Like a crimson bolt of lightning, the red silhouette flashed through Galadius's fiery attack. The dagger in its hand glowed with sharp strikes that pierced the dragon's armor. Each blow shattered Galadius's ancient scales and shook the mana it had accumulated over thousands of years. The dragon roared in fury, a sound that rattled not just the dungeon but all of existence. Before Hiroto's very eyes, these two figures had become a blur of pure speed.
However, Galadius, controlling its rage, decided to use its most fearsome weapon. It prepared an attack known as the "Flame of Eternity," but its true name was Crimson Oblivion Breath. This was no ordinary flame. It was a storm of crimson plasma, ripped from Galadius's lungs, that traveled at the speed of light. The plasma could tear apart not only physical matter but also mana barriers and magical shields on a molecular level. The attack carved craters miles deep into the dungeon floor, and every living thing caught in the blast suffered mana erosion beyond physical pain.
When the explosion subsided, only destruction remained. Half of Xu Liangchen's body was completely gone, and the rest was covered in deep burns. It seemed like everything was over. Yet, in the midst of this devastation, a miracle occurred. Hiroto opened his eyes, and the dungeon, which had moments ago been a battlefield, was gone, replaced by one of Brazil's lush green forests. He looked around in astonishment. There was no dungeon, only trees and tropical plants. Right behind him, two glowing crimson portals appeared in the air, and then a command echoed: "Imperial March!"
With this command, thousands of soldiers began to pour through the portals, entering the dungeon. Meanwhile, in the dungeon, Xu Liangchen, with his half-burnt, shattered body, stared at the horrified Galadius. He took his dagger, Hei Ming, and opened dark portals, from which a terrifying stream of energy began to pour into his body. Xu Liangchen roared in agony, as this level of power was more than he could handle. Not only Xu but even the Red Dragon of Destruction, Galadius, was gripped by fear in the face of this energy. Everything was the beginning of a new catastrophe.
This energy was so potent that Xu's body could barely withstand the flow. This wasn't a simple power transfer; it was the curse and blessing of a Monarch from the deepest reaches of the universe. The look of agony on Xu's face was replaced by one of ruthless determination. In that moment, not only Xu, but even the Red Dragon of Destruction, Galadius, was struck with fear in the face of this power. For the first time in its life, the dragon recoiled from an enemy.
In its fear, Galadius resorted to its most powerful attack, Ragnarok Pulse. A shockwave, born from the depths of the dragon's heart, created a dimensional rift that went beyond physical existence. The dungeon floor trembled, walls cracked, and it ultimately collapsed in on itself. In this moment of destruction, Xu Liangchen and Galadius were left alone in a dimension resembling a vacuum of space. Here, gravity was 50 times stronger, and oxygen molecules were torn apart. The perception of time was warped; everything moved in slow motion while Galadius maintained its normal speed. Yet, Xu's power transcended even this dimensional manipulation. The red and black aura surrounding his body was the very essence of death. He was no longer a simple hunter but a Monarch who had harnessed power from another dimension. The battle had entered a new plane, one that would echo in the furthest corners of the universe.
In the cosmic void, Xu Liangchen, surrounded by red and black auras, defied Galadius's dimensional manipulation. His power had grown so immense that every strike tore through Galadius's colossal wings as if they were paper. The dragon, the very embodiment of destruction, roared louder with each passing moment, crying out in agony. The void was stained with blood, and for Galadius, the pain was unbearable.
In desperation, the dragon chose its final move: at the cost of its own life, it unleashed its most potent attack, the Eternal Flame of Perdition. This attack was so devastating it could single-handedly obliterate a continent. Galadius broke the ancient seals on its neck, summoning flames that could erase even elemental matter. No defense or magic barrier could withstand this fire, and Galadius itself would perish after using it.
The void turned a fiery crimson, and terrifying gamma-ray bursts erupted. As the smoke slowly cleared, the destructive aftermath of the battle became visible. From the sheer overexertion, Galadius's body had been incinerated, leaving only its skeleton behind. But Xu Liangchen stood tall, completely unharmed. He walked towards the dragon's remains and gave the command, "Imperial March!"With a terrifying surge of power, Galadius's soul appeared and bowed to Xu Liangchen's aura, pledging its allegiance. The soul bonded with Xu's, becoming his new general. Smiling, Xu gave Galadius the name "Elyndra." Elyndra responded, "My king, thank you for your forgiveness." Xu touched her head and said, "I heard of your famous power, but you couldn't even entertain me. Still, you managed to tear Zyphros apart. If I hadn't canceled the Dimensional Summon, his seal would've been destroyed. That's a great achievement, Elyndra; you deserve this." The system activated, and Xu transferred the skill Sovereign's Incinerating Breath, which he had acquired from clearing previous gates, to Elyndra. With this new skill, Elyndra was promoted to the rank of Grand Level Marshal.Xu Liangchen, with his new general, returned to the ruined dungeon and saw thousands of his kneeling soldiers and Zyphros. All of them saluted their king, Xu Liangchen. Xu then noticed the skeletons of the Hydra on the ground. The Hydra's body had completely melted during Elyndra's last attack, leaving only its skeleton. He slowly approached the remains and repeated the command, "Imperial March!" The Hydra's soul emerged with a great roar. Just as its three separate heads were about to attack Xu, they stopped, looking at him in terror as if seeing a monster. It immediately submitted, and its soul bonded with Xu Liangchen, joining his army. As Xu walked toward the exit, the Hydra called out, "My king, please give me a name." Xu smiled and said, "Voralis."
Amid the ruins of the Apocalypse Dungeon, Xu Liangchen appeared with his new generals, Elyndra and Voralis. The place, once filled with the horror of the Hydra, was now completely silent. Before Xu, his commander Zyphros and thousands of his soldiers knelt. There was no fear or surprise on their faces; only an expression of absolute respect and devotion. All of them saluted their king, Xu Liangchen, who had single-handedly conquered history's most powerful monsters.Xu paused for a moment and surveyed the shattered dungeon. It was no longer a battlefield, but a monument to his victory. As he left the dungeon, the destruction he had left behind captured the attention of the entire world. The Chairman of the World Hunters Committee, Jonathan Pierce, was aware of this new power and immediately contacted the Chinese government to request a meeting with Xu Liangchen.
A few hours later, when Xu Liangchen's plane landed at Beijing Capital International Airport, the entire airport had been cleared. An army of media personnel scrambled to catch a glimpse of his mysterious figure, but he continued to walk with confident steps, unfazed by the chaos around him. His indifferent demeanor was a testament to his power.The World Hunters Committee released an official statement regarding the event. The announcement sent shockwaves across the globe and changed headlines everywhere:
"The Apocalypse Dungeon in Brazil has been single-handedly cleared by the Chinese Hunter of an undetermined level, Xu Liangchen. This dungeon had the potential to threaten the entire world. We offer our deepest respect to Hunter Xu Liangchen and are performing a first in history. According to official reports from the Chinese Hunter Association, Xu Liangchen not only cleared the Apocalypse Dungeon but also all SSS-level dungeons and above within China by himself. In honor of this, we hereby declare Mr. Xu Liangchen a National Level Hunter."
Following this announcement, the fate of the world had changed. The balance of power was reshaped, and old hierarchies crumbled. All eyes were now on this enigmatic hunter who had ushered in a new era