Evolution

The battle momentarily stopped as the beasts looked upon the new threat evading their home. They charged towards the main threat the leading tiger emitting a dark glow. It claws radiated a deadly glow with wisp of smoke trailing behind it.

Will having a brief respite decided to analyse the beast.

[ Giant silver Salamander: magical tier (low stage) A beast which has ascended the advanced tier and able to make use of the world's energy ]

[ Ability: Ice ]

Will eyes shrunk as he read through the system notification. Even the three of them would be unable to hold the beast for long.

"I think I can gain more from this situation," he thought with a slight smile.

What the hell do you think you're doing? Running off and then coming back with trouble?" Belle shouted.

"So... what do we do now," Dren asked, trying to bring down the heat. "Isn't it smart for us to leave while they are fighting amongst themselves?"

"Leave? I bet we can take care of it. All we need is a little plan," Garou said, walking towards them.

"Yeah, we can make use of the situation." Will agreed, looking at the ongoing battle.

"If we are to fight, we better do it now." Issaiah said with a frown. The phantom tigers were getting overwhelmed with one already down with a large injury and its body riddled with holes.

"We take care of the salamander first, leaving the phantom tigers to take care of the magical beast."

They all rushed toward the three silver salamander with high hopes. Garou's battered form was restored to full health by the use of an ancient technique passed on in their family.

Garou and Issaiah each fought a beast leaving Will and the rest to defeat the last one.

Will eyes was set on the injured phantom tiger lying on the ground. Its body was riddled with holes with black blood gushing out.

"I need to make use of every given opportunity," he thought. "I've never tried this before, but anyway, let's give it a try."

His gaze set on the dying beast, and he raised his hands up, conjuring a large flame that he tried shaping into a large spear. With beads of sweat dripping off his face, he held a flaming spear, its essence crackling with untamed energy.

Will moved backwards, and with two steps forward, he spun his body halfway and then threw the spear which travelled across the air at a high speed.

[ -76 energy point ]

The spear had taken a large amount from his energy point. The spear landed on the beast head with a little explosion occurring. Blood splattered across the area as the beast's head was reduced to a bloody pulp.

Ding!

[ You've defeated an advanced tier beast (middle stage) ]

[ 150 exp ]

With the system message confirming its death , Will decided to join the unfolding battle. The three salamanders were all at the middle stage of the advanced realm. Will brought out his katana, conjuring flame to the blade, then he added another layer of wind blade, increasing the sword sharpness.

He prepared himself, waiting for the perfect opportunity to strike. Also, his eyes scanned its form, searching for a weak point.

Belle whip moved rapidly, hitting every part of the beast body. The salamander had great speed and thick hide able to withstand attack at the same level or a rank higher. The beast moved round its form, avoiding all the attacks aimed at it.

It then swung its tail deflecting an attack from Dren and with great mobility jumped towards him its mouth wide open.

Will seeing this immediately leapt from his position and thrust his sword, piercing the beast mouth. The beast let out a shriek, his form whipping across the expanse. Will drew out the sword and was shocked at what he saw. The sword had slightly corroded, although he had coated it with his abilities.

"Is it because of its toxic breath?" He thought as he sheathed the sword. Will knew the battle was far from over since he knew well about the salamander beast. They had great regeneration and her able to regrow parts of their body, including tissues.

They didn't wait for the beast to recover as they all charged forward, attacking various parts of its body. Will his hand covered in raging flames struck its head, Dren threw shadow balls, which exploded on impact. Belle had decided to take a step forward her whips wrapped around her fingers down to her arms delivered a devastating blow.

The beast collapsed its eyes shut momentarily before rising again. A grey like mist slowly escaped from the pores of its body corroding whatever thing it touched. "This was what he used on my sword." Will thought as he jumped backward, avoiding the mist.

"Be careful! The mist is a very dangerous toxic." Will said. His eyes scanned the beast body, which had started healing at a high speed. "This battle would never end if it keeps on healing." His eyes glanced to the magical tier beast that was still battling both tiger phantoms.

The peak stage phantom tiger, he could feel the energy gathering around it, all entering its core. "No, no, no... It's about to breakthrough to the next tier."

Will stood back as Dren and Belle battled the beast attacking at a distance and carefully evading the mist. Will looked at Garou and Issaiah they were already at the end of their battle with both beast battered.

Closing his eyes, he decided to make use of this inner energy he had discovered. He channelled the energy to his fist, then carefully activated the fire ability. He then joined both energy with beads of sweat dropping off his body. Finally, he had successfully joined both energy. His hands emitted a somewhat golden flame, and he dashed forward, shrouding his body in gales of wind. He dashed through the mist, the wind surrounding him pushing it away.

"This is not all! I can do more. Flowing force! First formation!" He swung his hand, hitting the beast head. He didn't stop there as he leapt up, joining both hands together. He slammed his hand down on the same spot. His body moved around the beast striking at every part of its body.

The force of each punch kept increasing, and he could feel it, that same energy he felt when he had battled Xaen and his goons. With a slight spin, the flames raged on his fist. He slammed his fist on its cracked scale, and an explosion occurred. The flame had seeped through the crack wrecking havoc on its insides. The beast dropped to the ground, its eyes gradually fading into darkness.

Ding!

[ You've defeated an advanced tier beast ]

[ 150 exp ]

Huff, Huff. He stood there his breath coming out in a short rasp. He could feel pain in his body. He struggled to move his body towards a tree, leaning on it.

[ 93/950 energy points ]

"Tsk. The battle is far from over and I'm already low on energy. I'll have to depend on you guys to do the rest," he thought as he sat in a lotus position.

Issaiah looked towards the magical beast being held down by both beast. He also noticed the strange change occurring within the phantom tiger.

With a loud shriek, the build up energy exploded covering the phantom beast. A cocoon was formed encasing it. Slowly cracks appeared and the tiger broke through, its form slightly different than before.

It's body appeared to be in a spectral form as it charged forward. The beast leapt at its own comrade devouring it and eating the beast crystal within. It let out a loud roar as its size increased once again.

"What should we do, now?"