Sovereign of the Ashes

Chapter 514: Overlord

Boom, boom, boom!

Taking large strides, the giant gray ape charged from between the mountains toward the black earth dragon.

On the other side, the earth dragon responded with a roar before charging forward, its immense body colliding with the giant ape.

With the naked eye alone, Sein and Leena could not determine which of the two creatures was stronger.

In terms of size, the gray giant ape was clearly taller, with the earth dragon reaching only to its waist.

However, the earth dragon had the advantage of considerably greater mass.

Previously, Sein had not been able to see the dragon’s entire body. As the creature swooped closer and clashed with the ape, he estimated its body length to be nearly three thousand meters.

If the earth dragon could stand upright, it might appear even more imposing than the giant ape.

The head-on collision between these two fearsome beasts was undeniably a spectacle of immense shock.

Having experienced an interplanar war, Sein was slightly better prepared mentally.

However, Leena turned pale beside him.

Though life at the Black Magic Academy was grim, oppressive, and brutal, watching a direct confrontation between two Rank Five creatures was an entirely different ordeal.

This battle beyond her life level had surpassed the understanding of Rank One and Rank Two beings.

Sein and Leena were smaller than the scale of the massive earth dragon.

Witnessing such formidable beasts up close was immensely enlightening for them.

The battle between the two Rank Five giant beasts raged for three months.

True to their life level, the scale and duration of their combat far surpassed what lesser creatures could imagine.

Over the past three months, the two colossal beings, each the size of a mountain, had been ceaselessly grappling with one another.

A basin spanning more than ten thousand meters in diameter had gradually formed due to the relentless clashes.

The two Rank Five giant beasts were literally using brute physical force to reshape the landscape.

Both creatures likely possessed the capability for energy attacks, yet for some reason, they had refrained from using such tactics during their battle.

Throughout the entire time, Sein observed only their raw physical strength and prowess in combat.

The spectacle had allowed Sein, a mage skilled in the Verdant Flame Body Tempering technique, to glean considerable hand-to-hand combat knowledge.

Three months later, a sharp cry pierced the distant sky.

The Rank Four giant white bird appeared once again.

This time, however, it merely circled briefly overhead and departed upon seeing that the two Rank Five beasts showed no signs of disengaging.

The battling creatures, perhaps too engrossed in their duel, failed to notice the “little bird” passing at a distance.

Given the enormous size of the giant ape and earth dragon, the giant white bird, despite its wingspan of a few hundred meters, was indeed a “little bird” from their perspective.

Sein caught sight of the giant bird and pondered its fleeting visit and swift departure.

He did not have to wait long to find his answer.

Five days later, the giant bird returned. But this time, it was not alone.

Behind it, a dark, foreboding shadow loomed amidst the heavy clouds!

“What the heck is that thing?!” Sein gasped, his eyes wide as he stared toward the horizon at the far end of the trial zone.

It was undoubtedly the most powerful and imposing lifeform Sein had ever encountered!

Even his grandmaster, Feylis, might not be capable of defeating this creature—no, it was surely impossible!

Such beings belonged only in myths and legends! How could one exist in reality?!

At first glance, it was a terrifying entity, towering tens of thousands of meters tall.

Sein could not make out its face, as dense white clouds shrouded its immense form.

Peering into the distance, Sein could just discern two cow horns gleaming in the sunlight through a gap in the clouds.

Moooo!

A deep, resonant sound echoed from the clouds.

The sound reached the giant ape and the earth dragon, still locked in combat hundreds of thousands of meters away.

The two massive creatures, previously clashing with ferocity, jolted at the sound.

Their aggressive manner shifted dramatically. The previously fearsome beasts now resembled chastised figures, heads bowed, meekly moving toward the shadow looming in the distance.

Thus, the intense battle that had raged for more than three months drew to a close.

Sein rose from his cover in the forest, straining to discern the true form of the magnificent giant shadow behind the clouds.

Unfortunately, the vast distance, coupled with a veil of clouds and the limits of his own vision, prevented a clear view.

He could only make out the dark silhouette, which vaguely resembled a cow.

“Is this what an overlord is?!” Sein exclaimed in astonishment as he watched the immense shadow gradually recede into the distance.

The figures of the two Rank Five beasts also vanished between the mountains, following the majestic black shadow.

With the departure of the superior lifeforms, the surrounding beast hordes became even more animated than before.

In his agitated state, Sein inadvertently drew the attention of many Rank One and Rank Two magic beasts in the horde.

Among them was even a Rank Three magic beast!

It had previously cowered under the oppressive presence of the Rank Five beasts, too intimidated to move.

Now that the two Rank Five beasts had departed, the creature finally rose to its feet again after feigning death for so long, assuming the lead.

Undoubtedly, it was a smart and cunning magic beast.

Under its direction, a large portion of the surrounding beasts surged toward Sein and Leena.

Leena was still reeling from the sight of the majestic black shadow.

Interestingly, the surrounding lower-level beasts seemed oblivious to the presence of that giant. Even Sein and Leena had only managed to glimpse its silhouette.

This proved that overlords and overmages could manipulate their aura at will.

Although the two Rank Five creatures had previously dominated the area with their formidable aura, they were instantly petrified by the simple “moo” from the shadow.

This was the presence of a true powerhouse!

Clutching the crystal ball that had recorded the scene, Sein realized this was perhaps the most significant gain from his time in the Knight Continent’s trial zone.

Who would have imagined that a mere Rank One creature like himself would one day witness the power of an overlord?

“We should go.” Leena finally spoke, her voice pulling Sein from his thoughts as she noticed the shifting beast horde.

Taking a deep breath, Sein nodded.

Casting one last look in the direction where the black shadow and the Rank Five beasts had vanished, he said, “All right, let’s go!”