Yarantha charged ahead, launching a lightning orb (*Entein ?180*), striking down many guards with violent bolts. Yolaqen transformed into a streak of grey light through *Yami ?180*, darting rapidly and disabling any guard he touched.
Gan unleashed a roaring aura of black-yellow as the small lantern at his waist glowed with matching colors, drawing more guards’ attention. Without hesitation, he fired a powerful beam of light (*Yami ?210*), felling the enemy line one by one.
At last, they stood before the Qiqin Tree. There, waiting with a mocking smile, was the figure they had suspected all along—Zedrik, the ruler of Grili City.
**“So, you’ve discovered the secret of the Qiqin Tree?”** Zedrik said coldly.
Yolaqen stepped forward. **“We know you’ve manipulated your people and used this tree as a tool for your twisted goals.”**
Zedrik’s laughter echoed. **“You’re just small obstacles in my grand design!”**
Suddenly, the roots of the Qiqin Tree wrapped around Zedrik, slowly merging with his body. His form changed, cloaked in dark brown root-like textures. The roots spread rapidly, crawling toward Grili City, absorbing its people without mercy.
In the chaos, Eryndra—who had been asleep—was also absorbed by the roots. Her body slowly transformed into a Qiqin: a being of roots and a powerful dark aura.
Seeing this, Gan froze in panic. **“No… Eryndra!”** He tried to rush back to the city, but Yolaqen stopped him firmly.
**“Gan, we can’t save them unless Zedrik is stopped!”** Yolaqen snapped.
Gan stood frozen, teeth clenched, fists tight, rage burning within him.
Now, Zedrik—having fully absorbed the power of the Qiqin Tree—stood tall as the Supreme Qiqin. A dark-pink aura radiated fiercely from him.
Zedrik (Qiqin) magic: Rinne ?300,Ugora ?300, Yami ?1
Yolaqen demanded to know Zedrik’s motive. Zedrik declared he had done all this to turn the Grili Kingdom into the strongest military empire by transforming all its citizens into powerful, fully-controllable soldiers.
**“You’re disgusting,”** Yolaqen growled.
Ignoring Yolaqen’s words, Zedrik summoned the now-transformed Eryndra and commanded her to attack Yolaqen, Yarantha, and Gan.
Eryndra (Qiqin) magic: *Rinne ?300 (reincarnation), Ugora ?300 (defense), Yami ?1 (light)*
As the attack began, Gan could only dodge, eyes welling with tears. He couldn't bring himself to fight the person he loved most, even with his life on the line.
Yolaqen and Yarantha struggled to hold back Qiqin Eryndra, but the power gap was immense. Yarantha dashed forward in yellow light, landing a kick at Eryndra’s head. In a flash, Eryndra caught her leg with terrifying strength. Yarantha fired a wind orb (*Quera ?190*) at point-blank, but it had no effect. Instead, Eryndra's grip tightened—until her leg snapped. Yarantha's scream of agony rang out across the battlefield.
From afar, Zedrik laughed triumphantly. **“This is only the beginning!”** he boasted, preparing to order Eryndra to kill them all.
Yolaqen’s sharp eyes spotted something crucial: Eryndra was still connected to the roots. He shouted, **“Gan! Cut those roots now!”**
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Gan moved quickly, his black-yellow aura flaring wildly as he tried to sever the roots. But they were too thick and strong, unmoved even with all his strength.
Gan trembled, eyes turning red. His aura exploded into a deep red light—like blood, symbolizing his wrathful sin.
In this massive surge, his power soared beyond anything he had ever reached.
Gan magic:Yami ?310, Ugora ?310
Eryndra attacked furiously, firing blinding beams one after another. Yet Gan, with unwavering resolve, dodged every strike—leaping, spinning, and deflecting destructive bursts. Breath ragged, he pushed on. With one final move, he slipped behind Eryndra and struck the root connection—finally severing it.
Eryndra froze. Her eyes softened. Her consciousness returned—still within the Qiqin body.
Gan, having spent everything, collapsed—motionless. The deep red aura faded, leaving only a heavy silence.
Yolaqen rose, staring at Zedrik with fury and resolve. Yarantha, barely standing on one leg, tried to rise but was stopped by Yolaqen. **“Let me handle this,”** he said firmly.
Now, Yolaqen stood alone before Zedrik. The battlefield braced for the next explosion.
Yolaqen stood tall, eyes burning with determination. Both burst into light—Yolaqen glowing deep grey, Zedrik shining with dark pink. In a flash, they clashed at light speed, trading strikes that sent shockwaves across the land.
Yolaqen quickly summoned *Towa ?300*, conjuring tower after tower in an attempt to trap Zedrik. But Zedrik, agile and dangerous, dodged them all with mocking laughter.
Spotting an opening, Yolaqen slipped close and slashed his sword at Zedrik’s neck—but the blade left no mark. Zedrik grinned, then fired a flurry of energy blasts at Yolaqen’s torso. Explosions rang out. Yolaqen cried out in pain, staggering back. Zedrik followed with a brutal barrage of kicks to his head.
Suddenly, Yarantha appeared, catching Zedrik’s foot before the killing blow landed. Her eyes shone with power—she now wielded incredible magic:
Entein ?400(lightning),Quera ?400 (wind),Omen ?400* (water),Gisara ?400* (gravity),Hiken ?400* (fire),Ugora ?400* (defense),Heara ?400 (regeneration) and Yami ?400(light)
Fueled by rage, Yarantha unleashed a counterattack—fire, water, lightning, wind, light, and gravity orbs rained down, piercing Zedrik's body, leaving gaping wounds. The assault continued relentlessly—a powerful kick shattered his neck, sending him flying. Zedrik, now desperate and bloodied, howled.
Unexpectedly, his body began to swell, muscles tearing. Zedrik screamed. Yarantha realized the Qiqin Tree within him was trying to take over. His consciousness vanished, leaving only the tree’s will in his body.
Qiqin magic:Rinne ?400,Ugora ?400 dan Yami ?1
The Qiqin unleashed a massive energy blast at Yarantha and Yolaqen. Yarantha was thrown to the ground, trembling from the pain, yet still conscious—her eyes filled with fear for Yolaqen, now defenseless.
As the deadly light rushed toward him, Yolaqen closed his eyes. In that final moment, he remembered his noble dream—to build a better world for the Jinn, freeing them from ancestral sin and stigma. He recalled the first time in millennia he had caused chaos as a Jinn, but through dimensional gateways to human concepts, a thinking Jinn was born. For the first time, he understood right and wrong.
With renewed resolve, a black-grey aura burst from Yolaqen, spinning into a vortex of power. He gripped his sword tightly.
Now, Yolaqen stood empowered with new strength: Towa ?400 (towers), Ugora ?400, Yami ?1
With burning determination, he stood beside Yarantha. Together, they faced Qiqin—ready for the final battle that would decide the fate of their entire realm...
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