Chapter 262: Death Volcano's Beasts (3)

The seven-star Volcanic Dragon let out an enraged roar, its molten claws blazing with intense heat as it raised them high and swung down at Lucy. The air trembled with the force of the strike, molten fragments scattering as the claw descended.

But Lucy was ready.

With a sharp crack, her own Volcanic Dragon Claw intercepted the attack, the two forces clashing with explosive energy. The dragon's eyes widened in shock, disbelief flashing across its molten gaze.

"Impossible!" it snarled, its deep voice rumbling like distant thunder. "How can a mere human block my power?" Its voice trembled, not just with fury, but with confusion.

Lucy smirked, her eyes gleaming with fierce determination. "A mere human?" she echoed mockingly, her voice calm and taunting. "You don't know what you're up against."

The dragon's disbelief deepened, its massive head lowering as it stared at the clawed human in front of it. Its molten gaze burned with confusion, its mind racing.

"How... how can you have claws like mine?" The beast's tone shifted to a mixture of confusion and anger, its arrogance crumbling with every second.

Without waiting for a response, Lucy surged forward, her smaller form a blur of speed. She darted around the dragon's hulking body, her movements fluid and precise.

The dragon's eyes struggled to follow her as she slipped past its defenses. In an instant, Lucy's Volcanic Dragon Claw slammed into its side with a crushing blow.

"What—" the dragon barely had time to gasp before its massive form was sent crashing to the ground, the impact shaking the very earth beneath them. The creature's body tumbled with a thunderous crash, molten lava spilling from its scales.

From the distance, the eight-star Volcanic Dragon watched, its molten eyes narrowing in disbelief. A low growl escaped its throat, its deep voice vibrating with shock.

"The seven-star... brought down so easily?" Its tone was laced with surprise, the mighty creature unable to comprehend what it had just witnessed.

Lucy turned to face both dragons, her lips curling into a smug, satisfied smirk. The seven-star dragon's molten eyes flared with fury, its pride crumbling into pieces. It let out a furious, guttural snarl, the sound reverberating through the volcanic chamber.

"You will pay for this, human!" the dragon bellowed, its deep voice trembling with rage and humiliation. The ground beneath it cracked as its claws slammed into the earth, causing the bubbling lava to seethe and churn more violently.

Lucy's expression didn't waver. She cocked her head slightly, her eyes gleaming with amusement. "Pay for what?" she asked coolly, her tone dripping with mockery. "For showing you your weakness?"

The dragon's snarling grew louder, its molten gaze locking onto Lucy with a murderous intensity. "I will burn you to nothing!" it roared, opening its massive jaws wide. A glowing torrent of molten lava surged forward, the fiery breath roaring toward Lucy with terrifying speed.

But Lucy stood her ground, completely unfazed. Her expression remained calm, her body motionless as the searing wave of molten lava crashed toward her. The heat was suffocating, the ground beneath her feet began to melt, yet her face remained confident and unflinching.

"She doesn't even move?" the dragon sneered in disbelief, its voice laced with twisted satisfaction as it watched the deadly attack engulf her. "Foolish human."

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Suddenly, the dragon's words choked in its throat as its eyes widened in horror. From within the molten torrent, a hand emerged—Lucy's hand. Calm and steady, it pushed through the lava as if it were mere water.

"What?" the dragon gasped, disbelief shaking its voice. Its molten breath wavered as Lucy stepped forward, walking through the raging flow like a stroll through a gentle stream.

Her eyes met the dragon's, burning with cold defiance. "Lava won't hurt me," she said, her voice smooth and almost mocking. "It's like water to me. Did you really think that would work?"

The dragon froze, its molten eyes wide with disbelief, its jaw still hanging open. It had never encountered anything like this before—an opponent who not only withstood its devastating Lava Dragon Breath but walked through it completely unscathed.

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"This... this can't be..." the dragon stammered, its voice trembling with shock. "How could a mere human...?"

But Lucy didn't waste a second. With a sharp, determined grin, she dashed forward in a blur of speed. Before the dragon could react, she leaped into its wide-open mouth, disappearing inside its massive form.

From the depths of the creature's molten throat, Lucy whispered to herself, her voice echoing faintly in the narrow passage. "The best way to kill a large enemy when you're small... is simple—go inside and kill them from within." Her tone was cold and calculated, filled with ruthless intent.

Inside, the heat was suffocating, but to Lucy, it was nothing more than a warm embrace. She moved swiftly through the dragon's throat, her Volcanic Dragon Claws glowing with fierce energy, cutting through the thick walls of flesh as she made her way toward her target.

"You think you can defeat me like this?" the dragon's voice rumbled from deep within its body, still filled with anger, but now tinged with fear. It writhed and twisted, trying to shake her loose. "I'll crush you from the inside out!"

Lucy's expression remained calm, her eyes narrowing with focused determination. "Not if I get to your brain first," she muttered under her breath, her voice steady and sharp. The dragon's movements became frantic, but it was too late.

Reaching the creature's brain, Lucy's lips curved into a deadly smirk. She raised her glowing claws high, her eyes flashing with the intensity of the volcanic energy surging through her.

"Time to end this," she said softly, her voice filled with finality. With a swift, powerful strike, Lucy drove her claws deep into the dragon's brain. As the molten energy pulsed from her claws into the dragon's core, she shouted, "Eruption!"

The reaction was instant. The seven-star dragon let out a final, agonized roar, the sound echoing through the volcanic caverns.

Its massive body convulsed as lava spilled from its mouth and eyes, but the light in its gaze dimmed rapidly. Within moments, its colossal form collapsed to the ground with a deafening crash, its life extinguished.

From outside, the ground trembled as the dragon's body fell still. The molten rivers around it cooled slightly, the volcanic air no longer filled with the creature's oppressive presence. The dragon was dead.