Chapter 138: You’re Tough But I’m Tougher

Once the Dark Goddess comforted him, Leo continued hunting monsters and killed so many that they started hiding. This annoyed him to no end, but he continued searching while flying around some mountain peaks.

’Where are they all?’ he thought while scanning the landscape. ’I sensed them minutes ago.’

Leo shook his head and continued flying until spotting a strange-looking Titan climbing down the side of the mountain. It was a massive crab-like monster had a dark shell with beady red eyes and had pincers the size of a building.

When seeing this, he got excited as the thought of fighting this giant monster got his adrenaline going. ’This will give me loads of experience.’

Following that, Leo sent his mana flowing around his body and strengthened every part before he shot forward like a missile. When the Titan realized he was flying directly at it but it was too late, as he slammed into the creature.

A loud boom rang out as the crab to fly backward only to crash into the mountain. The force caused the ground to shake like a mini earthquake just as he dashed forward as the Titan got back up.

Seeing this, Leo channeled his energy, supercharging an Eldritch Blast that pulsed with raw, crackling power. With a fierce shout, he unleashed it, sending the beam hurtling toward the monstrous Titan.

The impact was devastating. A thunderous explosion shook the air as the blast struck true and shattered part of the crab’s massive shell, fracturing it with jagged cracks, and blew one of its claws clean off, tumbling it to the ground.

Minutes later, the Titan Crab stood up only to loom over him, its massive claw snapping with enough force to cleave through stone. The monster’s shell gleamed like obsidian under the stormy sky, its beady, enraged eyes locked onto him.

Leo stood firm, his eyes blazing with determination as mana crackled. His fingers twitched as the Titan Crab lunged, its only remaining claw flew toward him. He dove to the side, rolling across the jagged rocks as its claw smashed down where he had just stood.

He sprang to his feet and thrust his hand forward, unleashing an Eldritch Blast that streaked through the air like a comet. The beam struck the creature’s armored side; the impact echoing with a boom, but the Titan’s shell held firm.

Following that, it lunged and thrust its claw in his direction with terrifying speed. Leo dodged in a blur, the wind ruffled his hair as it missed him by inches. He skidded to a stop, planting his feet on the ground.

’’California Smash!’’ he roared, launching himself forward with explosive force.

His fist connected with the crab’s armored leg, a shockwave tearing through the air as the impact shattered part of its shell. The Titan staggered, letting out a guttural screech that shook the ground beneath them.

The beast retaliated, bringing both claws down in a crushing arc. Leo jumped high, narrowly avoiding the devastating strike as the claws slammed into the rocks, shattering them into fragments.

Following that, Leo rushed at the monster’s underside and unleashed a flurry of devastating punches onto the creature’s back. Each hit sent cracks across its shell, chunks of armor flying all over the surrounding landscape.

The Titan screeched again, whipping its body around in a attempt to dislodge him. Leo was thrown off balance but landed on his feet, sliding across the rocks as he grinned through the adrenaline.

’’You’re tough, but I’m tougher,’’ he taunted.

When hearing his words, the monster roared, charging at him with surprising speed. Its massive claw came hurtling toward him like a freight train, but Leo braced himself, cocking his fist back.

’’Supernova Punch!’’ he yelled, punching the claw with all his might.

The collision created a thunderous boom that echoed across the battlefield. The sheer force of his punch stopped the claw in its tracks, and cracks crawled up its length before the entire appendage shattered into jagged fragments.

Sensing his opportunity, Leo surged forward, every step leaving a crater in the ground as he gathered all his energy for the final blow. ’’California Smash!’’ he bellowed, leaping high into the air.

Time seemed to slow as he descended, his fist glowing like a star as the mana gathered around it. He drove it straight into the monster’s exposed head, unleashing a titanic shockwave that shook the very earth.

The force of the impact created a massive crater, and with a final, ear-splitting roar, the Titan Crab collapsed, its enormous body lifeless on the shattered ground. Leo stood in the center of the destruction, his chest heaving and his fists still crackling with power.

