NOVEL NEXT WORLD Chapter 191: A Close Battle
The Fire Wyvern snarled in frustration. This dragon was unlike any opponent it had faced before. It was resilient, calculating, and relentless.
Nix, on the other hand, remained unfazed. He relished the challenge. He could feel the thrill of battle surging through his veins, his dragon instincts roaring for dominance.
"Is that all?" Nix's deep, guttural growl rumbled through the battlefield.
The Fire Wyvern bared its fangs, rage flaring in its molten eyes. It flapped its wings aggressively, circling Nix as it sought an opening. Then, in a blur of movement, it launched itself forward once more, aiming to sink its fangs into Nix's throat.
Nix met its charge with equal ferocity. With a powerful beat of his wings, he propelled himself forward, claws outstretched, ready to tear into his opponent.
Nix's claws scraped against the rocky terrain as he lunged forward, his icy aura clashing violently with the searing heat radiating from the Fire Wyvern. The battlefield had transformed into a chaotic blend of ice and flame, the stark contrast of their elements fueling the intensity of their fight.
The Fire Wyvern roared, its molten eyes burning with savage determination as it unfurled its wings. It then charged forward as it extended its claws, aiming to rip through Nix's defenses.
Nix twisted his body, dodging at the last moment before retaliating with an upward slash of his [Ice Claw] skill, aiming at the wyvern's exposed ribs. Frost trailed from his claws as he struck, leaving a jagged gash along the wyvern's side.
The Fire Wyvern shrieked in pain but quickly retaliated. Its tail, covered in burning embers, lashed toward Nix like a whip.
Nix barely managed to raise his [Frost Armor] skill in time as the impact sent him sliding backward. The ice around his body hissed and cracked from the sheer heat of the attack, but it held strong.
Nix then charged again as he leaped into the air, twisting mid-flight before unleashing his [Ice Breath] skill. A chilling storm of frozen energy surged forward, aiming to engulf the Fire Wyvern.
However, the wyvern countered instantly as it released a torrent of blazing fire from its maw, meeting Nix's attack head-on.
The two opposing forces clashed in midair, creating a violent explosion of steam and mist. The ground trembled as heat and cold fought for dominance, with neither of them willing to yield.
Both monsters were hurled backward by the power of the impact, their bodies burned and damaged from the exchange.
As the mist cleared, the Fire Wyvern wasted no time and charged forward, faster than before. It raked its claws across Nix's chest, sparks flying as ice met the molten talons.
Nix snarled in pain but immediately retaliated as he snapped his jaws and sank his teeth into the wyvern's wing. With a powerful bite, he tore a chunk of flesh, forcing the wyvern to screech in agony as it flapped furiously to keep balance.
Feeling enraged, the Fire Wyvern slammed its claws into the ground, triggering its [Magma Surge] skill. The earth beneath them cracked and glowed with an ominous crimson red before molten rock erupted upward in a deadly explosion.
Nix barely leaped away in time as he twisted his body in midair to avoid the searing blast. However, the wyvern anticipated this and took advantage of Nix's midair position. It beat its wings powerfully and closed the distance in an instant, ramming its shoulder into Nix's side.
The impact sent Nix crashing into a jagged boulder, shattering it into shards of ice and stone. Dust and debris filled the air as the Fire Wyvern landed with a thud, glaring at its opponent. Blood dripped from both creatures, their once-pristine scales damaged by wounds, yet neither showed signs of backing down.
Nix shook off the pain, his breath heavy but his eyes filled with unwavering determination. He then crouched low before pushing himself forward in a blur of speed. He feinted left before abruptly twisting right, using his agility to catch the Fire Wyvern off guard.
Before the wyvern could react, Nix slammed his tail into its legs, knocking it off balance. Seizing the moment, he then unleashed his [Ice Spike] skill at close range. Jagged spears of ice erupted from the ground, impaling the wyvern's shoulder and pinning it briefly to the battlefield.
The Fire Wyvern shrieked, its body shaking as frost rapidly spread across its wound. But it refused to go down easily.
In retaliation, the Fire Wyvern summoned its inner reserves before unleashing a desperate [Infernal Burst] skill. An explosion of flames erupted from its body, melting the ice spikes and forcing Nix to retreat as waves of fire scorched the air.
Both beasts now stood a few paces apart, panting heavily. Their bodies bore the marks of a brutal battle and yet, their eyes remained locked with unrelenting determination. The Fire Wyvern flexed its claws, fire dripping from its maw, while Nix tensed his muscles, ready to strike again.
