Free Web NovelChapter 15: Infernal Crimson Lion King (2)
The Infernal Crimson Lion King began to lower its colossal frame with an almost deliberate slowness. Its monstrous head dipping slightly, bringing its eyes level with the world. Filled with murderous intent, they were now fixed entirely on Dan Moriarty.
The handful of miners who had been unlucky enough to be caught in the vicinity were now reduced to shaking, pathetic figures. One man, unable to bear the overwhelming sensation of dread, let out a strangled whimper, collapsing to his knees as if the very weight of the lion king’s presence was physically pressing him down.
Yet, amidst the fear and panic that gripped everyone else, Dan Moriarty himself remained remarkably composed. His posture was steady, his breathing even, a stark contrast to the chaotic scene unfolding around him. There was no visible sign of fear on his face, only an intensity in his gaze that met the lion king’s gaze head-on. His grip then tightened slightly around the Thousand Heavens Rainfall Divine Sword as streams of lightning crackled along its blade.
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[@DrunkenSwordImmortal: Hahaha! Good! This is what a stream should look like!]
[@StoneGiantKing: The pressure alone is enough to crush ordinary mortals.]
[@NineTailEmpress: The lion king’s aura is unstable. It may have evolved recently.]
But as the comments unfolded, the beast suddenly moved.
BOOM!
The ground exploded beneath its paws as the Infernal Crimson Lion King lunged forward with terrifying speed, as Its enormous claw descended directly toward Dan Moriarty’s head.
But Dan Moriarty had long since reacted.
[Footwork Lv.11 Activated.]
His body shifted sideways like flowing water, narrowly avoiding the descending claw. The attack smashed into the stone floor instead, leaving behind molten cracks across the ground.
Dan Moriarty’s eyes sharpened.
"So fast..."
Although his streamer awakening had granted him combat instincts and foundational sword skills far beyond ordinary people, the difference in level between them still existed.
But that only made the battle more stimulating.
The moment he evaded, Dan Moriarty counterattacked immediately.
[Basic Slash Lv.11 Activated.]
SWOOSH!
The divine sword flashed forward, drawing a line of lightning across the lion king’s flank.
-320HP!
The beast roared furiously as sparks and flames erupted from the wound.
[@AbyssButcher: Good hit!]
[@DrunkenSwordImmortal: Faster, brat! Faster!]
The Infernal Crimson Lion King opened its jaws wide.
"Magma Breath!"
BOOOOOOM!!
A torrent of burning flames surged toward Dan Moriarty, instantly turning the cavern ahead into a sea of fire.
The miners cried out in despair. Yet within the inferno, Dan Moriarty moved.
[Footwork Lv.11 Activated.]
His body weaved rapidly through gaps within the flames, his movements becoming increasingly smooth.
This was one of the greatest changes brought by awakening as a Streamer.
Skills were no longer merely concepts. Once acquired, they became instinctive. His body naturally understood how to execute them.
Swordsmanship.
Movement.
Combat timing.
Everything flowed together seamlessly.
The moment he emerged from the flames, the lion king’s tail whipped toward him like a blazing hammer.
CLANG!
[Parry Lv.11 Activated.]
Dan Moriarty raised the divine sword horizontally. Sparks exploded everywhere as the impact sent him sliding backward several meters across the stone floor.
His arms trembled slightly.
"What monstrous strength..."
But before the beast could continue its assault, Dan Moriarty suddenly smiled. fгee𝑤ebɳoveɭ.cøm
"I understand now."
The lion king’s attacks were powerful, but its enormous body made changing direction difficult within the narrow cavern.
Against other opponents, that flaw might not matter.
Against Dan Moriarty, it was fatal.
The next moment, his figure vanished forward once more.
Swoosh!
Swoosh!
Swoosh!
His footsteps became increasingly unpredictable as he continuously activated Footwork while slashing repeatedly with the divine sword.
Lightning flashed throughout the cavern like dancing heavenly punishment.
-301HP!
-355HP!
-342HP!
The Infernal Crimson Lion King roared madly, yet it could no longer properly lock onto Dan Moriarty’s movements.
[@ShadowWarden: Impressive! His battle instincts are improving mid-fight. Truly, that’s such a rare feat!]
Then, the lion king finally lost its patience completely.
ROOOOOOOAR!!!
[Infernal Flame Domain Activated!]
An enormous explosion of fire erupted outward from the beast’s body, instantly engulfing the entire cavern in crimson flames.
Even Dan Moriarty’s expression shifted slightly, as the surrounding temperature rose drastically. The miners screamed as the rocky platform beneath them began cracking from the heat.
"This cannot continue."
Dan Moriarty inhaled deeply. Then his eyes became sharp, as spiritual power surged violently into the divine sword. Lightning began gathering around the blade at an increasingly terrifying rate.
The viewers immediately sensed the imminent attack.
[@DrunkenSwordImmortal: Hahaha! Good! He’s about to use it again!]
[@NineTailEmpress: Such dense sword energy...]
[@GoldenFeatherPrincess: What a frightening aura.]
Dan Moriarty lowered his stance slightly.
"This strike..."
The cavern trembled.
"Will end everything."
The lion king charged toward him simultaneously, flames erupting wildly around its body.
Dan Moriarty swung.
"Celestial Sword Qi!"
BOOOOOOM!!!
A massive arc of lightning-infused sword energy exploded forward like divine judgment itself.
The cavern was illuminated completely white. The Infernal Crimson Lion King attempted to resist, roaring furiously as flames erupted from its body, but the overwhelming sword qi tore straight through everything.
Its flames shattered.
Its scales split apart.
Its roar stopped abruptly.
Then—
-2170HP!!
The gigantic body froze mid-charge, as a thin glowing line appeared across its body.
One second later...
SCHHHHKKK!
The Infernal Crimson Lion King split apart cleanly into two halves. Then, silence descended across the cavern.
Then numerous notifications exploded before Dan Moriarty’s eyes.
[You have slain Infernal Crimson Lion King Lv.18. Experience Gained: +500.]
