Infinite Paths: The Raging Phoenix-Chapter 1506: Delusion

In all likelihood, the creature could only harness its ability to absorb heat under certain conditions, perhaps requiring it to endure a certain degree of damage or exertion before it could tap into its full potential. Such constraints served as both a boon and a bane, offering the creature incredible power in exchange for the vulnerability inherent in its physical form.

Rain decided to focus on defense and absorb the kinetic and thermal energy of the attacks, but soon, the creature faked a punch and then hit his right side... Rain’s ribs cracked, and a large chunk of his body burned as well.

"This fucker got faster too..." Rain thought while groaning.

Rain noticed the flames on the enemy’s body moving faster... so Arel was probably using them to propel herself faster. Rain wondered if she was inside the body or if she was just controlling it... it seemed a bit too dangerous.

"I could trap this thing inside my pocket dimension, but everyone is there... including Reed... it is too risky," Rain thought.

While the chances of everyone killing that thing as fast as possible, Rain could tell that a body like that would emit a lot of radiation... leaving his grandson close to a monster like that wasn’t the best idea.

In the end, it looked like Arel began to like the fight since the fire giant charged even faster than before and began to bombard Rain with punches... when he focused too much on guarding his upper body, Rain would suddenly get kicked in the stomach and then curse the enemy from the bottom of his heart... the damage was starting to pile up.

"I don’t have time for this..." Rain said when the enemy charged again.

When the enemy punched him once more, Rain used Origin Punch at the same time. As Rain’s punch connected with the fiery giant’s attack, a cataclysmic explosion erupted in a blinding inferno of heat and light. The force of the impact sent shockwaves rippling through the very fabric of space, shattering the creature’s form into countless fragments that scattered in all directions like shards of molten glass.

Flames engulfed the battlefield, licking hungrily at the air as they spread with unrestrained fury. Yet amidst the searing heat, Rain could discern no trace of the creature’s physical form, no flesh, no bones, only the ethereal remnants of its fiery essence lingering in the air like fading embers.

It was a surreal sight, to behold the aftermath of his strike, a testament to the otherworldly nature of the creature he had faced. In its demise, the fiery giant had left behind no tangible remains, no physical evidence of its existence..

As Rain surveyed the area, he couldn’t help but marvel at the sheer strangeness of the creature he had just vanquished. It was unlike anything he had ever encountered before...

The skill Origin Punch received 100.000 experience points.

The skill Origin Punch leveled up.

The skill Origin Punch leveled up.

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"Next," Rain said.

"That is an interesting technique, I take it that you surprised the others with it. A powerful punch combined with the powers of space and void. Well, it looks like you haven’t had time to add the aspect of power of information yet."

Although Rain was trying to act nonchalantly, in the next moment, his dark ice giant arm fell into pieces... such was the defense of the monster that he just defeated. It was better than letting the thing get stronger, though. In any case, to think that Arel wouldn’t show any annoyance at losing such a specimen... from Rain’s point of view, that creature had as much potential as the dragon god under the right circumstances...

"What about you send one of your dragons next? The strongest ones should prove to be a bit of a challenge against me," Rain declared.

"I am aware that you have something like an anti-dragon aura, so using them against you would be useless. Besides, they are only at the level of mere foot soldiers for us. I am not planning to use them unless your friends arrive. It should be a bit interesting to see ants fighting other ants."

"I was always right about you, huh?" Rain asked after his amused expression vanished. "The other machine gods were annoying, but you are the top of the cream when it comes to that... as expected, I will get a lot more satisfaction in killing you than any other dragon god."

Arel’s twisted enjoyment in witnessing the struggles of others came from a complex interplay of power and manipulation, driven by her insatiable desire to assert dominance and control over those around her. As the machine god of energy, she wielded an impressive arsenal of abilities, granting her unparalleled access to the vast reservoirs of energy that permeated the universe.

With such boundless power at her disposal, Arel reveled in the thrill of playing with those who lacked such privilege, toying with their hopes and aspirations like puppets on a string. Her penchant for deception and manipulation knew no bounds, as she cunningly masqueraded as an ally to unsuspecting prisoners within the confines of the prison, only to betray them at the opportune moment.

It was a twisted game to Arel—one in which the thrill of exerting control and dominance over others provided a perverse sense of satisfaction. From her lofty perch atop the hierarchy of power, she delighted in the struggles of those beneath her, deriving pleasure from the turmoil and chaos that her machinations sowed. After all, it was the only kind of thing that she could do that truly required some skill.

"Oh, please. Don’t talk like that. Even if it is a delusion, it is a bit too much."

In the next moment, the feeling in the area began to change and before long, some particles of light began to come from the red star and began to accumulate in the area... slowly, something humanoid began to take shape there.