The Evolution Of A Goblin To The Peak

Chapter 1084: Rank 1 Sovereign I

Vashno and Franklin had already left. Their goal was to gather information about the current state of the Obsidian Desert.

Everyone was doing their part, while Souta and Kessa were preparing themselves.

Souta took a deep breath as he held the [Nightmare Mask]. He glanced at Kessa for a moment. He didnʼt want to bring her along, but her power was essential. She was the key force in taking over the Land of Vanko.

But what if something happened while they were away?

He had to make it quick.

Souta shook his head. Too many negative thoughts were clouding his mind. He couldnʼt let it affect him. He shouldnʼt be thinking like that. ”Letʼs go!”

Souta and Kessaʼs surroundings quickly changed, and they arrived in the Land of Vanko. Souta floated in the air, observing the surroundings. Not much had changed since the last time he visited; it looked exactly the same.

After all, the Land of Vanko was just a small part of the Nightmare Realm. ”Kessa, letʼs go.” Souta said.

Kessa transformed into a small serpent and coiled herself around his wrist. Together, they departed the area.

In the past, before they left for the Championʼs Den, Kessa had told him that she and Yuko couldnʼt defeat the Rank 1 Sovereign of this land. It made sense-Souta knew just how powerful that monster was.

However, things were different now. Back then, Kessaʼs partner was Yuko, who hadnʼt even reached the peak of the fourth stage. Yuko couldnʼt provide much help in dealing with the Sovereign. But now, with Souta by her side, it was a different story.

Souta was the strongest fourth-stage monster to have ever lived. His combat style was refined to an extraordinary level, and his techniques were honed to perfection. In fact, his base stats were higher than those of peak fourth-stage monsters in their released form.

Together, Souta and Kessa tore through the air, passing through several zones.

Soon, they reached the territory of the Rank 1 Sovereign.

Souta didnʼt even attempt to hide his aura. He was certain the Sovereign would have noticed his presence, along with Kessaʼs.

He had to take over this land. There were many benefits to ruling here, as he could transform it to resemble the Walpurgis Night.

Souta gazed down at the vast expanse before him. A tall mountain loomed in the distance, its slopes surrounded by dense trees.

At first glance, it seemed ordinary compared to the territories of other sovereigns. Yet, it was a fact that the Rank 1 Sovereign resided here.

Boom!!

A surge of dream power exploded in all directions.

Souta scanned the area, his gaze shifting left and right before focusing downward. The dream power was insignificant compared to that of the top witches of the Walpurgis Night.

The real issue was the one who wielded this power. Even without the dream power, the sovereign of this land was a formidable force.

Rumble!

The ground cracked open as a massive figure emerged from below. Its powerful hands gripped the edges of the hole as it rose from the earth. The creature had two pairs of glowing green eyes, sharp teeth, and black scales with a reddish hue.

It stood on four limbs, with two long, sharp tails extending a kilometer in length. A strange, reddish fur covered its back, emitting a foul odor. ”Somnyori... A great monster from the Dream Realm. A fifth-stage evolution monster...” Souta muttered, his eyes fixed on the enormous beast below.

The creatureʼs height reached nearly one hundred meters-huge and fast. ”Youʼve returned, hydra. Do you think I will allow you to leave again? Leave now, before I change my mind.” The Somnyoriʼs voice echoed, vibrating through the ground.

He spoke in the language of monsters.

His dream power was causing the entire area to tremble uncontrollably. Of course, such a display of power wouldnʼt go unnoticed by the other beings in the nearby territories. They could already feel the shift in the atmosphere, their eyes drawn to the direction of the Rank 1 Sovereignʼs land. ”Somnyori... Is it possible to negotiate with you? I need the Rank 1 position,” Souta said, addressing the creature.

If it were possible, he really didnʼt want to make this monster his enemy. It would be far more beneficial if he could gain it as an ally. ”Fourth evolution stage? You think I would just give up my territory? If you have the strength, then come and take it! This is my domain, and anyone who disturbs me will be punished!” The Somnyoriʼs glare burned into Souta. Its best feram erupted like a volcano, sending shockwaves through the area. ”Itʼs unfortunate, but I have to do this.” Soutaʼs eyes turned cold as he gripped the handle of his sword. The [Orb of Arcane Seal] floated beside him, emitting a faint glow.

