Chapter 134

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“To think he negated the rock crystal particles with plant armor? And this kind of move!?”

Following up on the aftereffects of his previous attack, Izay pulled out a high-grade Mental Recovery Potion from his pouch and bit into it, looking somewhat dumbfounded.

But they wouldn’t give him the chance to recover.

“ROOOAAAARRRRR!”

The Tree Dragon’s bloodshot dragon eyes let out a terrifying roar as it howled to the heavens. Its battered wings suddenly spread wide.

With a wingspan exceeding ten meters, though riddled with many small holes, the Tree Dragon managed to leap skyward despite minimal damage to its wings. The massive dragon body soared into the air before hurtling down toward Izay with great force.

“—!!”

In an instant, Izay immediately retreated with his weapon at the ready.

Given the size difference, any Adventurer would dodge such an attack.

Even with his shield, it wasn’t meant to withstand this kind of physical impact.

“BOOM!!!”

The colossal mass crashing down caused violent tremors throughout the cavern.

In the blink of an eye, sand and rocks flew about. Where Izay had stood moments before was now covered in deep cracks!

“ROOOAAARRR!!!”

However, the Tree Dragon’s attacks were far from over.

Having missed with its “falling attack,” the enraged dragon species immediately pursued.

No need for slowing down or pausing!

Trampling the ground with all four limbs, it quickly caught up to Izay who had retreated some distance away. In the next moment, the Tree Dragon turned its massive body with wind-slicing momentum.

Its scaly, bulky tail whipped up spirals of air, sweeping everything nearby.

“BANG!!!”

The tail struck squarely against Izay’s chest.

The sturdy shield formed by the previously released “Mountain-Sea Transformation” helped him withstand the furious blow, but under the powerful impact of the whip-like strike, Izay was still sent flying at alarming speed.

After enduring one heavy tail whip, the shield shattered, leaving Izay unable to regain his footing amidst the immense force.

His body drew a perfect parabola as it was hurled towards the dungeon floor.

Smashing violently into the ground with his back.

Starting from his spine, pain surged through his entire body.

Even though the shield prevented direct severe injury, Izay still felt wretched.

“Hack!”

“Damn ‘Enhanced Species’!”

Indescribable agony took over his whole being as Izay spat out a mouthful of blood and cursed under his breath.

At this point, how could he not know what he was facing?

The withered yellow figure within his sight clearly marked it as not just the Green Dragon known as the [Tree Dragon], but the [Enhanced Species] version of the Tree Dragon!!

Another ‘Enhanced Species’ among dragons!

Izay slowly rose to his feet, gripping his spear. The azure Starflame that had dissipated somewhat during the impact responded once more to his will, burning fiercely anew.

Air currents swirled.

The azure Starflame raced forward, determination shining brightly in his eyes to surpass this ‘adventure’.

He would not yield!

…

Apparently realizing its ranged abilities were ineffective—whether breath attacks or plant manipulations were being blocked—

Facing Izay’s charge, the Tree Dragon showed no intention of retreating, colliding head-on with the boy with a horrifying roar.

The sounds of intense collision rang out sharply.

The brutish Tree Dragon locked horns with the adventurer wielding the Starflame-infused spear.

A Level 5 versus a Level 2 battle—it wasn’t one-sided domination.

Rather, it was a genuine fight to the death, both sides betting their lives equally.

The roars echoing within the cavern carried each party’s resolve, followed by an especially sharp sound.

Using his spear to deflect the dragon’s claws, employing skill so that devastating attacks never landed on himself.

Izay, battling the dragon, was akin to dancing on the edge of a blade.

Faster, sharper!

The silver-gray spear danced in his hands, silver flashes intertwining with the azure Starflame, cutting through the dried yellow dragon scales and drawing blood.

Warmth flowed within.

Though insignificant compared to the expenditure.

Yet, his stamina and magic power were indeed recovering little by little.

Even after the effects of the high-grade Mental Recovery Potion had worn off!

Izay still had Skills!

His body felt light.

With the assistance of “Intuition,” Izay often made evasive maneuvers and counterattacks at the most opportune moments.

