The Path to Supremacy

battle Viewpoint p1

(Timeskip one day)
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t was finally the time for battle and all of the assigned fighters were waiting to be sent into the battle field. Issei stood with Aine on his right and the rest of his peerage behind the two of them. A similar arrangement was found in between Vali and his team. While Rossweisse and kirito were standing on the side representing their respective factions.
"Is everyone ready?" Sirzechs asked as he eyed the whole group.
After receiving the subsequent nods he motioned grayfia, who had a box in her arms, forward and said "This is a box with the Phoenix tears. There are a total of 7 tears so please use them only if they are absolutely necessary to use."
"Thanks we will be careful." Issei said as he took the box and sent it into his pocket dimension ready for immediate removal and use.
"Then I wish you all luck." Sirzechs said as he raised a hand causing a red transportation circle appearing under the whole group. The circle glowed and then in a small flash the whole group was gone.
Just as the adults were about to leave Rias and Sona appeared with the rest of their peerages. Rias then confidently stepped forward and said " Oni sama we are ready to be sent into the battle vs loki. As you can see we are here earlier than your appointed group." She said in a rather cocky voice making Sona sigh a little with a shake of her head.
Sirzechs shot her a rather dry look while grayfia had to use nearly all of her mental control to not snigger out loud. Sirzechs then gave a deep sigh and said "They are already gone and in battle now Rias. It was you who was late. Good day now." Saying that he left a gaping Rias, and a relieved Sona behind and left with a now openly sniggering Grayfia. She however did sober up quickly as she remembered that it was her little sister who was now in the line of fire.
(Area break)
The group arrived to see the glowing magical pyramid that currently held the two evil gods prisoner, even from the distance where they stood, they could tell that the seal holding them was weakening and a confrontation was mere moments away.
"So this is it huh?" Issei voiced to Vali who was standing beside him.
"So it seems. Don't die out there Hyoudou Issei. I don't need a change in my rival this early into the game." Vali said said as he eyed Issei from the corner of his eyes.
"I knew it you do care." Issei said with a triumphant look on his face. His words caused Valis eyebrows to twitch dangerously but he wasn't able to reply at the barb, as the seal holding the two evil gods just went down signalling their freedom.
Looking over the whole group of our young heroes saw the two renegade gods were slowly talking to each other.
"I should have expected that from beezelbub. A devil right down to the core." Loki muttered as he eyed the group.
"You and your petty pets can handle the rest of the group, however leave the white dragon for me. I want to fight him." Riz said as he kept his eyes locked with Issei.
Loki merely grunted in response. Riz then pointed his finger at Issei and jerked his head towards a clearing some distance away from the group before he himself moved there.
(With Issei and the group.)
"Well it seems that I have my opponent. Good luck everyone." Issei said as he nodded towards Riz.
However before he could leave he was turned around by Aine who placed a heated kiss on his lips and whispered "Please be careful and come back safely."
"Hey you know me I am the poster boy of safety and besides dont worry theres no way I am going to leave you behind." He said as planted a kiss on her forehead before proceeding to do the same with Jeanne. When he was done he simply released his divine dividing wings and flew away to meet his opponent.
"You are late." Riz said as he watched Issei land on the other end of the plain.
"Well I wasn't really given a time for arrival." Issei replied with a shrugg.
"But of course." Riz agreed with a nod before releasing a medium sized magical attack towards Issei who side stepped it before he looked at Riz blankly all emotion draining from his face leaving behind a battle ready mind and body. It was then that Albion roared out.
"( VANISHING DRAGON BALANCE BREAKER)". In a flash white light Issei was seen clad in his balance breaker white coloured magic rolling was off him in waves.
Issei then raised an arm and said "Durandal." As he said the magnificent blue gold colored blade appeared out of his gear and into his hands. Issei then muttered level 3 and the sword began to shine before it split into two eastern blades of the same colour.
