Zenless Zone Zero: Morax in a New World! Chapter 176 176: It's Dozens of Meters Tall—You Call That a

It wasn't just the Bangboo.

Even the minions of the Lion Tooth Gang were glancing around uneasily, startled by the roar.

"What the hell was that? Where did that roar co from? Sounded like a wild beast…"

"Scared the crap out of . Co out, whoever you are!"

"That roar just now—don't tell that was the Azhdaha King those Bangboo were talking about? Co on out! If you've got the guts to scare , I'll cut you down right here!"

...

Before the Lion Tooth Gang could make another move—

Suddenly, a rumble echoed from underground.

The ground shook violently, knocking several gang mbers off their feet.

Then—

A creature less than a ter tall, fully encased in rock and about the sa size as a Bangboo, burst out from the ground.

It let out a furious roar.

That roar from earlier—it had co from Azhdaha.

In an instant, several Bangboo rushed over, surrounding Azhdaha and shouting his na.

Seeing this, the Lion Tooth Gang boss couldn't help but burst into laughter, and the others followed suit.

"Ahahahaha! I was expecting a beast—and it turns out to be a baby! What is this, not even a month old? Don't tell this is the 'Azhdaha King' those cardboard Bangboo were talking about?"

"Boss, take a breather. I'll handle this one."

"No matter how you look at it, this guy doesn't even look like a Bangboo… More like a monster straight out of a movie. Which Bangboo designer ca up with this thing?"

"Leave it to —one swing and it's done!"

...

With that, several gang mbers eagerly grabbed machetes and spiked clubs, striding toward Azhdaha.

They raised their weapons and swung.

The next mont—

Their blades and clubs struck Azhdaha's body with heavy tallic clangs.

And then—

The sharp machetes snapped clean in half...

The solid clubs cracked straight down the middle...

But Azhdaha stood there, unmoved, unscathed. He hadn't even flinched.

Instantly, the gang mbers recoiled in fear, stumbling back a few steps.

What the hell?

Was this really a Bangboo?

Most Bangboo only had a bit of rock shielding them. But this Azhdaha King—he was completely encased from head to toe in solid stone. They couldn't even scratch him.

The gang boss gripped his massive machete and strode forward.

"Interesting. Haven't been to the city in years, and Bangboo tech's gotten this advanced, huh?"

Then—

He advanced toward Azhdaha.

And Azhdaha finally spoke.

"Wretched humans… even after a thousand years, you still haven't learned. It's ti to settle the score."

A thousand years ago, it was humans who destroyed Azhdaha's ho.

A thousand years later, before he could even seek revenge, they ca knocking again—trying to destroy what he had rebuilt.

Azhdaha was enraged.

He raised his head and let out a furious roar. Geo energy surged around him.

The rocky armor that had once shielded the other Bangboo dissolved into elental energy and flowed back into Azhdaha's body.

As the Geo energy gathered—

Azhdaha's small fra began to grow rapidly.

By the ti the gang boss's machete ca down on him, Azhdaha had already transford into a towering rock beast nearly two ters tall.

With a single swipe of his claw—

He shattered the boss's weapon and sent the man flying.

That one blow—

Left the boss stunned.

He didn't understand. Why had Azhdaha transford? How could a Bangboo possess such power?

Still unwilling to accept it, the boss climbed back to his feet—only to freeze.

Azhdaha was growing again.

Now over seven or eight ters tall, he lood like a monstrous giant—on par with the abandoned buildings lining the streets...

As terrifying as a high-tier Ethereal from the Hollows...

Panic gripped the boss. He didn't even shout an order—he simply turned and ran for his life.

The other elental users followed without hesitation.

Only the regular gang mbers remained, trembling as they watched Azhdaha grow larger and larger.

Five ters... ten... fifteen...

In the blink of an eye, he had beco a colossal beast.

They wanted to run—but under the sheer pressure radiating from Azhdaha, their legs could barely move.

Then—

Azhdaha roared again, eyes fixed on the gang mbers.

The roar snapped them out of their daze, and screams filled the air.

"That's no Bangboo—it's a monster! It's an Ethereal!"

"An Ethereal escaped the Hollows—it evolved! Run!"

"Who the hell said it was a Bangboo?!"

"The boss already ran—retreat, retreat!"

...

They didn't need orders now.

Panic took over. All that mattered was escape.

So tripped, scrambling back to their feet to flee again.

But—

How could they possibly outrun Azhdaha?

In the next mont—

Now over twenty ters tall, Azhdaha charged.

With just a single step—

He crushed several gang mbers beneath his feet and sent many more flying through the air.

...

While Azhdaha gathered massive amounts of Geo energy, reshaping his colossal form...

On the other side of the Outer Ring—

Zhu Yuan, Qingyi, Seth, and Jane had arrived at the outskirts of the town.

The mont they stepped in—

They noticed the traces of battle.

"Look, there's an injured Bangboo over there!"

"Just like the townspeople said—the Lion Tooth Gang's main force ca to attack the Bangboo Gang..."

"This one's still alive. Anyone here know machines? Help check it out!"

"I've got it."

Qingyi approached, gently placed a hand on the Bangboo's chest, and quickly diagnosed the issue.

In just a mont—

The damaged Bangboo was up and running again.

It stood, wobbling slightly. "Mm-nuh, mm-nuh-nuh! (Thank you for saving . The Lion Tooth Gang is invading. You need to leave—now!)"

Before Zhu Yuan or Qingyi could respond—

The Bangboo turned and dashed toward the center of town.

Qingyi tried to stop him.

"Your parts are still malfunctioning—they're not fully fixed yet! Where are you going?!"

The Bangboo didn't even look back.

"Mm-nuh-nuh! (To protect the Bangboo Gang!)"