In direct combat, “Intuition” was godlike!

And the spear tip infused with Izay’s magic pierced through the Tree Dragon’s skin.

Each time an attack hit the Tree Dragon, the “Dark Star” skill drained some of its stamina and magic power.

While negligible per attack, the cumulative effect rapidly diminished the Tree Dragon’s condition!

Driven by surging fighting spirit, Izay scanned the massive dragon body.

Not stuck in single-minded frontal assaults.

Instead, constantly searching for blind spots in the enemy’s vision, attacking from unseen angles.

…

The battle held everyone from Loki Familia spellbound, not a breath drawn.

This was a companion’s “Adventure”!

This was a “Great Deed” worthy of being sung by gods and mortals alike!

The adventurer fought valiantly for victory, advancing past a stronger foe!

The heart-stopping clashes continued…

It had already been an hour.

Adventurer and dragon clashed repeatedly, engaging in tense offense and defense, a life-or-death struggle unfolding.

As time passed, the Tree Dragon’s stamina began to flag while Izay grew fiercer!

Silver light traced by the spear carved new wounds onto the dragon’s body again and again.

Everyone could see it—the battle was nearing its end.

“ROOOAAAAARRRRR!!!!”

Exerting every last ounce of strength, the Tree Dragon roared.

Before the roar even finished, its body twisted violently!

“BANG—!!”

A dull sound erupted.

Caught off guard by the Tree Dragon’s counterattack amid their exchange, Izay was struck by its tail and sent flying.

Despite its broken scales, the dragon’s tail retained formidable power, hurling Izay straight toward the cavern ceiling over twenty meters high, where he crashed violently.

“!!”

The terrifying force made Izay spit out another mouthful of blood.

Without waiting for him to fall from the ceiling, the Tree Dragon below began charging up again!

Compared to its earlier instantaneous breath attack, the several-second-long magical energy gathering now seemed slow like a turtle crawling.

However, perhaps due to the greater effort required, the energy of this impending breath attack was particularly astonishing!

“Riviria! Magic!”

Finn’s eyes were bloodshot as he urgently shouted towards Riviria.

Having watched the long battle, the Familial Group leader hadn’t lost basic judgment.

Izay embedded in the cavern ceiling couldn’t move right now; this breath attack would surely hit.

This absolutely mustn’t happen!

There wasn’t enough time to rush over and support him. At this moment, only magic could be relied upon!

But without needing Finn’s command, Riviria had already taken action.

“ROOOOOOAAAAARRRRRRR!!!”

Faster than Riviria’s incantation came the withered yellow breath attack!

Almost forming a miniature tornado, the breath swept violently around!

Simultaneously, atop the ceiling,

Izay, trapped in the tree bark wall, deeply inhaled a breath of cool air.

Thoughts flickered in his mind, but amidst the blurred vision, a glimmer of light appeared.

Facing the raging dragon breath approaching at the last possible moment, Izay tightly grasped that faint light.

With a hoarse voice, he screamed—

“[Orionids – Descend the End]!!”

“BOOM!!!”

An azure glow erupted. Where Izay stood, a starry curtain of dim brilliance unfolded.

Breaking free from the tree wall mid-air, Izay adjusted his body, raising the silver-gray spear high above his head. The surrounding space groaned as if in agony—

Instinctively, Izay bent his upper body backward as far as possible, like pulling a bow.

The spear tip surged with Starflame, emitting dazzling, irresistible starlight.

“[Leonids]!!!”

With a roar, a thunderous strike!

The annihilating spear of light!

A fatal thrust descending from the heavens!

The azure streak of light met the withered yellow storm, piercing straight through it without hesitation!

The atmosphere shook.

Gale-force winds and scorching heat continuously lifted and scattered debris.

The spear advanced without slowing, shooting toward the Tree Dragon with unstoppable momentum—

“——————!!”

In an instant, the Tree Dragon’s body was torn apart by the streak of light, seemingly letting out a blood-curdling scream.

Within the cavern, brilliant light bloomed, forcing everyone to look away.

In the intense light, the aftershocks of the attack began sweeping through every corner of the space.