Backyard Battle (Part 2)

Abel's strength was something Demps knew very well.

Without comparing him to himself or Han Dong, Abel would absolutely count as a top-tier genius in the Holy City. In terms of talent, he was indeed somewhat superior even to Commander Kaimon in his youth.

The royal guards secretly extending an olive branch to Abel was proof enough.

With the Dragon Clan and the ancient beast within Abel's body, coupled with combat training more grueling than that of anyone his age... his only shortcoming was that he had experienced True Destiny only once and had been assigned merely the first level of talent.

If he could unlock more talents, Abel's strength would rise in a straight line as well.

In theory, after activating his Dragon Bloodline and receiving the enhancement of specially made Power Armor, Abel should have been capable of contending with a Mature Abyssal Demon... yet he was currently at a complete disadvantage.

Bang!

A single blow from the cudgel directly caved in the Power Armor forged from Black Dragon Fine Iron.

Carried by the impact of that strike, Abel flew like a bullet toward the other end of the Backyard, crashing into Demps by chance. The two of them were embedded in the wall together.

Though that blow was not enough to kill Abel, it left him completely dazed.

It seemed to be the special effect of the Savage Cudgel wielded by the Wormi... striking an enemy inflicted a prolonged stun effect.

However, this Wormi was still continuing to "grow." Because of his expanding body, his movements were slightly slower, and it would take him some time to catch up.

Taking advantage of the opportunity, Demps hid within a crack in the wall.

While giving Abel a "quick massage," he observed the strange Wormi.

"Strange..."

Demps's face was