Flames Against the Dark
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2nd update for today
The ground trembled beneath the Phoenix Sect, the booming echoes of the cult's assault reverberating through its sacred halls. Fires erupted along the perimeter as dark magic clashed with the sect’s protective wards. Sect members scrambled to defend their home, but the sheer power of the cult's coordinated attack was overwhelming.
Ruo Chen stood at the gates, his icy blade shimmering in the moonlight. Xiao Rui remained at his side, summoning protective talismans that flared with golden light, forming barriers against the cultists’ relentless advance.
Xiao Rui
They’re targeting the inner sanctum!
( Xiao Rui yelled, beads of sweat forming on his brow as he fought to maintain the barriers.)
Ruo Chen (ML)
(Ruo Chen’s jaw clenched as he cut through an oncoming wave of shadowy figures.)
Then we hold the line. Lan Yi needs time.
Inside the Trial of Flames:
Lan Yi stood in the void of fire and shadow, face-to-face with his doppelgänger. The dark version of himself sneered, its voice a low, mocking echo.
Dark side of Lan Yi
You think you’re strong enough to wield the Phoenix Flame? Look at you—uncertain, filled with doubt, always questioning if you’re good enough.
( the shadow taunted, flames flickering coldly around it.)
Lan Yi’s fists clenched, his own flames sputtering weakly in the oppressive darkness.
Lan Yi (MC)
I am strong enough.
( Lan Yi growled.)
Dark side of Lan Yi
Prove it.
( the shadow hissed, lunging forward with claws of black fire.)
Lan Yi barely dodged the attack, the cold flames grazing his shoulder and sending a chill through his body. His own flames struggled to retaliate, their heat dimmed by the oppressive presence of his shadow.
Dark side of Lan Yi
Why are you hesitating?
( the shadow pressed, circling him.)
Do you fear your power? Or is it that you fear losing control, just like before?
Lan Yi froze, memories flashing through his mind—of a time when his flames had raged uncontrollably, causing destruction he could never take back.
Lan Yi (MC)
I didn’t mean for that to happen…
( he whispered, his voice trembling.)
Dark side of Lan Yi
(The shadow laughed cruelly.)
Intent doesn’t matter. Fear does. And your fear is a chain, binding your flames and keeping you weak.
Lan Yi’s flames flickered dangerously low. He dropped to his knees, his breath ragged.
Elder Qiu and the other elders held their ground near the sanctum’s entrance, channeling powerful wards to protect Lan Yi as he underwent the trial.
But the cultists were relentless. Dark magic lashed against the elders’ barriers, cracks forming as the strain grew.
someone
We can’t hold this forever!
(one elder shouted, sweat pouring down his face.)
Ruo Chen (ML)
(Ruo Chen rushed to their side, his icy blade slicing through the nearest cultist.)
You won’t need to. Just buy us a little more time.
Xiao Rui
(Xiao Rui joined him, his talismans glowing brighter.)
We can’t let them disrupt the trial. If they break through now—
A deafening roar interrupted him. From the center of the cult’s ranks, a massive shadow beast emerged, its crimson eyes gleaming with malevolent intent.
Xiao Rui
What in the heavens is that?
(Xiao Rui gasped.)
Ruo Chen (ML)
(Ruo Chen stepped forward, his icy glare unwavering.)
A problem I’ll handle.
Back in the Trial:
Lan Yi knelt in the darkness, the flames around him barely flickering. His shadow loomed over him, its cold fire radiating triumph.
Dark side of Lan Yi
You can’t escape what you are.
* the shadow said.)
A reckless, flawed descendant, unworthy of the Phoenix Flame.
Lan Yi (MC)
(Lan Yi’s head snapped up, defiance burning in his eyes.)
Maybe I am reckless. Maybe I have flaws. But that doesn’t make me weak.
The shadow hesitated as Lan Yi forced himself to stand, his flames reigniting.
Lan Yi (MC)
I’ve made mistakes, but they don’t define me.
( Lan Yi continued, his voice steady.)
My flames aren’t bound by fear. They’re fueled by my will to protect, to fight for those who can’t fight for themselves.
The void around them trembled as Lan Yi’s flames grew brighter, pushing back the darkness.
Lan Yi (MC)
You’re a part of me, but you don’t control me.
( Lan Yi said, his flames roaring to life.)
Now burn.
With a surge of energy, he unleashed a massive wave of fire, engulfing the shadow. The cold flames shrieked as they were consumed, and the void dissolved into light.
In the Sanctum:
The Orb of Ancestral Flames flared brightly, its cracks sealing as Lan Yi’s flames stabilized. Elder Qiu’s eyes widened in astonishment.
Elder Qiu
He’s done it.
( the elder murmured.)
Lan Yi’s eyes snapped open, his body radiating with fiery energy. He stood, the Orb now floating beside him, its light synchronizing with his own.
Xiao Rui
Lan Yi!
(Xiao Rui called, his voice strained as the shadow beast roared outside.)
Lan Yi rushed to the sanctum’s entrance, his newfound power blazing around him. He took one look at the massive shadow beast and the cultists behind it, his expression hardening.
The Battle Turns:
Lan Yi raised his hand, and the Phoenix Flame erupted from him, a massive fiery phoenix forming in the air above him. Its cry echoed across the battlefield, shaking the ground and filling the sect members with renewed hope.
The shadow beast roared in defiance, charging at Lan Yi.
Lan Yi (MC)
Not today.
( Lan Yi muttered, unleashing a torrent of fire that engulfed the beast.)
The flames burned with an intensity that left no trace of the creature, its dark magic evaporating into the night.
The cultists faltered, their confidence wavering as Lan Yi advanced, his flames sweeping through their ranks like a storm.
Lan Yi (MC)
This is the power of the Phoenix Sect!
( Lan Yi shouted, his voice carrying over the battlefield.)
You will not desecrate our home again!
The Cult Retreats:
Seeing their forces decimated and their shadow beast destroyed, the cultists began to retreat. The shadowy figure, watching from a distance, clenched their fists.
Shadow
This isn’t over.
( they hissed, disappearing into the darkness.)
As the last of the cultists fled, the sect members erupted in cheers, their spirits lifted by the sight of Lan Yi standing victorious, his flames still burning brightly
Aftermath:
Back in the sect’s main hall, Elder Qiu approached Lan Yi, his expression a mix of pride and concern.
Elder Qiu
You’ve awakened the true Phoenix Spirit.
( the elder said.)
But this is only the beginning. The cult will return, stronger and more determined.
Lan Yi (MC)
(Lan Yi nodded, his resolve unshaken.)
Let them come. I’ll be ready.
Ruo Chen (ML)
(Ruo Chen placed a hand on Lan Yi’s shoulder, his usual cold demeanor softened by a rare smile.)
You did well.
Lan Yi (MC)
(Lan Yi smirked, his fiery gaze meeting Ruo Chen’s icy one.)
Told you I wouldn’t fail.
Deep within the cult’s lair, the shadowy figure stood before the blackened phoenix statue, now pulsing faintly with life.
Shadow
The descendant grows stronger.
( they murmured.)
But so does the Black Phoenix. The final confrontation is inevitable.
The figure placed their hand on the statue, dark flames swirling around them.
Shadow
And when it comes, the Phoenix Sect will burn.
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Ok that's all for today
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I have an exam tomorrow
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Gotta study 🥹🥹
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