Chapter 143: The Crystal Dragon

“Ye Shuang, you distracted others, and dinner got snatched!” Xiao Xi said as she shot four arrows, striking the Burrowing Dragon. Yet, the arrows merely sparked against its body, incapable of shaking its core.

The Burrowing Dragon roared, swinging its broad, brown head from side to side as it charged toward us. Its two fist-sized eyes glowed red, fixed intently on the fleeing target ahead.

We quickly scattered, creating distance from the dragon. It immediately turned and lunged at Xiao Ai, who waved her magic wand.

A fierce roar echoed as a snarling white giant bear materialized amidst a burst of energy. It landed on the sand, rising to its feet and wielding powerful limbs without fear, launching an attack against the charging Burrowing Dragon.

A reconnaissance eye scanned it—a mid-level Ice Bear. In the next moment, the distance between the Ice Bear and the dragon closed to less than two meters. Using its size and reach advantage, the bear pinned the dragon firmly into the sand.

But the dragon swiftly sank beneath the sand and with a loud bang burst out again, its massive jaws snapping shut on the Ice Bear. While the bear’s body endured the savage bites, its powerful paws relentlessly struck the dragon’s head.

A hiss filled the air.

With the dragon’s furious cry, it bit down hard. Xiao Ai’s Ice Bear shattered into two halves, dissolving into white sparks that vanished into the sand.

“My white bear! Nooo! You all must avenge me!” Xiao Ai cried out.

“Understood!” Ye Shuang replied, thrusting a spear into the dragon’s back, dealing 1,230 damage. Simultaneously, Phantom Moon’s sword slashed the other side for 2,140 damage, leaving deep wounds across the dragon’s body. I summoned the Sonic Wolf, which threw a punch, but the dragon immediately dove beneath the sand again.

With a bang, the dragon reemerged, jaws wide, aiming to bite me. I instantly extended my Ruyi Staff, thickening and grabbing its massive jaws, then heaved it away. The dragon tumbled several times on the ground before burrowing back into the sand.

“Why does this guy keep hiding?” Long Xin complained. The dragon’s up-and-down movements made it impossible for her to aim or even finish casting spells. Halfway through, the dragon slipped beneath the sand again.

“I’ll hold it off; you all seize the opportunity to surround it!” Phantom Moon commanded.

With a shout, she lowered her greatsword and charged at the dragon. Holding the sword firmly, she bent her body and leapt forward with force.

In midair, she raised the massive blade high and shouted, “Die!” As she descended, she swung the sword down with all her might. A dazzling beam of energy shot from the blade’s tip, slicing through the sand toward the dragon about ten meters away.

Caught off guard, the dragon bore the full brunt of Phantom Moon’s strike, taking 1,430 damage. After releasing the skill, the sword’s edge struck the dragon’s head with a heavy blow. The dragon roared in pain, but Phantom Moon followed up with a punch that knocked it over.

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