However, the dragon did not have a pair of dragon eyes imbued with divinity.

Gold iron inscribed with profound runes covered the dragon's head, sealing its eyes and locking its mouth.

The fractured space in front of the Crimson Demon gradually repaired as it returned to the present world.

Faced with the purple-gold giant dragon, the demon froze for a moment, then all four arms united to launch the Chaos Destruction Orb.

The dragon raised its giant claw and swung forward, bursting the destructive attack formed by the Partitioned Domain as if popping a balloon. The magic power and spirituality within shot off and dispersed.

The four Bloody Claws clenched simultaneously, and the demon finally lost its composure.

"Impossible, why does Nebis still have an existence that can communicate with the Prototype Star Beast in its sky!"

It lowered its head, gazing at Zoe and the Maiden of Azure who summoned Bahamut, all four hands gathering the Light of Annihilation, four thick red beams bent and shot toward the sky.

The two young girls looked toward Farina simultaneously.

They gestured, and a small bottle from within Farina's magic robe flew out, containing the dragon factor she had previously collected.

The small bottle broke instantly, and the dragon factor inside, like blood droplets, flew toward Bahamut, landing on the gold iron-locked dragon head.

Clang!

The gold iron emitted a tearing sound, and the dragon bowed its head forcefully, breaking the gold iron with its massive mouth.

"Roar——!!!"

As the fragments shot off, it raised its head, unleashing a roar that shook the sky, echoing as if reaching the ends of the heavens.

Centered on the dragon, overflowing magic power radiated outward in the form of a violet light ring.

The violet light swept through, instantly neutralizing and dissipating the demon's Light of Annihilation.

Basking in the violet light, the Blazing Winged Dragon let out an excited cry, its wounds burned by the Light of Annihilation were healing, and the wingbone tips damaged by the Chaos Destruction Black Orb were growing.

"The Fire Apostle should really witness this moment too," Farina murmured as if in a trance.

Li Ang looked down, seeing that the torn wound on his left arm began to sprout new flesh.

But the demon did not fare so well, in its demonic god-like state, it lost all composure in the violet light, with all magic power and spirituality in turmoil.

It summoned all the magic power it could command, condensing the Chaos Destruction Orb, blade wings once again twisted into sharp drills at its side.

Bahamut opened its pure golden eyes.

In that instant, Li Ang grasped what the rumors about the forging of treasure artifacts meant by "the primordial source material and pure energy" should look like.

Brilliant and beautiful, magnificent and noble.

[Star Soul Prototype·Bahamut]

[A projection body of the Creator God, at the dawn of the ancients, before the current world form had emerged, the fallen rebels attempted to commit a sin against the True God, binding the divine body with the God Sealing Lock. When the lock and key transform into the World Wedge, the wedge will briefly manifest it, burning away the sinful.]

[Species: Dragon Species·Divine]

[Combat Wisdom: Indeterminable [The God has fallen silent, no longer responding to its creations]]

[Servant: Rebellion]

[Energy Source: Light of Creation, Tier 10 (-1) [Dimmed]. Fire of Destruction, Tier 10 (-1) [Residual Flame]]

[Physical Strength: Primordial Dragon Body (Creation Wings, Doomsday Crown Horn, Earthshattering Talons and Tail), Tier 10 (-1) [Spirituality Robbed]. Source Material Scale, Tier 9. Source Material Claws, Tier 9.]

[Special Attack: Light of the Holy Relic, Dying Star]

[Skills: Primordial Dragon, Creation Authority, Signs of the World's Destruction, Lawful Balance]

[Combat Power Amplification: 100%]

The dragon extended its sharp claws, shattering the condensing black orb and blade wings, seizing the demon in its claw, and opening its massive mouth toward it.

Deep within the dragon's jaws, a divine nova of blue light blossomed.

"Damn——"

The Crimson Demon's claws all pointed at Li Ang, yet before it could utter more curses, it was engulfed in the blue-white blaze of the giant dragon.

As if staring into the sun, the light was so bright it snatched away everyone's vision, instantly turning the sky above the dueling arena into the brightest day.

The holy flame lasted but a moment before it was over, with not even ashes remaining in the dragon's claw.

"Did we...win?" Dorothy softly asked. Beside her, Andasu and ALulu were completely stupefied.

