The battlefield of the Dragon Ruins had been completely transformed.
Where towering pillars and ancient statues had once stood, now only shattered fragments of stone remained scattered across the cracked ground. The powerful attack of the Ancient Dragon Remnant had carved massive trenches through the battlefield, leaving behind burning lines of dark energy that still flickered across the ruined terrain.
Yet despite the devastation, the five challengers still stood.
Inside the Cloud Mist Internet Café, hundreds of cultivators leaned forward as they watched the screen without blinking.
No one spoke.
No one dared to interrupt the moment.
Because everyone understood that the next exchange would likely determine the outcome of the entire Legendary Realm challenge.
Standing behind the counter, Lin Tian quietly observed the scene.
The system panel inside his mind displayed the boss information.
Legendary Boss: Ancient Dragon Remnant
Health Remaining: 41%
Lin Tian nodded slightly.
"They've pushed it further than expected."
For a Legendary Realm boss, dropping nearly half of its health was already an impressive achievement.
Inside the ruins, the five cultivators slowly regrouped once again.
The battlefield around them was burning.
Dark energy still lingered in the air from the dragon's Ancient Cataclysm attack.
Chen Yu wiped blood from the corner of his mouth as he raised his sword again.
"That attack nearly wiped us out."
Beside him, Yan Feng took a deep breath, forcing his spiritual energy to stabilize.
"We cannot allow it to use that skill again."
A few meters away, Liu Kang rolled his shoulders as if the devastating attack had merely been an intense training exercise.
"That dragon is strong."
He grinned.
"But not unbeatable."
High above the battlefield, Elder Song remained floating slightly above the ground, his robes fluttering as wind energy surrounded him.
"The dragon's core is still exposed."
Finally, Long Wei stepped forward calmly.
His eyes were locked onto the glowing core in the dragon's chest.
"That is the key."
The dragon roared again.
Its wings spread wide as it prepared to launch another violent attack.
But this time, the challengers moved first.
Chen Yu dashed forward like a streak of light.
His sword technique exploded into motion as he attacked the dragon's front leg once again, forcing the monster to shift its attention.
Yan Feng appeared at the dragon's flank, his weapon striking repeatedly against the damaged scales to keep the creature distracted.
At the same time, Liu Kang launched himself high into the air.
With a thunderous roar, he brought his heavy weapon crashing down onto the dragon's shoulder.
The impact shook the battlefield.
Inside the computer shop, the watching crowd erupted.
"That strike was huge!"
"They're forcing it to defend!"
But the real attack was still coming.
High above the battlefield, Elder Song raised both hands.
A massive vortex of wind surged forward, wrapping around the dragon's wings.
For a brief moment—
The creature's movement slowed.
That was the opening.
Long Wei moved.
His body vanished from the ground.
A silver flash streaked across the battlefield.
Inside the computer shop, the watching cultivators gasped.
"That speed!"
Long Wei reappeared directly in front of the dragon's exposed core.
His weapon glowed with concentrated spiritual energy.
The dragon roared and tried to strike him with its claws.
But Chen Yu and Yan Feng attacked simultaneously, forcing the monster to hesitate for just a fraction of a second.
That was enough.
Long Wei thrust his weapon forward.
The blade pierced directly into the glowing core.
The battlefield froze.
For a brief moment, nothing moved.
Then—
The dragon screamed.
A shockwave of dark energy exploded outward from the wound.
The five cultivators were thrown backward by the force.
Inside the computer shop, the crowd shouted in disbelief.
"He hit the core!"
"Is it over?"
But the dragon was not finished yet.
Despite the devastating attack, the Ancient Dragon Remnant still stood.
Its wings spread wide as dark energy surged violently through its body.
The wound in its chest glowed brightly.
Inside Lin Tian's mind, the system panel flashed.
Legendary Boss Health Remaining: 18%
Lin Tian's eyes narrowed slightly.
"That didn't finish it."
Inside the ruins, Long Wei landed on the ground while steadying his weapon.
He looked toward the dragon calmly.
"That core is tougher than expected."
Chen Yu wiped dust from his armor.
"Then we strike it again."
Yan Feng nodded.
"We only need one more clean attack."
Liu Kang laughed loudly.
"Good."
He raised his weapon once more.
"I'm just getting started."
Elder Song slowly descended beside them.
"The dragon's energy is becoming unstable."
He pointed toward the glowing wound in the dragon's chest.
"If we strike that core again…"
"…the battle will end."
The dragon roared again, its voice filled with rage.
The dark energy surrounding its body surged violently.
It was preparing another catastrophic attack.
But the five challengers were ready.
Chen Yu stepped forward.
Yan Feng moved to the dragon's flank.
Liu Kang raised his weapon high.
Elder Song gathered powerful wind energy.
And Long Wei lifted his blade toward the dragon's exposed heart.
Inside the Cloud Mist Internet Café, the watching cultivators leaned closer to the screen.
Because the next moment would decide everything.
The final strike of the Dragon Ruins was about to begin.