In the depths of the forest, a fierce battle unfolded between three individuals - two men and one woman - and a colossal serpent. The creature's body emitted a mesmerizing glow, crackling with electrifying energy. Despite their valiant efforts, the fighters were visibly fatigued, gasping for breath. "Jeffrey look out" The first man, with a strong physique, brandished a hefty saber and shouted a warning as the massive snake attempted to strike the second man, who possessed a slender build. Thanks to the timely alert, the second man managed to evade the attack. "If we focus our efforts and unleash a barrage of powerful attacks, we can overcome this final obstacle." The tired man said with fatigue as his muscles strained. With a swift and determined motion, he charged towards the snake, his saber aglow. The strike landed true, inflicting a grievous wound that sent blood spraying. However, the serpent retaliated, striking him with its massive tail. He was sent flying, crashing into a ne

"What are these bats made of?" Felix could not believe his eyes as he unleashed all his strength against them, only to find that his efforts barely slowed them down and had no visible impact. MEGA WIND BLADE FIRE BLAST BAPTISM OF FIRE FIRE ESSENCE RELEASE SEA OF FLAMES Felix unsealed his meridians and exerted his most potent abilities against the bats, fully aware of their perilous nature. "Ha, let's see if you can survive that" Felix derided while regaining his breath and gazing at the inferno before him. Felix contemplated, "These attacks depleted nearly all my mana; I cannot employ them again. If they prove ineffective, I will be compelled to utilize that skill." "This ..is impossible.." Felix exclaimed in astonishment, his eyes widening; the bats remained unharmed, devoid of any injuries, which astonished him given his awareness of his capabilities. "What have I gotten myself into? How foolish of me to believe in my invincibility. I failed to acknowledge the existence of

"Okay, I understand that there are certain things you cannot share with me, and I respect your boundaries. I have complete trust in you," The Sage Dragon said to Felix, acknowledging him with a nod. "What? Why the sudden change of heart?" Felix asked with curiosity, as he was taken aback by the unexpected change of heart from the Sage Dragon. "Well let's just say, it's instinct" The Sage Dragon spoke with a cryptic smile, slicing its finger with a claw and presenting it to Felix, who was the same size as the finger. "It might cause some discomfort, and the discomfort intensifies over time. You may lose consciousness, but that is to be expected," The Sage Dragon remarked, observing Felix who quivered with anticipation. Felix also cut his palm and pressed it against the finger. As the two made contact, a burst of golden light erupted from the point of connection, causing Felix to be instantly overcome by intense pain. 'What do you mean by "a little painful" and the pain getting

"You," the giant wolf snarled, fixating on the creature that had wounded it—a sizable hawk adorned with blood-red plumage. Behind it loomed an army of birds of diverse ranks. "It appears that our reinforcements have arrived," Justin remarked with a groan, grasping his head in discomfort. "Did you know that they would come?" Vane inquired with astonishment. “I was uncertain of their arrival, yet I had an intuition that they might appear,” Justin replied with a smile. "How did you contact them?" Damien inquired with a perplexed demeanor. "I didn't, when you informed me about its injury, I immediately deduced that it must have been caused by a formidable C rank beast. And I also realized that once this beast discovered that its enemies had been weakened by another force, it would seize the opportunity to conquer them," Justin explained, gasping for breath. "So they aren't really our allies?" Drake inquired, his face displaying a frown. "The enemy of my enemy is my friend," J

"Vane?..." Felix exclaimed, his astonishment apparent as he focused on the figure materializing from the swirling dust. "Hello, Shadow Walker. I am eager to participate in a battle with you, so let us make sure we both follow the rules and avoid disqualification." Vane expressed his high expectations, making a quick glance at Felix before refocusing on Damien. Damien pondered, his expression turning serious as he looked at Vane. "It would be ill-advised to engage in combat with this lunatic. I may have to utilize some of my specialized strategies that are typically reserved for extraordinary opponents." "Hey, can we postpone our battle for a later time?" The third round is going to be a real test of our martial skills, so we can fight with all our might. But for now, let us hold back a bit. What do you think?" Damien said through clenched teeth to Vane, who paused with a look of concern. "Hmm, you make a valid point. If I hold back, this battle will not be enjoyable. Alright th