Chapter 123: Attack of Shadow Wolves - 2

The ground beneath the beast started to crack apart as its dark aura flared around its body. Then suddenly, a dark cloud appeared above it and shot down a beam of light that engulfed it in an instant.

The light gave off a strong pressure that weighed heavily on everyone around them, making it difficult for them to breathe. It was like a physical force trying to crush them into dust.

A few seconds later, the light dissipated, revealing the Alpha Star-Beast's form. Its body grew larger as its muscles bulged with veins that popped out of its skin, and its claws became sharper and longer.

It also gained an additional set of eyes that glowed brightly in contrast to its original pair, which now shone with a deep crimson color. The beast's aura became darker and denser than before, giving it a deadly appearance.

Upon witnessing the transformation, Asher frowned as he realized that this situation was far worse than he thought. It seemed that he had underestimated the Star-Beast before him, and now it was showing its true potential.

The creature let out a ferocious roar and charged straight towards Asher without warning, aiming for his neck.

"It was able to awaken its bloodline and evolve?! This is unexpected. Hmm, I must be careful," Asher muttered as he disappeared from sight once again using his shadow-shimmering technique.

The beast noticed his disappearance, but the very next moment, it unleashed a dark blast from its mouth in the direction of Asher.

As the beam traveled across the distance at an unbelievable rate of speed, Asher crossed his arms in front of him and summoned forth a protective barrier made from shadowy tendrils to deflect the attack.

The shadows intertwined around each other and formed a sturdy shield that absorbed the destructive energy before scattering into smoke. However, the sheer force behind it made his whole body shudder as he tried to maintain his footing.

Hooooowl.....! The Alpha beast whimpered as its body bent unnaturally backward as it landed on its side.

Despite its obvious agony, however, it refused to relent. Its red eyes blazed in fury as it struggled under the pain inflicted upon it.

"Your struggle is pointless, beast. You can't win against me, and even if you somehow manage to land a hit on me, it won't affect me much. Give up and die already, or else it will only serve to prolong your suffering." Asher scoffed and leapt back as he created space between himself and the injured creature.

He stood tall with a cold expression on his handsome face as he looked down at it with a condescending air about him. The beast snarled angrily at Asher as its eyes flashed with hatred and resentment.

It roared in defiance and forced its broken body to stand up, despite the excruciating pain that shot through every fiber of its being.

Its resolve surprised even Asher, who watched on with curiosity. "You're quite stubborn; I'll give you that. Very well. Since you seem determined to continue struggling against me, then so be it. I shall grant you a swift end."

The beast howled once more in response to the declaration.

Asher narrowed his eyes and vanished from sight before reappearing right in front of the beast without a sound. Before the creature could react, he thrust his arm forward with a shadow spear that pierced straight through the center of its head.

A large hole was created through its skull, and a stream of blood flowed out of it, pouring down onto the ground below.

Its eyes, filled with many emotions, looked at its kin one more time before turning its head towards the sky to howl weakly one last time before its life slipped away.

"It's over." Asher murmured as its body fell down with a thud.