**Chapter 872: Breathing Forms of the Dragon**
**Scene 1: Planetoid Zero-Zero-Two – Dagon POV**
Dagon stood on the shattered surface of planetoid zero-zero-two, his Wrath Shield: Rage form beginning to strain under the relentless assault. The corrupted heroes—fused with Skynet's phase matter virus—pressed their attack with unnatural coordination. Their bodies were enhanced, their weapons glowing with dark, twisted power. Dagon's armor leaked dark energy from every vent, but even the strongest form had its limits against so many.
"I was getting tired," Dagon muttered, his breath steady despite the exhaustion. "Wrath Shield, Rage was the strongest, but against these many Skynet phase matter virus fused hulls of heroes was getting tired."
Time to try my own breathing form.
He raised his dark energy blade, the weapon humming with power as he began channeling the new techniques he had developed in secret. The breathing forms were his own creation—blending Jedi discipline, Sith rage, and the raw power of the Wrath Shield.
"First Form: Shadow of the First Moon."
Dagon performed a singular vertical dark slash. The blade cut through the air with terrifying speed, a wave of shadow energy slicing toward the Spear Hero Motoyasu. The corrupted hero raised his spear to block, but the slash cut through the weapon and left a deep gash across his chest.
"Second Form: Dimensional Raid."
One slice traveled toward the Sword Hero Ren Amaki, multiplying into three dark blades mid-flight. Ren dodged two but the third caught his side, drawing blood and forcing him back.
"Third Form: Dark Fire Possession."
Dagon's blade caught fire, dark flames licking the edge. Anything it touched ignited with cursed fire. He swung at the Shield Hero Naofumi, the flames spreading across the shield and burning the hero's arms.
"Fourth Form: Convergement of Terror."
Ten slashes surrounded the Gauntlet Hero Fohl Fayon, the blades converging from every direction. Fohl tried to block with his gauntlets but several cuts landed, weakening his stance.
"Fifth Form: Astral Graveyard."
Dagon's sword lengthened, dark aura wrapping around it. The increased reach and power allowed him to strike the Projectile Hero Rishia Ivyred from afar, the blade cutting through her arrows and leaving a deep wound.
The battle intensified as Dagon flowed through the forms, each one more devastating than the last. The corrupted heroes pressed on, their Curse Series abilities flaring in response, but Dagon's breathing forms gave him the edge he needed.
**Scene 2: The Heroes' Counter**
The Legendary Heroes and their Vassals refused to yield. Naofumi activated Gluttony again, his shield absorbing Dagon's attacks and launching them back amplified. Ren's Lust sword created disorienting illusions, trying to cloud Dagon's mind. Motoyasu's Greed spear multiplied, seeking to steal Dagon's power.
Dagon dodged and countered, his blade moving in fluid, deadly patterns. "Sixth Form: Lunar Wind." Four strikes followed the initial slash, cutting through several Vassal Heroes and forcing them back.
"Seventh Form: Dark Storm." A storm appeared overhead, dark spears raining down on the Hammer Hero Shildina. She tried to block with her Pride hammer but several spears pierced her defenses.
"Eighth Form: Darknado Resection." Dagon slashed diagonally, a tornado of dark aura reflecting attacks and striking anything in its path. The Axe Hero Natalia was caught in the vortex, her Wrath axe unable to cut through the storm.
"Ninth Form: Dark Moon." Dagon swung in a rising twisted motion, five humongous dark slashes following. The Claw Hero Rhubaldt Warbaldt was hit hard, his Lust claws shattering under the force.
The heroes roared in defiance, their curses combining in a desperate assault. Dagon pressed on, his breathing forms flowing seamlessly. "Tenth Form: Order of the Shadow." Three huge combined slashes struck the Whip Hero Rino, her Greed whip snapping under the pressure.
The battle raged across the planetoid, the Maw's gravitational forces making every movement treacherous. Dagon's Wrath Shield grew stronger with every clash, feeding on the dark energy around him.
**Scene 3: The Final Push**
Dagon flowed into the higher forms, his blade a blur of dark energy. "Eleventh Form: Flashing Blades." He dashed toward the Staff Hero Aultcray, six dark blades following and exploding on contact.
"Twelfth Form: Darkened Dance." He drew power while striking, mimicking a dark hawk in a powerful aerial assault on the Carriage Hero Holn Anthreya.
"Thirteenth Form: Twilight Moonslash." A big ball of dark fire and aura struck the heroes, exploding on contact.
"Fourteenth Form: Lunar Eclipse." His speed increased dramatically, his attacks now 100% accurate as he struck the Gauntlet Hero Fohl.
"Fifteenth Form: Planetary Impact." A dark comet formed and locked onto the Projectile Hero Rishia, the impact shaking the ground.
"Sixteenth Form: Astral Moonbow." A mirage of gigantic slashes destroyed everything in their path.
"Seventeenth Form: Hollow Moon Shadow Heart." Three big aura balls exploded on contact with the Hammer Hero Shildina.
"Eighteenth Form: Dark Soul Shadow Slashes." Three sets of three dark moon slashes cut through the Axe Hero Natalia.
"Nineteenth Form: Reaper's Death Bloom." Five strike attacks resembling a purple and black blooming flower appeared. Dagon leaped above them, ten huge exploding slashes coming from each strike.
"Dark Phoenix." One blazing strike landed like a volcano, the slice forming a bird shape that engulfed several heroes in dark fire.
The corrupted heroes fell one by one, their curses unable to overcome Dagon's breathing forms. The battle for the galaxy was reaching its climax.