Chapter 287: Victory
Chapter 287: Victory
"It's been lured away."
As the Hell Hound roared in pursuit of Karl, Lenz turned to his 'companion' beside him.
"It's our turn. This mutated Hell Hound is far stronger than the ordinary ones. Those people over there won't be able to hold it off for long."
The person next to him stood about three meters tall, with a robust build like a giant, and had a pair of strange horns on his head.
A Dragon Spawn Retinue!
Behind the two of them were three Blasphemy Beasts.
"Hehe... You didn't tell them, did you? It's just a matter of sacrificing their lives, after all, they're not that important."
The giant chuckled.
"Someone once said that a skinny camel is still bigger than a horse, and it turns out to be true. The Holy Sanctuary, even with just a bit of the Moon Goddess's blessing, can mass-produce first-tier Blasphemy Beasts. Impressive."
Lenz glanced at the Blasphemy Beasts behind him, a slight smirk on his face.
"Fair enough."
"But they still can't compare to you. You can directly twist the flesh and consciousness of other creatures and transform them into dragon bodies."
"The power of the 'Dragon God' is beyond our understanding." The giant took a step forward, speaking as he walked.
"Either way, our cooperation benefits both sides."
Lenz narrowed his eyes.
In truth, he didn't approve of working with the Dragon Spawn Retinue, as they were true Demon Lords compared to other deities, transforming all life forms into dragon bodies.
However, within the Holy Sanctuary, he was a small fish, with no say in the matter and no right to voice his opinion.
"Huff..."
A gust of wind suddenly blew in front of them.
A Hell Hound, its entire body engulfed in black flames and as large as two houses, came into view.
"This thing is indeed a pair."
The giant licked his lips and clenched his fists.
"Fortunately, we lured one away. With just one, it's not that difficult for us to deal with."
"Go!"
"Boom!"
Before he finished speaking, the ground beneath his feet erupted, launching him high into the air towards the Hell Hound.
At the same time...
Lenz waved his hand behind him.
"Swish!"
The three Blasphemy Beasts behind him charged forward with a howl, their sharp teeth and claws bared.
Lenz also drew his longsword and joined the battle when he saw the opportunity.
A fully grown Hell Hound should have been a third-tier creature, but after centuries of suppression, its bloodline power had weakened, and it had just regained its second-tier strength. Facing a second-tier Dragon Spawn Retinue and four late first-tier companions, it was quickly overwhelmed."
In a place they didn't notice, a ball of flame hovered quietly, concealing a figure made of flames, silently observing the battle.
Sorcery—Flame Giant!
...
On the other side...
Karl desperately used his body manipulation skills to dodge and flee from the pursuing Hell Hound.
He didn't forget to shout for help.
"Help us!"
"We know." The novice priest's face turned displeased. "You should have lured it further away. If it notices us, we won't be able to take responsibility for the consequences."
"Hmm?" The two novice priests' faces darkened, and they shot her a cold look before scoffing.
"Swish!"
"Swish, swish!"
Under the novice priests' command, five Blasphemy Beasts pounced towards the Hell Hound.
The Blasphemy Beasts were far weaker than the Hell Hound, but they were fearless in the face of death and pain, able to trade blows and injuries, a trait not possessed by other creatures.)
"Bang!"
Figures darted across the battlefield, intertwining in a chaotic dance.)
One of the Blasphemy Beasts, unable to dodge in time, was caught by the three heads of the Hell Hound and torn into four pieces.
Seizing the opportunity, Karl slashed his sword, carving a deep gash across the Hell Hound's back.
The remaining Blasphemy Beasts also leaped onto the Hell Hound, tearing at its flesh and skin, quickly leaving it covered in wounds and blood. The progress was undeniably smooth.
"Roar!"
With the roar, a flame, a gust of wind, and a hurricane burst from the Hell Hound's mouth.
Magic Attack!
The raging flames easily melted pure iron and rocks, while the freezing cold instantly froze a giant tree. The hurricane uprooted trees, and chaos ensued.
"How is this possible?"
Riqier and Hum, who had just joined the battle, were swept away before they could react.
"Oh no!"
The male novice priest's face paled:
"The Hell Hound can only spew hellish black flames. Only mutated breeds would possess other abilities."
They had prepared for the hellish black flames, but it was now clear that their preparations were useless.
The breath of a second-rank creature was deadly to them, even if they were merely Great Knights.
"Roar!"
Another roar echoed through the arena.
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A blasphemy beast, frozen and shattered, lay on the ground, its body reduced to fragments. The remaining three blasphemy beasts struggled to maintain their composure.
"Ah!"
At that moment, Karl roared, unleashing a surge of grayish-white energy. He transformed into a sword aura and slashed through the air.
Ten Thousand Hands—Thirty-Six Continuous Strikes!
He executed a series of palm strikes with his sword, adding force with each strike, directly clashing with the three heads of the Hell Hound.
"Boom!"
Two figures, one large and one small, were sent flying, and a massive head was severed by the sword blade, falling to the ground.
"So powerful!"
The female novice knight's eyes sparkled:
"He just advanced to the Legendary realm, how is he this strong?"
This single strike severely wounded the second-rank Hell Hound.
Even with the Hell Hound's previous injuries and Karl's exceptional swordsmanship, the outcome was still unexpected.
"It's said that those who advance to the Legendary realm by consuming Blasphemy Elixirs will experience a rapid surge in strength, possibly reaching First Rank or even Second Rank within a short time, provided their physique matches the elixir," the male novice priest mused.
"It seems Connie is one of those. Regardless, this is good news for us."
The situation had seemed dire just moments ago.
Karl, unable to fight further, had given others a chance.
"Go!"
Soon,
After the five blasphemy beasts were slain by the Hell Hound and the others were left battered and bruised, they finally emerged victorious.
"Boom!"
The Hell Hound's massive body collapsed to the ground.
"Connie."
Among the four present, Riqier, the most skilled in archery and positioned at the rear, had sustained the least injuries. She hurriedly supported the unsteady Karl, her voice filled with concern:
"Are you alright?"
"I'm fine."
Karl waved her off:
"Quickly, go and extract the Cage Tooth from the Hell Hound. It can be exchanged for merits at the Cathedral."
"Okay." Riqier nodded and drew her dagger, carefully removing the Cage Tooth from the corpse.
There were six in total, meaning they could exchange them for six Blasphemy Elixirs.
It seemed like a significant amount.
However, the Hell Hound was a second-rank creature, and even six elixirs were a meager reward for its strength.
"Let's go!"
Karl struggled to his feet:
"Let's go and check out the Golden Fruit Tree."
"We're going there too?" Riqier frowned:
"There was noise over there earlier. It's not just about the Hell Hound; the Golden Fruit belongs to Lord Lenz, and we won't gain anything even if we go."
"Yes!" Hum, his face pale, nodded in agreement:
"Connie, as a Legendary, if you're willing to share a Cage Tooth with us, we'd be more than satisfied. There's no need to risk seeking the Golden Fruit."
"Cage Tooth?"
Karl chuckled and shook his head:
"The elixirs provided by the Cathedral have issues. They can cause people to gradually transform into monsters like those. If you don't want to end up like them, it's better to check if there's any Golden Fruit over there."
He pointed at the blasphemy beast's corpse on the ground and said:
"What?" Riqier and Hum's faces paled:
"The elixirs have issues?"
(End of Chapter)
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