The battlefield trembled as both Nix and the Fire Wyvern stood their ground, bloodied and battered. The air crackled with tension, and the heat from the Fire Wyvern clashed violently against the chilling aura of the Ice Dragon.
Suddenly, the Fire Wyvern let out a piercing roar, its body trembling as an intense surge of energy erupted from within. The ground beneath it cracked and scorched, and its crimson scales began to glow an ominous molten red. It was preparing its ultimate attack.
A fiery vortex formed around the wyvern, swirling with violent, destructive flames. The intensity of the heat distorted the air, causing the surroundings to shimmer and ripple. Nix narrowed his eyes, sensing the massive surge of power. He braced himself, knowing that this attack would be devastating.
The Fire Wyvern unleashed its mightiest technique—[Infernal Cataclysm], spewing a pillar of hellfire that twisted into a roaring dragon of flames. The molten beast shot toward Nix, its searing fangs gnashing hungrily for destruction. The very air ignited in its wake, turning the battlefield into an inferno of chaotic heat.
Nix didn't flinch, as he knew that this was the moment to counter with everything he had.
He spread his claws wide, the frigid energy within him surging wildly. The ground beneath him froze instantly, his ice mana reaching its peak as he used his [Ice Spike] skill to the fullest. Frost and snow spiraled around him as his eyes burned with determination.
A monstrous jagged Ice Spikes appeared above him, surging skyward in an enormous glacial eruption. Towering spikes of crystalline frost shot up, their razor-sharp edges glistening in the infernal glow. The battlefield quaked under the collision of elements between fire and ice in a cataclysmic explosion of steam and destruction.
The infernal fire dragon roared as it slammed into the wall of ice spikes, sending out a deafening shockwave. The battlefield was engulfed in an apocalyptic storm of steam, shards, and flames. The sheer force sent tremors rippling across the surroundings.
But Nix had planned for this.
At the center of the storm, he channeled even more energy into his attack. The ice spikes didn't just stand their ground as they expanded. More jagged frost erupted like a glacier blooming in fast motion, swallowing the wyvern's hellfire and piercing straight toward its core.
The Fire Wyvern let out a chilling, agonized screech as the ice spikes impaled its massive form. The once-molten glow of its scales dimmed as frost spread rapidly across its body. Its wings flickered desperately, but the cold was merciless. Its fiery breath sputtered out as the roars weakened.
The icy spikes wrapped around its limbs, shrinking its movements until the wyvern was fully encased in a colossal frozen prison. Steam billowed as fire met ice, but it was a losing battle for the wyvern. Its once mighty body was now nothing more than an enormous sculpture of frost.
A deep cracking noise echoed through the battlefield as fissures spread along the wyvern's frozen form. Then—
CRACK!
Like shattered glass, the Fire Wyvern broke apart as large frozen chunks of its body crashed onto the ground, scattering lifelessly across the battlefield.
Roar!
A victorious roar erupted from Nix's throat, reverberating through the surroundings, as this might be the hardest fight he had experienced so far.
[Ding! Fenix has killed a Low-level Conqueror Rank Beast.]
[Ding! Congratulations to the host for obtaining 2 billion Evolution Points.]
[Ding! Congratulations to the host for obtaining 650 Gacha Points.]
[Ding! Congratulations to the host for obtaining 4x Random-level Summon Pool.]
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[Ding! Nix has killed a Peak-level Dominator Rank Beast.]
[Ding! Nix's Experience at GrandLord Rank Beast has increased to 100%.]
[Ding! Congratulations to the host for obtaining 15 million Evolution Points.]
[Ding! Congratulations to the host for obtaining 450 Gacha Points.]
[Ding! Congratulations to the host for obtaining 2x Random-level Summon Pool.]
Cain smiled widely, feeling proud of Nix's progress because Nix was his first contracted beast, who had gone through thick and thin with him, and when he was in danger because of his carelessness before, Nix didn't hesitate to burn his own bloodline to stand on his ground as he tried his best to defend him.
Looking at Nix's condition, who had gone through a rough battle, Cain even felt hurt a little bit when he watched Nix get hurt quite badly.
He also had asked Fenix to watch Nix's battle closely as he ordered him to immediately take action when Nix was in danger because he knew that it should be a close battle between Nix and the Fire Wyvern.
That's also why he wanted Nix to fight with the Fire Wyvern, as he knew that since it was a close battle, the experience that Nix would get should be at least 60%.