Heaven's Might Returns: The Reawakening of Azhdaha, the Lord of Vishaps!

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The entire cavern trembled violently as the impact reverberated through the earth. Massive shockwaves spread outward, sending dust, debris, and rocks flying in every direction

The elemental vortex surrounding Azhdaha began to slow down. Along with a deafening roar, an even more intense aura swept towards Lin Yuan and the others. Even though Lin Yuan was protected by Zhongli's shield, for the first time, he felt a tangible sense of danger.

After absorbing the elemental powers, Azhdaha's strength had now surpassed that of Zhongli's. Originally, Azhdaha relied on an endless supply of power to gain an advantage when facing the Morax Array, but now it seemed that, even without prolonging the fight, Azhdaha alone was enough to overwhelm Zhongli.

Lin Yuan noticed that Azhdaha was heavily infused with fire elements, and even his enormous tail, which was like a giant tree trunk, had turned bright red. Was this a phase shift? The thought of how difficult it was to deal with a phase-shifted Azhdaha in the game came to Lin Yuan's mind. After all, Azhdaha was one of the bosses with the longest battle phases in the game. Not to mention in this real world, where dragging on the battle was practically suicidal. He couldn't even see any health bars above Azhdaha's head, and the damage Zhongli inflicted earlier had been completely healed by the power of the earth.

"Truly, the creation of Zhongli," Lin Yuan mused, realizing how similar Azhdaha's fighting style was to the Old Lord himself — both of them had annoyingly strong defense. A hint of frustration flickered in Lin Yuan's heart. This earth dragon was truly hard to deal with.

Zhongli, standing steadily beside him, calmly said, "Azhdaha can absorb the power of four elements. Each time he absorbs one, his strength increases by one level. Once he absorbs all four, he reaches his peak state."

Zhongli's tone was akin to that of a professional commentator, earnestly explaining Azhdaha's ability. Lin Yuan couldn't help but silently mutter, "Why does it seem like the Old Lord is proud of this creation?"

Indeed, Azhdaha's abilities, paired with his affinity for the earth, made him a nightmare during the Archon War. But now, as their enemy, it was a nightmare come true for Lin Yuan and his group.

Lin Yuan asked through voice transmission, "Morax, since you know Azhdaha's every ability, you must have some countermeasures, right?"

Shaking his head slightly, Zhongli replied, "Azhdaha's strength now approaches the peak of my own, and his endurance surpasses mine. No amount of tactics can dull his overwhelming power." Despite these words, Zhongli remained steady, showing no intention of retreating, standing firm in the face of Azhdaha.

Lin Yuan sensed a trace of resoluteness from Zhongli's demeanor. Just as he had this thought, the now fire-infused Azhdaha let out another deafening roar, unleashing flaming fireballs from his giant tail.

"Morax, your final hour has come!"

The fireballs launched by the phase-shifted Azhdaha were no longer just ordinary fireballs, they were like condensed lava, seething with a menacing aura. Their blood-red glow distorted the air as they raced towards Lin Yuan and Zhongli. Each ball of molten fire struck Zhongli's shield, causing sizzling sounds as the intense heat warped the air around them. In just a few hits, Zhongli's shield had significantly weakened.

At that moment, Zhongli raised his hands and summoned a massive stone ridge before them. The fireballs collided with the stone ridge, exploding into blazing sparks. The lava splashed across the ground, turning the terrain into a river of molten rock. As the last fireball struck the stone ridge, it shattered into golden fragments and dissipated into energy. Molten lava flowed across the ground, scorching the cave floor, transforming it into an inferno.

Hovering in mid-air, Lin Yuan and Zhongli watched as Azhdaha stomped the ground, releasing shockwaves and sending tremors through the entire cavern. The ground fissured, preventing anyone from getting close. He was beginning to absorb elemental power once more.

"Is there any way to stop him from absorbing the elements?" Lin Yuan transmitted his voice anxiously while watching Azhdaha prepare for another elemental phase shift.

With a calm expression, Zhongli explained, "No. Long ago, I ensured that Azhdaha would be well-guarded while absorbing elemental power." As he finished speaking, Zhongli conjured another massive stone spear, hurling it at Azhdaha. Yet, the earth-shattering shockwaves from Azhdaha's stomps reduced the spear's power by half before it could even strike. Though it finally pierced Azhdaha's massive frame, it only shattered a small portion of his outer rock armor before dissolving.

