The Moonlight Swordsman

Alexander became lost in a sea of red clouds while attempting to navigate his way out. As he began to feel the effects of the gas, he quickly realized it was extremely potent.

He scrambled to take various potions to counteract the gas, but it was still too strong. He began to cough up blood and noticed red spots appearing on his skin, indicating the gas was still affecting him.

Between the towering wooden hands, a platform rose, with Harold standing on it.

Despite his wounds, he smiled menacingly as he watched Alexander battle the deadly crimson cloud.

"What happened, old man? I was finally getting serious. Don't tell me you can't continue."

A faint golden glow began to appear from within the heavy crimson cloud as Harold gazed.

The glow gradually became stronger and brighter until it blazed with dazzling intensity.

Golden lightning crackled and nerves visibly glowed beneath Alexander's skin as he appeared almost divine, no longer bearing any trace of the red spots.

Re-energized and revitalized, he stood tall in the midst of the poisonous mist like a god.

He waved his hand, and the red mist cloud dissipated into thin air.

His mage staff turned into a gorgeous golden beam that sparkled with otherworldly brilliance, casting a dazzling glow over the sky in a flash of light. (Like a golden lightsaber)

"Take this, then," Harold said.

Thick vines shaped like tentacles began to emerge from the ground and the wooden hands as Alexander stood there with his golden lightsaber.

They were gigantic, extending out and curving towards him like those of a massive octopus. The vines were thick and numerous, seemingly unstoppable as they made their way towards him.

Alexander took a deep breath and released numerous small golden fireflies from his mouth. The glowing insects flew around, illuminating the area.

As the thick vines approached, he remained unfazed. With a swift movement of his golden lightsaber, he sliced through the vines with ease.

He moved fast, disappearing and reappearing in various areas, cutting through the vines in a whirl. His movements were so quick that he left golden streaks in the air, giving the impression that he was teleporting through the sky.

A couple of golden fireflies reached towards Harold, who looked on in confusion.

But suddenly, Alexander appeared right in front of him, stunning Harold.

A giant earthen armor mixed with metal properties quickly covered Harold when he saw Alexander's lightsaber slashing down at him.

The golden lightsaber, on the other hand, effortlessly sliced through the armor, sending Harold crashing to the ground.

*BOOOM*

A loud boom echoed as Harold slammed into the earth, creating a deep crater, and debris flew everywhere.

Harold, his body lying in a deep, jagged crater, gazed up at Alexander with intense hatred.

His arm had been severed with the previous attack, and blood spilled from the wound in a never-ending flow.

"Tree of Life,"

As Harold rose from the deep crater, a tree behind him began to bloom, and his severed arm began to regrow quickly.

He exhaled deeply and slowly cracked his neck, feeling a burst of power within him. He began to channel this power, drawing more and more magic energy from his core.

"Gaia's Wrath,"

*GROOWWRRRRR*

The ground trembled as an ancient and strange roar echoed across the area.

Suddenly, from the earth itself, tree spirits, earth golems, and guardians rose up one after the other, brandishing their axes. They varied in size, some small, some towering, but all emanated a fierce and menacing aura.

The earth golems, tree spirits, and guardians surged into the sky with a thunderous roar, their axes glinting menacingly.

Thick roots sprouted from the earth, creeping toward Alexander in an attempt to trap him.

Harold held his ground, accumulating more energy until the air around him began to vibrate. He was gradually covered in layers of wood and earth, becoming one with the landscape.

Alexander dodged the torrent of strikes by darting around and slicing his way through the tree spirits, earth golems, and vines that surrounded him.

Despite his attempts, the number of his opponents seemed to increase with each passing moment.

He kept swapping places with his golden firefly, escaping incoming strikes and leaving a trail of destruction in his wake. However, it appeared to be a futile battle with no end in sight.

Leah clutched onto her mother's sleeves, her heart pounding with fear and desperation as she watched her grandfather fight for their family's survival.

The fate of their family was at stake, and if her grandfather lost to Harold, their legacy would be lost.

She was terrified of being at the mercy of Harold and his nasty whims, and she knew she and her mother would be at his mercy for the rest of their lives.

The nobles were socializing amongst themselves, with some engaging in lively conversations and laughter while others watched the duel intently.

Aizel appeared to be the happiest of them all, eagerly awaiting Harold's victory and loving the prospect of Leah and her family facing the consequences of their past actions.

"NOVA BURST"

Alexander's body emitted a blinding golden light that stretched across the battlefield with a loud roar.

The radiant energy quickly dispelled the earth's golems, tree spirits, thick vines, and roots, as well as the monster's remains. Despite the golems and tree spirits repeatedly rising, they quickly disintegrated into nothingness as the onslaught of golden energy persisted.

The place fell silent as the golden light faded. Alexander was struggling for air; his heavy breathing hinted that the last attack had worn him down.

There were no more golems or tree spirits rising, and the land was once again tranquil.

Alexander's pupils constricted as he studied the region surrounding the deep crater.

The energy surrounding it was strong and potent, causing sweat to form on his brow. With a sickening feeling, he realized Harold had been waiting for time in order to create something powerful against him.

ROOOOAARRRRR....

A loud boom burst through the air as the ground shook and the castle walls trembled, causing many to cover their ears.

All eyes were drawn towards the spectacle as a massive hand burst through the earth, covered in thick roots and vines. A second hand followed, and then a colossal head emerged, gradually revealing the entire body of a towering giant that stood over 100 feet tall.