Taking a stance he immediately lashed out towards Riz and gave a vicious cross shaped swipe. Riz on the other hand just leaned back before throwing a punch at Issei. Issei met the offending limb with an up back kick.
Riz hid his surprise at the move and grabbed Isseis leg before launching him into a large plateau. At the same time he also released a wave of chaos at Issei. Issei in response flew out of the rubble with Albion calling out "(DIVIDE X 5)"
The wave of chaos was soon divided and the power gained from it was used to fuel the arc like whitish gold magical attack that Issei released towards Riz who merely raised his eyes at the attempt before promptly firing his own attack that cancelled the arc out.
Riz then coated his hands with his black chaos magic before he launched himself at Issei. Issei met him halfway and a mid air as they clashed with Riz using his hands like swords.
It was then that riz decided to get serious and this was seen by the notable increase in his speed, accuracy and power. Issei however using a few well placed divides was able to match him for a while. However Riz was increasing all of his combat attributes exponentially and soon the difference was too large to be matched by Divides.
It was then that a glowing fist plowed deep into Isseis stomach causing him to cough out blood. However riz did not stop there as he kneed Issei on the face before sending him hurtling into the ground via a vicious haymaker. He did not give Issei a chance to recover and immediately began firing high powered energy balls towards Issei. It was a direct hit that caused a medium sized Explosion.
Issei however immediately flew out of the rubble panting and bloodied. His helmet and chest plate were missing. Blood was running down his face and chest. "Damn this is intense." Issei thought with a grimace on his face.
"(What were you expecting when you were facing a god? A picnic? Now enough playing around go release your other form. That is the only chance we have of getting out of here alive.)" Albion said with a huff.
"Is that really the limit to your abilities. I was honestly expecting something extraordinary. But it seems I will be disappointed." Riz said trying to get a rise out of Issei.
Issei on the other hand just spat the blood out of his mouth before wiping his chin. He then closed his eyes and softly began his chant.
""I who am about to awaken
Am the heavenly dragon that disregarded the principles of supremacy set by god
I conquer the infinite and live the dream
I shall become the azure dragon that sets down the path of supremacy for others to follow
And I shall take you from the depths of the crimson purgatory to the heights of an azure paradise
HEAVENLY AZURE EMPEROR."
In a bright flash of light Issei was seen floating in the magnificence of his Heavenly azure armor. Rizs eyes widened a fraction at the new form before he said "Well arent you full of surprises. I wasnt expecting you to pull a card like that out of your deck."
PLAY SONG :- REVERSE SITUATION FROM NARUTO SHIPPUDEN
"It isnt the only thing I can do." Issei said as Durandal disappeared back into his gear. His hands then started glowing with the distinctive color of the power of destruction. Then without a warning he thrust his hands out and sent a powerful wave of destruction at Riz who dodged it but wasnt expecting the drastic increase in Isseis speed as he appeared right infront of him and sent hin hurtling into the ground. Issei then straightened up his wings constricting as Albion called "(Divide)"
Riz faltered for just a moment as he felt his power drain a bit. This short lapse was all Issei needed to tackle Riz into the ground before he started punching Riz into the ground. After a few quick paced punches he lifted Riz up and threw him into the air before he shouted "FROZEN REQUIEM" A large wave of Ice hit Riz causing his body to start freezing up.
Noticing what had happened Riz began focusing his chaos magic into his body to thaw the Ice and to ultimately beat back the spell Issei used. However he didnt get a long respite since Issei was back at offence and was now firing concentrated balls made up of the power of destruction.
Riz was slightly slower than before due to the Ice on his body and was only able to dodge for a few moments after which he was hit by one of the balls which caused him to fly back. Issei then used his knight attributes to quickly cover the distance between the two before channelling in his rook abilities to solidly land a magically enhanced destruction punch into a plateau. Once again Albion was heard as he said "(Divide)".
