Apocalypse: Master of Soul Beasts
Chapter 888 - 240: Offense and Defense (7)
The thick thighs provided Cyclops with ample upward momentum, while the Flames of Tyranny spewed jets of fire, seemingly acting like boosters supporting Cyclops' massive body.
However, Cyclops' size and weight were undeniable, and the upward force was maintained for only a moment before lacking continuation. The gray-black large dog wagged its tail; on it, Cyclops' eye spun erratically, and the Flames of Tyranny rapidly transformed, simulating into two enormous wings.
Flapping the energy-condensed wings quickly, it took a while for the big dog to stabilize its form in mid-air, and then, swaying, flew toward the battlefield above.
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"Star! Brother, I'm here!"
The furious barking of Cyclops startled the two giant dragons battling in the sky.
Upon hearing the familiar voice, Star immediately felt relieved, whereas Diers grew increasingly anxious.
Even knowing that the Glory Squad of the Ancient Demons couldn't stop Cyclops, when the battle below ended, Diers still refused to face reality and this doomed two-against-one scenario.
As the strongest of the Three-headed Dragon Clan Level 5, Diers was proud. But now, regardless of Diers' pride, he had to admit that the Earth native before him was indeed a respectable opponent—even though not evenly matched, the strength was indeed strong!
Without external interference, perhaps in ten minutes, Diers, relying on slightly superior strength and the right cost, would be enough to tear Star apart. However, the developments did not center around Diers' will.
When Cyclops finished off the Glory Squad of the Ancient Demons and Ultra Mortal Combat reached some extreme, the entire battlefield immediately sparked a chain reaction!
A roaring gray breath spewed from Diers' main head, directly facing the incoming Dragon Flame, intertwining gray and red energy waves, creating a huge mushroom cloud in mid-air.
Facing the turbulent blast, Diers' wings slightly retracted, his entire body streamlined, like an arrow, dashing toward the distant horizon!
The black shadow pierced through space, and when the residual energy hadn't dissipated, Diers had already penetrated through the energy cloud composed of scattering energy, his fierce and mighty body bursting through the other side, lashing onto Star.
In battles between professionals, or even street fights, one simple rule remains unchanged—injuring ten fingers is worse than severing one!
Facing multiple enemies, Diers quickly made a decision—rather than being sandwiched by two enemies, it's better to take advantage while the big dog below hasn't mastered flight and directly finish one off!
Even facing a formidable enemy with a severely injured body, Diers would rather not face two while intact.
The two colossal creatures collided in the air, the thunderous roar echoing through the heavens momentarily; then, like crashing airplanes, they briefly plummeted, quickly adjusting their temporarily out-of-control bodies under super-strong physical recovery, and the next second, the two black shadows collided once more.
Unlike last time, this time the two shadows didn't separate upon contact but instead tangled with each other. Claws and sharp teeth tore at each other, lifting pieces of bloody scales, like countless divine weapons casting waves of chilling light, recklessly attacking!
Demon Dragon Armor (S-Class, Passive ability) activated, the more severe the injuries, the stronger Star's defense capabilities!
Dragon's Aura Field (SS-Class, Active Skills) opened, visibly reducing Diers' physical and skill power drastically!
Dragon Blood Amplification (SSS-Class, Active Ability) burned the dragon's lineage, frantically strengthening the dragon's physical attributes and skill power, while Shell Breaking Storm (S-Class, Active Ability) opened unlimited times, black scales like missiles erupting blood flowers on the enemy!
The bloody skirmish between dragons instantly entered the most savage and wild stage!
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Dragon Flame brewed continuously from Star's mouth, the red-hot torrent tumbling endlessly. Blaze licked the enemy but only made Diers more frenzied.
Tainted with flames and blood, Diers' body flickered with an eerie glow, as if clad in an indestructible armor! Wielding claws sharper and larger than Star's, they violently tore at Star's scales and skin like five knives, each attack ripping off a large chunk of flesh.
Star, slightly smaller in size, also didn't shy away, his sharp claws and teeth targeted Diers' already wounded right head, lifting patches of black blood slurry.
Red and black blood spattered around the two giant dragons, seemingly coalescing into a bizarrely colored large cloud, and then cascading down like rain, soaking a vast area below.
