The Legendary Mage (Alavin)

In comparison to the dragon and the titan, Lord Viperbane, though majestic and towering, seemed as insignificant as a reptile. His shock and terror were palpable amidst the sudden upheaval. The dragon's claw descended from the sky, vast as a courtyard, whooshing past Lord Viperbane with a fierce gust that sent him tumbling through the air. The enormous blade followed, its descent chilling to onlookers.

"Ah!" Lord Viperbane roared in fury, countering with a mid-air punch. Though 'diminutive,' his punch was potent, and with a thunderous clash, he withstood the pressure of the colossal blade.

The sword rebounded with a thunderous boom as if a mountain had been cleaved in two. Lord Viperbane's expression swiftly changed, realizing his strength hadn't repelled the blade. It's forcibly lifted by the titan. In the next moment, the trajectory of the sword's edge viciously changed, sweeping towards Lord Viperbane, while the dragon reared its head and spewed forth a torrent of black flame, roaring and scorching the sky, engulfing Lord Viperbane.

"...Ah... I will not accept this..." Lord Viperbane, facing his end, let out a mournful cry, unleashing his most powerful energy fists against the massive blade. However, the gigantic edge shattered all resistance like dry timber, crashing into Lord Viperbane's midsection with the force of a towering mountain. In that instant, he clearly heard every bone in his body shatter. Excruciating pain flooded his being, followed swiftly by the engulfing black flames. His scream abruptly ceased, and soon after, a charred husk was flung from the flames, crashing into the depths of the ancient city.

The sudden turn of events stunned everyone present. Even Jarad and his companions, locked in fierce combat, stood still, incredulously witnessing the incredible sight of a dragon descending from the heavens alongside a titan, and the shocking moment when Lord Viperbane was struck down.

The titan, a hundred meters tall, landed heavily on the ancient city streets, shattering the ground beneath them, crushing houses, and causing the entire ancient city to tremble thrice. Many guards within the city's keep stumbled and fell in their surprise. Upon landing, the titan leaped with great force, soaring hundreds of meters into the air to mount the flying dragon with ease.

The titan, brandishing their swords, pointed forward. The dragon let out a mighty roar, sweeping over the ancient city and casting vast shadows as it charged toward the Grand Elder. "Are they coming for me?" The Grand Elder awoke with a start, running wildly in an attempt to escape.

Hamund also dodged in panic, feeling fear for the first time at that moment. But the dragon was exceptionally swift, its body over a hundred meters in length, twisted through the air, bringing with it a whooshing gale, descending from the skies.

"Grand Elder, where is your arm?" A cold voice rang out high above, clearly reaching the Grand Elder.

The Grand Elder turned around, his gaze involuntarily fixed on the titan's shoulder, where a wild-haired youth sat. His muscular body was clad in tattered clothes, exuding a bizarre aura. His long hair danced wildly with abandon, and his golden eyes shone conspicuously. The Grand Elder gasped, almost instinctively crying out, "Alavin?"

The dragon flapped its wings to halt in midair, looming over the Grand Elder from on high, while the titan's massive sword also pointed at him. The blade trembled slightly, wrapped in a terrifying surge of sword energy, ready to destroy the Grand Elder at any moment.

Frozen in midair, the Grand Elder looked in disbelief at the titan's shoulder and spoke again, "Alavin?"

"Alavin?" Hamund took a deep breath. His gaze shifted, also involuntarily falling on the massive stone dragon and the titan.

"It's been nine years... Time to settle our accounts." Alavin's golden eyes shone with endless coldness and murderous intent. He stood up on the titan's shoulder, raising his right hand high. The King's Ring radiated with light, transforming into a beam that struck the sky. Alavin shouted with all his might, "Spirits of the Ancient Kings, heed my command... Any who dare cross us... shall be met... with no mercy!"