’I need more power! I cannot stop here,’ he thought while clenching his fists as mana wrapped around them. ’Let’s find more Titans to kill.’

Leo soared through the skies above the Demon Empire, the wind rushing past him as his keen eyes scanned the chaotic landscape below. He soon noticed another monstrous figure, one that stood out even amidst the eerie scenery.

The creature was massive, its hulking form resembling a twisted demonic version of King Kong. Its fiery eyes glowed with malevolence, and jagged horns jutted from its skull, adding to its terrifying presence.

But Leo wasn’t fazed in the slightest as he equipped the Demon King’s armor and readied for another fight. Instead, a confident smirk spread across his face as he hovered in the air, cracking his knuckles.

’’King Kong, huh?’’ he muttered to himself, the memory of the films and games briefly flickering in his mind. ’’Let’s see how this demonic knockoff holds up.’’

When the creature sensed him, it turned to him and bellowed, its roar shaking the forest below as it pounded its chest with fists the size of boulders. Its demonic red eyes locked onto Leo, daring him to challenge its dominance.

The beast stood tall, its body radiating raw power that was stronger than anything he had fought until now. Leo hovered there as the mana crackled around him. His gaze locked on the Titan as he clenched his fists.

’’This is it, let’s end it now,’’ Leo muttered in a low voice.

With that, he shot forward like a meteor, his body tearing through the sky with a deafening boom. The clouds parted in his wake, and the ground quaked beneath the force of his descent.

His roar grew louder as he neared the ape monster, his voice blending with the feral cries of the beast below. The Titan swung a massive clawed hand at him, but Leo twisted in midair, dodging as he streaked closer.

’Now is the time to grow stronger and prove that old man wrong!’ he thought as mana pooled into his right fist, a brilliant sphere of blue fire forming and growing until it burned brighter than the sun.

’’SUPER NOVA PUNCH!’’ Leo roared as his battle lust overwhelmed while channeling all his power into the attack.

His glowing fist collided with the monster’s chest in a deadly explosion. The impact unleashed a shockwave that flattened the surrounding forest, uprooting trees and sending debris flying in all directions.

The Titan let out a guttural scream of pain as lacerations spread across its chest like jagged lightning, fiery energy bursting from the wound as it staggered backward, its massive frame crashing into the ground with a thunderous quake.

Leo landed in front of the collapsing behemoth, his knees bent as he absorbed the impact of his descent. Steam rose from his clenched fist, and his glowing aura slowly faded. He straightened, his chest heaving, and looked up at the defeated Titan as it lay lifeless.

***

’’My Queen! There’s an earthquake plaguing the northern lands!’’ a maid shouted as she ran into the room.

Astra was staring out of the window before giggling. ’’That’s not an earthquake, Milly. It’s the Demon King killing the Titans for fun.’’

When the young demon woman heard this, her eyes widened in shock as she replied, ’’That is the false hero? How is he so powerful?’’

She burst into laughter at the sight of the flustered maid, her voice light yet carrying a note of admiration. ’’He’s growing stronger every day. It’s extraordinary that he joined our side in the fight against the Southerners. If he had sided against us, we wouldn’t have stood a chance.’’

Milly swallowed hard, her face paling as she mumbled, ’’He didn’t just defeat the Lord of Abyss, he brutalized him. And the Lord was one of the strongest demon generals we’ve ever had.’’

’’You forget the king stole his wife, made love to her, then killed the man without a second thought,’’ Astra commented with glowing red eyes. ’’There hasn’t been a ruler like him since my grandfather died .’’

’’You’re letting him control the empire?’’ the maid question with a horrified expression.

The Demon Queen giggled before nodding, ’’Yes, why not? He has no interest in ruling a realm he just wants to relax and enjoy his women, which I’m one of.’’

’’So you think he won’t betray you?’’ Milly replied when hearing that.

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