Knight of Magic: The Rise of Arisia

The night was as black as ink, and one couldn't see one's hand in front of one's face in the valley. The gale carried sand particles, forming tiny wind blades in the air that mercilessly cut at Jack and Alice. They huddled closely together, trying to find a glimmer of comfort in each other's body heat. All around was endless darkness, and only the occasional low growl of a beast in the distance added a touch of vitality to the deathly - still valley.

Suddenly, a huge shadow coalesced in the darkness. It gradually expanded, distorting everything around it. The man in the black robe appeared like a ghost in front of Jack and Alice. His appearance was accompanied by a bone - chilling cold, as if even the air had been frozen. His black robe flapped violently in the gale, and every fold seemed to hide endless secrets.

The man in the black robe hovered in mid - air. His eyes were like two burning flames, revealing evil and power. He waved the magic wand in his hand, and each wave brought with it earth - shattering power. The magical light intertwined with the darkness, creating a breathtaking scene.

Jack and Alice struggled to hold on under this powerful magical attack. Their bodies were covered in wounds and blood. Each attack from the man in the black robe made them feel the ebbing of their lives. However, they didn't give up. Instead, they tightly held each other's hands and with firm gazes told each other that as long as there was still a breath in them, they would never give up.

All around the valley, there were piles of rocks. The sharp stones were like blades, glinting coldly in the darkness. The sand and dust filled the air, making the vision blurred and hazy. The man in the black robe's magic enveloped the entire valley, as if bringing them into an isolated magical space.

In this space, only the treasure chest in the man in the black robe's hand emitted a faint light. That light flickered unsteadily in the darkness, like a guiding light for lost souls. However, that light carried endless evil and power, as if it were going to devour everything.

The man in the black robe sneered as he looked at Jack and Alice, a mocking look on his face. He waved his magic wand again, pouring more magic power into the treasure chest. The chest immediately burst out with a more intense black light, and a huge dark beam shot out from the chest, heading straight for Jack and Alice.

Facing this life - or - death moment, Jack appeared unusually calm. He recalled all the experiences he had gone through on his journey: the fight with the magic wolves, the life - and - death moments in the ruins... Every time, he had broken through himself in desperate situations and become even stronger. He took a deep breath, dispelling all the fear and unease in his heart. He turned to look at Alice beside him, who was equally exhausted but with a firm look in her eyes, and a never - before - felt sense of belief and courage welled up in his heart.

"We... mustn't lose!" Jack murmured to himself. His eyes became firm and resolute. He closed his eyes, completely integrating his magic power with his will. He felt the surging of every power in his body, as if merging with the entire universe.

Just then, a layer of golden light suddenly erupted around Jack's body. That light was as bright and warm as the sun, dispelling the surrounding darkness. Alice saw the change in Jack, and a glimmer of surprise flashed in her eyes. She knew that Jack had comprehended a higher realm in this desperate situation, and his power had undergone a qualitative leap.

Without hesitation, she fully unleashed her magic, gathering the surrounding magic elements into a torrent of energy. She intertwined her magic power with Jack's golden light, forming an even more powerful force. This force seemed to be able to tear through all the darkness and let the light shine on the earth again.

At this moment, Jack seemed to have transformed into a golden war god. He waved his long sword and charged towards the dark beam with endless courage and determination. The golden light and the black light collided fiercely in the air, producing a deafening roar. Under the impact of this force, the dark beam gradually dissipated and finally vanished into thin air. The entire valley seemed to tremble under the shock of this force. Seeing this, the man in the black robe showed a panicked look on his face. He continuously increased the output of his magic power, trying to reverse the situation, but it was already too late. The power of Jack and Alice was irresistible. They were like two torrents merging into a powerful force, completely defeating the man in the black robe. The man in the black robe stared wide - eyed at Jack and Alice in front of him, his eyes full of disbelief and unwillingness. Finally, his body crashed into the depths of the valley like a shooting star.