SHADOWLANDZ SEASON ONE

SOZ VS SHADOW GENJO

Soz looks at the shadow-formed Genjo and tells Shink, "I will take on that one." He then runs off to the side as Shadow Genjo laughs.

"Haha, I'm glad you're eager to die by my hands."

Soz then says a prayer while lighting his staff after placing holy oil on the staff's sharp blade. (A blue fire engulfs the blade)

Genjo transforms into a shadow puddle and rushes Soz. Soz leaps onto his double-bladed staff, Genjo's shadow halts, then he springs up to kick Soz. Soz blocks the kicks with two fingers, but Genjo continues to rapidly swing kicks. Soz blocks each one with his hands while sitting atop his staff.

Soz seizes Genjo's foot and pulls him closer. He jumps off the staff, attempting to slam Genjo's face into the blade. However, Genjo turns into a shadow, creating another version of himself. The clone Genjo punches Soz dead in the chest, sending him flying.

S. Genjo: "Hahahaha! Your discernment is impressive, countering all my close quarters moves. Then, you tried to flip your staff to counter me pushing my face into your holy lit side... smart, but not fast enough. How's your chest feeling after that punch?"

Soz: "I'll waste no time speaking to you, Demon." Coughs up a lot of blood.

Soz charges at S. Genjo, taking out two smoke bombs and throwing them ahead. As he closes in, he swings his staff high speed at S. Genjo. He dodges all the attacks, then grabs Soz by the neck and knees him in the face. S. Genjo seizes Soz's shoulder and squeezes, breaking his shoulder blade. Soz cries out in pain but continues fighting.

Soz starts swinging his staff with one hand. Genjo keeps dodging, hitting, and dodging again. Soz becomes stunned and dazed. Genjo attempts to kick Soz's head off, but Soz tosses up his spear and says, "Holy Oil." The blade ignites, and Soz grabs Genjo's leg.

Genjo tries to cancel his kick mid-air but can't. Soz reveals a tag on Genjo's leg with a scripture on it.

S. Genjo: "How and when did you tag me?"

Soz: "Earlier, every time you kicked and punched in my direction. Not only was I countering, but I was also using a holy pen to write a scripture on you. Each time. Scripture techniques affect you demons the most; it's a seal... 2 Corinthians 2:11, 'in order that Satan might not outwit us. For we are not unaware of his schemes.' Now, those words, that scripture, will be inked onto you. This is a permanent pen. You are now bound by the Word."

S. Genjo: "YOUUUUUUU! RWAAAAAHHHH!"

Genjo charges Soz, who calmly says, "Left leg, detach." Genjo's left leg falls off. The other Genjos notice.

S. Genjo: "YOU IMBECILE! I'LL KILLLLLL YOU!"

Genjo swings an upper kick. Soz says, "Right leg, detach." Genjo's right leg comes off.

"No! What the hell is this?" The other Genjos are shocked.

Soz walks toward Genjo. "Your time ends here, Demon. You're not able to regenerate since you're not one whole body anymore. Now, I will cast you out in Jesus' name."

Soz pulls out a small oil vial and throws it at S. Genjo. He claps both hands together, and the vile grows huge as it hits Genjo, evaporating Shadow Genjo completely. Kyll's eyes widened in shock. "What?! How is this possible? A mere human has killed off a piece of Genjo?!"

Genjo sneered, "I'm impressed, but we still have a long way to go, my friend. You other three, step it up! Kill your opponents; don't become victims."

Shink rushed to Soz's side. "Are you okay, Soz?"

Soz smiled weakly. "No, not at all... but my job's done." He passed out, a faint smile still on his lips.

HAZAI VS ELEMENTAL GENJO

Hazai looks at Elemental Genjo. E. Genjo sneers, "Haha, I hope you don't think I will be as easy to kill."

Hazai smiled. "I'd hope not."

He glanced at Soz, who lay knocked out on the ground. "Hey Soz, heal up a bit. After you do, try to hit that bell."

Kyll watched in awe. "How are these guys so strong? They're just using weapons and techniques. This is unbelievable."

Cyro observed, "Their skills seem to be based on discernment."

Kyll's eyes widened. "What do you mean?"

Cyro explains, "I've been observing the four. They use different forms of discernment - direct, defensive, ranged, and more. These abilities are often termed 'charismatic gifts,' including the word of knowledge, increased faith, healing, miracles, prophecy, discernment of spirits, and more. Some of these techniques are based on pure faith, while others are miracles. These four have shown unwavering dedication; they truly believe in what they stand for, without regard or regret."

Kyll's gaze turned to Genjo. "Being a full demonic presence, he has many scriptural weaknesses. But these four are the perfect counter to him."

Cyro nodded. "He knew that, yet still wants to focus on him versus them."

Kyll's eyes gleamed with excitement. "Wow, that was an incredible assessment, brother! I'll leave the strategy to you. I just want to kill something, so I'll wait for the command."

