forehead-a mark that bore a striking resemblance to the one on the dragon's head, yet it was even more radiant and powerful!

The Golden Dragon, which had been consumed by rage just moments ago, suddenly fell silent. For a few long seconds, it simply stared at Baya. Then, a white glow flickered across its forehead.

The next moment, the massive dragon let out an agonizing roar, almost as if it were begging Baya for help!

Baya listened carefully and responded in the same mysterious tongue. Alex couldn't understand a word, but Baya soon turned to him and explained-

"It's the dragon language!"

Just then, something unbelievable happened-

The Golden Dragon's soul split into two halves-one dark and sinister, the other radiant and pure!

Alex narrowed his eyes. The white spirit radiated a powerful energy, something eerily similar to Kain's aura. However, the black spirit exuded a twisted, malevolent force-dark and suffocating.

The white soul trembled in pain, while the black soul howled in fury.

"Impossible! How did you escape my grasp?!" the dark shadow screeched, its voice trembling with panic. "If I had absorbed the energy of just a few more Supreme warriors, your soul would have been completely devoured!"

The white soul let out a deep, rumbling laugh.

"Enough of your twisted games! This ends now!"

The black shadow sneered.

"Still holding onto your old ideals? If you just accept me, we could achieve limitless power and glory! Why waste your strength on this pointless struggle?"

The white spirit's eyes burned with defiance.

"Power? Glory? I know all about your vile ambitions!"

"Then suffer!" the dark shadow hissed before lunging forward in a vicious attack!

"Fire Spirit, help me!" the white soul cried out to Baya.

Baya immediately stepped forward, standing between them, and the mark on his forehead flared even brighter.

For the first time, the dark spirit's face twisted in fear.

"No! That's the Rebirth Seal!"

Baya's overwhelming energy pinned the black shadow in place. It struggled, trying to escape, but it was too late.

"No! We have to run-!" the black shadow shrieked, but Baya's energy engulfed it completely.

The white soul smiled in gratitude.

"Fire Spirit... I will never forget this favor."

Alex, still trying to process everything, suddenly felt the world around them start to collapse.

A powerful vortex formed, threatening to swallow everything.

Baya's expression shifted.

"Why are you still here?" He turned toward the Golden Dragon, realization dawning on him.

The dragon's eyes gleamed with urgency.

"There's no time! This dimension is about to collapse! Follow me-I'll explain everything later!"

Without hesitation, the Golden Dragon raised its claws and formed a seal, tearing open a dimensional gateway. A shimmering pathway emerged in the fractured space.

Alex noticed the dragon's energy had weakened considerably. After that intense battle, it was clear that opening this portal drained it even further.

"Let's go!"

Without waiting for Alex's approval, the dragon's spirit merged into his ring.

The surrounding void shattered completely, pulling them into the new path.

A few moments later, they emerged before an ancient gate.

The Ancient Gate of Flame Mastar Terrence.

A familiar scent filled the air.

Suddenly, Alex's divine energy trembled violently, as if it had just found a long-lost companion!

His eyes widened.

"What is this place?"

He turned to the Golden Dragon, who gazed at the gate with tear-filled eyes.

"Ten thousand years... I've finally returned." The dragon's voice trembled with emotion.

"Terrence... where have you gone all these years?"

Even Baya stared at the ancient gate, the mark on his forehead glowing even brighter.

The Golden Dragon took a deep breath.

"Come, Fire Spirit. I need your help to open this door."

He muttered something under his breath, and the mark on Baya's forehead detached-floating toward the gate like a beacon of light.

The ground trembled.

The massive gate creaked as it began to open.

A blinding surge of energy burst forth.

It felt like a slumbering dragon had awakened.

For a moment, Alex struggled to breathe, overwhelmed by the sheer pressure of its presence.

But strangely, amidst the suffocating power-

He felt something else.

A sense of belonging.