[ Appraisal ]
[ God-beast Basilisk ]
[ Level: 151 ]
[ Rank: SS ]
[ Abilities:
1. Ancient Petrifying Curse Eyes
2. World Corrosive Venom.
3. Reflective Scales
4. Dimension Slip
5. Blessing Of Beast God
6. Apocalypse Awakening.
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Aengus examined the colossal creature thoroughly, determined to secure the victory he desperately needed. He didn’t care about its SS Rank; his only focus was to kill and save Aria.
The creature, taking the form of a mountain range, was none other than the legendary God-beast Basilisk.
Towering over three times his Dragon form and piercing through the clouds, it possessed a massive, snake-like head with ancient, abominable eyes and a crown-like crest atop its head. Its lizard-like body was covered in shimmering scales, rising and falling like slopes across its mountainous form.
Aengus avoided looking directly into the Basilisk’s eyes, recalling the legend: anyone who meets its gaze is instantly turned to stone.
He decided to rely on his other extraordinary senses for the battle.
“WHERE ARE YOU LOOKING?”
“What?”
Bam!
Aengus was suddenly caught off guard as the Basilisk appeared nearby, crossing hundreds of kilometers in an instant.
He was slammed into the ground like a ragdoll, and even in his dragon form, he couldn’t resist the blow.
Boom!
Where Aengus landed, a deep volcanic crater formed from the impact.
He lay among the debris, feeling a wave of dizziness. When he glanced down at the gaseous wounds on his tough dragon body, his eyes widened in surprise.
The raw strength of the Basilisk was terrifying. He couldn’t match it head-on, not even for a single blow. Its venom was also beginning to corrupt his body from within.
Aengus instantly activated all his healing skills—Phoenix Resurgence, Healing Power of Light, Kirin’s Healing—recovering from the serious injuries within seconds.
The God-beast Basilisk narrowed its serpentine eyes at his swift recovery and slashed down once more with its massive claws.
Aengus reacted quickly, using Earth Turtle Shell’s defensive skill just in time.
Crack, crack!
To Aengus’s shock, the shell shattered instantly, and the Basilisk’s claws raked across his dragon body, leaving a deep five-claw wound.
Though he couldn’t see the Basilisk’s face clearly, he could feel its sense of superiority, relentlessly beating him down.
Aengus quickly formed a plan to defeat it. He realized this must be the Beast Lord they had mentioned—the source of Aria’s suffering. This creature had to be eliminated to save her.
He knew he wasn’t a match for it now, but that didn’t mean he’d remain so forever.
“You’ll regret this…” Aengus muttered in terrifying calm voice as he recovered his health once again.
Aengus had already obtained one of the Basilisk’s scales, analyzing it to prepare for Basilisk transformation using Primordial Beast King.
But he knew that while this would grant him the Basilisk’s abilities, it wouldn’t grant him the creature’s raw power. His original plan didn’t involve transforming into a Basilisk; instead, he stuck to his original intent: Devour. Devour it all.
The Basilisk was puzzled by his audacity. Even on the brink of death, Aengus had the nerve to talk big.
“Human, I have never regretted anything,” it said coldly. “As for the prophecy given to me by the Beast God, I will prove it wrong. There will be no you, and no destruction of our home.”
With that, its aura grew even more venomous.
In the next moment, the Basilisk opened its massive maw, ready to release its World Corrosive Venom to finish Aengus off completely.
But Aengus, anticipating the attack, used Space Warp to escape its range just in time.
A moment later, the Basilisk released the venom, only to find that the dragon had already vanished, stoking its fury.
The corrosive venom began melting everything in its path—soil, rocks, even microorganisms in the air disintegrated, leaving nothing but grazed, lifeless ground in its wake.
The remaining mythical creatures quickly dragged themselves away from the corrosive venom spreading like wildfire.
The Basilisk, now enraged, used its Dimension Slip ability to chase Aengus in a cat-and-mouse game.
Aengus forced himself to stay calm and wisely used Space Laws to blend into the spatial fabric, becoming invisible and confusing the Basilisk. Although it possessed Dimension Slip, it lacked the keen perception of space and dimensions that Aengus had, making it impossible for the Basilisk to track his position.
Taking advantage of this moment, Aengus caught his breath and silently guided himself through the spatial layers, moving away from the Beast Lord to buy himself some time.
He traveled hundreds of kilometers in the direction from which the Basilisk had come. Revealing himself once more in his dragon form, he began devouring everything he could find.
Only a few seconds later, the Basilisk sensed his presence. Enraged, it used Dimension Slip to rush toward him, intending to stop him before he could consume the entire forest.
“I will skin you alive, human!” The Basilisk’s roar echoed as it appeared in front of Aengus.
Aengus responded by launching an attack filled with Chaos Energy to counter the Basilisk’s instant Petrifying Curse and World Corrosive Venom.
Seeing his opponent grow stronger with every resource consumed, the Basilisk seethed with fury. It realized that if it allowed Aengus to devour any more resources, defeating him would become increasingly difficult, and it might even become the prey instead. It was a terrifying possibility that couldn’t be ignored.
The God-beast Basilisk paused momentarily, activating yet another powerful ability.
The sky darkened as red clouds gathered, echoing with the thunderous roar of impending strikes.
“Dong!”
From the heavens, a pillar of red light descended, bathing the Basilisk in its intense glow. Its strength surged, and its aura grew so oppressive that it seemed as if it could shatter the very boundaries of space.
Realizing the danger, Aengus tried to escape, but the Basilisk’s firm grip closed around one of his wings before he could flee.
With brutal force, the Basilisk tore his Dragon wings as if it were paper. Yet, Aengus showed no reaction, refusing to look directly into the Basilisk’s petrifying eyes. Struggling, he managed to break free from its grasp.
Aengus crashed to the ground, losing his balance with one wing torn away.
