Chapter 1777

Sebastian remained indifferent. "Your heart is broader than the ocean." Jovi rolled his eyes helplessly. "By the way, what do you plan to do with the Dragon Essence?" "If it's in my hands, then it belongs to me." Sebastian's expression was icy, and his tone was unwavering. He had no intention of handing over the Dragon Essence. "You're ruthless." Jovi shook his head, knowing that the outcome of this battle would determine the Dragon Essence's true owner. Meanwhile, Merle was unstoppable while facing five opponents alone. Nodin wielded his spear, thrusting it forward with all his might. However, Merle didn't even bother dodging—instead, she took the strike head-on and countered with such force that Nodin was sent stumbling backward. Even his hands grew numb from the impact. Alexandra unleashed her ultimate technique, weaving sword shadows through the air, yet Merle's Southern Netherfire burned even fiercer, forcing them all to retreat step by step. At that moment, Calida let out a furious roar, once again revealing the majestic form of a Five-Clawed Golden Dragon. Her golden radiance was dazzling, and with each swipe of her claws, it seemed as if she could tear the sky apart. "That's a Five-Clawed Golden Dragon!" The onlookers gasped in shock. "Even if you are, you're still no match for me. You're already my defeated foe. Stop struggling needlessly!" Merle laughed arrogantly. By now, Merle had completely taken control of the battlefield. Her Southern Netherfire cascaded like a waterfall, turning the surroundings into a fiery inferno. Just getting close to her felt like stepping into hell itself. The fight became increasingly difficult, and Merle's advantage grew ever more apparent. "None of you are my match. Anyone who stands in my way will die!" With another ferocious charge, Merle slammed into Calida and sent her crashing through the air. Even Sebastian couldn't help but feel startled by the overwhelming power. Yet, Merle remained wary of her opponents. She knew they were all elites from various sects. If she were at her peak, she wouldn't hesitate to crush them, but even she couldn't afford to be careless in her current state. "Don't get too cocky!" Jos roared, summoning a massive Mountain and River Seal that radiated immense energy, trying to suppress Merle. "That's the Mountain and River Seal? No, wait, it's just a replica." Merle's eyes turned cold. "It may be a replica, but it's enough to suppress you!" Jos channeled all his power into the Mountain and River Seal, enveloping Merle in its crushing force. For a moment, Merle was temporarily trapped, shocking everyone. But soon, the Mountain and River Seal expanded uncontrollably before Merle violently broke free, sending it flying back toward Jos. The impact left Jos gravely injured, and he began coughing up blood. Then, Merle transformed, her body growing to a hundred feet tall, and her monstrous presence shook everyone to their core. "That cheap seal had some power, I'll give you that—but to think it could hold me down? Ridiculous!" "Void Break!" Mosiah's sword gleamed brilliantly as he struck at Merle, but Merle took the attack head-on, her sheer power forcing Mosiah backward. "Death Roar!" Merle opened her mouth and unleashed a terrifying sonic blast. The shockwave sent everyone reeling, and their blood churned from the immense pressure. "Southern Netherfire!" Flames erupted from Merle's mouth, their terrifying intensity capable of reducing everything to ashes. Wherever the fire passed, the very mountains and stones melted into liquid. The battle escalated as life and death were hanging by a thread.