Extermination (7)

The Dragon Scale Lion Beast roared in pain, savagery flashing through its crimson pupils as its right foreclaw lashed toward the nearest enemy—the Nightmare King beating its wings.

The Nightmare King reacted with astonishing speed. Just as the claws were about to reach it, it flapped its wings and shot into the air, swiftly evading the unstoppable strike.

The Dragon Scale Lion Beast's claw wind tore apart the ground but grasped only empty air, drawing an unwilling growl from it.

At the same time, the earthen protective barrier around its body, already damaged in the previous battle, had completely broken apart.

Seeing this, the five Dark Knights immediately urged their Nightmares forward, raising their heavy Dark Greatswords and pouring Qi force into them before hacking viciously at the Dragon Scale Lion Beast.

Five black arcs tore through the air and struck its thick, scaleless hide. Yet they produced only sparks and rippling shockwaves, causing no substantial injury.

"Channel your Qi force into the greatswords and strengthen the power of Shadow Slash!" Ang warned sharply.

Just then, the enraged Dragon Scale Lion Beast spun around and swept a claw violently at the tall, thin Dark Knight.

The Nightmare beneath him beat its fleshy wings, trying to rise and flee, but the Dragon Scale Lion Beast surged after it with a powerful stride. Its massive claw crashed down upon the Nightmare with savage force—blood sprayed as five bone-deep wounds burst open.

Howling in pain, the Nightmare forcibly took flight, flapping its wings as it flew above the canyon. The tall, thin knight's face had gone pale, clearly at a loss.

"Cancel the summoning and send it back to the Abyss Prison. It can recover on its own," the Black Mage ordered calmly as he swept down from the sky.

Gritting his teeth,