The Thunder Wolf froze, its once-mighty aura crippled under the weight of Alex's domain.
The lightning that had once been its ally, its weapon, was now gone—
Stripped away.
Alex's golden lightning danced freely, untamed, around his form.
The sigils etched into the ground glowed brighter, pulsating with power as if the earth acknowledged his dominance.
The region was silent momentarily, the calm before the final storm.
Then Alex moved.
In a flash of golden light, he closed the distance.
Crackling with concentrated energy, his katana cut through the air with an audible hum.
The Thunder Wolf barely had time to react.
It swiped a massive claw, aiming to counter-—
But Alex was already gone.
He reappeared behind the beast, his blade striking its side.
A golden arc carved through its thick fur, leaving behind a searing wound.
The wolf howled, the sound resonating like thunder itself.
It spun around, jaws snapping, aiming to devour him whole.
Alex sidestepped with ease, his movements so fluid they seemed almost inhuman.
He struck again, this time targeting its hind leg.
The wolf's massive body buckled under the blow.
The once-dominant legend-ranked entity was now on the defensive.
The ground shattered beneath their movements, each clash of power sending shockwaves through the land.
Mountains in the distance began to crumble.
The forest, what little remained of it, was being erased.
The human stronghold miles away…
felt the tremors.
Walls groaned under the invisible pressure, and the sky above them flickered with flashes of golden light.
The Thunder Wolf's fury reached its peak.
Its body radiated with an overwhelming intensity as it unleashed its full might.
The beast lunged forward, every muscle in its colossal body straining desperately.
It swung its claws, each swipe tearing through the air with the force of a hurricane.
Its jaws snapped like thunderclaps, seeking to crush the man who dared defy it.
But Alex…
He was calm.
His movements became a blur of golden arcs and sparks, dodging every attack with surgical precision.
For every claw strike, he countered with a swipe of his katana.
He struck faster with every snap of its jaws, his blade cutting through its defenses like a storm unraveling itself.
The Thunder Wolf bellowed, refusing to yield, its power still formidable.
It summoned what remained of its strength, forcing itself upright.
But Alex had no intention of dragging the fight any longer.
Standing firm amidst the chaos, his katana glowed brighter than ever, the golden lightning swirling around it gathering to a single point.
His voice was quiet, yet it carried across the ruined battlefield:
"You've already lost."
The wolf's eyes widened as Alex's domain surged with power, the golden sigils now flaring brighter than the sun.
And then—
Alex moved.
The world seemed to hold its breath.
In a burst of speed that defied comprehension, Alex shot forward, his katana slicing through the air with the fury of a thunderstorm.
The sigils beneath him pulsed in unison, amplifying his strength.
SLASH!
The sound of the strike was deafening.
A blinding arc of golden light carved through the battle, illuminating the world in its radiance.
The Thunder Wolf froze mid-attack, its massive form trembling as the golden arc passed.
Time seemed to slow.
Then, with a thunderous crash, its massive body collapsed to the ground.
Dust and debris rose as the earth trembled beneath its weight.
The wolf let out a low, guttural growl. Its strength was ebbing away, and its once-dominant aura was now reduced to faint flickers.
It lifted its head weakly, glaring at Alex with disbelief, fear, grudging respect, and regret.
Alex stood tall, his katana resting at his side. It still faintly glowed with the power of his domain.
The lightning sigils on the ground began to fade, their purpose fulfilled.
For a moment, the battlefield was silent again.
Then Alex turned to the wolf, his gaze unwavering.
"A legend, reduced to this."
His words were calm, devoid of mockery, but they carried the weight of truth.
The battle wasn't over yet—
But it was clear.
He had won this one.