The moment the Ancient Dragon Remnant stepped forward from the shadows of the ruined battlefield, the entire environment inside the Dragon Ruins seemed to change.
The sky above darkened further, the crimson clouds swirling slowly as if responding to the ancient creature's awakening. A deep rumbling vibration spread through the ground beneath the five cultivators, and the broken pillars scattered across the battlefield trembled slightly under the pressure of the dragon's aura.
Inside the Cloud Mist Internet Café, hundreds of cultivators watched the screen in complete silence.
Even those who had been discussing strategies moments earlier now stood perfectly still.
Because the creature appearing before the challengers was unlike anything they had seen before.
The Ancient Dragon Remnant was enormous.
Its body stretched across nearly half the battlefield, its dark crimson scales covered in cracks that glowed faintly with mysterious energy. Massive wings folded along its sides, and its long tail dragged across the ground like a moving wall of armored metal.
Although the creature clearly carried the scars of countless battles from ancient times, the power radiating from it remained terrifying.
Its glowing eyes slowly focused on the five intruders.
Then it roared.
The sound shook the entire battlefield.
Inside the shop, several disciples instinctively stepped back.
"That roar…"
"It feels real."
Standing behind the counter, Lin Tian quietly observed the screen while the system panel inside his mind displayed new information.
Legendary Boss Detected
Enemy: Ancient Dragon Remnant
Boss Difficulty: Extreme
Lin Tian raised an eyebrow slightly.
"So the final boss is much stronger than the Tyrant."
Meanwhile, inside the ruins, the five cultivators immediately adjusted their formation.
Chen Yu stepped forward first.
His sword pointed toward the dragon as his eyes carefully observed its movements.
"This is definitely stronger than the guardians."
Beside him, Yan Feng narrowed his gaze.
"The aura alone is overwhelming."
Liu Kang tightened his grip on his weapon.
"Good."
His voice carried excitement rather than fear.
"This is the kind of fight I like."
Behind them, Elder Song raised his hand slowly.
Powerful wind energy began gathering around him.
"We should assume the dragon has multiple attack patterns."
Finally, Long Wei stepped forward slightly.
His calm voice broke the tense silence.
"Then let's begin."
The dragon moved.
Its massive wings spread suddenly, creating a violent storm of wind across the battlefield.
The force of the movement shattered several nearby pillars.
Chen Yu reacted instantly.
"Spread out!"
The five cultivators moved in different directions just as the dragon's claws slammed into the ground.
The impact created a massive crater.
Inside the computer shop, the watching disciples gasped.
"That attack could crush anyone instantly!"
Inside the ruins, Yan Feng dashed forward.
His weapon flashed through the air as he targeted one of the dragon's damaged scales.
Clang!
The strike landed.
But the result surprised everyone.
The dragon's scales were far stronger than the armor of the guardians.
The attack left only a shallow mark.
Yan Feng quickly retreated.
"Defense is much stronger!"
Long Wei moved next.
His silver weapon struck the same location with incredible speed.
This time, the scale cracked slightly.
"There's still a weak point," he said calmly.
The dragon roared again and swung its massive tail across the battlefield.
The attack swept through the ruins like a collapsing wall.
Liu Kang raised his weapon and blocked the strike directly.
The impact pushed him backward several meters.
But he laughed loudly.
"Now that's power!"
Elder Song raised both hands.
A powerful gust of wind surged forward, redirecting the dragon's next attack slightly off course.
"Focus on its damaged scales!" he shouted.
The battle quickly became chaotic.
Chen Yu moved around the dragon's front, distracting its attention with quick sword strikes.
Yan Feng attacked from the side, aiming precisely at the weakened areas.
Long Wei continued targeting the same cracked scales with relentless precision.
Meanwhile, Liu Kang fought directly against the dragon's claws, preventing it from overwhelming the others.
Elder Song maintained battlefield control, using wind techniques to protect the group from the dragon's sweeping attacks.
Inside the computer shop, the watching crowd could barely breathe.
"This battle is insane!"
"They're actually holding their ground!"
Even the visiting cultivators from other sects watched with intense focus.
The cooperation between the five fighters had become a perfect display of teamwork.
After several minutes of continuous combat, the dragon finally showed signs of weakening.
Several of its scales had cracked open.
Dark energy began leaking from the wounds.
Chen Yu noticed immediately.
"It's working!"
But the dragon was far from defeated.
Suddenly, its eyes glowed brighter.
The energy surrounding its body surged violently.
Inside the computer shop, the system screen flashed.
Boss Skill Activated
Dragon Fury
Lin Tian's eyes narrowed slightly.
"This might be dangerous."
Inside the ruins, the dragon suddenly spread its wings wide.
A massive wave of dark flame erupted from its mouth.
The battlefield exploded with fire.
The five cultivators were forced to scatter as the flames consumed the ground where they had been standing.
The watching crowd inside the shop gasped.
"That attack…"
"It covered the entire battlefield!"
When the flames finally faded, the dragon stood in the center of the ruins, its body surrounded by violent energy.
Chen Yu slowly rose from behind a fallen pillar.
"That was close."
Yan Feng wiped blood from his lip.
"The dragon's getting serious."
Long Wei looked toward the monster calmly.
"Good."
His eyes burned with determination.
"Because so are we."
Inside the computer shop, the hundreds of watching cultivators leaned closer to the screens.
Because the battle had now entered its most dangerous phase.
And no one knew whether the five challengers would survive the fury of an ancient dragon.