Chapter 257
"Snap!"
With the stalemate between the Rock Horned Dragon Rhinoceros and the Thunder Lock Ape, the taut lightning chain finally succumbed. With a crisp sound, it snapped, dispersing into dazzling sparks.
Just as the chain broke, both the Rock Horned Dragon Rhinoceros and the Thunder Lock Ape charged forward. Their massive bodies collided instantly, roaring as their fists pummeled each other like a torrential storm. The dull, violent sounds echoed continuously.
"Boom! Boom! Boom!"
Energy ripples spread rapidly from the two spirit beasts, causing cracks in the surrounding ground. Even the massive, sturdy rocks around them trembled slightly.
With its left palm open, the Thunder Lock Ape blocked the Rock Horned Dragon Rhinoceros's fist. Its right hand clenched tightly, packing a terrifying force as it mercilessly aimed for the Rock Horned Dragon Rhinoceros's head.
The speed was like a thunderbolt, producing a deep sonic boom as it tore through the air.
Feeling the force behind the punch, a ripple finally appeared in the otherwise calm eyes of the Rock Horned Dragon Rhinoceros. It lifted its left arm, and the silver stone formed a shield like barrier. With a clang, it shot out from the sides of its arm, confronting the incoming punch head on.
This was the Rock Horned Dragon Rhinoceros's only defensive spiritual technique, the Reverse Stone Rampart!
"Thud!"
The Thunder Lock Ape's fist landed with a deep thud, sending invisible shockwaves that exploded the surrounding air, creating a series of blasts that reverberated around them.
Both spirit beasts shuddered slightly, and the next moment, they were sent flying backward. The ground where they had stood shattered instantly, unable to withstand the force any longer.
"Your Rock Horned Dragon Rhinoceros does have some skill, but this is as far as it goes," Stun Pong said calmly.
With his chest heaving slightly, the Thunder Lock Ape's eyes turned fierce. It raised its right palm sharply towards the sky, and immediately, the space above it began to distort slightly. A thundercloud, spanning ten meters in diameter, rapidly formed.
Dazzling lightning flickered and leaped beneath the thundercloud, accompanied by a rumbling sound. An extremely violent aura was contained within it.
"Spiritual Technique, Thunder Lock Domain!"
"Boom!"
A thunderous roar erupted from the thunderclouds, echoing across the heavens and the earth. The Thunder Lock Ape clenched its fist, and dazzling lightning tore through the air, descending from the sky, all converging into its palm.
At this moment, the Thunder Lock Ape's hand expanded to nearly double its size, with brilliant lightning coursing rapidly across its surface, emitting a sizzling electric sound.
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"What a powerful fluctuation," Blaze Regret observed the Thunder Lock Ape with a slight frown. The aura emanating from its palm was undoubtedly much stronger than before.
"Countless spirit beasts and spirit masters have perished under this move. It seems today, two more will be added to that number," Stun Pong muttered softly, his tone full of pride.
"Roar!"
Reflected in its eyes was a dazzling light, and a terrifying aura suddenly burst forth from the body of the Rock Horned Dragon Rhinoceros. Its hand slowly clenched at this moment, and the surrounding space appeared to fracture with cracks.
"The Rock Horned Dragon Rhinoceros's Shattering Fist? While this spirit skill is strong, the difference in rank has already determined the outcome," Stun Pong smirked, shaking his head.
If the Rock Horned Dragon Rhinoceros were also at the eighth rank Imperial grade, he might be somewhat apprehensive. After all, earth attribute spirit beasts significantly suppress thunder attribute ones. However, a spirit beast like the Thunder Lock Ape can crush the bodies of spirit beasts of the same rank with sheer power, largely compensating for the attribute disadvantage.
Dazzling lightning gathered on its fist, like a golden sun. The Thunder Lock Ape stomped its foot, causing the ground to shatter, and its body instantly charged towards the Rock Horned Dragon Rhinoceros.
As the Thunder Lock Ape unleashed a punch, violent lightning swept forth, causing even the air to explode layer by layer.
With a slight narrowing of its eyes, the Rock Horned Dragon Rhinoceros's fist also struck out suddenly. A loud bang was heard as violent power ripples spread out, carving a deep crack into the hard ground.
The two spirit beasts collided wildly on the rocky ground, and with each collision, they unleashed terrifying gusts of wind. In an instant, the rocky ground was in ruins, with even the giant boulders buried in the soil shattered into pieces.
"What a terrifying collision!" Blaze Wahab and Blaze Qistina were standing behind a clear water barrier, their eyes filled with shock. The water barrier was evidently Blaze Wahab's defensive spirit technique, and as the two spirit beasts collided fiercely, ripples spread across its surface.
The silhouettes of the two beasts flickered rapidly, leaving afterimages across the field. The angry roars and heavy thuds echoed over the rocky ground, the sheer violence of the spectacle was a shock to the senses.
"Damn it, what's going on with that Rock Horned Dragon Rhinoceros? It's actually withstanding the Thunder Lock Ape's successive attacks!"
Watching the increasingly courageous Rock Horned Dragon Rhinoceros, Stun Pong's expression gradually turned grim. The Thunder Lock Ape's explosive power was supported by the Thunder Lock Domain, but as time passed, the amplification from the domain was clearly diminishing. If this continued, it wouldn't be long before the Thunder Lock Ape would be defeated.Nôv(el)B\\jnn
"Thunder Lock Ape, use the Thunder Gathering Palm!" Stun Pong gritted his teeth and shouted.
The Thunder Gathering Palm was a spirit skill where the Thunder Lock Ape gathered the entire Thunder Lock Domain into its palm. Though it could unleash a more terrifying power than usual, the backlash was equally severe.
Thus, unless absolutely necessary, the Thunder Lock Ape would not use this skill.
At this moment, with the lightning on its palm gradually dimming, the Thunder Lock Ape had no other choice.
A fierce glint flashed in its eyes as the Thunder Lock Ape quickly retreated, spreading its fur covered hand towards the sky. The swirling thunderclouds seemed to be drawn in, rushing down to gather in its palm. The violent energy caused the surrounding space to tremble slightly.