The fire took down most of the Vermillion Bird's opponents. Yet, one massive Class 6 Monster Beast survived. It roared through the flas and lunged at the bird. Its twisted three heads snapped hungrily, ready to take down its opponent.
The Vermillion Bird t it mid-attack. It locked its talons with the creature as they spiraled toward the ground in a deadly struggle.
"Do we need to intervene?" Aleena asked as she watched the fight along with Grace from a safe distance.
"There's no need. Our birdy is about to win." Just as Grace ended speaking, the Vermillion Bird sent the monster beast flying across the field, making it crash against the trunk of an old oak tree.
Before the beast could have pulled itself up, the Vermillion Bird was burning it down with the tree... in one single, clean sweep.
On the other side of the battlefield, the Five-Tailed Black Wolf was leading the charge against another horde of beasts and Infected.
Its tails lashed out like whips, tearing through waves of creatures. Every strike sent shockwaves through the earth, causing the ground to crack and collapse beneath the monsters' feet.
A massive Shadow Beast, almost as large as a house, lunged at it with a roar. But the Wolf didn't retreat.
Instead, it slamd its paws into the ground, causing the earth to rumble as spikes of solid stone erupted beneath the Shadow Beast, impaling it from below.
The creature howled in agony before the Wolf finished it with a single crushing bite.
With these three Beasts taking the charge of the battle, the warriors were in high spirits as well.
The battle raged for nearly an hour, littering the area with bodies. The previously fresh air beca thick with the scent of blood and burnt flesh as the battle ca to an end.
As usual, they won the battle with minimum, or no, casualties.
Kevin handed Grace a bag full of Spirit Stones that he just collected. "This was one hell of a hunt."
Grace smiled as she accepted the bag. "I'm sure you enjoyed every second of it."
He just chuckled and then headed back to help the other warriors in collecting their rewards from the dead bodies of the Shadow Beasts.
Next ten minutes passed by before the system suddenly put forward an alert. [A Class 9 Monster Beast is arriving...]
That very mont, the Fiery Vermillion Bird that had been sitting and observing from the top of a tall tree, let out a sharp cry. A warning.
Grace imdiately went on high alert, her instincts screaming at her. "Everyone, form up!"
The warriors tightened their formation, readying their weapons. The Flying Snow Lion and the Five-Tailed Black Wolf also positioned themselves on either side of the team.
And that's when they heard it... a deep, guttural growl that shook the entire area. The ground trembled as the Class 9 Monster Beast erged from the depths of the mountains.
It was massive, easily twice the size of the Five-Tailed Black Wolf and covered in thick, jagged scales. Its two crimson eyes were burning with intelligence and pure malice, while the rows of spiked tendrils along its back were writhing like living creatures.
It opened its maw, revealing layers of serrated teeth, and let out a roar so powerful it sent shockwaves through the air.
Frey let out a low whistle. "Oh, damn. That thing's on another level."
Grace's fingers twitched against her weapon. She had faced many terrifying creatures before, but Class 9s were different. They were stronger, smarter, powerful, and worst of all, hard to kill.
The Flying Snow Lion let out a warning growl. The Fiery Vermillion Bird spread its wings, ready to strike at a mont's notice. And the Five-Tailed Black Wolf dug its claws into the ground, the air around it crackling with suppressed power.
But none of these three, or all of them together, were a match of this Class 9 beast.
The Class 9 Monster Beast didn't waste ti. It charged forward, moving far faster than sothing of its size should be able to.
"Scatter!" Grace shouted.
The warriors leapt aside, barely avoiding being crushed as the beast barreled through the battlefield. It swung one of its massive claws, the impact shattering the ground and sending debris flying.
The Five-Tailed Black Wolf lunged, its fangs aiming for the beast's throat, but the creature swatted it away with a powerful tail whip. The Wolf crashed into a ruined wall with a snarl, the stone crumbling around it.
The Flying Snow Lion and the Fiery Vermillion Bird attacked at the sa ti. The Lion let out a blast of icy breath, while the Bird rained down flas hot enough to lt steel.
The Class 9 roared in pain as frost and fire clashed against its hide, but when the smoke cleared, it was still standing.
Not only that, but its scales had absorbed part of the fire, glowing a faint red, making everyone aware of its ability to adapt.
"Grace!" Davian called. "We need a plan, fast!"
She quickly assessed the situation. Direct attacks wouldn't work, at least, not normal ones.
Then, her gaze landed on the Five-Tailed Black Wolf, which was already rising from the rubble. If fire only made the beast stronger… then earth would have to take it down.
"Black Wolf!" she commanded. "Bury it!"
The Wolf snarled in understanding. Its five tails slamd against the ground, and suddenly, the battlefield shifted.
The ground beneath the Class 9 Monster Beast split apart, turning into a sinkhole of collapsing rock and quicksand-like soil.
The beast roared as it began to sink, its massive body struggling against the pull of the land itself.
The warriors seized their chance.
Aleena and Kevin opened fire, their energy-infused bullets targeting the beast's eyes. A few shots hit, and the monster let out an ear-splitting screech as it was temporarily blinded.
The Flying Snow Lion leaped onto its back, using its razor-sharp claws to tear into the glowing tendrils along its spine. The creature shrieked in rage, trying to throw the Lion off.
The Fiery Vermillion Bird circled above, waiting for the perfect opening.
And then... Grace saw it.
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