"But..."
The Dark-Armored Alligator suddenly spoke. "I haven't forgotten all my powers."
He looked at Lin Ke. "There are some innate abilities I still remember and can use."
"Otherwise, the Demon Beasts in the mountains or the cultivators from your sect would have killed me long ago."
Hearing this, Lin Ke's eyes immediately lit up.
That would be ideal.
He hurriedly said, "Then show me what you can do. I hope you won't disappoint me too much."
The Alligator rolled his eyes at him. "My ancestors did have the bloodline of the Sea-Overturning Dragon, after all. You make it sound as though I'm worth less than an ordinary Demon Beast."
Then he stopped hesitating and began his demonstration.
"Roar!"
The Alligator gave a low roar. His scales abruptly shone with a deep blue light, and the patterns on his dark armor began writhing like living things.
His body swelled at a speed visible to the naked eye.
In the blink of an eye, he had grown to more than twice his original size.
At the same time, changes appeared on his body and head.
Spikes like sharp swords rapidly grew along his back, and two curved, hornlike things sprouted from his forehead.
A terrifying pressure spread from within him.
Bang, bang, bang-
When he stepped forward, the tremendous force even pressed cracks into the ground.
"This is 'Strength Amplification.' As I understand it, it's an ability that amplifies my own strength."
The Alligator's voice echoed through the cave abode like muffled thunder exploding:
"When I use this ability, I can increase my strength three to fivefold for a short time. That includes my physical strength, Spirit Power, and Mental Power."
As he spoke, he abruptly swung a claw down at the ground, making the entire cave abode shudder.
The ground