Watching the scene, Lin Yuan couldn't help but think, "Old Lord, did you make Azhdaha a bit too powerful?"

At this point, Azhdaha had completed the absorption of his second element—lightning. His fiery aura didn't diminish, but now electric arcs surged across his colossal frame. Azhdaha, now imbued with the powers of rock, fire, and lightning, seemed even more menacing than before. His strength now rivaled that of a supreme being.

Above them, the cavern ceiling crackled with arcs of lightning, creating a thunderstorm within the enclosed space. The lava continued to reshape the ground, further transforming the battlefield into a chaotic hellscape. Azhdaha's aura intensified, and Zhongli narrowed his eyes, recognizing that in this second phase, Azhdaha posed a true threat, even to him.

"So be it. Let us settle our fate here and now," Zhongli whispered, a deep sense of finality underlying his voice. Lin Yuan could feel the surrounding stones resonating with Zhongli's will as he gathered his energy. At that moment, sensing the impending danger, Azhdaha roared and tried to burrow underground to escape.

However, his immense form was once again suppressed by an overwhelming divine aura. This power only Lin Yuan could exert. Shocked, Azhdaha, filled with fury, opened his massive maw and bellowed, "This suppression... I will repay it a hundredfold!"

Azhdaha, who had thought that after the second phase, no force could possibly suppress him, was left stunned by this small dragon's power. Just what kind of dragon was this?

Even in the face of Azhdaha's seething rage, Lin Yuan remained composed. Though his aura continued to suppress Azhdaha, the time of suppression had noticeably decreased due to Azhdaha's increased strength. But for now, it was enough. Lin Yuan glanced at Zhongli, signaling him.

With his arms crossed behind his back, Zhongli's divine voice rang out, "Heaven's Might!"

High above, a colossal meteor began to materialize from the void, its immense form easily occupying half the cavern. As Zhongli's voice echoed, the meteor descended with unstoppable force. The thunderstorm overhead was obliterated in an instant as the meteor bore down upon Azhdaha.

In the face of this enormous meteor, even Azhdaha, large as he was, appeared small. Under the crushing weight of the heavens, Azhdaha seemed to stand rooted in place like a mere creature of the earth, unable to resist. Lin Yuan's suppressive aura ensured that Azhdaha could not move to evade.

The meteor struck.

The entire cavern trembled violently as the impact reverberated through the earth. Massive shockwaves spread outward, sending dust, debris, and rocks flying in every direction. Lin Yuan, witnessing the sheer destructive force of Zhongli's attack, was left in awe of the Old Lord's overwhelming might.

At the entrance of the cave, Kun Jun's eyes widened in disbelief. "Even after all these years, Morax's power remains as devastating as ever. Could this strike turn the tide?" He turned his gaze towards the center of the crater, still feeling Azhdaha's presence lingering.

At the heart of the cavern, Lin Yuan and Zhongli hovered above, looking down at the debris cloud rising from the impact. As the dust settled, a massive crater came into view, created by the meteor's earth-shattering force.

Lin Yuan was in awe. The cavern was utterly unrecognizable now, transformed into a hellscape. If this continued, it might well become a second Chasm. Just as the smoke was about to clear, a towering figure leaped out of the crater.

Lin Yuan's eyes narrowed. Azhdaha... was still alive.

But this time, Azhdaha had paid a heavy price for withstanding the full force of the meteor. His thick rock armor had been shattered, leaving only a layer of jagged, golden stone along his spine. His horns were cracked, and his tail was severely damaged. Despite this, neither Lin Yuan nor Zhongli dared to relax, knowing that given time, Azhdaha's wounds would heal quickly.

Roaring with fury, Azhdaha bellowed, "A thousand years of hatred... Today, I will make you all pay!"

Once again, Azhdaha stomped the ground, beginning the process of absorbing a third elemental power. Lin Yuan, seeing this, turned to Zhongli, about to suggest an attack during this moment of vulnerability. However, he noticed a flicker of fatigue in Zhongli's eyes. Lin Yuan quickly understood—Zhongli couldn't keep summoning meteors without limit.

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