After receiving an infusion of energy at the same level, the flood dragon formed of light inside the dragon-shaped cannon's mouth let out a low rumble, and its body began to transform.
Its single horn became two, its four claws became five, and its entire bearing grew magnificent and noble.
It had actually transformed from a flood dragon into a true dragon.
"Roar!!!"
The enormous dragon of white light let out a long, resonant cry and leaped from Explore the Sea's muzzle.
"No!!!"
Nearby, the Crawlers, which had split into dozens of bodies to stop the players from destroying the node, seemed to sense destruction. It let out a piercing scream and tried to put itself in the dragon's path.
But although the white dragon seemed to be moving at a leisurely pace, it was far faster than the snarling Crawlers, which seemed to be straining with all its might.
The two were like videos playing at different speeds. As the Crawlers lunged into the air in apparent slow motion, attempting to block it, the dragon had already flicked its tail and arrived effortlessly before the crystal.
The dragon opened its great jaws and swallowed the crystal floating in the air.
The next instant, a dazzling burst of white light exploded at the island's center.
It was late at night, but this white light illuminated the entire Instance like the midday sun.
Many of the weaker players were even forced to close their eyes against its dazzling brilliance.
Wherever the white light reached, crisp cracking sounds rang through space.
The light lasted for an unknown length of time before finally fading away.
Only once it had faded completely did everyone realize that all the sea beast phantoms on the island had vanished.
The Crawlers' phantom had likewise disappeared without a