Nameless King

Monkey used its Form, which was a surprise to Wain, but it only increased his desire to fight since he could now use the abilities of Abyss Artist at a higher level.

"If you can survive this attack, I promise I won't kill you. So do your best!" Wain exclaimed with an excited look as he swung with a brush.

At the same time, a massive pressure came down on Monkey as a pillar of dark energy burst out of Wain that was visible from hundreds of meters around. Abyss Brush erupted in dark flames as a spark appeared in the air that began to destroy space.

Space in Lands of the Gods was much stronger than in any other worlds or zones, so it took Wain a lot of strength to get a few cracks in the air.

"Damn... It's pretty strong, but all I have to do is use more energy!" Wain spoke with a smirk on his face as his aura intensified.

Crackle. Crackle. Crackle.

Space collapsed as a massive dark sphere flew out of a small gap that was like a meteor. Gradually parts separated from the sphere, making its shape non-ideal while a plume of dark energy remained behind the meteor.

The monkey frowned as it realized that it was impossible to dodge such an attack, the kill radius was too large, so the only option was to either defend itself or try to destroy the meteor.

Whooooooooooosh.

The runes on the monkey's body glowed brightly as frosty streams erupted from cracks in the ground. They quickly turned into a strong, icy shield that completely protected Monkey, so the meteor was sure to collide with it.

"Hahaha, you think the ice will save you! That's your big mistake!" Wain exclaimed as a speck of darkness appeared in his eyes.

Crackle. Crackle. Crackle.

Suddenly, a wide jaw with sharp teeth and an eerie aura opened on the meteor. Then, the meteor reached the ice shield as the teeth sank into it and began to grind the ice, destroying it with each clench.

Monkey's eyes grew wide as a shiver spread through its body, but it had just enough time to come to its senses and figure out how to act.

Whooooooooosh.

The monkey leaped forward, touched the shield with its wide palms, and channeled all its energy into it. The shield became much stronger as the destroyed parts began to recover, but the meteor seemed not to intend to stop.

"Decided to try to defend against my attack? Well, that was a mistake, there's no way you can stop it!" Wain said with a devious look as he released energy.

A few more pieces broke off from the meteor as it became smaller but much more powerful. The jaws began to close faster, breaking the ice and gradually getting closer to Monkey.

Drip. Drip. Drip.

Scarlet streams flowed from the corners of the beast's mouth as drops of blood fell to the frozen ground. The monkey was struggling to cope with the previous pressure, so now it seemed to be over.

Whoooooooooosh.

Blue runes appeared on the shield, the same as on Monkey's body, and shone brightly, then the shield began to change, shrinking around the meteor as though an ice prison.

"Ah... Looks like I was wrong... It was a trap, wasn't it? Fine, that's much better." Wain grinned as he took a few steps back, preparing for what would happen next.

Monkey's hand was covered in a thick layer of ice as it struck the ice sphere with all its might. The impact caused a shockwave that with an icy wind froze the treetops.

Crackle. Crackle. Crackle.

Cracks appeared in the sphere, as did the meteor, which seemed likely to collapse at any moment. A wide grin appeared on the monkey's face as if it were a real achievement for the beast to pull off such an attack.

"Good luck." Wain said as a slight smile appeared on his face before he swung with a brush.

Behind him came a gape as dark hands dragged him inside.

Monkey didn't see it, as all his attention was concentrated on the meteor that was already falling apart.

Tremble.

Suddenly a shudder went through Monkey's body as his eyes opened wide as he realized that there was something else inside the meteor. A bright, white light burst out from beneath the wide cracks.

Boooooooooooooom.

The meteor was destroyed as the energy inside burst out and triggered an explosion of enormous force. The monkey quickly put his hands out in front of him, covering them with ice, as it was the most the beast could do to save his life.

The explosion threw Monkey back hundreds of meters it destroyed everything around him. Then, a massive crater appeared in the dense jungle, several tens of meters wide as though a real meteor had fallen there.

Crackle. Crackle. Crackle.

The monkey dug its thick fingers into the ground, trying to stop as the momentum was too strong. The monkey broke through hundreds of trees and rocks with its back before stopping on the shore of a small lake, scaring away all the fish.

The monkey's body was covered with numerous burns, especially his hands, but even though the beast was in the midst of the explosion, it was still alive and breathing slowly.

Whooooooooosh.

A gape opened before the monkey as a man in a long dark coat emerged from it. Wain swung with a brush as he undid the action of the seventh form and with a calm look headed toward Monkey.

Monkey flinched as it tried to get to its feet and defend itself, but it didn't have enough strength to lift even a hand.

Step. Step. Step.

Wain walked up to the monkey, stared into its eyes, and placed his palm on the beast's chest. Wain's eyes seemed to engulf the beast, causing its heart to beat faster, then a smile appeared on Wain's face as his gaze stopped being so frightening.

Clap. Clap. Clap.

Wain patted Monkey on the chest and in a benevolent manner said, "Hah, you shouldn't be so scared, at this rate your heart will burst into pieces. It would be a shameful death, especially after a fight like that, wouldn't it?"

Monkey was puzzled for a while, then it began to remember Wain's last words.

"I keep my word. You managed to survive the last attack, so I won't kill you. Good luck." Wain shrugged before heading forward while slowly waving his hand.