Chapter 96: Cosmic Forces

The day stretched on as Ashen continued his hunt through the Fractured Lands. His fingers moved deftly, weaving spell after spell as he tore through wave after wave of monsters. The expanse was unforgiving, but with his new Elemental Force Wizard class at legendary rank, he cut through the beasts like a knife through butter.

You dealt 4,500 Health Points (Lightning Damage)!

You have defeated the Rock Golem!

Experience gained: 40,000!

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Another monster down, and Ashen's experience bar steadily climbed, and already, he was approaching the next level. But something caught his attention—an unusual sound echoing through the distance, a rhythmic clashing of steel against something massive. Ashen paused mid-spell, his brow furrowing.

"What... is that?" he muttered under his breath.