Chapter 245 - The Sudden Avoidance of Death

The cavern shook violently, the ground trembling beneath Mikhailis's boots as the Crystalgloom Serpent completed its transformation. Its mana core pulsed, a radiant heart of light casting brilliant hues across the mist-filled cavern. Each pulse seemed to echo in the very air, a steady thrum that sent chills racing down Mikhailis's spine. The crystalline scales adorning its massive body shimmered like polished diamonds, but they were no longer just armor—they exuded an aura of raw power, smoother yet denser, humming with untapped potential.