Chapter 474: Fighting the Horn Lizard King
Whoosh!
The Horn Lizard King vanished from his spot, leaving nothing behind.
His speed was so fast that it was impossible for the naked eye to follow.
He seemed to disappear completely from the hall front.
Worse, he seemed to evade people’s perception. It was as if he had stepped outside human senses.
However, Thoren’s perception was no ordinary perception. It was perception enhanced by his awakened soul.
Even then, he could only faintly see the outline of the Horn Lizard King’s movement.
His figure appeared like a fleeting shadow, making it extremely difficult to lock onto.
’Shield!’
He commanded instantly through the mental link. There was no hesitation in his command.
Quickly, five undead Shield Soldiers stepped forward just in time as the Horn Lizard King appeared.
Their shields rose in perfect unison, forming a solid wall before undead servants.
The space around the Horn Lizard King twisted inward, compressing to the absolute limit.
Even the surrounding air let out sharp cracking sounds under the overwhelming pressure.
[Ancient Lizard Shattering Fist]
The terrifying skill was unleashed without reservation.
Even though he was not the one being attacked, Thoren could sense every nerve in his body standing on edge.
His awakened instincts screamed loudly in his ears.
Danger!
An unprecedented sense of danger.
Boom!
The terrifying fist slammed into the hurried defensive formation.
The collision released an earth-shattering explosion.
The ground trembled violently as powerful shockwaves spread in every direction, reaching far beyond the King’s residence.
The nearby buildings shook violently under the impact.
Whoosh!
Bang! Bang!
The five undead Shield Soldiers were sent flying, crashing heavily into the walls.
Their massive shields were dented deeply from the terrifying force.
Cracks appeared across the walls, and the entire structure shook as if it were about to collapse.
Dust and broken stones rained from above.
Fortunately, it stabilized once again.
Barely.
But no one cared about it.
All attention was fixed on the battle.
Thoren’s mind was working at an alarming rate. Countless thoughts flashed through his mind in an instant.
Instead of remaining passive like an idiot, he chose to confront the Horn Lizard King head-on.
He had already anticipated the King’s overwhelming physical strength.
’Kharv to the right.’
’General to the left.’
’Target both legs and behind.’
The mental commands were transmitted almost instantly the moment the fist struck the undead Shield Soldiers.
There was not the slightest delay.
Whoosh!
Undead Kharv and the undead General moved almost at the same time.
Their coordination was flawless.
The undead Kharv appeared on the right, swinging its massive axe in a wide arc.
The whistling sound of the axe echoed through the air, carrying terrifying momentum.
The pressure generated by the swing alone was enough to split the surrounding air.
To the left, the undead General was even faster than the undead Kharv.
His massive saber was already in motion, as if it were going to split the world in two.
The sharp blade gleamed with chilling killing intent. Its target was the Horn Lizard King’s left leg.
At the same time, the undead Kharv’s axe swept toward the King’s right leg.
The two attacks perfectly sealed his path of retreat.
All this happened in less than three seconds, shocking the Horn Lizard King.
His crimson pupils narrowed sharply as a trace of surprise flashed across his face.
Whoosh!
Thoren’s reaction caught him off guard.
But his own reaction was also swift and decisive.
Years of battle experience allowed him to respond almost instinctively.
Whoosh!
His long, thick tail came crashing toward the undead Kharv like a living serpent.
The tail tore through the air with frightening speed, leaving a faint sonic boom behind it.
Bang!
The tail and the axe collided, creating a deafening sound that echoed throughout the King’s residence.
The impact alone shook the surrounding ground.
The overwhelming force pushed the undead Kharv several steps backward.
Its massive feet carved deep trenches across the ground before it finally stabilized itself.
And on the left, the massive saber was easily deflected by the King’s claw strike.
His sharp claws slid across the blade, producing a shower of bright sparks.
Everything happened so effortlessly, as if the King was not taking the battle seriously.
His movements were smooth and natural.
Deflecting the saber strike, the King immediately responded with a deadly Ancient Lizard Shattering Fist.
There was no pause between attack and defense.
Bang!
Defenseless, the powerful punch slammed into the undead General’s chest, sending it flying several meters away.
The terrifying force caved in part of its chest armor.
It crashed heavily into the ground, creating a deep crater as dust rose into the sky.
Broken stones and debris scattered in every direction.
[Tail of Judgment]
Without even looking at the undead Kharv, his tail whipped toward it from above, ready to obliterate it into pieces.
The terrifying tail descended like a massive bronze pillar from the heavens.
Just as the tail was about to land on the undead Kharv...
It froze for a brief moment.
Something had entered the King’s vision.
A massive hammer.
Creating an enormous shadow that blocked the light of the three moons.
’T-This...’
Even with his experience, the King did not expect a mere undead to achieve such terrifying speed.
His pupils contracted sharply.
’Chain Combo.’
Before the King could fully react, the undead Storm Tyrant’s hammer came crashing down.
Bang!
Bang!
Bang!
The relentless combo left almost no room to breathe.
But he would not be a King if his reactions were slow.
Just in the nick of time, he raised his arm to defend his head.
His thick scales immediately hardened to their limit.
Still...
A Peak Bronze Grade hammer strike was not something that could be defended so easily.
Augh!
He winced in pain as he stumbled backward.
The impact sent numbness through his entire arm.
Shock and disbelief appeared on his face.
For the first time since the battle began, he had been forced backward.
Whoosh!
Something blurred through the atmosphere, appearing before the charging undead Storm Tyrant.
The figure was so fast that it left only a faint afterimage behind.
Bang!
The undead Storm Tyrant was sent flying by a powerful kick, soaring into the air before crashing outside the King’s residence.
The ground outside shook violently from the impact. Only then did the Horn Lizard King regain his footing.
His expression was ugly, filled with shame and fury.
The pain in his arm only fueled the fire burning inside his heart.
"I will tear you to pieces!" he howled.
His furious roar shook the entire King’s residence, causing the surrounding buildings to tremble violently.