In the intense battle on the moon's far side, Ragna unleashed a blinding surge of solar energy, creating a lethal zone that vaporized weaker Inhumans and Skrulls instantly. Even those with formidable defenses, like the diamond-skinned Inhumans and those possessing super healing abilities, succumbed within milliseconds, leaving only traces of ash. The Skrulls' most formidable creation, the Abomination, experienced rapid disintegration of its flesh and muscles under the relentless light. Despite its regenerative capabilities, the Abomination's bones eventually charred and crumbled, signaling its demise.
Queen Medusa, along with the ancient Inhumans who had awaited their king's return for millennia, were also reduced to nothingness. Their long-held hopes extinguished in an instant. Ragna, embodying the sun's impartiality, delivered an unbiased death to all.
Yet, Black Bolt, Hive, and Skrull leader Talos endured. Black Bolt's devastating sonic vibrations, capable of shattering planets, managed to counteract the solar onslaught, though at a great cost—one of his arms disintegrated under the immense strain. Hive's parasitic form, composed of countless microscopic organisms, couldn't fully withstand the solar assault, leaving only skeletal remnants. However, from these remains, dust emanated, gradually reconstructing Hive's form, albeit with a pallid and translucent appearance. Talos, having transformed into a monstrous state with enhanced physical defenses and ice-manipulating abilities, barely survived, now reduced to a mass of barely living tissue.
The battlefield was strewn with the ashes of Medusa, elite Inhumans, and the ancient loyalists. Hive, expressionless, launched a potent psychic assault on Ragna, disregarding his own unstable, translucent form. Black Bolt, his body ravaged and missing an arm, was overwhelmed by the profound loss of his beloved Medusa. Overcome with grief, he unleashed his most formidable silent scream, a destructive force racing toward Ragna.
Facing simultaneous attacks—Hive's psychic onslaught and Black Bolt's destructive scream—Ragna's situation seemed dire. Despite his dwindling divine power, the inexhaustible energy of the Space Stone remained at his disposal. Black Bolt's vibrations, potent enough to fracture space itself, prevented Ragna from teleporting. Instead, Ragna channeled the Space Stone's power to relocate himself directly above the sun. After absorbing its rejuvenating energy for a few seconds, he returned to the moon's surface, revitalized and ready to reengage.
Ragna's sudden disappearance left Black Bolt and Hive momentarily disoriented. Hive dispersed his form into fine particles, attempting to detect Ragna's presence. Meanwhile, the resilient remnants of Talos struggled to regenerate. Upon Ragna's reappearance, he summoned a flaming sword, its radiant heat distorting the surrounding air, signaling his intent to decapitate Black Bolt.
The battle resumed with renewed ferocity. Hive and Black Bolt coordinated their attacks against Ragna. However, Black Bolt's indiscriminate sonic assaults posed a threat to all, including Hive. As a collective of microscopic parasites, Hive's form was particularly susceptible to such vibrations. Ragna strategically positioned himself to ensure Black Bolt's attacks inadvertently targeted Hive, causing Hive's form to become increasingly unstable and translucent.
Despite his rage, Black Bolt remained wary of Hive, aiming to eliminate both adversaries. Ragna adeptly evaded Black Bolt's attacks, directing their destructive force toward Hive. Recognizing the dire situation, Hive disassembled his form, sending a swarm of particles to entangle Ragna's hands, hindering his ability to utilize the Space Stone. Simultaneously, the partially regenerated Talos mustered his strength to unleash a freezing attack, immobilizing Ragna's feet. With Ragna restrained, Black Bolt prepared to deliver a catastrophic sonic blast.
"Impressive strategy," Ragna acknowledged, appreciating their coordinated effort. "However, my energy reserves have been replenished." Drawing upon his restored divine power, Ragna unleashed a concentrated burst of solar energy, creating a localized death zone. This maneuver not only neutralized Black Bolt's impending attack but also obliterated Hive's dispersed particles, reducing them to ashes. Talos, caught in the radiant explosion, was utterly incinerated, leaving behind only charred fragments.
Black Bolt, now grievously wounded with additional limbs disintegrated, lay incapacitated. Seizing the moment, Ragna approached and, with a decisive swing of his flaming sword, beheaded Black Bolt. Upon Black Bolt's death, Ragna absorbed critical knowledge regarding the Terrigen Crystals and their role in safely activating human abilities. Additionally, a luminous essence emerged from Black Bolt's body—a seed of his unique power, offering the potential to bestow similar abilities upon another. Recognizing its significance, Ragna secured the power seed for future consideration.
Turning his attention to the remnants of Talos, Ragna summoned the sun's golden flames, ensuring the complete incineration of any residual particles. "As adversaries, you earned my respect," Ragna murmured, surveying the battlefield. "But respect does not equate to mercy." With the primary threats neutralized, Ragna proceeded toward Attilan, the legendary city of the Inhumans, anticipating the challenges that awaited within.
Inside Attilan, the cessation of external tremors signaled the battle's conclusion. Anxious Inhumans and Skrulls pondered the outcome. Deprived of their perceptive allies, who had perished in the initial solar assault, they remained oblivious to the fate of their leaders. Damaged surveillance equipment offered no insights, leaving them in a state of suspense. As Ragna's footsteps echoed closer, the inhabitants of Attilan braced themselves, uncertain of what the future held.
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