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    The battle between As, the colossal Crystal Behemoth, and the zing Fire Dragon reached a fever pitch, the intensity of their sh sending shockwaves through the desertndscape.


    The ground trembled beneath their immense weight as they traded devastating blows, each strike resonating with the power of their elemental abilities.


    The zing Fire Dragon unleashed torrents of scorching mes, engulfing the surrounding area in a searing inferno.


    Its fiery scales glowed with an intensity that distorted the air around it, making it difficult for anyone to get close.


    As, undeterred by the inferno, summoned his inner strength and fought back with unwavering determination.


    His crystalline body shimmered with ethereal light, refracting the zing mes that threatened to consume him.


    The sh of their elemental forces created a spectacle of light and sound.


    Crystal shards shattered and scattered while waves of fire rippled through the air, casting an eerie glow across the battlefield.


    As As engaged in a fierce battle with the zing Fire Dragon, Orion turned his attention to Drake, their confrontation charged with tension and a hint of mockery.


    Drake''s voice boomed across the battlefield, filled with a mix of defiance and arrogance. "Do you honestly believe that your beast can stand a chance against mine?" he taunted, a smug smirk ying on his lips.


    Orion''s gaze met Drake''s, his own voiceced with a touch of biting sarcasm. "Oh, Drake, your overconfidence blinds you. It seems you underestimate the strength and cunning of my loyalpanion," he retorted, his words dripping with a veiled challenge.


    The sh of their words mirrored the sh of their beasts, intertwining with the sounds ofbat. It was a battle not only of might but also of wits and verbal sparring.


    Drake''s eyes narrowed, his pride wounded by Orion''s confident demeanor. "We shall see, Orion. But first, I shall relish in the sweet taste of victory over you."


    Orion''s lips curled into a mocking smile. "You talk big, Drake, but words alone won''t save you from your impending defeat. Prepare yourself."


    With those words, the tension in the air grew palpable as Orion and Drake readied themselves for their long-awaited confrontation.


    Orion, calm andposed, didn''t let Drake''s fiery disy of power shake his resolve. He understood the gravity of the situation but remained unfazed by Drake''s attempts to intimidate him.


    Drake, seething with anger at Orion''s seemingly indifferent demeanor, charged forward with a renewed sense of fury. The desert sands kicked up in his wake as he closed the distance between them.


    "How dare you mock me!" Drake bellowed, his voice dripping with indignation.


    Orion''s response was measured, his voice carrying a hint of amusement. "Mock you? I simply recognize the desperate need for you to prove yourself. Your disys of power may impress some, but they hold little weight against true skill and strategy."


    As Drake closed in, a fierce determination etched across his face, he conjured a zing fireball in his hand—a manifestation of his King Realm powers.<novelsnext></novelsnext>


    "Now, do you see this?" Drake sneered, his voiceced with arrogance. "This is the power of a King Realm, possessing S-tier talent."


    Orion''s eyes flickered with a momentary spark of interest as he surveyed the ming orb in Drake''s hand. However, he maintained his calm facade, knowing that true strengthy in his ability to remainposed under pressure.


    Without uttering a word, Orion swiftly countered Drake''s disy of power with a swift and precise technique. His hand, encased in a shimmering crystal sheen, met the fiery onught head-on—a move known as the "Crystal Fist."


    The collision of fire and crystal sent a shockwave rippling through the air, their elemental forces shing in a spectacr disy of power and resilience.


    Drake''s face contorted with surprise and frustration as Orion''s Crystal Fist effortlessly dispersed his fiery attack. The mocking smile returned to Orion''s lips, his confidence unshaken.


    "You mistake my calm demeanor for mockery, Drake," Orion remarked, his voice calm and measured. "I simply see through your facade and recognize the truth—you are driven by anger and insecurity, desperately seeking validation."


    Drake''s rage burned brighter, fueled by Orion''s mocking words. He charged forward once more, fueled by a blind determination to prove his worth.


    Orion, undeterred by Drake''s furious assault, evaded his attacks with grace and precision. Each movement was deliberate, showcasing the honed skills he had acquired through years of training and experience.


    Their battle continued, a dance of power and strategy, with Drake desperately attempting tond a blow that would shatter Orion''sposure.


    With each failed attack, Drake''s frustration grew, and his strikes became wild and erratic. The desert sands trembled beneath their feet as the intensity of their sh escted.


    Orion, maintaining his calm demeanor, taunted Drake with his unwavering poise. "Is that all you have, Drake? Your rage blinds you, clouding your judgment and leaving you vulnerable. It seems the power of a King Realm isn''t as invincible as you believe."


    Drake''s fury reached its peak, his eyes burning with a mix of anger and determination. He lunged forward, channeling his King Realm powers to deliver a devastating blow.


    As the fiery onught descended upon Orion, he called upon the crystalline energy within him, forming a barrier of shimmering crystal—the Crystal Shield.


    The collision was deafening, a sh of elemental forces that shook the very foundation of their battlefield. The Crystal Shield held firm, dispersing Drake''s attack and leaving him open for a counterstrike.


    Orion seized the opportunity, his movements swift and precise. He unleashed a flurry of calcted strikes, exploiting the gaps in Drake''s defenses and forcing him to retreat.


    Drake, now visibly shaken and breathing heavily, struggled to regain his footing. His arrogance had been shattered, reced by a gnawing doubt that threatened to consume him.


    Drake could not believe his eyes, "How could he, a King Realm cultivator who possesses the rare S-tier talent could lose to a young man in front of him?"


    Drake could not believe it, and he knew that he had to risk it all. He prepare to use his final skill.