Summoning Realm: Dragon-Snake Sage Cave! (6) Beast of the Blood Sea

Uchiha Ying deliberately began baiting the monster into attacking him. He darted back and forth before it, leaping left one moment and dodging right the next, all the while shouting, "Hey, big guy! Come on, catch me!" His eyes shone with resolve and confidence, as though everything were under his control.

Deep down, however, he calmly considered his options. This monster is powerful. I can't fight it head-on. I have to find its weakness. I need to stay calm and not panic for even a moment.

Thoroughly enraged by Uchiha Ying's taunts, the monster attacked him even more wildly.

It opened its gaping maw and spewed streams of flame, while slamming its enormous claws into the ground to stop Uchiha Ying from weaving around it.

Every attack carried tremendous force and destructive power, tearing up the surrounding earth and sending dust flying.

Uchiha Ying nimbly threaded his way through the monster's attacks, shifting positions as swiftly as a phantom.

Each time, he evaded its attacks by a hair's breadth, his eyes fixed on its movements as he waited for the perfect moment.

Its attacks are fierce, but its movements still follow a pattern. I have to be patient. I'm bound to find an opening, Uchiha Ying silently told himself.

"Be careful!" Amina's voice suddenly rang out in Uchiha Ying's mind. She was communicating with him through a special method.

"Don't worry. I'll find a way to defeat it," Uchiha Ying replied, his voice filled with determination. His resolve grew even firmer. I can't let Amina worry, and I can't betray her trust. I have to defeat this monster.

At last, when the monster opened its jaws again to breathe fire, Uchiha Ying keenly recognized the perfect opportunity.

Uchiha Ying sidestepped and charged toward the monster. The instant he drew close,