Cyro's expression turned grim. "There will be no command, big brother. A winner has already been decided."

Kyll's face fell, shocked. "What?!"

Elemental Genjo unleashed a wave of fire from his hand, but Hazai dodged beneath the flames, countering with three arrows lit with blue fire. Genjo conjured a water shield, deflecting the arrows. Undeterred, Hazai shot four arrows into the sky and two straight ahead.

Genjo hurled two water daggers, offsetting the two direct arrows. The four arrows from above descended, but E. Genjo threw two more water daggers. Hazai swiftly accelerated the remaining two arrows, rendering E. Genjo unable to block. They struck Genjo, petrifying his arm.

The crowd gasped in shock. E. Genjo leapt high, unleashing a fire, lightning, and water assault on Hazai. Hazai swiftly switched to ice arrows, firing at incredible speed, but Genjo's flames still engulfed half of Hazai's body.

Shink's anguished cry echoed, "HAZAIIIIII!"

Hazai gritted his teeth, "He got me pretty good... Thank God the ice arrow hit some of the blast; I'd be dead. Focus on your battle, Shink; I'm good."

Genjo sneered, "Seems you forgot about the lightning... HAHAHA!" A massive electric bolt struck Hazai from behind, sending him crashing to the ground.

E. Genjo taunted, "Your strength is remarkable, but a human could never kill a true demon. You stoned one of my arms; that was lucky."

Hazai switched arrows again, but E. Genjo swiftly appeared in front of him, slapping him with electricity. E. Genjo's left hand crackled with electricity, his right hand completely gone, his left leg shimmered with ice, and his right leg howled with wind.

Hazai shot five explosive arrows, but E. Genjo kicked his wind-wrapped right leg, reversing the arrows' trajectory. Hazai fired more arrows, which E. Genjo continued to block. E. Genjo grabbed one arrow and hurled it back, striking Hazai in the chest.

Hazai panted, "This isn't good... I've been burnt, shocked, and hit with my own arrow. I'm a wreck... Okay, I only have four holy arrows and one nuclear. I gotta get him."

Elemental Genjo sneered, "Allow me to show you true power!" He raised his left arm, and a small tornado formed, swirling with four elements. The onlookers gasped in shock.

Hazai swiftly shot four holy arrows at the tornado, but they had no effect. Undeterred, he leapt high, switching to his nuclear arrow as he fell. He locked eyes with Genjo's heart and fired. However, Genjo conjured a fire barrier, causing a massive explosion of smoke.

Genjo laughed, "Almost had me, weakling."

Hazai suddenly appeared behind Genjo. "Got you!" With all his might, Hazai tackled Genjo, dragging him into the tornado.

Genjo snarled, "You're gonna kill yourself! This won't kill me! Hazai declared, "You're mistaken, demon. Your tornado has four elements that you created, but I also added to it. You forgot about the four holy arrows. Now, the tornado has holy light mixed into it. You lose, demon."

Elemental Genjo wailed, "NOOOO! How did I fall for such a stupid move?"

Hazai tackled Genjo, dragging him into the tornado. The vortex shredded Genjo to dust, but it also ravaged Hazai's body. Shink rushed in, grabbing Hazai's arm, and pulled him out of the tornado. They emerged, but Hazai was severely injured.

Kyll exclaimed, "Another one of Genjo's pieces dead? These four are monsters!"

Genjo snarled, "Okay, this is getting irritating. Steel Genjo, kill that man ASAP."

Kyll pleaded, "Let me fight, please, Master. These guys are your weakness; they literally have things figured out."

Genjo refused, "No, this is all of my plan"

HEKU vs STEEL GENJO

Steel Genjo activated his Body Hardening ability, his entire body turning shiny black. Heku observed, "My brothers need help over there. Time to end this quickly."

Steel Genjo charged toward Heku, unaware of the traps set for him. Wires burst from the ground, wrapping around Steel Genjo and pulling him down. Heku pulled a wire, "Well demon, these wires already have holy oil embedded into them." The wires slice through Steel Genjo's skin like butter, killing him instantly.

Everyone watched in shock. Kyll exclaimed, "WHAAAAAAAT?!"

Cyro explained, "Those lines were embedded with holy oil, and he set it up for Main Genjo. But then Genjo split into four, and he noticed the benefits of trapping one. While everyone was fighting, he was just casually setting up the traps."

Kyll demanded, "Why didn't you warn him?"

Cyro replied, "Warn who?"

Kyll snapped, "Steel Genjo! You just let him die in two minutes."

Cyro shrugged, "We were told to stay out of it."

Kyll seethed, "URGGGHHHH! Brother, you can be a real idiot sometimes."

Heku rushed to heal Soz and Hazai. Genjo sneered, "Well, three dead. Just little ol me left."

CHAPTER ENDS

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CHAPTER 22-MASTER SHINK VS GENJO