Three seconds later, the two shadows quickly separated; the next instant, Star abruptly turned and ran!
With five skills fully activated, Star quickly fell into a disadvantage! But he had Cyclops, and Diers had nothing; though naive, Star still wouldn't naively chase after a one-on-one honorable duel, overlooking ready reinforcements...
An owner mirrors their servant, being beside Wen Yu for so long, even an ignorant Star understands the battle's true essence: "results are more important than the process!"
Watching Star flapping his wings, quickly fleeing, Diers sucked in a cold breath...
"This shameless scoundrel... Have the guts to duel one-on-one!"
From afar, Star wagged his tail, then provocatively hooked, a spiritual fluctuation instantly transmitted to Diers' mind: "Come over if you dare!"
Watching Star who had flown next to Cyclops and lifted him up, Diers was immediately torn.
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Diers didn't dwell in indecision for long.
Once Cyclops and Star completed their "union," the black dragon's wings shook, instantly shooting towards Diers!
Even with another terrifying beast of similar size hanging on him, Star's speed didn't slow down in the slightest — originally, Star's size was several times smaller than Diers, so even carrying a sandbag, Star's speed was unlikely to be slower than Diers', and in terms of agility, he was a notch higher!
Watching as the dragon and dog flew closer, the terrifying Dragon Flame and Flames of Tyranny intermingled, firing sphere after sphere at him like heavy artillery, Diers' three heads let out a loud dragon roar, his massive body charged directly towards Cyclops and Star without dodging!
In an instant, the blaze and gray mist entangled, three enormous creatures frantically battled in mid-air, flames and blood sprinkling down!
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The Three-Headed Dragon Clan being the strongest combat race among the Demon Tribe is not without reason.
With stronger species innate talent than the Ancient Demons, three heads mean more attack points, a massive body and weight make each Three-Headed Dragon an unquestionable battlefield mainstay, an armored fortress!
At this moment, Diers' three heads dexterously whirled, attacking and defending, the breath from their mouths intercepted the energy attacks of Dragon Flame and Flames of Tyranny, for a moment, facing two opponents, Diers fought with remarkable momentum.
Seeing this, Diers breathed a sigh of relief — the big dog wasn't as troublesome as imagined...
Therefore, Diers focused his attention on Star — the previous tactics he planned to continue, as long as Star was taken down, with Cyclops' flight skills, aerial combat with Diers?
That would be a complete domination!
The central head slightly shifted, eight bizarre eyes locked on Star, the eyes exuded rampant killing intent, gray energy waves like lasers penetrated from the eight eyes, striking Star's body, leaving eight charred scars on Star's torso.
As for Cyclops, one head was enough!
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Perceiving Diers shifted his focus, Cyclops clumsily turned direction, flapping the Black Flame wings.
Aerial combat was undoubtedly a novel experience for Cyclops, new experiences mean unfamiliarity, and unfamiliarity implies unable to unleash Cyclops' full combat capabilities!
However, sometimes, disadvantages can turn into advantages, such as deliberately making the enemy let their guard down...
Deliberately relaxing the strength on his body, reducing the output of Flames of Tyranny, Cyclops' displayed combat power, in Diers' eyes, was indeed somewhat lacking.
Yet the power of Ultra Mortal Combat, surely isn't this simple?
Until a moment when Star directly lunged into Diers' embrace, attracting Diers' full attention, seeing Star's sharp fangs and claws straining to resist Diers' three-headed bites, Cyclops knew his awaited opportunity had arrived...
The boundless Flames of Tyranny raged wildly in the sky, combined with Dragon Flame, turned the entire sky into a sea of fire, however, Diers was ultimately different from the Glory Squad of the Ancient Demons, scattered energy attacks weren't causing significant harm to Diers!
But this sea of fire, enough for diversion...
Unbeknownst, Cyclops' Flames of Tyranny quietly retracted under the cover of Dragon Flame, until it condensed into a solid black path beneath Cyclops' feet, leading straight to Diers' side!
Aerial combat was indeed not Cyclops' strong suit, but who said one couldn't stand firm in the air?
In mid-air, Cyclops strode on the solid Black Flame path, taking a step forward, the solid feedback force from beneath tightened Cyclops' muscles.
In the next second, the enormous gray-black figure shot out of the fire sea like light, appearing beside Diers!