Chapter Twenty-Two: The Final Ascension

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The battle against Xalith was like nothing the Children had ever experienced. His mastery over Ultra Instinct made him untouchable, his every move flowing with perfect precision and grace. He struck with the force of collapsing stars, and with each blow, the very fabric of the universe trembled.

Ayla, however, had learned much from the Mothers. She could feel the cosmos flowing through her, guiding her movements, allowing her to predict Xalith's attacks before they happened. The other Children, too, drew upon the powers they had gained since the fall of Lazrael.

But even with their combined strength, Xalith was nearly unstoppable.

Xalith: (mocking) "You're fighting a losing battle, Ayla. You cannot win against perfection!"

Ayla's expression remained calm, her voice steady. "Perfection is an illusion, Xalith. You seek control, but true power comes from balance, not domination."

With a final surge of cosmic energy, Ayla reached deep into the very core of the universe, calling upon the Mothers' teachings. In that moment, she unlocked a level of Ultra Instinct that even Xalith had not foreseen—a state of being where her every action was guided by the pure flow of creation itself.

The tides of battle shifted, and for the first time, Xalith faltered.

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