Chapter 202: Mutated Crimson Horn Bear
The minotaur’s club strikes carried enough force to shatter stone, but the coordination between Noah and Leo allowed them to avoid the most dangerous attacks while landing their own strikes consistently.
Minutes passed in intense combat that pushed all three fighters to their limits. The mana and health enhancements prevented fatigue while accelerating recovery from minor injuries, allowing Noah and Leo to maintain peak performance throughout the extended engagement.
Noah’s wind manipulation created air currents that disrupted the minotaur’s balance at crucial moments.
The strikes accumulated damage despite the creature’s high defences.
Leo’s combination of size manipulation and skills allowed him to nearly match the minotaur’s physical capabilities with the enhancements Noah provided.
The turning point came when Noah managed to land a perfect strike against the minotaur’s weapon arm, his blade severing tendons that controlled the creature’s grip strength.
The massive club tumbled and fell to the floor from the minotaur’s weakened fingers, transforming the minotaur from an armed opponent to a creature relying solely on natural weapons.
Leo seized the advantage immediately, his [Savage Rift Claw] technique finding the minotaur’s throat in a strike that would have been impossible while dodging the club’s devastating reach.
Energy scars spread across the creature’s neck as Leo’s skill dealt continuous damage that prevented natural healing and caused more damage.
The minotaur’s struggles grew weaker as blood loss and accumulated injuries finally overwhelmed it.
With a final, defiant bellow that echoed across the hunting grounds, the massive creature collapsed onto the rocky terrain.
Thud!