Page 134 of The Lycan King's Secret Child

The Shadow King nodded slowly.

Shadow King: "Perhaps there's hope for me yet."

Before anyone could respond, the ground trembled violently. Fissures opened as a massive, shadowy figure emerged—a manifestation of all the darkness the Shadow King had wielded, now uncontrolled.

Seraphine shouted over the chaos.

Seraphine: "His relinquished power is forming a Void Beast! It's beyond anything we've faced!"

Panic spread among the defenders and attackers alike.

Amelia struggled to her feet.

Amelia: "How do we stop it?"

The Shadow King looked at the monstrous entity, despair in his eyes.

Shadow King: "It's bound to my essence. Only I can contain it."

Liam grasped his hand.

Liam: "We'll help you."

He looked at the boy, a mixture of gratitude and sadness.

Shadow King: "No, child. This is my burden."

He began to move toward the beast, but his strength was fading.

Elder Magnus called out.

Elder Magnus: "If we combine our powers, perhaps we can seal it!"

The defenders rallied, forming a circle around the Void Beast. Mages, lycans, and guardians focused their energies.

Amelia, Xander, and Liam joined hands, channeling their unique connection.

The Shadow King stood at the center, ready to sacrifice himself to contain the darkness.

The ritual began, light and shadow swirling in a violent dance. The Void Beast roared, resisting their efforts.

As the strain intensified, cracks appeared in the ground, and the sky darkened further.

Liam cried out in pain.

Liam: "It's too strong!"

Amelia held his hand tighter.

Amelia: "We can't give up!"

The Shadow King looked back at them.

Shadow King: "Thank you—for showing me the light."

With a final, resolute expression, he merged with the Void Beast. A blinding flash enveloped the battlefield.

When the light faded, the beast was gone. The Shadow King had sacrificed himself to save them all.

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