The echoing cry of the giant monster reverberated as the Sky-Soil Zenith had grown to the size of a mountain and crashed down on it. The monster's silverish scales began to fall off—a sign that Severin decision to change tactics had paid off. Relief soon washed over him.
Had the Sky-Soil Zenith failed, then escape would be Severin's only recourse. Since he had already gotten the metal Uru from the meteorite belt, there was no point in engaging the creature in prolonged combat. The monster was quite valuable in many different aspects—its blood was a seventh-grade ingredient useful in alchemical pills, while its strong flesh that had condensed years and years of power of the galaxy could be used as an alchemical ingredient or as food for consumption.
However, obtaining those valuable items entailed having to risk his life.
The cosmic being had dwelled for ages in the starry sky, enduring the relentless onslaught of the Nine Heavens Wind as well as the black holes. Such was the reason behind its nail-like silver skin and strength that rivaled even that of spiritual treasures. Unfortunately, that darn monster had strong defensive and offensive powers that could swiftly kill paragon-level practitioners.
"I need to end this, and fast!" Severin muttered to himself. A prolonged battle would risk attracting unwanted attention, further compounding the challenges he would face. With a resolute expression, he wielded the Sky-Soil Zenith once more, causing an audible crack as the void shattered. Elemental energy was swept along with the turbulence of black holes.
The monster roared defiantly, lifting its arms to deliver a forceful blow that aimed at crushing Severin beneath its formidable strength. Severin responded to the impending strike and wielded the Green Shield to form a protective barrier.
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