The Mystical universe

"Rooaarr!!" The demonic gorilla roared in annoyance. It felt little threat from these three boys, so it would not make it easy for them to attack. 

With a powerful stomp, it soared into the sky, reaching hundreds of meters high in an instant. From this vantage point, it could survey the battlefield. Everyone was within its sight—except for Su Yao and Xue Qing, who had seemingly disappeared. 

As gravity pulled its massive body downward, the gorilla used its momentum to gather its mountain-crushing fists before unleashing a fury of a hundred blows. 

Dozens of colossal fists rained down per second, each powerful enough to obliterate a general-level Intent Materialization cultivator if they were careless. 

"Shit, block!" 

The three boys cursed as they lifted their weapons and formed elemental shields above their heads. 

Each shield radiated a different energy hue, forming protective domes around their bodies to absorb the incoming impact. 

"Boom! Boom! Boom!" 

The terrifying blows slammed down, causing shockwaves that shook the earth. Thorin, Raizel, and Tang Hao were pushed deep into the ground, their arms trembling from the relentless assault. 

"What terrifying power." Thorin gritted his teeth as he endured the impact. Each fist felt like a giant hammer pounding on his body, shaking him to the core. 

"We can't just defend! Its power is enough to seriously injure us after a few dozen exchanges. Everyone—move!!" Raizel shouted, taking the initiative. 

With a flash of lightning, he weaved through the falling fists, slashing dozens of times with his dual blades, before zig-zagging across the battlefield to avoid further attacks. 

His movements were incredibly fast, his body surrounded by golden and purple lightning, making him look like a phantasmal storm as he skillfully evaded. 

Tang Hao and Thorin followed his example, unleashing their own techniques. 

Two massive blade slashes cut through a cluster of descending fists, while the two warriors leapt out of the cratered battlefield, escaping their initial disadvantage. 

The trio had successfully evaded the attack, but the battlefield was completely ravaged. Countless holes littered the ground, ancient trees had been reduced to splinters, and the once-thick foliage had turned into scorched mud. 

Seeing that its assault had failed, the berserk gorilla lifted its massive arms and brought them together above its head, forming a terrifying hammer stance. 

A ghoulish red light flashed in its eyes, its body bending backward as it gathered immense strength. 

Then—it descended, its demonic hammer-fists aimed directly at Tang Hao. 

"Not good!!" 

Thorin and Raizel's expressions changed. 

The gorilla had quickly identified Tang Hao as the weakest of the three and was now attempting to eliminate him first. 

"As if I would let you!!!" 

A vibrant and youthful shout echoed through the battlefield, carrying immeasurable confidence. 

A crimson-gold shadow burst forth from behind Tang Hao, moving with blazing speed. 

A world-melting golden divine flame surged forward, taking the shape of a massive thirty-meter-long dragon, which collided fiercely with the falling gorilla. 

Kaeln had arrived. 

His Blood-Swallowing Spear vibrated wildly, eager for battle. 

Inside his body, the flames of the Infinite Sun Core burned without restraint, boiling his Crimson Emperor Dragon bloodline to its peak. 

In an instant, Kaeln's strength skyrocketed, jumping from mid Intent Materialization to upper Intent Materialization in a flash—his power surpassing six million pounds of force. 

His energy was not just physical strength, but a fusion of unparalleled destruction energy and the blazing sun's flames. 

The result? A monstrous attack that could tear apart reality itself. 

"Ahhh!!" 

Kaeln stabbed furiously, his spear's tip crackling with titanic force as millions of pounds of strength surged through his weapon. 

The weapon spirit within the Blood-Swallowing Spear roared to life. 

Its blood-red color deepened, and its entire body vibrated violently, as if eager to drink the blood of a powerful enemy. 

"Roar!!" 

The gorilla's pupils shrank, sensing deadly danger. But even so, it refused to back down. 

With unwavering ferocity, it maintained its trajectory, determined to clash with Kaeln head-on. 

Then— 

A deafening silence. 

Or rather, the explosion was so powerful that all sound was swallowed whole. 

A blinding burst of energy erupted, sending shockwaves across the battlefield. 

The impact ravaged everything within hundreds of meters. 

Massive ancient trees were blown away like dust, and the very air trembled under the collision of two titanic forces. 

"Shit! This monster!" 

Thorin and the others barely managed to stay upright, their weapons stabbing into the ground to anchor themselves. 

They watched in awe as Kaeln single-handedly forced back the indomitable beast. 

From a hidden position, Su Yao and Xue Qing observed the battle. 

Their breathing was slightly unsteady, the sheer force of the shockwaves still affecting them despite their distance. 

Su Yao's eyes widened in disbelief. 

"How strong can he get...? Good lord!" she muttered, taking a deep breath. 

Xue Qing clenched her fists, her usually calm expression shaken. 

"Everyone, stay focused!" Raizel's voice snapped everyone back to the battle. 

"Let's get ready to attack the moment Kaeln grabs its attention!" 

His grip tightened around his swords, his battle intent surging. 

He whispered to Thorin, "The moment the dust clears—we strike." 

Thorin nodded silently, his own fighting spirit igniting. 

Meanwhile, in the chaotic epicenter of the battlefield, the storm of destruction began to settle. 

