I lost my Copy System and awakened a Plundering System

Chapter 248  Battling with the Enemies (9)

"The main body has released most of his strength. I guess I can't keep waiting any longer," Phoenix Draco said, looking in the direction where Draco and Roman's battle was taking place.

Ken snorted when he heard this. Also looking at where their battle was happening, he could feel the energy they emitted.

Ken took a step forward. "Metal Apocalypse."

Metal shards rose and attacked Phoenix Draco, their momentum overwhelming and unstoppable.

Phoenix Draco spread his three-colored phoenix wings. "Fiery Slash!"

A sword slash, resembling a feather, shot toward Ken as both of their attacks clashed, destroying each other.

Both opponents locked eyes, their gazes unyielding.

Then Ken's body began to shine with a golden light, his form resembling metal itself.

With a step forward, he disappeared and reappeared in front of Phoenix Draco. "Ironclad Fist!"

His fist shone with golden light, as if armor had encased his hands. He threw a punch at Phoenix Draco.

Phoenix Draco could feel the force behind it. His arms became coated in his three-colored flames as he raised them to defend himself.

Both attacks collided, shaking the sky. The shockwave of their clash cracked the ground below, leaving onlookers stunned.

When they looked at both combatants, they were surprised—neither had taken any damage.

Ken didn't stop there. He moved so fast that to the onlookers, it seemed like there were three of him.

He punched Phoenix Draco again. The ground caved in further, cracks spread everywhere, trees shattered—turning the entire area into an open battlefield.

This continued. Ken unleashed a relentless barrage of punches, but despite the rapid blows, Phoenix Draco had not taken a single step back. He remained in the same position.

The only difference? His clothes had been completely destroyed, revealing his well-toned body—a sight that would make any girl scream. Behind him, the ground had fully caved in.

"That's enough."

Phoenix Draco could no longer tolerate it. He roared as he punched forward. Both fighters were forced three steps backward mid-air.

Phoenix Draco snorted. "Playtime is over."

As he spoke, a massive surge of Originat was released. Three-colored Originat burst from his body, forming a protective shell around him.

CHIRP!

A phoenix's cry echoed through the battlefield as Phoenix Draco's eyes turned stark three-colored, flames burning within them.

The onlookers watched in awe as his aura skyrocketed. The wind howled, and the broken trees trembled as if bowing before him.

Ken narrowed his eyes. He could feel Phoenix Draco's increasing strength.

"Let's see if you can stop this."

Phoenix Draco raised his index finger to the sky. Instantly, all surrounding Originat began flowing toward him.

One might expect that only the Flame Originat was being drawn in—but no. All Originat in the area was being pulled toward him.

And as they reached Phoenix Draco, they converted into Flame Originat. It was a domineering display of power—absolute control over Originat itself.

The spectators watched in shock as the gathered Originat formed a small fireball, which then expanded—growing larger and larger until it reached the size of a meteor.

Everyone felt it. The environment changed. The heat became suffocating, as if they had been transported into the heart of a volcano.

Tera fixed his gaze on the flaming meteor, his expression turning grim. He could feel the immense power within it. What kind of monster was Draco, if even his clones were this powerful?

Ken clenched his fists. He wanted to interrupt Phoenix Draco before he could fully form the attack. But if he charged recklessly, he'd be walking into a trap, making it even easier for Phoenix Draco to strike him down.

The massive flame ball hovered above Phoenix Draco's tiny index finger—a sight that left the crowd stunned once more.

"Like I said," Phoenix Draco smirked. "Let's see if you can stop this."　　 　 　　　　　 　　  　　 　 

Phoenix Draco sent the attack toward Ken. Everywhere around them caught fire—it felt as if hellfire had descended.

A pure red flaming ball hurtled toward Ken. The citizens of Cerulean, who were close to the battle, felt the air grow unbearably hot. They felt suffocated.

The crowd watching from a distance quickly backed away again, as the fireball's range had reached their previous location.

The fireball moved—it looked slow, yet it was incredibly fast.

Ken's eyes steeled as he watched it approach. He couldn't dodge it. His only option was to defend.

"Adamantine Golden Body!"

Ken roared as his body enlarged slightly. His skin became harder than metal as he braced himself.

It was a shocking sight—an old man's face turning golden, his aura fierce and sharp, like the edge of the sharpest blade.

The fireball finally struck him. A deafening explosion rang out as smaller fireballs scattered from the impact, like a volcano erupting.

The crowd quickly retreated, but some were still caught in the explosion, the smaller fireballs striking them.

Tera, seeing this, rushed to protect the students, shielding them from the flames while also tending to those who were injured.

Meanwhile, Phoenix Draco remained in the same position, watching the spot where Ken had taken the full force of the fireball.

Even though the flames touched him, Phoenix Draco showed no signs of injury. In fact, it seemed as if the fire was replenishing his energy and Originat.

Tera, Phoenix Draco, and the onlookers all turned their attention to the impact site, waiting to see if Ken had survived.

Tera was certain that a fireball of this magnitude wouldn't be enough to kill Ken. But as for whether he was injured? That was another question entirely.

As the flames finally began to subside, the ground still burned with red fire.

A massive pit lay before them, its depths unknown, burning like an abyss.

At the very center of it, a piercing golden light shone through. And when it was revealed, it was Ken—still standing, still in one piece.

His top clothing had been burned away. Despite his age, his body remained well-toned.

With a flash of golden light, he appeared above the abyss, his eyes glowing with gold as he stared coldly at Phoenix Draco.

Phoenix Draco chuckled at the sight. A smile spread across his face.

It seemed he had expected Ken to survive—but even so, he was surprised. Ken's injuries were nothing more than scratches and surface burns—utterly insignificant.

"It seems we can take this to the next level," Phoenix Draco grinned.

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