Shocked gazes are still apparent in their eyes as their body immediately squirmed, trying to pull themselves away from the blackthorn.
But just as they were about to pull themselves away, the bigger and longer arms of the mutated Thaga quickly grabbed both of them and unhesitantly stuffed them both to its ultra-wide mouth. Its long and sharp fangs piercing to their very bodies, munching on them like soft chewy meat.
Crack...CrakkK~ gulp, gulp.
Sounds of cracking bones and gulping quickly followed as the mutated Thagda has finally completed its collection.
BOOOOOM!
A powerful shockwave emerged as the mutated Thagda has finally reached its final form. Three pairs of big blackthorns sprouted behind its back. Four black fangs covering every corner of its serpent face while its body bulked even farther. Five blacktails are also left hanging on its back while its feet resembled that of a cat, only with two-long pitch-black claws extending to almost a meter.
It has finally reached the very peak of its power. Wielding both the power and regenerating abilities of the Dragon, and the capabilities to enter the world of the elemental realm as long as it wanted. Not to mention, its impressive compatibility with the water element.
From the distance, the mutated Thagda looked like a black thorny demon with five tails summoned from hell.
"So this is what ultimate power feels like." The Thagda thought to himself as he started moving every part of its body.
With every movement, he could feel an unexplainable force of energy that seems to spark all over his cells. He is heavy but at the same time, feeling extremely light. The poison he could excrete had become even more potent, strong enough to melt hard rocks in less than a few seconds. While his meter long claws gleamed with incredible sharpness probably even sharper to that of the claws of the Southern Dragon Tribes who excel in the assassination.
With the power of all the five Thagda settling down in his system and merging in his cells, another catastrophe is about to ravage at the already battered world of the water realm.
Sniff..sniff..
"Found you." Said by the evolved Thagda as it suddenly dissapeared from the spot like a bubble popping.
BOOOOM!
In the next instant, it arrived at the entrance of the Golden Cave where the Dash stood guard. The explosion was brought by the overwhelming impact from the Thagda's terrifying speed that even Dash, with its humongous size, was sent back quite a good distance.
Ghzzzz~
A huge crater was created under the cat-like feet of the evolved Thaga. The surroundings were still shrouded in dust due to the powerful impact.
Dash, on the other side, quickly recomposed himself and unhesitantly shot a blue fireball towards the newly arrived enemy who is still currently hidden in the dust screen. Without even asking who it was, Dash had already figured out that it was an enemy judging from the hostile aura it emitted alone.
"SUPER FIREBALL!"
FWA!~
Dash's mouth suddenly opened and a pearl-like object, covered in blue fire came out, flashing towards the enemy, leaving streaks of blue fire behind while also lighting the surroundings for a while. Of course, he did not forget to add the "super" in his skill name.
Learning from previous battle experiences, Dash realized that he must not waste any single opportunity to strike. Any openings should be seized! Now that the enemy is still not visible due to the sand dust, the same thing should also be experienced by the other.
BING!
With a lightning-speed reflex, the blue-fireball of Dash was quickly flailed away by the black claws of the enemy.
FWA!-FWA!-FWA!~
Dash, on the other side, did not rest as he followed up with another barrage of fireballs. This time, aiming at the small opening the Thagda revealed! He was using his Lord's ability to see the enemy without relying upon his eyes but by the water vibrations alone.
BI-BI-BING!~
"Weak!" The Thagda shouted arrogantly as he deflected all the incoming fireballs with just a single hand at a terrifying reaction speed. A creepy smiled also appeared in his face.
"Hmp! Then take this!" Dash's huge shell suddenly blazed in blue fire. With his recovered strength, he was confident he can eliminate this freakish monster with one good toast using his blue fire.
"SUPER FLAME BURST!"
Dash sent forth a huge torrent of blue fire, scorching in heat, towards the hidden enemy.
BZZZZ~
The mere power of the blue fire quickly dissipated in its path including the dust and even the water in the area started to warm at an incredible rate.
BOOOM!
With a quick jump, the Thagda avoided the flame burst sent by the Dash.
The Thagda knew that he should not underestimate the turtle before him. After all, this turtle is the so-called Lord of the water realm and he should possess some means to defeat him, especially that blue fire. Despite evolving to its final form, the mere nature of the blue fire was still, after all, focused on purifying.
And the dark poison the Thagda based their powers from is completely disadvantaged against such fire. However, the Thagda knew also another thing, and that is the blue fire the turtle can spew is limited.
BOOOM!~
BOOOM!~
BOOM!~
The Thagda jumped, ran, and slide just to avoid all of the incoming attacks while Dash desperately shot fire after fires. Thanks to the water realm's natural resistance to fire, the flame that Dash spewed is quickly being dissipated. If only the battle happened at the land, the place should have long become a blue inferno.
"Darn it, its too fast!" Dash gritted as he did his best trying to hit the agile Thagda before him. As the battle continued, the Thagda distanced himself farther and farther, giving him more time to dodge the incoming attack.
As much as Dash wanted to chase, he could not do it as he is currently using himself as a gate of the Golden Cave. The moment he moves out of his place, the Thagda could use this opportunity to dive in and start another massacre.
His only hope now lies in the sturdiness of the magical barrier in the entrance and Elric's arrival.
BOOM!
BOOM!
BOOOM!
Explosions after explosions, The mutant Thagda was gleefully dodging each of Dash's attack and it did not take long for him to start feeling the exhaustion. An obvious gasping for air could be seen in the face of the giant turtle.
"kekeke..." The Thagda laughed maniacally from the distance. Seeing that his enemy is slowly reaching his limit.
"Your blue fire is about to run out soon turtle! You see, I am starting to get hungry very much." Then why don't we speed this up shall we?
Suddenly, the body of the Thagda lost its opacity. Like a chameleon, he blended to his surroundings smoothly as if completely turning invisible.
Only the slight fluctuations in the space could reveal a small hint of his location but until he comes closer to Dash, his presence is completely undetectable.
"No... this is even super bad..." Dash mumbled while he squizzed his eyes, trying to find the enemy who suddenly vanished from the distance.
"It's showtime!" The Thagda smiled wickedly while stretching his sharp claws that are currently invisible.