Chapter 58: Another Surprise
Vincent narrowed his eyes as he sensed Caelius’ strength.
‘He’s emitting the strength of late-Tier 2 (5★), but he’s clearly stronger than that…’ he thought, focusing his attention on the cloud of smoke that slowly dissipated, revealing the Half-Primalized Blackrat Man embedded in a thick pillar.
Crack!
Rubble fell as the massive creature dug itself out of the pillar, exposing a deep wound across its chest. Yet, like something out of a movie, countless thin black masses writhed like worms, converging and swiftly healing the massive gash.
With furrowed brows, Vincent thought, “It has a regeneration ability similar to the Mutated Blackrat Leader but far superior.”
Caelius, now calmly descending, couldn’t help but frown slightly at the regenerating ‘calamity’-class creature.
“Quite tough,” he mused, while the rest of the crowd, witnessing the scene, was stunned.
“No way…”
“Even with the strength of a Top Ranker?!”
“What kind of creature is that?”
No one dared to leave the chamber. With the two Chamber Guardians blocking the exit, escaping was not an option. Thus, all eyes remained glued to the spectacle unfolding before them.
Even the trio of Uncle Gold, Fiona, and Karl, who had a clear estimate of Caelius’ strength, were surprised.
Although their ‘young master’ possessed the strength of a Tier 2 (5★), he was far from ordinary. Considered a genius by many, he ranked among the top in the Novice Continent.
“Should we help the young master?” Fiona asked in a worried tone, her gaze fixed on Caelius with concern.
“Don’t doubt the young master’s strength, Big Sis!” Karl replied, though visibly shocked. His belief in Caelius’ abilities was unwavering.
“You two needn’t worry—just watch,” Uncle Gold said calmly, a hidden smile behind his mask.
As he spoke, the fully recovered black-mass creature crouched before launching itself at Caelius with astonishing speed.
Despite the oncoming attack, Caelius remained motionless, his golden-lion longsword pointed at the ground. Slowly, it began releasing a flame-like golden aura.
With its claws shrouded in a dark aura, the Half-Primalized Blackrat Man swung ferociously at Caelius.
A split second before impact, Caelius raised his weapon and thrust forward.
Lionfang’s Sword Technique Tier 2 — Lion’s Strike!!!
The image of a lion mid-attack materialized briefly before colliding with the Half-Primalized creature. A deafening sound rang out, followed by a shockwave that sent dozens of Blackrat Men and the surviving origin warriors sprawling.
Rumble!
Vincent instinctively shielded his eyes, his focus still on the battle. The simplicity of Caelius’ strike belied its immense power. For Vincent, this marked the first time witnessing Caelius in action.
That single strike was enough to highlight the gulf in strength between Caelius and the trio of Uncle Gold.
Despite the force behind the collision, both combatants merely staggered back before resuming their attacks. The Half-Primalized Blackrat Man, despite its speed and size, failed to evade several of Caelius’ strikes.
Conversely, Caelius effortlessly dodged its attacks. The creature’s massive frame made its movements predictable, and Caelius countered with precision.
Yet, despite the relentless damage inflicted, the creature showed no signs of pain or fatigue. Its black mass continuously healed every wound.
“This will take forever if I don’t get serious. Let’s end this—” Caelius’ thought was interrupted as the creature suddenly withdrew, releasing a dark aura that surged across hundreds of Blackrat Men.
The moment the aura touched them, the Blackrat Men transformed. Their squeaks turned frenzied, their eyes bloodshot as they charged mindlessly.
“Damn it! They’ve gone berserk!”
“Kill them! Don’t hold back if you want to live!”
“Watch it! Are you trying to kill me?”
“Idiot! You’re the one who got in my way!”
“Stop fighting, you morons! If you’ve got the energy to bicker, use it to kill these rats!”
Chaos erupted as the crazed Blackrat Men attacked indiscriminately.
Even Vincent and the trio weren’t spared. However, they dealt with the onslaught effortlessly, and Vincent’s experience bar began to fill once more.
Observing the pandemonium, Caelius’ golden eyes narrowed in displeasure.
“Enough,” he muttered, stomping softly on the ground.
A golden light spread across the floor, bursting into a blinding radiance that illuminated the vast chamber, momentarily stunning everyone.
An overwhelming aura surged through the air, suffocating the Blackrat Men while immobilizing the surviving origin warriors.
Exempt from the effects, Vincent watched intently as Caelius lifted his sword and stabbed it into the ground.
Lionfang’s Sword Technique Tier 2 — Lion’s Tail Strike!!!
Boom!
Countless yellow crystals erupted from the floor, skewering the bodies of countless primals. Blood dripped from the dazzling crystals as they impaled the creatures.
The surviving warriors instinctively jumped back, startled by the sudden spikes.
Like a grand fireworks display, the corpses of the Blackrat Men disintegrated into particles of digital light.
With a single strike, Caelius wiped out the remaining Blackrat Men, leaving the chamber eerily silent.
Even the massive creature paused, seemingly stunned.
Seizing the moment, Caelius’ sword ignited with golden flames once more. Leaping into the air, he descended upon the creature, weapon raised high.
Lionfang’s Sword Technique Tier 2 — Golden Lion Slash!!!
A three-meter crescent of golden energy surged from his blade, slamming into the creature’s thick arms as it attempted to defend itself.
The moment the attack connected, the immense force blasted the creature’s arms aside.
Boom!
A deafening sound echoed as the golden slash carved through the chamber, leaving destruction in its wake.
With a heavy thud, the massive creature collapsed, causing the ground to tremble faintly.
Although the creature’s body remained intact, Caelius’ confident voice rang out, “Stop dawdling. We’re moving!”
The surviving warriors hesitated, stunned and filled with doubt.
“Is it really over?”
Before their questions could be answered, the creature’s body suddenly burst into a massive sphere of light particles.
As the light dissipated, a single black orb of energy remained.
“What? No drop?” a shocked voice exclaimed.
Vincent, recognizing the energy emanating from the orb, furrowed his brows beneath his mask.
“They can’t see it?” he wondered.
Suddenly, the orb shot forward, entering Vincent’s body at lightning speed.
You have received +500 Primal Energy!
You have received Primal Regen!
You have received Primal Boost!
You have received Primal Strength!
“What the—?”
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