A being capable of making a Saint-level Tyrant Dragon and a Saint-level Thunder Dragon submit was not one that he could contend with.
However, Sadius was in no rush to go all out against the Violet Tattooed Bear.
The bear was a Saint-level Earth-element magical beast, and Sadius happened to possess an Earth-element dragon crystal. He wanted to use this opportunity to refine his Earth-element talent.
A layer of dense stone armor appeared over Sadius' body, his claws thickening, and sharp spikes extending outward.
The two Saint-level behemoths clashed midair, their massive claws colliding with immense force.
Powerful shockwaves rippled outward.
The two continued their fierce battle in the sky before shifting to the ground.
It was clear that the Violet Tattooed Bear had chosen the path of raw physical power within the Earth-element, but had yet to grasp any deeper Profound Mysteries—otherwise, it would have been even stronger.
As for Sadius, he had yet to cultivate any Profound Mysteries of the Laws. He had only just stepped into the Saint-level and was relying purely on his powerful physique to fight the Violet Tattooed Bear.
Neither of them used magic; the Violet Tattooed Bear was not adept in spell-casting, and Sadius had no inherited magical knowledge.
For magical beasts, reaching the Saint-level did not necessarily mean they could cast Saint-level spells.
Only those whose Souls had also stepped into the Saint-level could utilize Saint-level magic.
It was similar to human practitioners—those who dual-trained in both warrior and mage paths. Achieving Saint-level as a warrior did not mean they had done so as a mage, and vice versa.
Due to his Soul Mutation, Sadius' fused Soul had already reached the Saint-level, which had allowed him to ascend to the Saint-level so quickly. However, his individual elemental Souls remained at Rank-Nine. This meant that his combat ability had yet to reach its full potential. His goal now was to elevate his Soul completely to the Saint-level.
And the simplest way to do that was through continuous battle and enlightenment.
Their intense battle raged on in the Mountain Range of Magical Beasts, shattering mountain peaks and carving deep fissures into the ground.
At first, the Violet Tattooed Bear could still hold its own, but soon, it could only defend passively.
"This is… the Throbbing Pulse of the World!" Sadius suddenly realized. He slammed his claw down heavily.
A wave of force spread from his claw.
Boom!
The Violet Tattooed Bear was smashed into the ground, its massive body partially buried beneath the earth.
Sadius stared in shock.
Had he just comprehended a Law?
He had only been caught up in the battle, yet he had unknowingly grasped an entry-level understanding of the Laws of Earth.
The Saint-level Tyrant Dragon was stunned at what had happened.
Comprehending the Profound Mysteries of the Laws!
Sadius had merely fought one battle and already entered the Laws of Earth.
Yet, despite all his years of training, the Tyrant Dragon had not even managed to comprehend the Laws of Darkness. The thought was maddening.
Having been defeated in a single move, the Violet Tattooed Bear now understood Sadius' true strength.
Struggling to its feet, the Saint-level Violet Tattooed Bear bowed.
"Lord Sadius, I am willing to submit."
A smile crept across Sadius' face. Another Saint-level magical beast under his command—his goal was within reach.
The task of subjugating the remaining Saint-level magical beasts would be left to the three Saint-level beasts under his command.
Upon returning to the Misty Valley, Sadius retreated into his cave.
"Doehring, do you have any techniques for training one's spiritual power?"
Sadius knew that Doehring Cowart specialized in the Straight Chisel technique, which was why he asked.
"There is a sculpting technique that can aid in spiritual refinement. However, I'm unsure if a magical beast like you can use it."
"Oh? Then teach it to me."
"Very well. I'll demonstrate—you'll have to figure out the rest on your own."
Doehring worked intently, shaping the stone.
"Done. That took quite a bit of spiritual energy. I'll be resting now."
With that, he handed the chisel to Sadius and disappeared back into the Coiling Dragon Ring.
Sadius held the straight chisel, unsure how to begin.
He was a dragon, not a human—his claws were structured differently. He couldn't wield the chisel like a human could.
After a long moment of hesitation, he stored the chisel in his interspatial ring.
Who needed a chisel when he had claws?
Raising one of his talons, Sadius examined its razor-sharp edge.
Wasn't this the best straight chisel?
He began mimicking Doehring Cowart's sculpting motions, only for the rock to shatter into rubble.
"This is harder than I thought."
Sadius realized his massive dragon body made this far more difficult than it would be for a human.
But he did not give up—he continued his relentless attempts.
While Sadius trained in sculpting within his cave, his magical beast subordinates were launching a large-scale conquest of the Mountain Range of Magical Beasts.
More and more magical beast clans were joining the alliance.
The three Saint-level magical beasts were challenging other Saint-level creatures throughout the region.
Beyond the Mountain Range of Magical Beasts, the armies of the Radiant Church were assembling.
The Church was determined to seize the territory from the magical beasts and solidify its dominion.
Ernst Institute of Magic.
Reyna was training diligently.
Just yesterday, she had received shocking news…
The Radiant Church was preparing to invade the Mountain Range of Magical Beasts to eradicate a Saint-level Armored Razorback Wyrm.
She was stunned.
Naturally, the Church had concealed the fact that the previous Pope had been slain by Sadius.
The people, ever trusting, believed them. Countless warriors enlisted to fight.
"Reyna, the Pope has ordered all Rank-Five and above magi of the Holy Alliance to join the battle," her instructor informed her.
Reyna was precisely a Rank-Five mage and a citizen of the Fenlai Kingdom—she had no choice but to enlist.
Her mastery of Light Magic would be invaluable as a battlefield healer.
The grand army was preparing to march on the Mountain Range of Magical Beasts, but the magical beasts within remained completely unaware of the coming storm.