Li Ang furrowed his brow, hearing the system's notification tone.

[Notification: Incomplete Creation Formula discovered, collection progress 23%. Complete the formula to gain the Power of Creation]

The progress on Satus Island was 7%, and now it jumped to 23%.

[Notification: Special energy discovered, consuming the Incomplete Creation Formula to fuse with it]

After the system notifications, something began to form on its interface.

Bahamut closed its eyes.

The Purple Gold Giant Dragon dissolved into the light, transforming into scattered starlight drifting across the sky.

Zoe's mysterious golden light faded, and she regained her senses. Glancing around, she quickly turned towards the Maiden of Azure.

"Who are you? What's your name? Why do I feel like I know you?"

"They look alike," ALulu said.

With the Paladin Maiden's reminder, everyone realized that Zoe and the Maiden of Azure's features indeed bore some resemblance.

At first glance, it wasn't obvious; the former, though exquisitely doll-like, had chestnut hair and a vivaciously lively skin tone, emphasizing that she was truly a beautiful young girl.

The maiden with azure long hair was particularly unique in her hair color. If one didn't look carefully, she might appear like a painting with the sky as her backdrop — beauty almost unreal, with skin like white jade devoid of human vitality.

"We will meet again."

The Maiden of Azure gave Zoe a gentle smile, then turned her gaze to Li Ang.

Her gaze made Li Ang pause, and even Dorothy next to him couldn't help but curl her lips.

The abundant emotion in the maiden's eyes wasn't feigned, but Li Ang couldn't fathom where it originated from.

Except for unexpectedly appearing on Spark Island to warn him about the enemy with the "Eye of God," he never had any interaction with her.

"My name is Ivynis, please don't forget me."

The Maiden of Azure said, and in the blink of an eye, vanished without a trace, as though she had never existed.

"Wh... what was that?" Zoe was puzzled.

Everyone shook their heads as if waking from a dream, unsure whether it was reality or illusion.

A few guild clerks not far away also felt as if they'd stepped out of an era, never imagining such events while working at the Four Major Aerial Realms' guild outpost.

From the appearance of the Crimson Demon to the dragon known by the name of the Creator God eliminating it, the process wasn't long but overturned the worldview that had formed.

Li Ang never expected there were hidden secrets of the Primordial Dragon and Creator God within Zoe.

However, only he with the system knew Bahamut was still labeled as "Star Soul," identifying it as a Star Soul prototype. Even the demon mentioned this point, making Zoe's connection to it not too strange.

Furthermore, the mysterious Maiden of Azure Ivynis provided some form of power.

Yet, the questions surrounding the Star Soul increased.

"I am too weak," Mort sighed.

The beast-eared youth said, "This time returning to the Holy City, I will halt accepting tasks temporarily. I need to devote myself entirely to cultivation."

As if recalling something, he said to Li Ang, "I have something to ask of you later."

"What is it?"

"I'll tell you when things calm down and we can talk alone."

"Dragon, dragon... is it a god borrowing the dragon's form, or is the dragon a god itself..." Farina muttered, lost in contemplation.

With a wave of her hand, Zoe summoned a piece of golden iron inscribed with profound runes into her palm.

It was a fragment of the binding lock torn apart by Bahamut.

Li Ang wanted to see what it was but suddenly felt a wave of weakness.

During the battle, he had barely managed to hold on. The light from Bahamut briefly restored his spirit, but the pain from the punctured spiritual structure attacked again.

Unable to inspect the fragment further, he first checked his abnormal state.

Just a few words in, Li Ang's vision went dark, and he fainted.

Before darkness overwhelmed his sight, he only saw his four teammates rushing quickly towards him.

...

As he gradually regained consciousness, Li Ang heard several familiar voices chatting.

"...I can't quite explain why, but it feels similar to summoning a Star Soul, except completely led by Ivynis."

This was Zoe's voice.

"Once Li Ang wakes up, I'll explain my situation and my connection to the dragon with all of you."

This was Farina's voice.

"This weakling is really frail; he's severely lacking in training."

Hmm? This voice sounds like... Elaphia?

Where am I? Why is she here?

Li Ang opened his eyes.

What came into view was a pair of delicate feet wearing black socks with golden edges, sensually warm to the touch.

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