[Name: Jin
Title: none
Level: 2
Magic Power: 50
Stamina: 15
Speed: 2
Strength: 5
Vitality: 3
Agility: 3
Dexterity: 0
EXP: 150/300
Bloodline { Ancient azure dragon (not activated)
{ Blood demon bloodline (not activated)
Cultivation Method: Paragon Heaven Manual
Fragments: Wind Element Fragment x6
Available Attribute Points: 0
New Technique: Tyrant Body – Bronze Form]
The Wolf King stood tall, its massive frame now bathed in blood and fury. It howled into the cavern's shadows, a sharp, bone-rattling cry that shook the very air around them.
Then
[System Alert: Enemy Skill Activated – Forbidden Technique: Blood Wolf]
[Level temporarily increased to 5. Defense and Strength greatly enhanced.]
Its body twisted unnaturally, red veins bulging beneath thick fur as its aura flared like a crimson inferno. A violent slash from its glowing claws shattered the Wall Defender with a single blow, cracks spider-webbing across the stone like glass.
"Impossible!" one of the archers shouted.
"Use Wind Piercer, now!" barked the leader.
Twin arrows streaked toward the beast, sharp and charged with air essence. They struck then bounced off its blood-fueled hide harmlessly.
The Wolf King snarled. With a flash, it spun its Tail Whip lashed out, faster than eyes could track.
Whip! Crack!
The two archers were thrown like ragdolls, crashing against the cave walls. Blood painted the stone. The carrier boy behind them took the brunt of the shockwave and slumped to the floor, unmoving.
Now, only four remained.
Jin stood behind the leader, flanked by Rodney, the fire mage, and Sarah, the healer. Their breaths were ragged. Mana and strength depleted. And then
The Wolf King's body tensed.
A suffocating aura pressed down upon them like the weight of a collapsing mountain.
[Enemy Skill Activated: Alpha Pressure]
Jin staggered, his knees buckling under the invisible weight. Rodney's flames flickered out. Sarah collapsed to one knee, her glow faltering.
[System Notification: Scanning Enemy Status...]
[Enemy HP: 12/520]
[Warning: Enemy is critically weakened. Estimated time to death: 45 seconds.]
[System Alert: Team Members will pass out in 10 seconds. You will be the only one remaining conscious.]
Jin's heart pounded in his ears. Everyone… was fading.
Rodney slumped to the ground first, unconscious. Then Sarah's light went out as she collapsed beside him. Even the mighty leader's sword dropped from his hand as his body fell forward.
Jin stood. Alone. Shaking. Breathing heavily.
Then something inside him ignited.
[System Notification: Initiate Tyrant Body – Bronze Form Training?]
[Y/N]
[Elemental Synergy Available – Paragon Heaven Manual Detected]
"Yes…" Jin growled, stepping forward.
He closed his eyes, and the world slowed. Within his mind, glowing golden diagrams formed the outline of a warrior's stance. Every joint, every muscle, every breath illustrated with divine clarity.
His body moved.
His legs sank into the Horse Stance, and a heavy bronze aura coated his skin. Every nerve burned, but his balance was unwavering. The Wolf King lunged, its claws slashed against his torso.
SLASH!
Blood spilled but Jin didn't move.
"It hurts… but I'm growing stronger…"
The pain didn't matter. Every strike that landed awakened something deeper in him. His fists moved like stone mallets pounding into the metallic hide of the beast.
BAM!
Another strike. The Wolf King reeled, snarling in disbelief. It slashed again.
Jin took it. Endured it. Bronze light spread wider over his shoulders, his arms thickening as power surged.
He leapt back. His stance widened.
Following the memory carved into his mind by the Paragon Heaven Manual, he surged forward his fists blazing with raw strength.
"Tyrant Body – Bronze Impact!"
With a final breath, Jin twisted into a wide horse stance, grounded his feet, and launched a fist directly into the Wolf King's chest.
CRACK!
The beast's ribs shattered. The light in its eyes dimmed. Its body crumpled to the ground with a final thud. Its blood pooled around Jin's bare feet.
Then Jin, too, collapsed to his knees, panting, his entire body trembling from exertion.
[System Notification: Enemy Defeated – Blood Wolf King (Level 5)]
[EXP Gained: 600]
[Level Up! → Level 3]
[Level Up! → Level 4]
[Bonus Rewards Unlocked: Blood Wolf Core (Rank E), Beast Talent Fragment x2]
[Tyrant Body Progression: Bronze Form – 22% Mastery]
[Warning: Host is Fatigued. Mandatory Recovery Period Initiated – 2 hours minimum required unconscious rest.]
As Jin slumped forward into the silence of victory, a final flicker of system text glowed softly in his mind:
[Congratulations. You stood alone. And survived.]
Darkness took him but not defeat.