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"Please elaborate," Axton said.
"Simple. They are still restrained by the Heavens. Their kind hasn't reached True Enlightenment to trigger such an event," Theo explained.
"Hmm, is that so? But how did it manage to reach a ten-tail state? From what I know, their limit was nine tails," Axton asked, looking at the young man with curiosity. Theo, still in his twenties, had already reached the 3rd-Step Qi Condensation stage and possessed vast knowledge regarding Monsters and Beasts. Moreover, his restaurant had gained such prestige that even noble families feared to offend him.
"About that, I needed to examine their tails, but unfortunately, they've already turned to ash or become part of the lava," Theo said, disappointment evident in his eyes.
Axton nodded, deep in thought.
If the monster didn't trigger the Lightning Tribulation, then what did? The Great Serpent Headmaster didn't doubt the authenticity of Theo's words.