The Legend of Zen

Chapter 29: The Nova Slash

With the newfound shared power between himself and the Sword of Zen, Kiren focused all his energy into the Sword of Zen, the legendary blade responded with a radiant display of power. Its edge ignited with a brilliant red flame of aura, casting a mesmerizing glow around Kiren's figure. The air crackled with anticipation as the power of the sword was about to be unleashed.

Just as Swo prepared to evade the attack, Zero, having regained consciousness, leaped into action, intercepting the ancient demon's movement. He held Swo firmly in place, urging Kiren to seize the moment and finish the battle.

With Zero's support, Kiren took a deep breath, channeling the energy of the Nova form into the Sword of Zen. The blade seemed to pulse with life, vibrating in harmony with Kiren's fierce determination.

With a mighty shout, Kiren swung the Sword of Zen out in front of him, releasing all the accumulated energy in a single, awe-inspiring slash. The red aura intensified, leaving trails of ethereal flame in the air as the Nova Slash hurtled toward its target.

The energy attack surged forward with immense speed, leaving a trail of shimmering sparks in its wake. It was a sight to behold—a celestial dance of red and gold, illuminating the battlefield with its magnificence.

Swo attempted to break free elbowing Zero in the stomach causing him to loosen his grip. Swo quickly began to jump into the air.

In the critical moment, just as the Nova Slash was closing in on Swo, one of his eyes returned to normal, and Samuel's voice emerged from the depths of darkness, "You are not going to run" It was a fleeting glimpse of the friend they knew, fighting to regain control.

Caught in the turmoil of conflicting forces, Samuel body stood still, torn between the darkness of Swo and the light of Samuel. The Nova Slash's immense power engulfed him, cleaving Swo right down the middle.

As the dust settled, both halves of Swo hit the ground, and the once formidable ancient demon now lay defeated. The battlefield was bathed in the radiant glow of the Sword of Zen's aura, a testament to Kiren's unwavering spirit and the beauty of the Nova Slash's devastating power.

Kiren and Zero breathed heavily, the weight of the battle still heavy on their shoulders. The fate of their friend and the village had been decided, but the emotional toll of the victory weighed heavily in their hearts.

In that moment, Kiren felt a deep sense of sorrow and relief. Swo was defeated, but the darkness within Samuel had also been vanquished, leaving him with the hope that his friend would return to them, free from the clutches of the ancient demon.