The beast recovered quickly, its molten eyes burning with rage. It slammed its sword into the ground, sending a wave of corrupted energy hurtling toward him.
Third Form: Ghost Fang
Asher dashed through the wave, his blade glowing faintly as it struck upward in a sweeping arc. Sparks flew as his sword clashed against the beast's fiery hide, carving a shallow groove.
The Toxic Flame Beast retaliated, swinging its massive blade in a wide arc. Asher ducked low, narrowly avoiding decapitation, and countered with a swift thrust.
Fourth Form: Silent Rend
His blade cut through the beast's knee joint, eliciting a guttural roar as the creature momentarily faltered.
"Not enough," Asher muttered, retreating as the beast unleashed another torrent of flames. He rolled to the side, feeling the searing heat scorch the air around him.
