Chapter 22: Ascension – The True Form Awakens
For four relentless weeks, Lee Hwan dominated the 8th Floor. Every day, he trained harder than before—mastering new techniques, sharpening his aura, and empowering his three dragons until all of them reached Level 145. His own level now stood at 178, just two steps away from the monumental barrier of Level 180.
His strength was terrifying.
His speed unmatched.
His skills—all above level 5—burned with deadly precision.
Yet, he wasn't satisfied.
"I need one last push."
That's when it came.
The skies of the 8th Floor darkened.
The wind screeched like a dying beast.
And from the heart of a rift, emerged a creature whose presence shook the ground beneath Lee's feet.
A colossal, horned monster, nearly 40 meters tall. Scales of obsidian. Four arms. Aura dense enough to suffocate an entire city. It wasn't just a monster—it was a calamity.
[WARNING: Monster Detected – Class: Unknown]
Estimated Level: 195
Special Traits: World-Eater, Aura-Devourer, Anti-Magic Core
The creature roared—a single breath causing buildings to collapse miles away.
Lee didn't hesitate.
"It's now or never."
He activated a skill he had kept hidden—even from Elira and the Ranker Council.
[Skill Activated: Dragon Monarch's Wrath – Sovereign Form]
A flash of light.
Lee's body morphed—his skin laced with glowing dragon markings, his hair turned white-silver with streaks of blue flame, and wings of pure aura erupted from his back. His sword became a living embodiment of dragonfire, lightning, and earth combined.
[STATUS BOOST – All Stats Increased by 250% for 10 Minutes]
[Special Effect: Dragon Aura Overload – All Attacks Ignore Defense]
[Skill Fusion Enabled – Dual casting available for any ability]
Even the air trembled around him.
The monster lunged.
Lee didn't flinch.
"You're my key to Level 180."