[801-1000] THE EVOLUTION OF A GOBLIN TO THE PEAK

Chapter 950 Paente Botano

The giant tree's onslaught was relentless, striking every corner of the country within seconds. People struggled to survive amidst the deadly barrage.

Souta and Kessa advanced toward the colossal tree. It had once again altered its form, sprouting numerous branches in all directions.

Kessa tirelessly demolished the branches, but their sheer number made her a sizable target. While they hindered her movements, they couldn't fully impede her progress. She pressed forward, her body undergoing a transformation.

[Monster Orb Release]!

Expanding to an even larger size than before, Kessa's scales emitted black flames and smoke that slowly ate away at the encroaching branches.

Meanwhile, Souta leapt into the air, aiming for the tree's apex. It was too risky to approach Kessa in her current state; the corrosive effects of her transformation could harm him. Better to engage from a safer distance.

With a glance at Souta, Kessa continued her assault, slamming into the giant tree with tremendous force, causing it to shudder. Shockwaves rippled outwards, dislodging countless leaves from the branches.

Bang!

The tree swayed as Kessa relentlessly pounded against it.

Meanwhile, Souta neared the top of the trunk, his gaze fixed on a greenish object resembling a teardrop perched there. Carved with a face at its center, it struck a chord of recognition within him.

"Gilaine Botano..."

Souta's grip tightened around his weapon as realization dawned.

Though the face bore resemblance to Gilaine, it wasn't her. Paente still lurked within the tree, his presence palpable.

Approaching cautiously, Souta was met with a barrage of beams aimed at him.

Swiftly evading and deflecting the beams with his weapon, Souta refrained from drawing closer to the object. Instead, he extended a finger towards it, conjuring [Black Hole].

The black hole materialized, accompanied by a potent gravitational pull, but its effect was short-lived. Before it could inflict significant damage, a cluster of branches swiftly moved to envelop and suppress it.

"So, it repels anything that approaches and possesses considerable power... But I believe I can manage," Souta muttered, his voice low. Crouching slightly, he surged forward. In response, the tree reacted, mobilizing hundreds of branches simultaneously.

Swoosh! Swoosh!

With deft movements, Souta evaded the onslaught, employing his abilities to alter the gravitational flow and project strands of webbing. Simultaneously, his seven doppelgangers emerged from the shadows, aiding in the offensive.

Opening his palm, blood coalesced to form a massive blade, crackling with energy. His form blurred as he sliced through the obstructing branches, leaving a trail of lightning in his wake.

In mere moments, he stood before the object, both swords poised to strike.

Boom!!

However, his blades halted inches away from the object, repelled by an invisible force field emanating potent energy fluctuations.

Souta took a deep breath, infusing his attack with even more force. Dark and light intertwined around his swords as lightning crackled uncontrollably.

Boom!!

An immense explosion erupted, sending Souta hurtling back hundreds of meters. As he glanced up, he beheld the teardrop-shaped object slowly unfurling, revealing a figure within.