The Somnyori opened its mouth and instantly unleashed [Bestrou].

Swoosh!! ”Kessa...” Souta muttered, his gaze fixed on the beam hurtling toward him. ”Yes,” Kessa responded, emerging from his wrist. She transformed mid-air, her massive form materializing as she reached out with her claws to intercept the incoming beam.

ROAR!!

Her deafening roar echoed throughout the entire territory.

The entire land seemed to boil with the best feram of two fifth-stage monsters. This was fortunate, as there were no other monsters residing here besides the Somnyori. Even if there had been, they would have fled after witnessing Kessa and the Somnyoriʼs previous battle. Souta didnʼt waste any more time. Facing a fifth-stage monster, he immediately activated his combat arts and spells. His energy surged as he dashed through the air.

The Somnyori ignored him, which was to be expected. Even though Souta was stronger than a typical fourth-stage monster, it didnʼt change the fact that he was still at that level.

This was his chance to deal as much damage as possible while the Somnyori wasnʼt paying attention.

Back in the Selnes Country, he and Kessa had clashed against a fifth-stage monster. The only difference then was that he had several buffs, especially the [Emperorʼs Blessing], which had greatly boosted his overall stats.

Now, however, he didnʼt have that enhancement. It all came down to his arsenal. ”Well, letʼs see...” Souta opened his system menu and checked the random cards he had received earlier. [Level Up Skill Card] and [100,000,000 EXP]. Seeing these two cards, he couldnʼt help but sigh at his luck. The experience card was of little benefit to him given his current level. It would have been useful if he were at a lower level, but now that his level was higher, the Level Up Card would be far more valuable.

He waved his hand and immediately used the EXP card and the Level Up Skill Card. Shaking his head, he refocused on the situation at hand.

Swoosh!!

Souta heightened his senses, skillfully avoiding the attacks from both Kessa and the Somnyori. He was close enough that even their unintentional strikes were flying in his direction. The aftershocks and energy rays were swiftly evaded as he moved with precision.

Souta slipped through the gaps in their battle and positioned himself above the Somnyori. At the same moment, Kessa stretched out both of her hands and seized the Somnyori. Her nine heads slithered through the air, sinking their fangs into her opponentʼs flesh. Souta tightened his grip on his sword, his energy surging within him. Activating his [Douion], a powerful pressure radiated from his body, and blood-colored lightning crackled around him.

His released form and blood armor were activated. The only thing he refrained from using was the emperor armor-it would give the Somnyori a chance to react. [Soul Blood Mode]! [Possession]! [Blessing of the Hunt]! [Yin Yang Unification]! [Hunting State]! [Serial Killing Steps]! [Darkness Time]! [Traceless World]! [Carpet of the Night]! Most of the equipment skills that enhanced his overall stats were now active.

His aura intensified to the point where the Somnyori sensed something was wrong. A wave of danger washed over him as Souta descended at high speed. Instinctively, he attempted to move, but Kessaʼs grip held him firm. [Archetype: Great Blood of the End]! [First Form: Lifeless Tribulation of the Blood Lightning]!

Souta swung his sword down in a fluid motion, determined not to let the Somnyori break free from Kessaʼs restraint.

Boom!!

A flash of red lightning streaked down from above, striking the Somnyori. The creature crashed to the ground as the lightning intensified, spreading across the entire area and creating a field of searing arcs.

Darkness and light erupted on both sides, transforming the entire landscape. The air was filled with a deafening roar and a powerful gust of wind that uprooted every tree in the surrounding area.

Swoosh!!

Souta retreated, taking a deep breath as he watched the destruction unfold. His eyes narrowed as he sensed a surge of energy emanating from the center of the impact. ”Kessa!!” Kessa heard his call. Her body immediately began to emit dark smoke, crackling with corrosive energy. Her aura surged higher and higher as she shifted into her released form.

The Somnyori also appeared in his released form, a wound on the back of his neck, blood gushing from it. His face twisted in fury. ”Iʼll kill all of you!!”