The rock creature immediately dashed forward, reaching next to Ken in a matter of seconds. He jumped a little and clenched his five fingers.

He raised his fist. A powerful grey energy emerged from his fist as he punched down.

The rock creature saw a powerful Qi burst out of Ken. It turned into white gas that surrounded Ken, but he didn't lose track of Ken.

He was just above Ken, so he punched down

Bang! Crack!

The fist landed on Ken. It landed with so much force that it created a crater on the ground. The white gas dispersed as well.

"Ken!"

Elaine's eyes widened as she shouted. Without a second thought, she rushed forward, only for a hand to appear behind her.

[Ice Clone Substitution Art]

Ken's body turned into a block of ice that shattered on top of the crater while his real body appeared behind Elaine.

When looking closer, the rock creature saw a hole beneath his fist, and that hole ended behind Elaine.

This move was something he created based on Grant's memories. Using his Snake Steps, he could move like a snake.

Although he hadn't mastered Earth Element, he had practiced it before. So, he could easily drill a hole using his Qi alone.

So, by replacing his real body with a fake ice body, he was able to escape before the attack landed on him.

"Just take care of those minions! Leave him to me."

Ken whispered near her ear and dashed forward. His speed stunned them, even the rock creature, as Ken disappeared and reappeared behind him.

A large three-story flaming pagoda appeared in his hand.

While in mid-air, he controlled the pagoda with his Qi and slammed it towards the rock creature.

Although it seemed like a normal attack, the rock creature sensed a great danger from this pagoda.

He turned around, and a large amount of grey energy emerged over his fist, turning his fist into a gigantic round stone.

[Stone Dragon Fist]

Bang!

His punch landed on the pagoda. Their collision created a powerful shockwave that sent both back.

The rock creature took a few steps back while the pagoda flew towards Ken. But using his Qi, Ken controlled it and released it towards the rock creature.

This time, he didn't get a chance to prepare another attack.

He raised his forearms and blocked the flaming pagoda.

Boom!

When the flaming pagoda collided with his body, it created a massive explosion.

Suddenly, the rock creature sensed a great danger coming his way. He released a massive amount of grey energy that turned into a round shield.

At this moment, Ken appeared behind him and unsheathed his sword.

Yes, Ken was never planning to rely on that pagoda. This opponent was several times stronger than him.

On top of that, with his firepower, he didn't think it could damage the rocky body.

So, he had no choice but to rely on his sword.

His Sword Energy emerged, turning into a thin coating around his sword as he slashed forward.

But this slash instantly turned into nine different slashes.

[Quick Sword Art- Nine Draws]

Kat! Kat! Kat!

The sword of metal striking the stone kept ringing. But his sword didn't manage to cut through the defense of this stone.

Although it did leave a mark, it was only thanks to the sharpness of Abyss Dragon Sword.

Slowly, the stones receded closer to the rock creature and pierced into his body.

It was almost like it was made out of his body.

"I understand. You do have the power to threaten me."

The Rock creature stared at him for a moment and said.

Suddenly, he dashed forward. His large body approached Ken at an incredible speed.

Ken knew his previous trick wouldn't work so easily.

So, he replied to his newly learned martial art and released flames through his feet, propelling him back.

[Jet Rocket]

His upper body was leaning backward when he retreated. This almost made him lose his balance and fall on his back.

But he managed to use his hands to stabilize himself on the ground.

Thud!

But the rock creature didn't stop. He landed on the place where Ken was standing and kept chasing him.

He raised his hand, and several sharp stone arrows emerged from his hand, shooting Ken at incredible speed.

Bang! Bang! Bang!

Ken dodged several arrows, but a few managed to pierce his body.

Splash! Splash!

As the blood dripped on the ground, Ken gritted his teeth and plucked out those stone arrows.

Then, he released the green flame that covered his body and started healing him.

[Human Flame]

By the time the rock creature approached him, the wounds had already healed.

But Ken didn't have time to use a similar move like before. So, he gritted his teeth and activated another ability.

[Dragon Scales]

With the red scales emerging all over his body, he raised his hand. Five fingers clenched into a fist as he punched forward.

In front of him, the rock creature had thrown a punch as well. This punch came with so much force that even Ken felt an overwhelming pressure from it.

He almost faltered, but his Martial Will got triggered and helped him regain his mindset under this pressure.

Bang!

A fist covered with scales and a fist covered with stone collided in the middle.

There was a huge shockwave sent out from their collision. This was enough to cause massive destruction on the ground, creating a large crater.

Ken managed to hold the punch for a moment before the stone fist slapped his arm away and punched him on the chest.

Bang! Thud!

His body flew several dozen meters. He coughed out blood while in mid-air. He saw the magma behind him.

He quickly grabbed a rock with his right hand and forcefully stopped himself in mid-air.

He landed on his feet, but his body was hunched.

That punch contained so much power that it almost destroyed his chest.

"Your power only works against me when I am not serious. Give up! Become my food. It will be your honor."

The Rock creature stood in his place and folded his hands.

Looking down on Ken, he spoke with almost disdainful expression.

"Cough! Cough!"

Ken spat out some blood, and the green flame emerged on his chest once more. The wounds started healing quite quickly.

He raised his head and straightened his back.

Looking at the disdainful expression of the rock creature, he didn't lose his mind in anger.

Instead, he calmly replied.

"You are just a rock. You don't think that punch alone is enough to destroy my fighting spirit, do you?"

"When we faced you, I could let them escape, and I could also escape by myself. Yeah! I can't leave this place, but hiding from you isn't a problem."

He slowly raised his hand, clenching his fingers into a fist as he said.

"But I didn't. You are just a stumbling block in my journey. If I can't even overcome you, how can I face those monsters?"

"Yes! I can't defeat you. I don't have the power to seriously injure you, but this fight isn't over yet."

"Let me show you my courage!"

[Dragon Scales]

Releasing a vast amount of Qi into his body, he activated the Innate Ability. At the same time, he also released two different abilities.

[Blood Demon Energy] [Golden Elephant Body]

His red Qi changed into blood-red Qi. It wasn't just color that changed. Even the aura of his Qi became distorted and depressing.

But then, a golden armor appeared over his body, and a shadow of an elephant appeared behind him.

With this golden armor, blood-red Qi, and Dragon Scales, his defense and power had been multiplied.

But then, there was another secret art that could multiply his strength. It was a Secret Art that came with the Nine Continental Frozen Body Technique.

[Frozen Body Armor]

A cold air surrounded his body. Despite the heat of the surroundings, his body was covered with a layer of icy armor.

This armor was inside his golden armor, creating a protective layer around his body, including his face.

Despite that, his body color hadn't changed. This Ice was almost the same as his body skin.

When the rock creature sensed this much increase in his power, he realized he couldn't stop Ken from getting stronger.

But at the same time, he felt a bit relieved.

While this power displayed by Ken was amazing, he still had great confidence to defeat him.

At this moment, his overwhelming grey energy surrounded his body. Unlike before, this rock creature was starting to look like a dragon.

Even the shadow of a dragon emerged behind him.

At this moment, the phantom-like dragon began changing the structure of the stones, slowly covering his body with scale-shaped stones.

At this moment, the rock creature had activated his bloodline.

On the other hand, Ken knew this rock creature was serious, but he wasn't afraid of him.

His eyes were instead on the panel. Maybe it was just a reflexive move, but looking at his stats before a battle calmed his nerves.

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