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

Chapter 953 Souta and Redmist vs. Paente I

The air sizzled with the intensity of the flames as Red Mist transformed the landscape into a blazing inferno, her movements swift as she closed in on Paente.

Within the searing conflagration, Paente's anguished screams reverberated, his form writhing in agony amidst the engulfing flames.

As the flames subsided, Paente emerged, his charred figure revealing the extent of his ordeal. Despite his burned flesh, he displayed a remarkable ability to regenerate, the damaged skin sloughing off to reveal unblemished flesh in a matter of moments.

Red Mist regarded him with a raised eyebrow and an expanding smile. "Ah, still clinging to life," she remarked casually. "Your incredible regenerative capacity is reminiscent of someone I once knew—a man who has immortality curse. Perhaps you've heard of him: the Immortal Thyvin."

"I'll tear you limb from limb!" Paente seethed, his fury igniting like a raging inferno.

"Yet you struggle to string together coherent sentences," Red Mist sighed, her disappointment palpable as she waved her hand dismissively.

"I have no desire for conflict, but if you insist on hindering my departure from this country, I'll have no choice but to eliminate you," Red Mist declared, her energy pulsating as her transformation began. Red scales emerged on her skin, her eyes assuming a reptilian aspect, while fiery wings akin to a dragon's sprouted from her back.

Observing from the sidelines, Souta narrowed his eyes, recognizing that Red Mist was escalating the situation. While formidable, she faced a formidable opponent in Paente.

Paente halted, his gaze fixed on Red Mist's metamorphosis, a primal hunger gleaming in his eyes.

"A spirit?! With it, the tree's growth will be accelerated exponentially. Devouring it will allow me to consume the barrier and all within, hastening the world's demise!" he exclaimed, his laughter echoing with madness.

The ground quaked as massive roots erupted, impaling Paente's form. Glowing green veins spread across his body, convulsions wracking his form.

Boom!

A powerful shockwave rippled outward, heralding the emergence of a dark crimson giant flower, surrounded by energy-spewing branches. Souta recognized the danger posed by the energy rays, swiftly evading their lethal trajectories.

Swoosh! Swoosh!

Red Mist unleashed a ball of flame, only for it to be effortlessly repelled. Dodging the energy rays, she retaliated with a more potent blast.

Bang!

Yet again, her attack was nullified, the resilience of Paente's defenses proving formidable.

"Tsk, what a lunatic," Red Mist muttered in irritation, vexed by the unexpected confrontation after completing her task. "If I had known some tree enthusiast would show up, I would've departed as soon as my mission was done."

As the flower bloomed, thick smoke billowed from its petals, signaling the culmination of its energy. The space quaked under the immense power emanating from the flower.

Souta sensed a looming danger within the smoke, his instincts on high alert.

"Here it comes..." Red Mist murmured, her expression morphing into one of seriousness.

With a swift motion, a figure emerged from the smoke—a three-meter-tall creature with bark-like skin. A crimson flower adorned its left eye, while its right eye gleamed with emerald brilliance. Leaves adorned various parts of its body.

This was Paente Botani, consumed by madness.

"Spirit!" Paente exclaimed, his gaze filled with avarice and drool staining his lips.