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"Shut up you retard" said the archer who released the arrow and now aiming again at the beast's mouth.

His previous arrow went straight into the beast's throat cutting him with its air supply and stopping its attack.

Sun and the rest of the weapon users then felt the sudden change in the beast's body, because no matter how much they hit it. The lava body of the beast would absorb everything. This made it hard to create the strike that would put an end to the beast's life.

So in order to counter this they began utilizing combo moves in order to strengthen their attack.

"Fall back!"

Sun suddenly commanded forcing the close-range combatants to fall back. Then from offense, they switch to defence, and they also reposition themselves in order to react quickly in case of attack.

The chains were suddenly broken and the monster being confined inside has been free.

A red phantom began to move but this time the party was ready to receive its action. An archer pulled the strings of his bow and made a rain of arrows. Although none of them was able to hit the target it was still enough since he was able to buy some time for the mages to cast.

Another joint spell was cast however due to the target's speed the mages couldn't just release the spell since they knew it wouldn't hit the target. Sun and the rest of the weapon users then made their move and began to corner their speedy opponent.

Wind began to dance and with its power Sun's speed went on par with the monster. He dashed in front of it and using his body he blocked the target's path. Discover exclusive content at empire

His action momentarily halted the beast's advance and that moment was well taken as Sun attack. Using his hand he positioned it in a way similar to a gun, and then at the very tip of his finger a magic circle emerged.

"Wind Element, Air Gun"

A compressed air shot towards the beast sending it right on the wall. The pristine side of the dungeon that was filled with crystalline mines of mana stones and crystals was broken. Embedded on its broken surface was a red monster. The crater it made on the wall due to the impact soon turned into mud that stuck the beast in its position. Now the beast can't move while on his side are the weapon users.

All routes now were blocked and all the beast could see were weapons pointed towards its head.

Sun's move and the simultaneous response of the other close combatants left the single enemy cornered once again. The opportunity has been given and so all the mages present prepare a new spell.

The incantation began which turned the already chaotic mana even more disastrous. It was because a mana domain had been established. And with the might of the spell it completely killed the problematic beast.

As soon as the body of the monster disappeared none of the party members celebrated, instead they immediately divided themselves into different subgroups. Some tended to the injured, the most able ones guarded, those with lighter injuries took the spoils and the remaining went on to scout.

Sun was the one with almost no existing injuries even though he was the one fighting in front. So he went to scout the area again just as he did before.

And so their journey continues with more powerful monsters attacking them however somehow they all manage to survive. The raiders of the dungeon all felt glad since none of them had died. Typically dungeon raids would result in massive casualties but this time not a single one of them had hit the bucket. That is why everyone was ecstatic to continue.

Although the party had been formed by complete strangers, their teamwork is improving a bit. Each of their encounters now are being dealt with faster than before and with fewer injuries. After another round of fighting the party decided to rest. A camp was built fulfilling the need of the party to recover.

"Sun I didn't know that you are not just a mage but a fighter as well"

Sato commented while sitting beside Sun.

"I wanted to become versatile that is why I train my body while practising magic" he replied then Sato spoke again while handing a bowl of stew to Sun's hand.

"I am also training hard in order to be flexible in any given situation"

Then Sato kept speaking about his life and how hard his journey was. Sun on the other hand remain listening while observing the hinted magic imbedded in his very words.

"Is he trying to hypnotize me using his speech, how impressive"

Sun thought to himself while calmly listening to Sato's words.

"So what do you think how about coming with me? I am sure Mr Sun will achieve far greater heights if he accepts this opportunity"

Instead of giving a definite answer to Sato's words Sun merely smiled and said "Survive this dungeon and I might just do it"

Then he went away and began guarding the surroundings.

"Heh, soon you will be consumed by greed Sun. I just need a little bit of push"

The next day they continue to travel along the dungeon's path and the closer they get towards the center. The more powerful monsters they encounter. That is when the injuries become frequent and even when they are resting an ambush will suddenly transpire. That is why the mages began making a temporary barrier system using the high-quality crystal mana they got.

Because of that somehow all of them were able to rest and recover more energy.

"Let's go we are about to enter the center of this dungeon" Joven commanded and hastily everyone packed their stuff and waited for their leader and Sun to lead the way.

"We are here" Sun mutters while the barrier in front of him protects everyone from the harsh energy that would kill them as soon as it touches them.

"We can't get close!"

Sato shouted while observing the outside situation of the barrier.

"Don't worry we can just put a barrier system that can neutralize the energy"

"We can't do that we are not certain how long the barrier can sustain itself when the battle erupted" Argue by a swordsman towards the mage who just spoke.

"So what we do then? Call for backup?"

While the group thought hard about how to counter this scenario Sun suddenly did something dangerous.

"Sun where are you going!"

Asked by their tanker while dropping his shield to chase after him.

"Duran pick your shield" Sun just said without looking back. And just like that the strongest man in the party left the barrier. His action caused a stir in his teammates though none of them followed him.

"What is he planning to do?!" Joven asks while feeling nervous. However soon that nervousness was replaced by awe when the energy that was wreaking havoc disappeared.

"Wait did he just suppress the chaos outside using his mana?"

A mage exclaimed while still not believing the situation.

"He uses a mana domain to take hold of the surrounding mana" added another mage.n/ô/vel/b//in dot c//om

"Hey why all of you are staying there, the final fight is about to start"

In the midst of their discussion, Sun's voice made them remember what their objective was. So the party tore down their defence and as soon as they did so they realized the danger of the situation.

Right in front of the KEY a being made them breathe in fear. It was like any other beast they encountered inside the dungeon though this one was far stronger than the rest.

"GRRR"

The beast walked slowly and as he did so Sun realized why the center of the dungeon was the biggest and most spacious out of all the places in there.

"So the biggest monster is staying at the center, make sense"

Sun commented while the object of their fear began to make its appearance. This beast has a blue scaly body similar to the other beasts they encounter, however, this one has more prominent features and does not look like an abstract art filled with all sorts of beast's parts.

It was a real dragon, a hybrid one to be exact. Its blueish body has a luminous effect while its back has a towering crystalline stone similar to crystal mana.

"Defense now!"

Sun urges and the party immediately responds with a barrier shield, a technique with the combination of magical barrier and aura shields.

As soon as they put their defense a roar far stronger than the one they experienced hit them.

Even with the combined strength of their defence, it was immediately destroyed once the power of the dragon's roar struck it. Sun made his move and a sword appeared on his hand. Then the ground shook and the air vibrated as Sun broke the immense power of the roar using the wave of his sword.

The beast stayed where it was and remained observant not until a shadow teleported right in front of it. Sparks of lightning then began to dance as the crystals on the dragon's back charged electric current.