Constellation Level

The air crackled with energy as the battle raged on in the courtyard of Hoshin Academy. Kado's forces surged against us, a tide of shadowy creatures bent on chaos. United, Aiko, Kenta, Mei, Riko, Yuki, Zuki, Hiro, Fuzuko, and I stood our ground, determination blazing in our chests.

"Ready everyone?" I called out, feeling the pulsing energy of our Xora rising.

"Let's do this!" Aiko shouted, her eyes narrowing with fierce focus.

Each of us knew that now was the time to unleash our true powers. As we activated our Xora, we prepared to chant the incantations that would empower our abilities. The air around us shimmered with the weight of our combined potential.

"Gather your strength!" I commanded, initiating the ritual.

CHARGE!

"WITH THE FLAME OF THE SUN, I CALL FORWARD: FLAME BARRIER!"

Aiko's voice rang out, a wave of fire erupting around her as she conjured a protective wall. The flames danced and flickered, consuming the shadows attempting to breach our defenses.

"WITH THE STRENGTH OF THE EARTH, I CALL FORWARD: STONE GUARD!"

Kenta proclaimed, summoning a massive wall of stone that emerged from the ground, shielding us from incoming attacks. 

"WITH THE TIDE OF THE OCEAN, I CALL FORWARD: ICE SHARDS!"

Mei's voice floated over the chaos, and as she chanted, shards of ice shot from her hands, piercing through Kado's minions with deadly precision.

"WITH THE WHISPER OF THE WIND, I CALL FORWARD: GUST OF GAIL!"

Riko spun gracefully, sending a powerful gust that knocked back several shadow creatures, giving us the space we desperately needed.

The radiant power ignited within us as we fought fiercely. The rules of our Xora echoed in my mind: once a student deactivated their Xora, they had to chant their skills again upon reactivation. We were all aware of the risks, but the synergy forming between us was a tangible force, propelling us forward without fear.

Spectacularly, we fought as a cohesive unit, our chants interweaving like a symphony against the cacophony of chaos. Each chant echoing through the courtyard as if the very academy itself applauded our determination.

With Kado's minions rapidly dwindling, the atmosphere shifted. The shadows began to retreat, weakened by our powerful attacks. Their cries of agony echoed in the air, blending into the sounds of our resolve.

But it was Kado himself we were after. Glancing at my teammates, I knew the moment had come. "We have to face him, now!"

The dark sorcerer stood nearby, eyes glinting in disbelief. "You think you can defeat me? You are stronger than the last time, Shido, but you are still foolishly naive!"

Yet as we charged toward Kado, his confidence faltered. The remnants of his minions scattered, and for a fleeting moment, victory felt tantalizingly close. 

"Let's finish this!" Yuki called, her voice filled with fiery determination.

We piled on Kado, our united energies roaring like a fierce tempest. Each member of my team hurled their respective skills at him, layering fire, stone, ice, and wind, creating an unstoppable wave.

I threw myself into the fray, focusing my Xora as well.

"WITH THE LIGHT OF THE MOON, I CALL FORWARD: LUNAR RAY!"

My chant flowed from my lips while a beam of ethereal light shot towards Kado, striking him and forcing him back.

Kado staggered, the combined intensity of our attacks overwhelming him. For a brief moment, victory looked inevitable.

But then, something broke within him. A sharp, maniacal laughter erupted from Kado. "How deliciously naïve!" he cried. "You've all shown potential. But you have underestimated ME!"

His presence shifted—the air itself felt heavier as he began to chant in low, forbidden tones. I felt a chill run down my spine. "No…."

"WITH THE DESPAIR OF THE VOID, I CALL FORWARD: SHADOW REAPER!"

Dark energy coalesced around Kado, swirling violently. It pulsed and writhed like a living entity, a testament to his forbidden Xora skills. A wave of dread cascaded over us as the sheer intensity of his power surged forth, blackening the very ground beneath his feet.

"We need to regroup!" I shouted, trying to rally my team as Kado took a step forward, his eyes burning with rage and newfound might.

"Prepare yourselves! The end is near!" Kado yelled with fervor, summoning dark tendrils that lashed out like serpents toward us.

"This is not over!" I shouted back, holding my ground against the oppressive darkness encroaching upon us. "Together, we can still win!"

With resolve buzzing in my veins, I knew we had to find a way to counteract this wave of forbidden power. I looked to my friends, determination igniting the spark in each of their eyes. We had come too far to back down now.

"FIGHT BACK!" I yelled, rallying our energies once more. Each of us began to chant our powers anew.

"FIRE AND FLAMES, BE OUR SHIELD!" Aiko bellowed.

"ROCK AND ROOT, HOLD YOUR GROUND!" Kenta followed.

"FROST AND FLOW, CUT THROUGH THE NIGHT!" Mei intoned.

"WIND AND WINGS, BLADE OF AIR!" Riko roared.

Together we embodied a fierce storm of elemental forces, prepared to counter the darkness that raged before us. United, we faced Kado, the thrill of battle propelling us onward, knowing our determination and combined strength could shatter the very shadows that sought to consume us. 

The clash was far from over—it had transformed into a battle of wills, and we were resolved to emerge victorious.