The One King

The battle between Azrael and the Emperor Ape intensified.

Both sides were completely focused, but Azrael was more cautious than ever. A single mistake could mean certain death, with no second chance. His opponent was an entire major realm above him, and the gap between them was far too great to ignore.

Yet the Emperor Ape was not at ease either.

Although Azrael was an entire major realm weaker than him, his combat experience was terrifying. Every movement he made was calculated, and every attack he unleashed carried a strange and formidable power that prevented the Emperor Ape from underestimating him.

Especially that axe.

Azrael's weapon unleashed unpredictable attacks that were difficult to anticipate, and every clash between the axe and the Emperor Ape caused enormous explosions of energy.

BOOM!

Azrael shot through the sky like a meteor, the great axe in his hand, and swung it with all his strength.

"Supreme Axe Arts!"

Red lightning erupted around the blade.

"Third Form... Heaven-Splitting Axe!"

A massive black crescent tore through space, surrounded by dense crimson lightning.

The Emperor Ape narrowed his eyes and raised his arm.

BOOM!

The attack collided with his arm, sending energy flying in every direction.

The Emperor Ape was forced several meters backward, and a small wound appeared on his arm.

He stared at it for a moment.

Then he raised his eyes toward Azrael.

There was no longer any trace of contempt in his gaze.

Only something much closer to caution.

Azrael, however, did not stop.

He surged forward and unleashed the Divine Fist Technique.

A colossal fist of energy appeared behind him before shooting toward the Emperor Ape with enough force to shatter mountains.

The Emperor Ape was forced to use both arms to block it.

BOOOOOOM!

The entire sky trembled.

At the same time, a small portion of Azrael's consciousness was focused on something else.

The System.

Is there anything that can help me?

Azrael rapidly searched through the System.

The Storehouse... nothing.

Treasures... nothing.

Weapons... nothing.

The Shop...

He paused for a moment.

Then searched again.

Still nothing useful.

The reason was obvious.

He did not possess enough System Coins to purchase any treasure capable of changing the outcome of this battle.

"Damn it..."

Azrael retreated several meters while keeping his eyes on the Emperor Ape.

He had to find a solution.

But before he could think any further, the Emperor Ape suddenly stopped attacking and retreated.

He raised his head toward the heavens.

Then his thunderous voice echoed across the mountains.

"Human!"

The entire forest trembled.

"I admit that you are strong."

The ape clenched his fist.

"If you were given a few more years to increase your strength, perhaps you might eventually be able to defeat me."

His expression suddenly changed.

"But..."

A terrifying killing intent erupted around his body.

"Your killing my son is the reason you must die!"

BOOM!

The Emperor Ape slammed his fist against his chest.

Suddenly, his aura changed.

"Primordial Iron Ape Bloodline!"

A tremendous surge of energy erupted from his body.

His skin gradually transformed into a dark silver metallic substance, while sharp spikes emerged across his body. His muscles became even larger and harder, as though his entire body had been forged from divine metal.

Then his aura rose once again.

Second Level of the Divine Ascension Realm...

Third Level!

Fourth Level!

Azrael's eyes widened.

"A bloodline?!"

He had not expected this beast to possess such a powerful bloodline.

In the next instant, the Emperor Ape's aura exploded toward the heavens.

Storm clouds formed across the sky, covering thousands of meters around him.

Even the beasts and cultivators who had been watching the battle from afar began fleeing.

This was no longer a battle that could be safely observed.

It had become a genuine catastrophe.

Azrael's expression darkened.

The difference between the fourth level of Divine Ascension and the True Immortal Realm was simply too great for him to ignore.

"I can't fight him head-on."

His mind began working at full speed.

But the Emperor Ape gave him no time.

He raised his fist and punched the air before him.

BOOOOM!

The air itself twisted into the shape of a gigantic fist and shot toward Azrael at terrifying speed.

Azrael moved instantly.

He vanished from his position.

The enormous fist exploded where he had been standing moments earlier, uprooting trees across a vast area.

Azrael reappeared elsewhere, but his expression remained grim.

"With this level of power... I won't be able to last much longer."

Suddenly—

Ding!

Azrael's gaze froze.

A notification appeared before his eyes.

[System Notification]

A new feature has been unlocked: Bloodline Store.

Azrael's eyes widened slightly.

Another notification appeared.

[Bloodline Store]

Currently Available Bloodlines: 1

Then words appeared that he had never expected to see at this moment:

[Primordial Dragon Ancestor Bloodline]

Silence filled Azrael's mind for a fraction of a second.

Then a cold smile slowly appeared on his face.

"Finally..."

Azrael raised his head and looked toward the Emperor Ape as it charged toward him.

A mysterious light ignited within his eyes.

"It seems..."

His smile deepened.

"...the heavens haven't abandoned me yet."

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