Alchemist In The Apocalypse: Rise Of A Legend!

It didn't take long for Ace to find an opponent, a lone Ape Lord in the early stages of rank two. 

It was also level 55. 

The aura it emitted was terrifying, but for some reason, perhaps it was a subconscious feeling or maybe it was recklessness, Ace felt he could take it on. 

After locking onto his target, Ace jumped down from Blue while in mid-air. 

The distance between him and the ground was considerable, but Ace was not too concerned as he used his origin ability to manipulate the air and slow down his descent.

Ace couldn't completely halt his fall to the open space in the forest below, but he aimed to reduce the speed enough to prevent hurting himself upon landing and to let the commotion he created upon landing announce his presence to the sleeping rank Ape Lord.

BOOM!!!

Upon landing on the ground, the location he landed in caved in, creating a crater that spread around the man-made pit Ace had just formed. 

A loud roar echoed in the forest, and the Ape Lord had awoken. 

Hurriedly standing up, the eight-meter-tall ape with thick black skin stared down at Ace, who looked like an insect to it, and then roared once more. In anger, the ape jumped forward, raised and joined both its fists together, slamming at Ace as if using its hands like a hammer.

Ace swiftly rolled to the side, narrowly dodging the Ape Lord's thunderous double-fisted strike that smashed into the ground, sending shockwaves through the forest. The sheer power behind the beast's blow left a massive crater where Ace had just been standing.

Without a moment to lose, Ace sprang to his feet and lunged at the Ape Lord, his own strength and agility evident as he closed the gap between them. His fists clenched, he aimed for the ape's knee, attempting to knock it off balance. However, the Ape Lord reacted with surprising speed for its massive size, lifting its leg and countering Ace's assault by bringing its massive foot down toward him.

Ace leaped back, narrowly avoiding being squashed beneath the Ape Lord's colossal foot. The impact of the massive appendage hitting the ground sent tremors rippling through the earth, and tree branches above rained down, shattered by the shockwave.

The Ape Lord, fueled by rage, roared again and swung its massive fists toward Ace, who ducked and weaved between the deadly blows, his movements fluid and precise. With each evasive maneuver, Ace launched his own counterattacks, landing powerful blows against the Ape Lord's body and limbs, attempting to weaken its formidable strength.

The battle between Ace and the Ape Lord intensified as they exchanged a series of powerful moves. The Ape Lord, driven by primal fury, swung its massive fists with incredible force, while Ace's agility and combat skills allowed him to dodge, weave, and counter with precision.

Ace leaped into the air, performing a spinning kick aimed at the Ape Lord's jaw. His foot connected with a resounding thud, causing the Ape Lord's head to jerk to the side. The impact sent a spray of drool and blood into the air, but the beast remained relentless. It retaliated by swinging its arm in a wide arc, attempting to backhand Ace.

Ace deftly somersaulted backward to evade the colossal hand and landed gracefully on his feet. He seized the opportunity to strike again, this time focusing on the Ape Lord's massive chest. With a rapid flurry of punches, Ace targeted the exposed areas between the creature's tough skin and muscles.

The Ape Lord roared in pain and anger, delivering a devastating stomp with its massive foot. The shockwave from the impact caused the ground to shake, but Ace leaped into the air to avoid being crushed once more.

As Ace descended, he ignited his Origin ability, enveloping his fists in blazing flames, and unleashed a powerful punch directly into the Ape Lord's midsection. The beast staggered backward, smoke and embers rising from its singed fur. This attack left a searing mark on its chest.

Fueled by pain and rage, the Ape Lord lashed out with a ferocious roundhouse kick, forcing Ace to backflip to safety. The sheer power of the kick sent a shockwave through the surrounding area, shattering trees and sending debris flying.

Ace landed on a nearby tree branch, panting but determined. He assessed the Ape Lord, whose chest heaved with exertion.

However, the were a slight smile at the edge of Ace lips. 

It wasn't exactly easy but he was doing it.

He was fight a rank 2 monster that was more that a dozen level above him. 

With a slight smile at the edge of Ace's lips, he pressed on. It was not easy, but he was holding his ground in a fight against a rank 2 monster that was more than a dozen levels above him. The Ape Lord, despite its immense strength and size, was gradually showing signs of fatigue, the burns on its chest serving as a reminder of Ace's relentless assault.

As the fight raged on, Ace and the Ape Lord continued to exchange bone-crushing blows and agile dodges. Ace's strategy was to wear down the Ape Lord, targeting its exposed and weakened areas whenever the opportunity presented itself. With each hit, Ace could feel the beast's defenses weakening, and he knew he had to press the advantage.

Suddenly, Ace seized the moment when the Ape Lord made a slight misstep. With a swift, well-timed uppercut, he struck the beast squarely on its jaw, and the Ape Lord's massive head snapped back. Roaring in pain, the Ape Lord staggered and stumbled, almost losing its balance.

Seeing an opportunity, Ace launched into a series of rapid punches and kicks, targeting the Ape Lord's legs and midsection. With each blow, the Ape Lord's strength waned, and its movements became more sluggish. Ace could feel the tide of the fight shifting in his favor.

With a final, powerful kick to the Ape Lord's knee, Ace sent the massive creature crashing to the ground. The forest shook with the impact, and a cloud of dust and debris filled the air.

Breathing heavily and sweat-soaked, Ace stood over the fallen Ape Lord, victorious.