*Boom*
The earth trembled.
Dust jumped from the rocky surface.
A second later, the soil split apart, and then a gigantic mud dragon erupted from the hill itself.
Its body twisted violently through the air as chunks of rock and dirt rained from its scales. The creature released a deafening roar that sounded like mountains grinding against each other before charging directly toward Lucian's group.
"Careful!"
Stephen reacted instantly.
Scarlet ether exploded from his body instantly and a translucent crimson wall appeared before them.
The dragon crashed into it.
The impact shook the hilltop.
Cracks spread across the scarlet barrier.
The dragon slowed but did not stop.
Even so, its size visibly shrank.
Its power diminished.
Then Zion moved while golden radiance erupted from the divine sword of light.
Without hesitation, he stepped forward and swung downward.
The movement was simple.
Almost casual.
Yet the resulting force was terrifying.