The energy raged in the air, but with each passing second, it gradually dispersed. 

Finally—the figures of Kaeln and the gorilla emerged. 

Kaeln stood tall, his upper body bare, his well-defined muscles covered in battle scars. 

Despite the damage, his battle spirit burned fiercely. 

The demonic gorilla, however, was also still standing. 

Its monstrous arms pulsed with vigorous blood qi, pushing against Kaeln's spear in a deadlock. 

The two warriors were locked in place, neither willing to back down. 

Kaeln's grip tightened, his aura surging. 

But then— 

A flash of lightning and a streak of crimson light shot toward the gorilla's exposed back. 

Raizel's voice rang out— 

"Thorin, now!" 

A purple-gold blur streaked forward. 

Raizel turned into a bolt of lightning, cutting across hundreds of meters in an instant, the air exploding in his wake. 

On the opposite side, Thorin moved simultaneously, his ruby-black aura surging as he dashed forward. 

"Let me come too!!" 

Not willing to be left behind, Tang Hao's battle spirit erupted. 

His yellow dragon blade gleamed with earth energy, his bloodline surging. 

A brilliant sandstorm enveloped his body, and his entire physique transformed—he now resembled a mighty warrior of ancient times, displaying the bloodline of the imperial coiling dragon clan. 

A terrifying aura burst forth; his power no longer inferior to his peers. 

The gorilla felt the pressure, its berserk instincts screaming at the incoming danger. 

But— 

Before it could react, the three warriors struck from three different angles. 

Raizel's Twin Phoenix Dual Blade Art, Thorin's Tyrannical Hegemonic Slash, and Tang Hao's Coiling Dragon Saber Art collided at the same time. 

The battlefield exploded once more. 

The tide of the battle had shifted— 

And now, it was time for Kaeln to finish it. 

The massive gorilla's entire body was soon encircled by a fury of hundreds of ice swords and a terrifying purple wind tornado, as the two maidens descended from the sky. 

The trenchant winds and razor-sharp sword Qi came from above and cut through the thick muscles of the berserk beast. 

One cut was negligible, but the wounds quickly accumulated—dozens, then hundreds—until countless blood marks covered its massive frame. 

From the direction of the attacks, two figures emerged. 

Su Yao and Xue Qing. 

They rushed toward Kaeln and the others, regrouping with the trio. 

Now, five warriors stood in front of the injured gorilla, their expressions fearless. 

The gorilla roared in pain, its fur bristling with rage as it glared at the five teenagers—the prey it had expected to devour. 

"Uwu... Huff, huff..." 

Its massive chest heaved, its breath ragged. Blood dripped freely from its wounds, pooling beneath its feet. 

It now bore two-meter-long slash wounds across its back, a deep gash on its right shoulder, and countless cuts covering its entire body. 

It was a bloody mess. 

"Everyone, stay alert!" Su Yao's voice was smooth, yet urgent. 

"That won't be enough to deter or defeat this monster. Rampaging beasts that have gone berserk tend to grow stronger the more desperate they become." 

The group's expressions darkened. 

Her warning proved true almost instantly. 

As the beast exhaled, a dark aura seeped out from its wounds—but instead of weakening, its injuries began to close. 

The wounds healed slowly but surely, as if some unknown force was restoring its vitality. 

Then— 

To everyone's shock, a dark bronze glow suddenly spread across its fur and skin. 

Its aura surged violently, growing denser and heavier. 

Within moments, its entire body, from head to toe, was coated in a metallic bronze sheen. 

"ROOOAAARRRR!!!!" 

The beast lifted its head to the sky, unleashing a thunderous roar. 

A wind blast erupted from its body, parting the clouds above. 

"Clang! Clang! Clang!" 

It slammed its chest repeatedly, but this time, the sound was different. 

It no longer sounded like flesh hitting flesh. 

Instead, it rang out like a hammer striking a bronze bell, echoing through the wilderness. 

The ground beneath them trembled, cracks spreading as the sheer weight of its presence pressed down on the land. 

Kaeln's expression turned grim. 

"It seems to be of the Vajra Ape lineage… To think it could activate such a powerful bloodline skill." 

He adjusted his grip on the Blood-Swallowing Spear, its spear intent pulsing violently, as if responding to the increasing danger. 

"Looks like this is gonna be a lot harder than we thought!" 

Tang Hao exhaled sharply, but his grip on his saber tightened. 

Despite his words, there was no fear in his gaze—only battle intent. 

Kaeln glanced at him and nodded slightly. 

'Good… He's maturing. He's starting to show his true talent.' 

Raizel's eyes narrowed, his lightning-charged aura flickering wildly. 

"Here it comes!" He shouted. 

The ground trembled violently. 

The bronze-coated Vajra Ape lunged like a rampaging war beast, tearing through the land like a bloodthirsty rhino. 

Kaeln's voice rang out in command. 

"Xue Qing, Su Yao! Stay in the back—target its eyes with elemental attacks when you see an opening!" 

He spun his spear, his battle intent surging. 

"Thorin, Tang Hao, Rai—WITH ME!!!" 

Without hesitation, the four warriors charged forward. 

Four distinct lights—gold, red, purple, and bronze—clashed with the massive, berserk Vajra Ape. 

The impact shook the land, sending shockwaves rippling for miles.