RISE OF EROS-Chapter 754 - 753
The entire group accompanying Crhono to chase the beast was too relaxed. Don't be mistaken, this doesn't mean that they didn't take Crhono's words seriously. What happens is that a group of people as powerful as them had been searching for the beast for several days without any clues, so they were convinced that the beast had already left.
Although they knew from Crhono that the beast could not be tracked by his divinity and perception, even so, his common senses such as sight and hearing are not normal thanks to his great power.
Even though they were such a large group, they had not sighted the beast after an exhaustive search, so they began to think that the beast had left, and their guards had lowered.
The only one who never let his guard down was Crhono, who had fought against the beast and knew its capabilities. That's why when night fell, instead of relaxing, he adopted his dragon form and was more alert than anyone else.
Since he could not rely on his perception or divinity, Crhono was not careless and adopted his true form. In this for,m his senses were strengthened, so it was the best way to be alert against the beast.
The beast is a specialist in moving through the shadows, so when night fell, they were in its domain. It was thanks to this distrust that he was able to save Draneg from death a moment ago.
Although Draneg thanked him, Crhono did not pay attention to him because he did not want to let the beast escape again, and since he saw it, he did not take his eyes off it. Noticing this, Draneg left the thank you ceremonies for another time and also concentrated.
Now that he had experienced death, he could not be distracted, and without waiting, he launched himself towards the beast. With powerful determination and impetus, Draneg charged and launched a powerful blow. He wanted to destroy the beast.
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He felt a strange sensation when attacking it, because one thing was knowing what Crhono had told them and another was to experience it. Draneg could see the beast. His instincts told him it was powerful, but he couldn't feel its power or presence.
It was as if the beast was a ghost. It could be seen but not touched, yet it didn't stop. The powerful attack came, and surprisingly, the beast dodged it. It did so with such ease that Draneg was surprised, but only for a second, as there was no time for that.
Clenching his fists, he charged to attack again, but the beast continued to dodge with ease. Draneg didn't want to get too close, as he didn't want surprises, so he attacked from a distance, but it didn't seem very effective.
Crhono didn't participate, he just watched how everything happened. He had already told Draneg telepathically that he wouldn't move. His plan was to study the beast to know its combat habits and its movements and, if possible, find a way to track it.
While they didn't plan on letting it escape, it didn't hurt to be cautious. Last time, Crhono hadn't intended to let it escape, and the beast still escaped, so this time, he wanted to find out something in case of an eventuality.
Draneg's attacks caught the attention of the other demigods accompanying them, so they arrived at high speed. Upon seeing the beast, they were surprised, as they could see it dodging Draneg's attacks with ease and could not sense its power.
This not only surprised them, but it scared them. Again, hearing it and seeing it were two different things. When Crhono told them about the beast's capabilities, they were a little scared, but now that they see how formidable it is, they are afraid.
This beast is a threat. They were all afraid to interfere, as Crhono had urged them not to attack telepathically. Instead, he asked them to surround the beast and Draneg. He wanted them to make a fence and not allow the beast to escape.
These movements did not go unnoticed by Draneg and the beast. The former was happy, as they could now catch the beast. However, the beast was afraid. It had no ability to think, but its instincts told it to flee or it would die, and in a desperate attempt, it launched a powerful attack toward Draneg.
It was the first time it attacked. Although its attack was not simple, it was not a threat to someone like Draneg. After dodging, Draneg was surprised to see that it had lost sight of the beast.
"How the hell is it so elusive?" he could not help but mutter in surprise as he saw how it lost sight of it in seconds. Even the others were surprised by the beast's movement, as it was not something as simple as hiding or running.
If Andrew were present, he would immediately think that the movement of this beast is similar to Aki's ability, the cloak of shadows. It was as if it blended with the darkness itself and disappeared.
Everyone was stunned. They couldn't believe that the beast had escaped again, but at that moment, a pillar of fire lit up the place. Crhono, in his dragon form, shot a powerful flame towards a certain place.
This was their second encounter, so Crhono wouldn't allow it to escape. While the beast was able to outwit the others, it couldn't do it to him. Crhono is not only ancient and powerful, but he possesses many special techniques.
He had come prepared and had set up ancient rune formations that he had perfected in the company of Sereda for this situation. While it is difficult to follow the beast, the formations are special.
Thanks to the beast passing close to one of these formations, Crhono was able to find it and attacked immediately. The truth is that Crhono had also lost sight of it, but since the formation was activated, he didn't waste any time and attacked.
The beast narrowly dodged and thought to hide again, but at that moment, Draneg and Sohei appeared in front of it and attacked. Sohei is Crhono's disciple, so he can combine well with him.
For his part, Draneg had accompanied them to the sacred region to look for the elements for the dew of youth, so they have a certain rapport in combat, which is why they moved so fluidly.
The other demigods felt stupid. They were not useful at all. They looked like wooden dolls watching the battle, and that hurt their pride. Annoyed, they also launched into the attack.
No one stopped them because if everyone joined together, it would be easier to finish off the beast, and that was the objective. The beast could barely dodge everyone's attacks. Its body began to receive wounds, and a screech of pain could be heard.
However, that pain quickly changed to anger, and then the beast exploded in an aura of death and destruction. Despite the visual manifestation of its strength, none of those present could feel anything.
This made them feel bad, as it was obvious that the beast was expelling energy and was not weak, but they could not sense it. Their instincts told them that it was dangerous, and raising their forces, they launched themselves to eliminate it.
Despite the beast's outburst, the demigods' punches and kicks constantly impacted it. It was obvious that it had no chance and would be eliminated; however, as always, there was someone who would not allow it.
The search party for the remnants of Purgatory was nearby. Upon noticing Crhono and the other powerful demigods, they realize that the beast would not survive. Still, they needed it. The beast was the perfect distraction they needed, and the proof was that Crhono and this large number of powerful demigods had come here to eliminate it.
They could not allow it to be destroyed, at least not for now. They had noticed that the beast had the ability to escape, but it needed a distraction in order to do so.
It only needed a second, and the members of Purgatory were willing to give it to them. When Crhono and the others were sure that they could finish off the beast, out of nowhere, some rays of energy flew towards them.
They were not directed toward them but toward the place where the demigods were facing the beast. Crhono, who was supervising the battle without participating, waiting for the beast not to escape, reacted late.
He was so focused on the beast that when the rays appeared, it was too late. Although he managed to block them and prevent them from affecting the battle, the sudden appearance caused everyone to be distracted.
Although it was only for a second, that was all the beast needed. Despite the wounds and pain it felt, the beast disappeared without a trace, making Crhono and the others angry with those who had interrupted them.
Annoyed, they marched towards the source of the attacks, and there they found a group of demigods. "Purgatory?" Crhono asked, recognizing the black magic that permeated their bodies.
"That explains why they attacked and let the beast escape. Is the beast part of their plans?" Kael immediately asked, to which Crhono replied, "I don't know, but it's better to gain some information. Let's capture them alive."
Everyone agreed with Crhono's words, but the next second, the demigods of Purgatory laughed hysterically and, as if mentally deranged, said, "I wish."
Then, their energies began to accumulate, and Crhono quickly shouted, "They will implode!" The other demigods were not inexperienced, so they had noticed even if Crhono didn't shout, but the warning was well received.
The sooner they received notice of a movement like this, the better, so everyone immediately retreated and set up barriers to block the impending burst of energy. Seconds later a powerful explosion that destroyed several kilometers of land lit up the night as if it were 12:00 noon.
