Chapter 1776

As the blonde lady was about to strike at Sebastian again, a piercing cry from a vermilion bird shattered the skies. The sound was like a thousand bolts of lightning exploding at once, or towering waves crashing against a coastline with unstoppable force. It carried an unparalleled power and fury, echoing across the Ridge of Mount Moo. Wherever the soundwaves traveled, the air rippled like the surface of a disturbed lake, sending visible shockwaves in every direction. "Calida, I've chased you for three days and three nights. Today, I finally have you cornered." Perched atop a blazing inferno of Southern Netherfire, Merle the vermilion bird stood proudly. Its entire body burned in fiery crimson, feathers resembling raging flames. Its piercing gaze seemed capable of seeing through everything, and the oppressive aura it exuded was enough to strike fear into the hearts of all who witnessed it. "Merle! You're a mystical beast! Why do you relentlessly pursue my Dragon Essence?" Calida