Chapter 331: Battle Between Old Friends
Orion seethed, frustration bubbling furiously inside his chest. His grip on his blades tightened fiercely, knuckles whitening as he strained under the immense burden of his dual sword auras.
Sweat dripped from his scales, breath labored and burning painfully in his lungs. He knew he was reaching his limit. Yet he couldn’t surrender. Not yet.
Before Orion could strike again, a powerful presence erupted suddenly from the distance, an aura so intense it forced everyone to freeze momentarily.
Eyes turned swiftly as a golden figure descended onto the battlefield. The aged Tigerkin King, his golden robes billowing furiously in the chaotic wind, landed gracefully, standing face-to-face with Valerian.
His old, scarred features were calm yet determined, his presence radiating unwavering authority and resolve.
Valerian’s playful demeanor faded slightly as he looked at the Tigerkin King with genuine interest. "You still haven’t given up, hmm?" Valerian’s voice was almost gentle, softly laced with bemusement and respect. "You’re courageous, old friend, but you’re still too young to compete with me."
The Tigerkin King met Valerian’s gaze unflinchingly, his aged amber eyes firm with quiet dignity. "Matters little," he replied calmly, voice resonating with quiet finality. "I’ve already decided. This battle shall be my last, and thus... I’ll give it my all."
Without further hesitation, the Tigerkin King closed his eyes briefly, taking one final, deep breath. An instant later, his eyes snapped open, blazing fiercely with overwhelming determination.
His powerful body trembled violently as a terrifying surge of energy erupted from within him. His mana combusted explosively, every pore of his body radiating blinding golden brilliance.
Space itself around him cracked and fractured, fissures spreading rapidly in every direction as the entire battlefield trembled violently beneath his overwhelming aura.
Valerian’s expression instantly shifted to seriousness, eyes narrowing sharply, recognizing the real threat before him. He lifted his chained scythe cautiously, its dark blade humming ominously with condensed shadow energy.
Orion and his companions gathered quickly, retreating a few steps, eyes wide with astonishment and awe at the Tigerkin King’s display of terrifying power.