Using the influx of power Issei released it into his next attack "DRAGON SECRET ART :- AZURE LOTUS OF THE ICE DRAGON EMPEROR." As soon as he finished a huge visage of a white dragon with Azure colored eyes appeared behind him. With a roar issei waved his hand in an arc like manner causing the dragon to fly and hit Riz head on causing a big and loud explosion to ensue.
SONG END.
"Do you think we got him?" Issei mentally asked as he panted a little. The use of this form was still pretty draining. Along with his use of his more powerful attacks were taking a fair toll over his body and magic.
"(Not in the least. Riz is a smart and powerful god and he wont be taken down by an attack of that magnitude. Keep your guard up.)" Albion said seriously.
And he was right as the moment the smoke from the previous explosion cleared a black circular barrier was seen surrounding Riz. It disappeared and a moment later Riz appeared out hardly looking haggered. The only proof of a fight were his slightly torn clothes and the odd bruise on his person.
"Well that was a rather interesting experience. I haven't had someone as young as you push me this hard. Hell several warriors several times your age all tried and fell in battle in half the time you fought against me. I am impressed." Riz said as he looked at a slightly heavily breathing Issei.
"Well I am pleased to have blown your mind but this is far from over. ICE MAKE DRAGONS." Issei shouted in the end causing several animated dragons to appear out of thin air before they roared at Riz and flew towards him in high speeds.
Riz smirked as he saw the dragons fly towards him and simply clicked his fingers causing numerous waves of black colored magic hit the dragons head on causing them to change direction and fly towards Issei.
Surprised by the change Issei quickly summoned durandal and fired of a quick wave of holy energy causing the Ice dragons to disintegrate. However this momentarily caused him to divert his attention of Riz as said god was in front of him in a flash and punched him straight through a mountain.
When he stopped he tried to move back only for him to drop to his knees as his azure form disintegrated back into his normal balance breaker. "Damn." Issei muttered but he was not surprised, he had been in that form for over an hour and had used several high demand moves. The only option he now had was to fight in a purely controlled manner and create the one oppertunity he needed to use durandal in its fourth form to finally end his fight.
However that was not to be as his reserves were at an all time low. The moment he stood up his armor all but disintegrated leaving behind only his wings. Confusedly he asked "What just happened."
"(You ran out of energy. You are literally at his mercy as of now.)" Albion said stoically as Riz landed in front of Issei.
Looking at him panting Riz said "Well it seems the fun for today has finally ended. I will however let you live to see another day white dragon emperor. Your performance today resulted in your life. I shall however see you again in the future."
Saying that Riz turned around and walked away only to disappear in a wisp of smoke, leaving behind a bewildered Issei.
"What in the world just happened?" He incredulously asked.
"(He let you go. That is what happened. I however am pleased with the way you fought today. You used all of your abilities in a good and balanced way, managed to use the azure armor for more than its total time and managed to injure a god. Very impressive.)" Albion replied.
"Heh thanks I guess." Issei replied as he started flying back towards the others wondering how their battle had gone and praying that all of his peerage members especially Aine and Jeanne were fine. Surprisingly he found his mind drifting towards Rossweisse as well as he hoped that she too would be fine.
"(That however does not mean that you are of the hook mister. At my prime a god like that would have grovelled at my feet. I am going to up your training to ensure that you are never in a position like that again.)" Albion finished in a stern voice leaving behind no arguments. Issei in response had only nodded as he was too tired to reply.
He arrived back just in time to see Vali use the molnjr on Loki effectively sealing him up. His eyes then searched for his peerage. He then sighed in relief when he saw that all of them along with Rossweisse were fine, apart from the odd bruises and cuts on their bodies. It seemed that the mission was now a partial success.
BANG THATS IT FOR THE CHAP HOPE YOU LIKED IT. THE NEXT CHAP WILL BE THE REST OF THE GROUP VS LOKI AND HIS ANIMALS.