This Time, It's the Erudite Advancement Quest (Continued)

Clearly, this was just a Cunning Burrow the Little Dragon Man had created on purpose.

Just then, a fierce spiral of flame erupted in the distance. It looked as though it had been gathering power for some time.

"Bolo Breath!"

The Azure Dragon's blazing breath tore through countless layers of shattered rock and burst from underground. It shot straight toward Adrian in the sky, instantly evaporating the moisture around it and leaving the air dry and distorted.

Flowing Armament Haki coursed over the surface of the fiery breath, adding to its power and destructive force.

At some point,

Kaido had mastered the advanced technique of coating a ranged attack with Armament Haki!

"Now that's more like the future emperor, Cute Kaido..."

Adrian chuckled. His words were so quiet that they vanished into the wind, unheard by anyone.

Facing the onrushing torrent of flame, Adrian slowly exhaled. He gathered his strength and fighting spirit into the Cursed Sword Nidai Kitetsu in his hand and took the opening stance for Ikoku Sovereignty.

Spiritual Pressure: Ikoku Sovereignty!

A colossal slash laced with pale Spiritual Pressure met the scorching dragon breath head-on.

BOOM—!!

Above Onigashima, dense Spiritual Pressure collided with orange-red fire. Savage shock waves erupted in every direction, shaking the entire island.

The force of the Energy Discharge blasted a vast gap through the heavy clouds. Sparse sunlight fell alongside the torrential rain and glittering motes of energy, creating a strange, dreamlike scene.

The ground where the blazing breath had erupted suddenly bulged. Then, like a volcano, it burst apart, scattering molten rock and debris. The enormous Azure Dragon slowly crawled out from underground, his face twisted with fury, and roared at the sky.

He cast one furious, reluctant glance at Onigashima, then used Soaring Dragon in the Sky. Bracing all four limbs